The Athens Boonesboro Welcome Sign—A closer look at costs and contributions
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The planned Athens Boonesboro Road welcome sign, a new addition to Lexington’s tourism infrastructure, is set to be introduced at Thursday’s Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council meeting....
The Complexities of Lexington’s Urban Growth Boundary Expansion: Voices from the Committee
Lexington, KY — As the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee continues to discuss the potential expansion of Lexington’s urban growth boundary, various perspectives are emerging that highlight the complexities...
Fayette Alliance seeks injunction to halt boundary expansion committee’s work
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A contentious dispute over the city’s growth boundary is ramping up as the Fayette Alliance, a land use advocacy group, along with several private citizens, filed...
Fayette County School Board navigates tax rate amid rising property values
Lexington, KY — The Fayette County Board of Education voted to lower real estate tax rates Monday against a nuanced backdrop. While the rate has decreased, the district’s projected...
Lexington Health Department reports a continuing increase in COVID numbers
WEKU | by Stu Johnson Coronavirus activity is on the increase in the Lexington area. That’s according to the latest information coming from the Fayette County Health Department. Officials...
Lexington’s annual homeless count could move to bi-annual
WEKU | by Stu Johnson The director of Lexington’s Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention is hoping to see new measures implemented to gauge the size of those needing...
Lexington city leaders lend an ear to noise ordinance modifications
WEKU | By Stu Johnson LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington city leaders are considering changes to the current noise ordinance. A City Council committee this week received a presentation on potential...
Lexington growth management advisory group mapping out land use options
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Planning for the growth around the state’s second-largest city has taken on a different form this summer. The whole picture changed when the Lexington City...
Lexington council members get update on ARPA funds
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Lexington City Council members have been updated on the city’s use of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. Coronavirus recovery funding totaling $121 million came to...
Anticipated sewer ability study in Lexington now available for review
WEKU | By Stu Johnson When you consider any type of development, either residential or commercial, infrastructure is a key element. One such anticipated study in Lexington has been completed....