Lexington FOP president says city leaders not willing to discuss understaffing problems
WEKU | By John McGary The president of Lexington’s Fraternal Order of Police says city leaders aren’t serious about addressing understaffing issues in the department. Sergeant Jeremy Russell said they’re...
Lexington renters and landlords have their say about source of income discrimination
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Lexington City Hall has seen some rather lengthy public hearings in its time. Chalk one more up this week when the topic of housing was...
Lexington Council committee overwhelming backs expansion of Sunday alcohol sales
WEKU | By Stu Johnson A move to expand alcohol sales on Sunday in Lexington is now before the full Urban County Council. The modification in current law got almost...
UK, other partners put digitized enslavement records online
WEKU | By John McGary With a few clicks, people can now access Lexington history from the 1780s to the 1870s. University of Kentucky students have digitized nearly 80-thousand deeds...
Lexington Opioid Abatement Commission to hear public comment Friday
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky.–A body tasked with making recommendations for the city’s use of National Opioid Litigation settlement funds will hear testimony from the general...
Council committee to hold public hearing Tuesday on Source of Income Discrimination
By Jillian Riseman, CivicLex Weekly The Social Services and Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting Tuesday at 6pm in Council Chambers to hear public input on banning Source...
Lexington town hall focuses on code enforcement responsibilities
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Lexington residents are being given an opportunity to sound off with any concerns about code enforcement. The first of four town hall meetings took place...
Federal Reserve Director’s former firm secured $11M in city Affordable Housing funds despite past scrutiny
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times A report scheduled to be presented to the Urban County Council’s Social Services and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, and made available online...
Shepherd’s House, other agencies in line for grant funding from city of Lexington
WEKU | By John McGary The City of Lexington is prepared to award $479,000 in grants to 12 agencies. Mayor Linda Gorton made the announcement Wednesday, noting council approval is...
