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This story was produced as part of a joint Equitable Cities Reporting Fellowship for Rural-Urban Issues between CivicLex and Next City. In many U.S. cities, advocates for America’s growing homeless population say, homelessness itself is being treated like a crime. Last year, the Supreme Court gave cities the green light to ban people from…

One person has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred in September on Devonport Drive.  On September 28, 2025, around 9:40 pm, officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Devonport Drive for a shooting with a victim. When they arrived, they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, Wildfire Defense Grants, medical cannabis, and funding for Kentuckians impacted by flooding. First Lady Britainy Beshear joined the Governor to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Governor named Kierstin Carroll, a hero at the commonwealth’s statewide addiction call center,…

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…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2025) — Innovation is a new way of thinking that can often lead to transformative breakthroughs. Research Communications partnered with UK Innovate to spotlight faculty innovators with pioneering ideas at the University of Kentucky. UK Innovate works collaboratively with innovators to strategically assess, protect and license early-stage technologies and co-create…

UPDATE – 10/22/25: Investigation Update On October 20, 2025, around 10:50 am, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1200 block of Village Drive for a reported shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they located two male victims who had been shot. Both individuals were declared deceased at the scene.  The Fayette…

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…