Lexington Council to consider $1.2M contract for Cardinal Run Park bathrooms, funded by ARPA
Lexington, KY — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is set to discuss a $1.2 million contract for construction of restroom and maintenance buildings at the new Cardinal Run Park...
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...
Interim committee examines potential tax exemption for diapers
by Jordan Hensley, Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT — Diapers are in high demand across Kentucky, and some families struggle to pay the cost. Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, D-Louisville, shared...
Lexington Council suspends rules to jam through $212K sign
by Paul Oliva Lexington, KY — In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council suspended its rules to fast-track the approval of...
As Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban largely eliminates the procedure in the state, Kentuckians go to other states for it
by Mellissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News From January to July of this year, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services received reports of 13 abortions in the state, compared to...
Emma Curtis Rescinds Endorsement of Adrielle Camuel Over Transphobic Behavior
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Emma Curtis, a transgender activist who was once a contender for the Democratic nomination for Kentucky’s House District 93, has...
Democratic House nominee accused of transphobia, deepening party divisions
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Adrielle Camuel, the Democratic nominee for Kentucky’s House District 93, is facing backlash for her alleged transphobic remarks and actions,...
Video explainer: Lexington’s proposed urban growth map
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Here is a quick look at the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee’s proposed urban expansion map. A public hearing is...
U.S. appeals court hears opposing arguments on Kentucky trans minors’ health care
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern The Trevor Project, which aims to end suicide among LGBTQ+ youth, also has trained counselors available around the clock. Reach them at 1-866-488-7386, via...
Invisible No More: A firsthand account of surveying Lexington’s homeless population
by Paul Oliva Note: Identifying features of individuals and locations have been changed to protect the vulnerable. LEXINGTON, KY — Teams of volunteers hit the streets in Lexington on...