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New partnership announced to help corrections officers further their education
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—Kentucky State University and the Fayette County Detention Center announced Tuesday that they are joining forces to encourage further education for corrections officers in Fayette County. “It was a dream, then an idea, and today it’s a reality,” said Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, president of Kentucky State...
Does your child have whooping cough? Here’s what to listen for
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is encouraging parents and caretakers of school-aged children to get their child’s vaccination shots up to date before clinics start to develop long lines for care. Kevin Hall, the health department’s spokesperson, says that since the city is dealing with an...
Industrial solar has eyes on eastern Fayette County. Residents have questions and concerns
While more limited solar projects have often been welcomed with open arms in Lexington, the new proposed solar farms – totaling over a 1,000 acres – in eastern Fayette County have raised a number of concerns from neighbors, land-use advocates, and the city itself. Is that the policy...
Community meeting tonight regarding two solar farm projects in Fayette County
Two proposed solar farm projects in Fayette County will be the focus of a community meeting Monday night. Representatives of the two companies spearheading the renewable energy initiatives are expected to be in attendance.
Report: Delays found in issuance of Fayette County protective orders
LEXINGTON, Ky. — On average, four people filed a protective order each day in Lexington last year, according to a report on protective orders in Fayette County. The report also found some people are waiting months for a judge to rule on their petition. Stephanie Theakston with Fayette County’s...
In Focus: Mayor Linda Gorton discusses travel spending surpassing $1.6 Billion in Fayette County in 2023
KENTUCKY — On this week’s program, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is our guest. During this segment, Gorton discusses recent numbers from the Kentucky Department of Tourism which revealed that the economic impact of travel and tourism in Fayette County set a record in 2023 of $1.6 billion, which is 9.3% growth over 2022.
One arrested after hit and run into home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man has been arrested after a car crashed into a home early Saturday morning. According to police around 1 a.m. officers were called to Colchester Dr. near Russell Cave Rd. for car that crashed into a home. Upon arrival, they say they...
Appointments available now for LIHEAP summer subsidy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy on July 8, 2024. The application process will begin on July 16 and run through September 13, 2024 (or until funds are gone). The Summer Subsidy Cooling Component is designed to help offset a household's electric costs. Eligible households receive a one-time benefit ranging from...
Lexington must say no to solar development on farmland, say yes to better alternatives | Opinion
OpEd: Other communities are saving the land that best produces our food. They are, instead, prioritizing solar in industrial-zoned areas, commercial areas, and built environments.
The Final CSEPP Exercise
The final Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) exercise for Fayette County took place on June 12, 2024. CSEPP has been integral to the county’s emergency preparedness and resiliency efforts since 1997. Learn more about CSEPP’s History and CSEPP in Kentucky. CSEPP provided training, equipment, and funding for...
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