Boxwood Blight: Lexington’s Iconic Shrubs Face Devastating Toll. Try These Native Plants Instead
Unprecedented Winter Freeze and Rampant Boxwood Blight Leave Lexington Gardens in Mourning Lexington, Ky. – In a heartbreaking turn of events, Lexington’s beloved boxwood shrubs, known for their timeless...
Community Partnerships Combat Gun Violence: ONE Lexington’s Approach
Lexington, Ky.–Gun violence among young people has become a pressing issue in Lexington, prompting the formation of ONE Lexington—a government agency focused on reducing gun violence among youth and...
10 Intriguing Lexington and Central KY Conspiracy Theories and Unsolved Mysteries
Lexington and Central Kentucky are not immune to the allure of conspiracy theories and unsolved mysteries. From secret missile silos to money-laundering mattress stores, these stories have captured the...
Fayette County Added to Federal Disaster Declaration in the Aftermath of March Storms
Lexington, Ky. – In a recent announcement, Governor Andy Beshear revealed that Fayette County has been included in the Federal Disaster Declaration for public assistance, along with 11 other...
Pro-life Cameron needs to tell Kentuckians what he values most: no gun regulations or children
by Teri Carter, Kentucky Lantern The morning after Kentucky’s primary elections, when all talk centered on newly-minted GOP nominee Daniel Cameron and whether or not he would pick Agriculture...
Galloping Folly: Vice Mayor Dan Wu’s Wild Ride through Lexington’s Absurd Politics!
Editor’s note: This experimental content was written by a fictitious horse infused with the spirit of Hunter S. Thompson. As such, it contains elements of satire. Read at your...
Ethics commission fines former SOS Alison Grimes $10,000 for improper use of voter data
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern The state ethics commission for Kentucky’s executive branch has fined former Democratic Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes $10,000 for ethics violations over the...
2021 Pappy Van Winkle Heist: Unsealed search warrant reveals details of investigation into stolen high-dollar bourbon
UPDATE: The Lexington Times received a statement from the subject of the search warrant published in this article: “The bottles I had in my possession were purchased at a...
Kelly Craft’s $16 million gubernatorial spending spree is a reminder of the outsized influence of money in American politics
Kelly Craft, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and wife of coal magnate Joe Craft, spent an astonishing $16 million on her failed bid for governor of...
Caesars hooks up with Keeneland for new sportsbook at the Red Mile
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Legalized sports wagering is anticipated to be available this year in Kentucky. Another part of the sports betting puzzle has been announced. Caesars Sportsbook, a...