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Video explainer: Lexington’s proposed urban growth map
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Here is a quick look at the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee’s proposed urban expansion map. A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 in Council chambers at 200 E. Main St.
Proposed development across from Jacobson Park sparks debate, will go before Council next week
Lexington, KY – A proposed mixed-use development across from Jacobson Park at 4075 Old Richmond Road is stirring up community debate as it heads for its first reading at the Urban County Council meeting on September 14. The developer, Anderson Communities, Inc., seeks to rezone the currently undeveloped land from Agricultural Rural (A-R) and Highway Service Business (B-3) to a Community Center (CC) zone.
Roller Derby of Central Kentucky returns to competitive play after long hiatus
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Roller Derby of Central Kentucky (ROCK) is making a triumphant return to competitive play in Lexington for the first time since 2019. The announcement marks a significant moment for local sports, signaling not just a return to normalcy post-pandemic, but also a resurgence of an athletic community dedicated to empowerment and inclusivity.
Large shipment of meth & fentanyl, bound for Lexington from Detroit, is seized in Scott County
Lexington, KY — A significant drug bust in July led to the seizure of a large shipment of methamphetamine and fentanyl, believed to be headed to Lexington from Detroit, Michigan. The bust came ahead of another significant operation on August 29, where 15 firearms and a large amount of narcotics were seized in two separate DEA raids at Lexington residences.
Insurgent Permaculture: new hope in a climate crisis?
LEXINGTON, KY — As 70,000 Burning Man attendees found themselves stranded in the desert due to unusually excessive rains this weekend, one Lexington, Kentucky company, Geomancer Permaculture, is making strides in environmental sustainability and stormwater management, offering a glimpse of hope in a world grappling with climate change.
Lexington’s Opioid Abatement Commission has a choice between harm reduction and systems of harm
LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the opioid crisis continues to ravage communities across the United States, the allocation of settlement funds has become a contentious issue. Lexington’s newly formed Opioid Abatement Commission is at a critical juncture, facing the monumental task of deciding how to best use these funds. The question looming large is whether the commission will invest in harm reduction or potentially perpetuate systems of harm.
Inside Lexington's Opioid Abatement Commission - meet the members
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- In response to a question last week about the takedown of a major poly-drug trafficking organization in Lexington, Kevin McWilliams, Public Information Officer for the DEA's Louisville Field Division, offered a sobering perspective:
Man sentenced for selling Glock switches in Corbin amid rising concerns over modified firearms
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A recent federal sentencing in the Eastern District of Kentucky has brought renewed attention to a growing national concern: the proliferation of Glock switches, small devices that can turn semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons. On Thursday, an Indiana man was sentenced to 84 months for trafficking these machine gun conversion devices, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Invisible No More: A firsthand account of surveying Lexington’s homeless population
Note: Identifying features of individuals and locations have been changed to protect the vulnerable. LEXINGTON, KY — Teams of volunteers hit the streets in Lexington on Wednesday, armed with clipboards and compassion, to administer a comprehensive survey under the aegis of local nonprofits. With winter fast approaching, this initiative is aimed at understanding and addressing the diverse needs of Lexington’s homeless population. While the data is still being compiled for release next month, the experiences gathered during this survey offer profound, often unsettling insights into the lives of some of the city’s most marginalized residents.
Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Unveils Pro-Worker Bills Ahead of Labor Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. — In a move to commemorate the Labor Day weekend, the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus announced a comprehensive package of bills on Thursday aimed at uplifting working families. The suite of legislation seeks to re-establish pro-union and pro-worker measures, raise the minimum wage, and revamp benefits, among other things.
Lexington Council approves tax increases amid controversy, risk of insolvency
LEXINGTON, KY — In a move that has sparked both support and dissent among council members and the public, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council passed ordinances Thursday setting ad valorem tax rates for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The decision comes after extensive discussions and debates, including a notable contribution from Councilmember Dave Sevigny.
Major Drug Bust in Lexington: Two arrested, charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics
Lexington, KY — In a significant operation that unfolded this week, federal agents arrested Khmari Duane Laurice Smith, 21, and Khari Qunarll Smith, 23, on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. The arrests followed a months-long investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in conjunction with the Lexington Police Department and Kentucky State Police.
Proposed Athens Boonesboro welcome sign a monument to Lexington’s misplaced priorities [OPINION]
In a city where homelessness has surged past pre-pandemic levels and low-wage workers are being pushed to neighboring counties due to unaffordable rents, the proposal to erect a $211,588.03 welcome sign on Athens Boonesboro Road is not just tone-deaf—it’s a glaring testament to misplaced priorities.
Uprooted lives, a Lexington mother, and a housing system that puts profits first [OPINION]
I’m listening to my children stress about why we have to move again even though we haven’t yet been in our house for a year. I’m wondering how we will be able to find housing stability. I feel their stress. I’m their parent. It is natural that I would feel their stress.
Fayette Alliance seeks injunction to halt boundary expansion committee’s work
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A contentious dispute over the city’s growth boundary is ramping up as the Fayette Alliance, a land use advocacy group, along with several private citizens, filed a motion on Monday requesting immediate cessation of the committee’s work on the matter, the Herald-Leader’s Beth Musgrave reports. They claim that the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council acted outside of its jurisdiction in voting for the city’s boundary expansion.
The Athens Boonesboro Welcome Sign—A closer look at costs and contributions
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The planned Athens Boonesboro Road welcome sign, a new addition to Lexington’s tourism infrastructure, is set to be introduced at Thursday's Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council meeting. The project, which has been in the works since 2014, aims to enhance the city’s aesthetic appeal, but it also raises questions about budget allocations and public-private partnerships.
One-fourth of Kentuckians say they have ever been diagnosed with depression; only W.Va. was higher
One in four Kentucky adults in a poll taken in 2020 said they had ever been diagnosed with depression, a higher share than in any state but West Virginia. Kentucky’s age-adusted percentage was 25%; West Virginia’s was 27.5%. The national figure in the poll, taken by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was 18.4%.
The Complexities of Lexington’s Urban Growth Boundary Expansion: Voices from the Committee
Lexington, KY — As the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee continues to discuss the potential expansion of Lexington’s urban growth boundary, various perspectives are emerging that highlight the complexities of the issue. The committee, which is tasked with identifying between 2,700 and 5,000 acres for potential expansion, has identified three main areas for consideration.
Study expands access to naloxone, which blocks drug overdose
By Elizabeth Chapin, University of Kentucky via Kentucky Health News. Thursday, Aug. 31, marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a time when attention is directed toward raising awareness about opioid overdose and ways to reverse the deadly effects.
Fayette County School Board navigates tax rate amid rising property values
Lexington, KY — The Fayette County Board of Education voted to lower real estate tax rates Monday against a nuanced backdrop. While the rate has decreased, the district’s projected property tax income for the 2023-24 school year is actually set to rise due to increased assessment values. However, the rate decrease is a strategic move to avoid triggering a recall provision in Kentucky law.
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