33rd annual Ballet Under the Stars comes to Lexington’s Woodland Park
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Woodland Park in Lexington is the spot for dancing through this weekend. It’s the 33rd rendition of “Ballet Under the Stars.” Those gathering on blankets or...
I-75 rehab work causes traffic delays in central KY; motorists may want to consider alternate route
WEKU | By John McGary Motorists frustrated by construction-related delays on I-75 between Man O’ War Boulevard and the Clays Ferry Bridge may not get much relief until the rehab...
Second FCDC inmate this year sues over alleged sexual assault amid understaffing
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the second time this year, a former inmate at the Fayette County Detention Center (FCDC) has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault due to understaffing...
Former Lexington council candidate arrested for role in January 6 riot at US Capitol
LEXINGTON, KY — Barry Saturday, the Lexington, Kentucky, native and former council candidate who was named by online sleuth group Sedition Hunters as ‘Denim Dad’, a figure allegedly involved...
Fayette County Public Schools to use new learning tools for enhanced academic achievement
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS), the second-largest K-12 system in Kentucky, has partnered with educational technology company IXL Learning to enhance personalized learning for the district’s...
Segregated Lexington: Then and what now?
by Jacalyn Carfagno, Kentucky Lantern LEXINGTON — On Friday, May 17, 1907, the Lexington Leader ran an ad promoting a new subdivision. “Mentelle Park is the only perfectly appointed...
New ‘Welcome to Lexington’ Sign Planned on Athens-Boonesboro Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The iconic “Welcome to Lexington” sign is set to greet visitors at a new location. Plans are now underway to construct a third stone welcome sign...
Lexington’s Summer Youth Program participants recognized this week
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Lexington city officials and various non-profit agencies are continuing to work on reducing youth violence. One such long-standing effort is found in the Summer Youth...
Fayette school board approves superintendent’s evaluation, hears construction updates at meeting
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Fayette County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, where the board unanimously approved the annual evaluation of Superintendent Demetrus Liggins, heard a...
Fayette County Public Schools unveils 2024 legislative agenda; vote scheduled for Monday’s board meeting
LEXINGTON, KY — In preparation for the 2024 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Board of Education will vote Monday on a...