Mayor celebrates 175th birthday of Lexington, the racehorse
News release provided by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government His name was Lexington, named for his hometown. For 20 years he held the title as the fastest horse in the...
How Much Do You Need to Make to Afford a House in Lexington, KY in 2025?
As of early 2025, the median home price in Lexington-Fayette is approximately $329,370, reflecting a steady increase from the previous year. This price growth underscores the city’s competitive housing...
Lexington restaurant chain BHG to pay $9 million in wage theft settlement
Lexington, Ky. — Bluegrass Hospitality Group (BHG), one of Lexington’s most well-known restaurant chains, has agreed to a $9 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging tip and wage...
Kentucky State House passes bill aimed at Lexington’s short-term rental regulations, no action yet from State Senate
Last Friday, the Kentucky State House passed Senate Bill 61 (SB 61), which aims to prevent cities from regulating the density of short-term rentals (STRs). SB 61 originally was...
More details on the first year of the Capital Fund
On Tuesday, the Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) Committee will hear an update on the newly created Parks Capital Fund from Parks and Recreation Director Monica Conrad. Director...
A presentation on how Lexington manages capital maintenance
In Tuesday’s Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) Committee, Commissioner of General Services Chris Ford will present an overview of how the city plans for the maintenance of LFUCG...
Man Pleads Guilty in Lexington Money Laundering Case Tied to Drug Cartels
Lexington, KY — In a significant legal development involving international drug cartel money laundering, Jose Manuel Martinez Gomez has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District...
This Week at the State Capitol
News Releases are provided by the LRC Public Information Office. All photos are attributed to LRC Staff. This Week at the State Capitol March 15, 2025 Senate President Robert...
The most likely Medicaid cuts would hit rural areas the hardest
Working-age adults who live in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be covered by Medicaid than their counterparts in cities, creating a dilemma for Republicans looking...
Immigration buoyed population in large counties, agricultural Midwest
Immigration was the biggest factor in population growth for many booming Sun Belt counties as well as for the agricultural Midwest, according to a Stateline analysis of new U.S....
