Opioid Abatement Commission holds inaugural meeting to address opioid crisis in Lexington
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times Lexington, KY — Amidst an ongoing opioid crisis, the newly established Opioid Abatement Commission convened its first special meeting on Friday. Mayor Linda...
A mother’s plea to Lexington’s Opioid Abatement Commission: Listen to the voices of suffering
by Laverne Zabielski An opioid addiction disease has taken over Lexington. The Opioid Abatement Commission recently appointed by Mayor Gorton and scheduled to meet this Friday, Sept. 15 has...
Lexington’s Short-Term Rental loopholes spark concern amid New York City’s crackdown
LEXINGTON, Ky. — As New York City takes a hard line on short-term rentals, tightening regulations to combat a housing shortage, Lexington’s more lenient approach is raising concerns among local...
Lexington Council suspends rules to jam through $212K sign
by Paul Oliva Lexington, KY — In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council suspended its rules to fast-track the approval of...
Lexington Council eyeing an expansion of Sunday alcohol sales
WEKU | by Stu Johnson The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is considering extending alcoholic beverage sales hours on the weekend. It’s expected to be discussed in November. The issue...
Meeting a federal mandate doesn’t mean an end to storm water projects in Lexington
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Meeting the federal requirement for making stormwater sewer improvements in Lexington doesn’t lessen the need for additional projects. The City of Lexington met the consent...
Town Branch Park receives $1M federal urban forestry grant
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Town Branch Park, an 11-acre land reuse project in downtown Lexington, has received a $1 million federal grant from the...
Fayette School Board fast tracks Henry Clay construction project, names new middle school
Lexington, KY — The Fayette County Board of Education held a planning work session on Monday, focusing on several key initiatives and approvals that could shape the future of...
Lexington’s Growth Debate: Two Visions Clash ahead of Public Input Session
For today’s public input session regarding Lexington’s growth, we present two contrasting perspectives on the expansion of the Urban Services Boundary (USB). On one side, Brittany Roethemeier, Executive Director...
Video explainer: Lexington’s proposed urban growth map
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Here is a quick look at the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee’s proposed urban expansion map. A public hearing is...