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The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes September 8-10 across multiple neighborhoods due to a rise in resident complaints.

The Lexington Planning Commission’s Zoning Committee postponed decisions on multiple development projects including a proposed 10-story student housing complex downtown and an expansion of The Commons development on the city’s west side.

The Planning Commission Subdivision Committee approved two major mixed-use development projects Thursday, including a multifamily building near UK and a commercial site on Nicholasville Road, while postponing a third project pending zoning compliance clarification.

UK Athletics and Heaven Hill Brands announced a multiyear partnership making Elijah Craig and Evan Williams the official bourbon partners of the Kentucky Wildcats, with branded hospitality spaces at major athletic venues and limited-edition co-branded bottles planned.

Amazon will open a 224,000-square-foot same-day delivery facility in Lexington in 2027, creating 150 jobs and introducing one-hour delivery service to the region for the first time. Full-time workers will earn an average of $23 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Shillito Park Road will close overnight September 8-9 for paving work related to construction of the city’s new Senior and Therapeutic Recreation Center at Shillito Park. Daytime visitors should expect delays.

Lexington officials will host a public open house on September 10 to gather community feedback on the Winchester Road Corridor Study, which aims to improve transportation safety and accessibility along the heavily trafficked corridor from East 3rd/Midland Avenue to Bahama Road.

UK Athletics announced a multiyear partnership with Heaven Hill Brands, naming Elijah Craig and Evan Williams as official bourbon partners of the Kentucky Wildcats and creating premium hospitality venues and fan experiences.

Governor Andy Beshear is urging Kentucky small businesses creating jobs and investing in their communities to apply for tax credits of up to $25,000 by November 1 for 2025 tax-year eligibility.

Lextran will provide free rides on all transit routes on Election Day, November 3, 2026, to help voters reach polling locations. The service is available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.