LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) is set to discuss two significant agenda items in the upcoming Council work session on August 15. Davis Park Construction Expansion One item on the agenda is a request for authorization to execute Change Order No. 1 with Bluegrass Contracting Corporation for the construction of Davis…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s tourism industry celebrated a record-breaking year in 2022, generating nearly $13 billion in economic impact, according to state officials. However, a closer examination of the numbers, when adjusted for inflation, paints a slightly different picture. In an article published by the Associated Press on Tuesday, Bruce Schreiner reported that the…
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s utility regulator has approved more than $4 million in electricity cost discounts over several years for a Bitcoin mining operation being run by Kentucky’s largest coal producer. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) in its Monday order said the economic development incentives offered by Louisville Gas and Electric…
LEXINGTON, KY — As summer 2023 unfolds, the Fayette County Conservation District (FCCD) has released its seasonal newsletter, emphasizing the importance of conservation and the various programs and initiatives they’ve undertaken. Conservation and Education Grants The FCCD has always been at the forefront of promoting educational projects centered on conservation. This year, they witnessed…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington high school teacher, Kevin Lentz, 49, has been charged with 17 sexual offenses involving minors and has been placed on leave by the Fayette County district, according to a report by the Herald-Leader’s Valarie Honeycutt Spears. Lentz, an English teacher at Henry Clay High School, was arrested and charged…
Below is the transcript of a speech given by Governor Andy Beshear at the 2023 Fancy Farm picnic, followed by a transcript of the speech given by Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Fancy Farm is a traditional political gathering and church picnic in Kentucky. This annual event held on the first Saturday of August at…
It’s a Kentucky tradition: Politicians, supporters strive to make each other sweat from more than the humidity by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern FANCY FARM — As the sweltering humidity rose, Kentucky’s gubernatorial candidates turned the heat up on each other Saturday afternoon in West Kentucky. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel…
By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News Five Kentucky hospitals have been named among the nation’s “Best Regional Hospitals” in the annual ranking by the U.S. News & World Report magazine. The No. 1 hospital in Kentucky is the University of Kentucky hospital, followed by St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood-Covington. Tying for third place were Baptist Health Lexington, Norton Hospitals and St. Joseph Hospital-Lexington. …
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A recent surge in nonfatal shootings in Lexington, particularly among young people, has raised concerns about the city’s ongoing struggle with gun violence. In July 2023, Lexington police reported 16 nonfatal shootings, a significant increase from the 12 incidents reported in July 2022 and the 11 incidents in July 2021. The…