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More than 1,100 acres of Lexington farmland can soon be home to pair of solar farms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A proposal to build two large solar farms in Fayette County has some people fired up. An information meeting was held Monday and several dozen homeowners and community members showed up to learn more about the plan. The solar farms would sit near each...
YMCA of Central Kentucky hosting back-to-school rallies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The YMCA of Central Kentucky will host back-to-school rallies at 15 sites across Fayette, Franklin and Jessamine Counties. The event will take place on July 27 and aims to provide 4,000 children with free backpacks and school supplies. Families can register between 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Increasing Delays and Denials in Issuance of Protective Orders Raises Concerns in Fayette County
Delays in the Issuance of Fayette County Protective Orders. In Fayette County, concerns are growing as delays in the issuance of protective orders become increasingly evident. A significant study that sheds light on the state of protective orders in the region recently came to the public eye. According to this report, an average of four people filed a protective order on a daily basis in Lexington last year.
Mayor Linda Gorton Discusses Lexington’s Economic Prosperity Fueled by Record-Breaking Tourism Growth
Linda Gorton Talks About Lexington’s Economic Boom. In a recent discussion, Mayor Linda Gorton opened up about the upward trajectory of Lexington’s economy citing record-setting figures from tourism and travel industry. According to a recent economic impact study carried out by Tourism Economics, the flourishing travel and tourism sector in Fayette County has set a fascinating record in 2023, reaching an impressive total figure of $1.6 billion. This indicates a robust 9.3% growth over previous year 2022, marking an era of clear economic prosperity for the region.
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...
35 Lexington area leaders from 9 counties will advocate to congressional delegation
On July 10-11, more than 35 regional business and community leaders will travel to the nation’s capital for the annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In presented by Columbia Gas of Kentucky. During the two-day visit, leaders from Greater LEX will meet with members of Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation and staff about priority issues to enhance regional competitiveness and support the ongoing Regional Competitiveness Plan.
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.
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