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A Lexington councilmember missed 27 meetings this year. They’re running for re-election.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council member who missed 27 meetings during her first year in office is running for re-election. “I am running for re-election,” an announcement on 4th District Councilmember Brenda Monarrez’s campaign website said on Wednesday. Her campaign filed a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance on November 9.
Lexington could soon have more homeless kids, as pandemic-era rental assistance program ends
LEXINGTON, KY — As the curtain falls on a pandemic-era federal rental assistance program, a grim forecast looms over Lexington, with advocates warning of a potential surge in homelessness, particularly among children. This concern follows the cessation of a lifeline that has supported numerous families during the economic turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updates given on Fayette County school construction projects
Lexington, KY – Two significant construction projects are currently underway at Fayette County Public Schools: Mary E. Britton Middle School and the construction of The Hub for Innovative Learning & Leadership (The HILL). The latest updates on these projects were presented at Monday’s school board meeting, shedding light on the progress and future outlook.
ONE Lexington to give 2023 update: How they’re addressing violence with innovative strategies
Lexington, KY— In an upcoming Urban County Council work session on Tuesday, ONE Lexington will present its 2023 update, showcasing a range of initiatives aimed at tackling urban challenges, particularly those related to gun violence and its impacts on the community.
Versailles man pleads guilty to possessing explosive devices, guns at UK Hospital in 2021
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a significant legal development, Bryan T. Carroll, 46, of Versailles, entered a guilty plea on Monday to federal charges of possessing explosive devices and guns at the University of Kentucky Hospital in 2021. The plea agreement, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Central Division, Lexington, detailed Carroll’s admission to multiple federal offenses.
Lexington Opioid Abatement Commission to hear public comment Friday
LEXINGTON, Ky.–A body tasked with making recommendations for the city’s use of National Opioid Litigation settlement funds will hear testimony from the general public for the first time on Friday. According to an agenda released by the city’s Opioid Abatement Commission Wednesday, open public comment will occur at the tail end of the meeting.
Well-connected landlord secured $11M in Lexington Affordable Housing funds despite past scrutiny
A report scheduled to be presented to the Urban County Council’s Social Services and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, and made available online Friday, has revealed over $11 million in recent allocations to a firm whose owner’s past financial dealings with the City of Lexington have come under scrutiny.
Kentucky Legislative committee discusses housing issues
FRANKFORT — Kentuckians have long commutes and struggle to find an affordable place to live, according to data shared with lawmakers Thursday. Patrick Bowen, president of Bowen National Research, told the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment that housing issues across the commonwealth are a concern for employers as well.
"Goat Project" provides ecological restoration and cleanup in Lexington's Oxford Circle
LEXINGTON, KY - In a remarkable display of community engagement and ecological restoration, Lexington's Oxford Circle neighborhood is undergoing a transformation, thanks to the combined efforts of local residents, council members, and an innovative goat project. This initiative, highlighted in a recent YouTube video, showcases how local action can lead to significant environmental and social improvements.
Lexington man enters plea agreement in major drug and firearms case
LEXINGTON, Ky.--A Lexington man has entered a plea agreement with federal prosecutors after being indicted on charges including drug trafficking and firearms charges, according to documents filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
New gated subdivision planned at horse farm near intersection of Tates Creek and Brannon Roads
LEXINGTON, Ky.–A horse farm on Tates Creek Road near Brannon Road could soon be redeveloped into a new subdivision. According to plans filed with the Lexington-Fayette Planning Commission on Friday, Turner Management LLC wants to turn the almost 14 acre George Knight Stables farm property into a 29-unit housing development.
Baby death rate fell 6% in Kentucky in 2022 while it increased nationally, CDC reports
For the first time in 20 years, the rate of infant mortality in the U.S. showed a statistically significant increase in 2022, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The national baby-death rate rose 3 percent from 2021, but in Kentucky it dropped 6 percent.
Kentucky Public Retirees advocate for payments to reflect cost of living
Many retired Kentuckians are facing great personal stress over their finances, according to Kentucky Public Retirees. Larry Totten, president of the group, explained the last cost-of-living or COLA adjustment to pension payments was twelve years ago. Instead of a percentage COLA increase, advocates are calling for a “13th check” option, a single lump-sum payment of a retiree’s current monthly benefit. It is estimated to cost the state around $188 million.
Candidates for governor fuss over credit for opioid settlements
Opioid settlement cash is not inherently political. It’s not the result of a law passed by Congress nor an edit to the state budget. It’s not taxpayer money. Rather, it’s coming from health-care companies that were sued for fueling the opioid crisis with prescription painkillers.
Poll shows Beshear, Cameron in dead heat; most voters say they oppose current abortion law
From the start, the X factor in the Kentucky governor’s race has been former president Donald Trump: Would his endorsement propel Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron past Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who has had high approval ratings and led in every public poll? Now a poll taken in the last four days indicates strongly that it could.
Federal Jury Convicts Lexington Man of Armed Drug Trafficking
LEXINGTON, Ky.- A Lexington man was convicted on Thursday, by a federal jury in Lexington, of drug trafficking and firearms offenses. After 3 hours of deliberations, following a 3-day trial, the jury convicted 36-year-old Chase Russell Downey of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine, possession of firearms by a convicted felon, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.
In Lexington, pricey park plans and tourism subsidies eclipse plight of 500 homeless kids (OPINION)
In Lexington, Kentucky, a juxtaposition of priorities has left many to question the direction of community and government funds amidst an increasingly noticeable issue: homelessness. Recently, the Blue Grass Community Foundation (BCF) announced a $175,000 investment into Kelley’s Landing for a new Kentucky River park project. While the prospect of new green space is traditionally celebrated, this news lands heavily against the backdrop of 500 homeless children in Fayette County, a stark emblem of overlooked necessities.
Proposed KY law criminalizing homeless camping ‘will make our work harder,’ advocates say
A lengthy proposal aimed at reducing crime recently unveiled by Kentucky lawmakers has housing advocacy groups concerned about the impact on the homeless. The Safer Kentucky Act, currently in draft stages, is expected to be introduced when the legislature convenes next year. The proposal includes a statewide camping ban, with penalties of up to $5,000 and one month in jail, and funding penalties to any jurisdiction refusing to enforce the ban.
Lexington man pleads guilty to federal charges after fentanyl sale resulted in death
Lexington, KY — A Lexington man, Gregory Scott Sizemore, 35, has agreed to enter a guilty plea to federal drug charges, including distribution of fentanyl that resulted in death. The plea agreement was filed on Tuesday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
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