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...
Lexington’s spending priorities are misaligned: The urgent need to fund Housing First and related programs
By Paul Oliva According to the most recent independent street survey, Lexington has approximately 2,410 homeless individuals, a number almost three times higher than the city’s most recent count...
A mother’s plea to Lexington’s Opioid Abatement Commission: Listen to the voices of suffering
by Laverne Zabielski An opioid addiction disease has taken over Lexington. The Opioid Abatement Commission recently appointed by Mayor Gorton and scheduled to meet this Friday, Sept. 15 has...
Lexington’s Short-Term Rental loopholes spark concern amid New York City’s crackdown
LEXINGTON, Ky. — As New York City takes a hard line on short-term rentals, tightening regulations to combat a housing shortage, Lexington’s more lenient approach is raising concerns among local...
Lexington’s Growth Debate: Two Visions Clash ahead of Public Input Session
For today’s public input session regarding Lexington’s growth, we present two contrasting perspectives on the expansion of the Urban Services Boundary (USB). On one side, Brittany Roethemeier, Executive Director...
Will McConnell’s proudest accomplishment be his party’s political undoing?
by Jamie Lucke, Kentucky Lantern A Louisville audience last month applauded U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell as he touted his historic success in remaking the federal courts. But McConnell’s proudest accomplishment could also prove...
Fear and anger in Appalachia — just like everywhere else
by Gerry Roll, Kentucky Lantern Recently, an eclectic group of artists from around the Appalachian region clashed with a small group of locals at Pine Mountain Settlement School in the community...
Harassment of journalists on the rise in Kentucky as state’s best political reporter calls it quits
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor In recent years, Kentucky has witnessed an alarming rise in the harassment of journalists, a trend that threatens not just the individuals targeted but...
Real-life nightmares the new normal for victimized kids under extreme abortion laws like Kentucky’s
by Angela Cooper, Kentucky Lantern Think of a 12- or 13-year-old little girl you know. Picture her in your mind. Think about what she likes to do, what her...
The Athens Boonesboro Rd. welcome sign: A monument to Lexington’s misplaced priorities
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor In a city where homelessness has surged past pre-pandemic levels and low-wage workers are being pushed to neighboring counties due to unaffordable rents, the...