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Mayor vetoes large-scale solar in Lexington’s agricultural zones. Will Council override?
It is only the second veto Gorton has issued during her eight years in office.
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Gorton vetoes council decision allowing industrial solar on farmland
Mayor Linda Gorton announced she will veto the Urban County Council’s decision to allow industrial solar development on Fayette County farmland, saying it sets a dangerous precedent for future industrial uses on agricultural land despite her support for solar projects in appropriate locations.
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Lexington’s sacred music festival returns for second year in October
Mayor Linda Gorton previewed the second annual In One A-Chord: Lexington Sacred Music Festival, running Oct. 3–11, which expands to include poetry, theater, and art alongside sacred music performances across the city.
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Billing Disputes at Tabla, Mental Health Concerns at St. Joseph Parking Garage Dominate r/Lexington Talk
Residents debate billing practices at Tabla Indian Restaurant, discuss mental health concerns following an incident at St. Joseph Hospital’s parking garage, swap favorite park recommendations, and share ongoing complaints about sewer odors near Tates Creek.
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Fontaine Road paving set to begin this week
Contractors plan to begin paving Fontaine Road this Friday and complete work by mid-week, weather permitting, following the completion of milling operations and a water main replacement project.
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Lexington Catholic dominates with season-high 6-2 victory
Lexington Catholic posted its season-high 6-2 boys soccer victory over Model, while Henry Clay outlasted Sayre in a tight volleyball match.
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Woman killed in I-64 crash near Versailles
A Versailles woman was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle crash on westbound I-64 in Woodford County when her SUV struck a semi-truck in heavy traffic.
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KYTC to repair three slide locations on KY 169 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will repair three flood-damaged slide locations on KY 169 in Madison County beginning Sept. 18, with daytime lane closures scheduled through mid-October.
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I-64 Rest Area in Clark County Closing for $4.2M Renovation
The eastbound I-64 rest area in Clark County will close Sept. 22 for a $4.2 million renovation project expected to continue through summer 2027, featuring new facilities, infrastructure upgrades and exterior improvements.
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Kentucky briefs, Sept. 17: Nyquist colt fetches $2.25M at Keeneland; Meta settlement brings $358M to Kentucky
Kentucky’s bloodstock market posted strong sales numbers at Keeneland’s September auction, while state lawmakers reviewed how to allocate millions from a major settlement aimed at protecting youth.