Two fatal pedestrian crashes strike Lexington: hit and run suspect arrested
LEXINGTON, KY — Lexington was struck by tragedy this weekend with two fatal pedestrian crashes occurring within hours of each other on Saturday night and Sunday morning. The first incident,...
FCPS to propose $57.8 million building for Rise STEM Academy for Girls at Webb Manor site
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor LEXINGTON, Ky. — After years of persistent appeals from parents, Fayette County Public Schools is set to present a proposal to the school board...
Lexington’s Woodland Park Restrooms: A Symbol of Progress or Missed Opportunity?
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor LEXINGTON, Ky. — The ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 17, 2022, marked a new era for Woodland Park as Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Hannah LeGris,...
Lexington’s Unsheltered Crisis: One councilmember’s call for dignity and action
LEXINGTON, KY – On Thursday, Councilmember Tayna Fogle met with a local reporter at Third Street Stuff off North Limestone. The meeting, however, took an unexpected turn when Brenda...
Council to review $421K change order for Davis Park construction, funding for Roots and Heritage Festival
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...
Beshear proposes more benefits and compensation to Kentucky law enforcement through state budget
WEKU | By Shepherd Snyder Gov. Andy Beshear is proposing new budget plans for law enforcement ahead of the next legislative session. He made the comments during a live press...
Kentucky’s Tourism Numbers Smaller When Adjusted for Inflation, Despite Claims of ‘Record’ Year
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...
Incentives for controversial Bitcoin mining operation run by Kentucky’s largest coal producer gets regulator’s OK
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...
Fayette County Conservation District Highlights Summer 2023 Initiatives
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...
Henry Clay High School teacher arrested on 17 counts of sexual offenses involving minors
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...