Report: Lexington’s ‘Wheels’ paratransit service leaves its most vulnerable behind
LEXINGTON, Ky.–In a revealing report by Beth Musgrave for the Herald-Leader, concerns have been raised about the operational challenges faced by the Wheels paratransit program in Lexington, which is...
Lexington microtransit funding bid stalls in committee
Originally published by WEKU. A Lexington City Council committee heard a presentation Tuesday on microtransit – public transportation using vehicles like cars and vans going door to door or...
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...
Yet another legal “black eye” for Louisville Metro as a second lawsuit is filed against it in one month
In December 2023, the Kentucky Attorney General issued yet another open records decision determining that Louisville Metro Police Department violated Kentucky’s open records law in failing to afford timely...
Central Kentucky tenant advocates, homeless shelters say they’re in the middle of an eviction, housing crisis
Originally published by WEKU. Advocates for both tenants and the homeless community in Madison County say they’re in the middle of a housing and eviction crisis. Groups like the...
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...