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Committee to discuss growth, costs of new Urban Service Area infrastructure
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…
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Mayor’s City-County speech postponed
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.
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Crews clearing roadways, City offices closed Monday
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…
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Legislature will not convene on Monday due to weather
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…
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Garbage collection suspended Monday
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…
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Lexington city offices closed Monday
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…
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Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System
Governor encourages Kentuckians to stay home as crews work to clear snow and ice from roadways; power outages climb to over 50,000, with more expected FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson to provide…
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Winter storm warning in effect, Residents urged to stay off roads
City crews are working alongside contractors clearing roads per the City’s snow plan. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Lexington until 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26. Snow, freezing rain, and sleet are in the forecast. Residents should stay off the roads and only travel for emergencies. If you must travel, bring food,…
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City clearing roads, residents urged to stay home
City crews are working alongside contractors clearing roads per the City’s snow plan. Additional contractor help has been engaged for ADA ramps, crosswalk clearing, and hauling. As snow continues to fall, residents should stay off the roads and only travel for emergencies. If you must travel, bring food, water, a flashlight, warm clothes, and…
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Lexington Emergency Operations Center Open
Lexington Emergency Management opened the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, following the State of Emergency declared by Mayor Linda Gorton due to the incoming winter storm. The snow emergency declaration bans parking on snow emergency routes, which are major streets through the city and are marked by signage.…