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City council member Denise Gray announced her resignation from Lexington’s governing body Wednesday, effective July 31. Her term was set to end in 2027. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Private companies want to build solar farms in Fayette County, but they can’t. There are no local laws prohibiting solar farms in Lexington. There are also no laws allowing them. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/busines...

The Lexington city council has added nearly $1 million in funding to Mayor Linda Gorton’s proposed budget to support transportation, technology and pedestrian safety. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

6th District Councilmember Denise Gray just announced that she is *not* running for re-election in 2026. She cites the media cycle around her allegations of sexual assault against then 4th District Councilmember Brenda Monarrez as a major reason why she is stepping away.

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to lower the price of groceries on his first day in office. A five month analysis by the Herald-Leader shows groceries are actually more expensive in Lexington. ++ Story by me with help from @piperjhansen.bsky.social www.kentucky.com/news/busines...

The National Weather Service in Louisville began tracking the storm at 5 a.m. over Hart County. That was between 50-75 miles away from the suspected tornado that hit Washington County around 6:50 a.m., meteorologist Chase Graham said. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/weather...

Days after her husband unexpectedly died in March 2020, Anita Courtney and her children went to Hisle Farm Park in north Lexington to find peace. Instead, she said, she was met with people clad in camouflage, yelling and holding guns. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

“These invaluable spaces are perfect for enjoying the outdoors and serve as a powerful reminder of why protecting our natural land in rural Fayette County is so important,” Councilmember Hil Boone said. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Connie Hajash played tennis for most of her life, from grade school until her 40s. But after she retired from her job as a pharmacy technician a few years ago, she needed something to do. That’s when she found pickleball. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

The Hope Center is adding 72 units to its property on Loudon Avenue, expected to open in July. CEO Jeff Crook said the expansion will “drastically decrease” service delays for people who need help. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Lexington's newest park officially has an opening date. www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Lexington city officials say a new state law means they can no longer consider public comment in new developments. But the state lawmakers who passed said law see things differently. From @kendallstaton.bsky.social with an assist from @austin-horn.bsky.social:

Crystal Miller, who has over 20 years of experience in public health, will start as the health commissioner in July. She takes over from interim commissioner Steve Davis, who has been in the acting role since October. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/health-...

Lexington has to change its zoning laws to be in compliance with new state regulations by July 1. City council started discussing the legislation last week but, after nearly four hours of discussion, no changes have been approved. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

“It has put us in a difficult position,” Council member Emma Curtis said. “We are all looking for the best bad option.” Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Lexington will raise parking ticket prices for “safety violations” as part of its annual budget. That includes increased fines for such things as parking in a fire lane or intersection, or obstructing traffic. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

The museum has been on Short Street since its founding in 1990. Over the past five years, it has seen more than a 25% increase in yearly patrons. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

In March, a child traveling through the state was diagnosed with the disease at a health care facility in Kentucky. They are not a U.S. resident, but because they received a diagnosis in the commonwealth, it will be counted as a Kentucky incident. www.kentucky.com/news/health-...

If you’ve had trouble updating your Kentucky license to be REAL ID compliant, you’re not alone. Limited appointment availability and long wait times have hindered Kentuckians trying to update their Kentucky driver’s licenses to REAL IDs. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

House will participate in a student-organized program to replace the canceled events. “This is a way to celebrate the particular obstacles that a lot of minority graduates go through while in university,” he said. Read more: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

UK will no longer host programs that honor LGBTQ+, Black and first-generation graduates to be “in accordance with state and federal law,” spokesperson Jay Blanton told the Herald-Leader. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Negotiations with the Lexington Opportunity Fund could take months. If a deal is not reached, the city could choose another company or close the bid and go back to square one. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

The new facility at New Vista will help treat vulnerable populations and bridge the gap between emergency care and outpatient mental health care. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/health-...

The Community Paramedicine Program responds to non-emergent 911 calls, like when someone falls and needs help getting up. The program takes the burden off EMS, which responds to over 45,000 calls annually, cutting runs by around 6% Read more: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton Tuesday presented her proposed $539.2 million budget to city leaders. It includes more money for snow plows, $19.2 million for street safety and a 3% pay increase for non-union employees. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Lexington Public Library has canceled its annual Teen Pride Prom as part of an effort to cut back on programming. The library is getting rid of programs deemed to be “under-performing,” said spokesman Dan Koett. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

The Lexington Transit Center located downtown on Vine Street, which is where Lextran city buses make their connecting stops, will be closed for renovation starting this week. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

The declaration allows Fayette County officials to provide and coordinate aid with other counties throughout the state and apply for federal aid if needed. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/weather...

As Lexington gets ready for the 17th-annual pride festival this summer, the celebration is moving back outside after being held inside Central Bank Center for two years. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/entertainmen...

“Resources in undervalued communities and low socioeconomic communities are important,” and this program will help bring accessible food to families with food insecurity, Councilmember Tyler Morton said at a press conference Friday. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Known for his smooth tenor voice, this singer has sold 90 million records during his 30 year career. Read more at: www.kentucky.com/entertainmen... Read more at: www.kentucky.com/entertainmen...

Kentucky universities violate the open records act around 2/3 of the time an appeal is filed, a Herald-Leader investigation found. That’s the law that “provides an impetus for agencies to pursue the public good.” read my latest with @monicakast.bsky.social

Brace yourself: Big changes coming to New Circle Road for drivers and pedestrians Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Lexington preserves DEI officer despite national, state efforts to ban similar positions Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Council says Lexington mayor ‘extremely disrespectful’ for waiting to submit appointment read now: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Neighbors object, council approves: Affordable homes coming to old Transy baseball field Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Lexington is holding a public hearing for a zone change to allow the construction of apartment buildings as part of an affordable housing redevelopment on what used to be Transy's baseball field. So far, it has been 4 hours long. A nice welcome to the city hall beat. Story tomorrow morning.

“It hurts you when you see your town and your county, the place you grow up in, get hit like this again. It just hurts you when you see that, but we’ll dig out of it and come back like we always have.” Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/weather...

Kentucky storm brings heavy rain, landslides, water rescues and flooded roads Read now: www.kentucky.com/news/weather...

Lexington is stinky. The city set aside $8 million to fix it. But what’s been done? Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/a...

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Lexington officials say additional snow prep will help city avoid earlier woes Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/weather...

Will Trump’s potential federal funding cuts affect Lexington’s next budget? Read here: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

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25 to watch in 2025: UK’s new head of research wants more transdisciplinary collaboration Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/know-yo...

Man pleads guilty to murder, gets life in prison for killing sheriff’s deputy in 2023 Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

25 to watch in 2025: Inclusion advocate will publish thesis on Black love Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/know-yo...

What’s being built at 17-acre Rupp parking lot in downtown Lexington? Here’s the plan Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

Cancer cases in Kentucky: American Cancer Society predicts increase across the state Read more at: www.kentucky.com/news/health-...