Evictions surge in Lexington, as pandemic-era assistance programs run out
LEXINGTON, Ky.–A report released Tuesday by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Court of Justice revealed eviction cases in Fayette County have returned to pre-pandemic levels. The report details forcible detainer...
More Than 100 Kentucky Groups Urge Lawmakers to Reject House Bill 5
Republished from Kentucky Center for Economic Policy A diverse coalition of more than 100 Kentucky organizations, including faith, housing, justice, mental health, recovery and community groups sent the following...
Council to hear update on “poo” smell that plagues portions of Lexington, Kentucky
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council’s Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee will hear an update Tuesday on the ongoing sewage smell that is plaguing the Tates Creek Road area...
A Proposal for Microtransit in Lexington
Most of the information in the presentation covers similar microtransit services in cities operated by Via, a transportation company that provides various transit services to communities. It is unclear,...
VisitLex releases 2024 salaries – President earns 120K more than Mayor of Lexington
VisitLex has released their 2024 salary list. VisitLEX is a component unit of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government funded through the local tax assessed on AirBNBs and hotels in...
Former Fayette County High School Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years for Production and Possession of Child Pornography
For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington man, Kevin Daniel Lentz, 49, was sentenced on Thursday, by U.S. District Judge Karen...
Pundit expects Lexington Council to suspend rules, pass anti-SOI discrimination on Thursday
LEXINGTON, KY – The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is currently deliberating a significant ordinance designed to ban source of income discrimination, a move that has sparked diverse opinions among...
Lexington “Business Park” would impact forested habitat of endangered bat species
LEXINGTON, Ky.–In a contentious move set to be discussed at Tuesday’s Urban County Council Work Session, Mayor Linda Gorton’s Chief Development Officer, Kevin Atkins, has proposed the removal of...
State Reps. Sarah Stalker and Adrielle Camuel file bill to repeal SB 150, protect trans community
Photo: Left to right: Rep. Adrielle Camuel (D-Lexington); Rep. Sarah Stalker (D-Louisville) (Official photos) via press release FRANKFORT – Citing the considerable harm that the trans community has endured since...
Sponsor of ‘Safer Kentucky Act’ proposes amendments on fentanyl, homelessness
FRANKFORT, KY–Rep. Jared Bauman (R-Louisville), the main sponsor of the “Safer Kentucky Act” (HB 5), introduced a new floor amendment to the bill Wednesday. This includes a revision of...