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In Tuesday, October 7th’s Council Work Session, Councilmembers will hear recommendations from the STREEET Safety Task Force for policies and programs LFUCG can implement to improve street safety throughout Lexington. 💼 Download the Presentation: You can review the presentation slides starting on page 75 of this packet. You can also read more detailed information…

In Tuesday, October 7th’s Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee, Streets and Roads Director Rob Allen will present an overview of the City’s plan for winter weather this season. 💼 Download the Presentation: You can review the presentation slides starting on page 39 of this packet. The biggest difference between this year’s snow…

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A federal judge has thrown out a Lexington man’s civil-rights lawsuit against a city homicide detective, ruling police had enough evidence to arrest him in a 2021 shooting even though a grand jury later declined to indict. In a memorandum opinion signed Sept. 29, 2025, U.S. District Judge Gregory F. VanTatenhove…

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A federal judge has upheld the Federal Reserve’s cap on debit-card “interchange” fees, rejecting a Frankfort restaurant’s bid to strike down the rule and potentially lower costs for merchants. In an opinion dated Sept. 12 and filed Sept. 15, U.S. District Judge Gregory F. VanTatenhove granted summary judgment to the Fed’s…

Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a robbery and shots-fired incident that occurred overnight on Osage Court.  On October 3, 2025, around 1:30 am, officers in the area of Woodhill Drive and Osage Court heard gunshots and were flagged down by an individual about a robbery that had just occurred. The victim…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; funding to improve bridges; RISING, a documentary from Team Kentucky; and medical cannabis. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman provided an update on the new Kentucky State Police (KSP) Drivers’ Skills Pad. Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health…

Industry continues to drive job gains, higher wages for Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2025) – Kentucky is a national leader in manufacturing, and today, Gov. Andy Beshear proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month, recognizing the industry as an essential driver of the commonwealth’s record economic growth and job creation. “Manufacturing is a huge reason…

State issues Health Alert for mosquito-borne illnesses as Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reports 4th case of West Nile (10-02-25) On September 30, 2025, The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) issued a Health Alert regarding an increase in Mosquito-borne Illnesses in Kentucky including West Nile Virus (WNV) and La Crosse virus. In Kentucky, 19…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2025) — Ben Geverdt doesn’t talk like a recruiter’s brochure. He speaks with the authority of a crew boss, someone who has experienced the fire line and understands the importance of shifting conditions. However, Geverdt isn’t a grizzled old hand. He’s a University of Kentucky forestry junior and this year’s crew…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…