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Mayor Linda Gorton today dedicated “A Common Thread,” a new public art sculpture commemorating the City’s 250th anniversary. “A Common Thread is a powerful illustration for this moment in Lexington’s history,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “It’s a reflection of who we are, and what connects us. A Common Thread welcomes individuals as a symbol…

Shopping center sustained severe damage from February 2025 flooding   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced an economic development project in Coal Run as Weddington Plaza Partners LLC plans to invest nearly $6 million to restore and renovate the Weddington Shopping Center, which sustained heavy damage earlier this year…

Health Services committee receives medical cannabis update October 22, 2025 The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services on Wednesday received an update on medical cannabis dispensaries in the commonwealth. Pictured is the Kentucky State Capitol. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services on Wednesday received…

Autumn is finally here. The leaves are changing colors and starting to fall. On Oct. 27, the City will begin expanded weekly yard waste collection to make sure leaves are collected efficiently throughout the season.  There are multiple ways to dispose of your leaves this fall. If you have City waste collection, yard waste…

Lexington will host a free paper shred event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike. Fayette County residents may bring up to five boxes or bags of junk mail, documents and other papers to be shredded.  This event allows Lexington residents to safely dispose of sensitive…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2025) — The University of Kentucky will host the inaugural Careers in the Environment (CITE) Career Fair 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building. Designed for students across all majors, the CITE Career Fair will provide opportunities to explore potential career paths across various environmental work sectors and…

The UK student chapters of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) and Interior Design Student Association (IDSA), partnered with Lexington’s parking authority, LexPark, to transform a public parking space on Scott Street into a small, green gathering area furnished with chairs, games, snacks and plants.  Throughout…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Federal agents say three men accused of being in the U.S. illegally were caught leaving the Mount Sterling Court Days festival with trash bags full of rifles and handguns, leading to their arrests on federal firearm charges. According to an affidavit filed Sunday by an ATF Special Agent, the arrests took…

Revised fluoride bill in the works for 2026 October 21, 2025 Sen. Greg Elkins, R-Winchester, and Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, tell the Interim Joint Committee on State Government on Tuesday about their plans to file legislation to remove the state mandate for water fluoridation in 2026. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT…

Proposal would clear path for religious institutions to build housing October 21, 2025 The Kentucky Housing Task Force 2025 heard testimony Tuesday regarding religious institution land use. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Housing Task Force 2025 heard testimony Tuesday on using land owned by religious institutions to build…