Two Lexington recovery organizations receive $1.6M in state grants, funded by opioid litigation settlement
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky.–Two Lexington recovery organizations, Recovery Cafe and Voices of Hope, were awarded a total of $1.65 million in state grants Monday. The...
Beshear wants money for clean water, internet access in Kentucky’s next budget, will face voters before then
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on the General Assembly to set aside millions in the next state budget for clean water, high-speed internet access...
Second round of state grants from settlements with opioid makers and distributors, totaling nearly $14 million, go to 34 organizations
By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced the latest round of funding from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission on Monday, with 34 organizations set to receive...
Council’s abrupt exit during public comment on housing discrimination raises questions
Lexington, KY — A moment of disarray unfolded during Thursday’s Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council meeting when several councilmembers and the mayor left the chamber just before the public comment...
In Lexington, a decline in gun violence raises questions about police staffing
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a city grappling with the intricacies of public safety and the role of law enforcement, a curious data point...
Class action lawsuit seeks to halt enforcement of anti-trans law in Lexington public schools
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern A class action lawsuit against Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron and the Fayette County Board of Education argues that students’ constitutional and privacy rights...
Lexington Council approves $1.07 Million for winter warming shelters on West Loudon
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a move to address the city’s growing homelessness crisis, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council passed a resolution on Thursday allocating $1,072,000 in funding for temporary...
Local Business Owners Raise Concerns Over House Bill 544 Regulating Hemp Products
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Earlier this week, an emergency regulations meeting was convened to discuss public concerns over House Bill 544, which aims to regulate the sale of delta-8 and...
Lexington Council considering a major boost in money for homelessness prevention and intervention
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Lexington’s City Council is considering a substantial boost in funding for addressing homelessness-related issues. A change in the funding mechanism passed out of committee this...
‘Picture of Homelessness in Lexington’ a stark reality amidst claims of prosperity
by Paul Oliva LEXINGTON, Ky. — A press conference held Tuesday at Northside Library by “Picture of Homelessness in Lexington” revealed alarming statistics about the city’s homeless population. A...