Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Unveils Pro-Worker Bills Ahead of Labor Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. — In a move to commemorate the Labor Day weekend, the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus announced a comprehensive package of bills on Thursday aimed at uplifting working...
Lexington Council approves ad valorem tax increases amid controversy, risk of insolvency
LEXINGTON, KY — In a move that has sparked both support and dissent among council members and the public, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council passed ordinances Thursday setting ad...
Major Drug Bust in Lexington: Two arrested, charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances
Lexington, KY — In a significant operation that unfolded this week, federal agents arrested Khmari Duane Laurice Smith, 21, and Khari Qunarll Smith, 23, on charges of conspiracy to...
DOL filing shows anti-union actions at Lexington Webasto facility
WEKU | By Shepherd Snyder A filing sent to the U.S. Department of Labor shows alleged action at the Lexington-based Webasto sunroof plant to discourage workers from potentially forming a union. Nonprofit...
Uprooted Lives: A Lexington mother on the harsh reality of a housing system that puts profits over people
by Davita Gatewood I’m listening to my children stress about why we have to move again even though we haven’t yet been in our house for a year. I’m...
The Complexities of Lexington’s Urban Growth Boundary Expansion: Voices from the Committee
Lexington, KY — As the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee continues to discuss the potential expansion of Lexington’s urban growth boundary, various perspectives are emerging that highlight the complexities...
Fayette Alliance seeks injunction to halt boundary expansion committee’s work
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A contentious dispute over the city’s growth boundary is ramping up as the Fayette Alliance, a land use advocacy group, along with several private citizens, filed...
Fayette County School Board navigates tax rate amid rising property values
Lexington, KY — The Fayette County Board of Education voted to lower real estate tax rates Monday against a nuanced backdrop. While the rate has decreased, the district’s projected...
An Act for Better Futures: Ensuring Nutritious School Meals for Kentucky’s Children
by State Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong and State Representative Chad Aull As parents, back-to-school season is always a time of excitement for our families and communities. However, this year,...
Hopkinsville police to undergo diversity training after video stirs controversy
Try ‘that‘ in a small town by Jennifer P. Brown and Julia Hunter, Hoptown Chronicle, Kentucky Lantern In the wake of an officer’s controversial social media post that drew...