Lexington Greenspace Trust Explores New Revenue Avenues and Centralized Management for Invasive Plants
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a move that could significantly impact the future of public spaces in Lexington, the Greenspace Trust is considering new...
Advocates urge lawmakers to continue advancing computer science in schools
by Nancy Royden, Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT — The Interim Joint Committee on Education on Tuesday heard from computer science advocates about ways this multi-faceted discipline could be expanded...
FCPS union-busting controversy continues over “special privileges” and “company union”
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times This article has been updated to clarify the nature of the Superintendent’s acknowledgement of AFT120. LEXINGTON, Ky. — A tumultuous saga involving Fayette...
Opioid Abatement Commission holds inaugural meeting to address opioid crisis in Lexington
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times Lexington, KY — Amidst an ongoing opioid crisis, the newly established Opioid Abatement Commission convened its first special meeting on Friday. Mayor Linda...
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 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...
Town Branch Park receives $1M federal urban forestry grant
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Town Branch Park, an 11-acre land reuse project in downtown Lexington, has received a $1 million federal grant from the...
Beshear outpaces Cameron in fundraising for Kentucky Governor’s race
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times FRANKFORT, Ky. — As the clock ticks down to the Kentucky gubernatorial election on November 7, 2023, the financial landscape of the race...
Congressional Animal Protection Caucus applauds steps to combat racehorse deaths
Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Animal Protection Caucus (CAPC) expressed approval today after the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) released two new reports. These reports detail an investigation into...
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...