Paved with Good Intentions? Lexington cafe caught in crossfire of bureaucracy and repaving frenzy
LEXINGTON, KY – Amidst the gentle murmur of steaming milk and the aromatic allure of freshly brewed coffee, Ellie Harman, owner of the cherished High on Art and Coffee...
Crossroads of Accountability: DUI suspension highlights troubling driving behavior within Lexington Police
LEXINGTON, KY – The driving standards of the Lexington Police Department (LPD) are under scrutiny as Officer Derrick Walton faces a two-month unpaid suspension following charges of driving under...
Council advances boundary expansion in marathon work session
LEXINGTON, KY – In a decisive move on Tuesday, the Lexington council voted in favor of moving forward a plan to expand the city’s growth boundary, while simultaneously adding...
Council lax in tracking grants, spent public money on Red Bull, Ale-8, ‘large bags of beef jerky’, audit reveals
LEXINGTON, KY – A city audit revealed that the Lexington council has been remiss in overseeing the annual disbursement of more than $150,000 in grants to neighborhood associations and...
As Kentucky’s largest coal producer mines Bitcoin, its power discounts draw scrutiny
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern State utility regulator launches investigations into crypto industry’s impacts Union County in Western Kentucky has been the state’s top coal-producer for years, mining more...
Baseless anti-trans claims fuel adoption of harmful laws – two criminologists explain
By Henry Fradell and Alexis RowlandRepublished from The Conversation It has been seven years since North Carolina made headlines for enacting a “bathroom bill” – legislation intended to prevent transgender...
‘She changed the world.’ Kentucky honors the late Virginia Moore
Moore made sure every day that “everyone was included.” by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE – There’s a version of the late Virginia Moore that the general public mourns:...
ONE Lexington: Unpacking the Triumphs, Challenges, and Contentions in the Fight Against Youth Violence
LEXINGTON, KY – At Friday’s Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government director’s meeting, held in the council chamber, Devine Carama, Director of ONE Lexington, delivered an update that was a blend...
Lexington Ushers in Technological Era with New Chief Information Officer
LEXINGTON, KY — In a world where technology reigns supreme, Lexington’s government hopes to make a substantial leap into the future by naming Liz Rodgers as the new Chief...
Juneteenth’s tapestry of voices: A symphony of African-American culture takes center stage in Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY — A city that has stood as a witness to the black community’s relentless pursuit of freedom since the days of enslavement, Lexington embraces Juneteenth with a...