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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A wave of plea agreements and newly scheduled sentencings is reshaping several major federal drug prosecutions in the Eastern District of Kentucky, according to recent court filings. In multiple unrelated cases involving allegations of opioid, fentanyl and cocaine trafficking, defendants who had been awaiting trial for months have instead moved toward…

This story was produced as part of a joint Equitable Cities Reporting Fellowship for Rural-Urban Issues between CivicLex and Next City. Two myths tend to shape how people talk about Kentucky and climate change. One is that the state is a “climate haven,” insulated from the worst effects of global warming. The other is that Kentuckians…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2026) — Students: have you checked out Alumni Gym or the Johnson Center lately? Many students don’t realize just how much Campus Recreation, housed within the Office for Student Success, has to offer. Beyond open gym access, Campus Recreation offers a range of opportunities to stay active, including group fitness…

At the University of Kentucky, students are at the center of all that we do. From the moment you become a Wildcat through graduation and beyond, the Office for Student Success is committed to supporting you. Comprised of five areas and 25 units, together, they have one vision — to help students live a life of…

Update: February 1, 2026On Tuesday, the Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee heard the Infrastructure Financing Plan presentation. The consulting team said the privilege fee approach would shift costs away from LFUCG’s budget and cost developers 30% less than if the government built the infrastructure. However, ongoing operations and maintenance costs remain unresolved, with…

The Lexington Forum and the city are postponing Mayor Linda Gorton’s State of the City-County Address due to the weather. The speech is now planned for Thursday, Jan. 29, at Central Bank Center, pending any additional weather concerns. Doors open at 11 a.m. Program begins at 11:30 a.m.

City crews, working alongside staff from Water Quality and contractors, are actively clearing roadways, focusing on keeping major routes passable per the City’s snow plan. Residents are urged not to park along streets and major roads to allow crews to clear routes effectively. City offices for employees not involved in winter weather response will…

Legislature will not convene on Monday due to weather January 25, 2026 The Kentucky General Assembly will not convene on Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather. FRANKFORT — Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David W. Osborne have cancelled session activities for Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather. The Kentucky General…

The city is suspending garbage collection on Monday, Jan. 26. “It’s not safe for our waste management employees to work outside in bitter cold temperatures, and it’s dangerous to operate big trucks on residential streets in such icy conditions,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Furthermore, the ice makes it difficult for residents to get their…

Lexington city offices that are not involved in winter weather response will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. “Lexington residents are helping us keep our streets safer and making it easier for first responders and road crews to do their jobs by staying off the streets,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Weather conditions are not expected…