Lexington coalition urges officials to address affordable housing, mental health and violent crime
Lexington, Ky.–BUILD, which stands for Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct Action, is a coalition of religious congregations in Lexington. According to a recent Herald-Leader report, the group...
Legislature overrides all Beshear vetoes, could still pass medical marijuana and sports betting
Regular session’s finale is Thursday by LIAM NIEMEYER AND MCKENNA HORSLEY, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — Republicans on Wednesday flexed their supermajorities to override all 15 vetoes by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear,...
Kentucky students ask legislators to let anti-trans veto stand. Senate votes to override.
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern This story discusses suicide and anti-LGBTQ attacks in Kentucky. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National...
Fayette School Board Authorizes Legal Action Against Social Media Companies Over Alleged Harm to District Students
Lexington, Ky.–Fayette County Board of Education in Kentucky voted unanimously Monday to authorize litigation against social media companies to compensate for the mental health challenges caused by excessive use...
Council Memo Reveals Significant Vacancies in Police, Fire, E911, and Corrections – Only Seven Recruits in Police Academy Class
Lexington, Ky.–Fayette County’s public safety positions are currently facing significant understaffing issues, with a lack of officers in Community Corrections, E911, Fire, and Police, according to a March 9...
Chaos Erupts Near Rupp Arena as Robbers Open Fire
Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena, home of the University of Kentucky basketball team, was damaged by gunfire on Monday night, following a robbery that took place nearby. According to...
Council Urged to Raise Wages for Traffic Safety Officers in Lexington
Lexington, Ky.–Traffic safety officers in Lexington are requesting a pay increase. During a public comment to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, Kenny Isaacs, a Second District resident and Traffic...
SB 150 will harm military families and their missions
by Jonathan Hedrick, Kentucky Lantern No matter how you feel about trans health care, we can all agree that soldiers defending America’s interests abroad shouldn’t have additional, unnecessary worries...
Police Officer Disciplined After Third At-Fault Collision in 12 Months
Lexington, Ky.–The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council heard a police disciplinary recommendation at their Thursday meeting. The Chief of Police, Lawrence Weathers, presented the case of Officer Wesley Watkins, who...
School Board Member, Psychologist, and Legislator Fights Against the Assault on Kentucky Students’ Rights
by Rep. Lisa Willner, D-Louisville As a school board member, I led the charge to add gender identity and gender expression to Jefferson County Public Schools’ non-discrimination policies to...