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...
Lexington Fire Department to Conduct Training in Scheduled-for-Demolition Building at Future High Density Apartment Site
Lexington, Ky.–The Lexington Fire Department will conduct two weeks of hands-on training in a scheduled-for-demolition commercial building in early April. The training will allow firefighters to practice a variety...
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...
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...
Beshear signs bill to re-employ retired Lexington police officers
Lexington, Ky.–Governor Andy Beshear joined Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and other city officials to sign three pieces of legislation aimed at increasing public safety and supporting law enforcement on...
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...
Dutch Bros Broadway Drive-Thru Hits Roadblock
Lexington, Ky.–Dutch Bros Coffee’s attempt to expand into the Fayette County market has hit another roadblock. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission voted against a zone change from a...
Lexington takes steps towards affordable housing funding increase
Lexington, Ky.–Lexington’s affordable housing fund could see a significant increase in funding. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee voted 8-1 Tuesday in favor of...
Council To Consider Land Donation for New Park on Paris Pike
Lexington, Ky.–The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will consider a request for authorization to accept a donation of land and property for Parks & Recreation. The land, located at 2490...
Council to Discuss Updates to Affordable Housing Fund
Lexington, Ky. – The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) Committee will meet on Tuesday to discuss updates to the Affordable Housing Fund. The meeting will consider a potential...