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Residents on r/Lexington are discussing the Iran war's place in the 6th District congressional race, a Mangione book premiere, demolitions, a healthcare survey, and snow removal contractors. Verified context covers the candidates' positions, race ratings, the city's contractor request, and the book's publication dates.
Henry Clay's girls' soccer team routed Sayre 7-1, the most decisive Lexington-area result of the night. Paul Laurence Dunbar's volleyball team swept Franklin County 3-0, while Henry Clay fell 3-2 to Lexington Christian Academy in volleyball.
Fayette County Public Schools students outperformed state averages in 2025-26, with more than 80% of schools earning Kentucky’s top three ratings and record graduation and postsecondary readiness rates. District leaders said the data will guide improvement plans for the coming year.
The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% cost-of-living increase for 2027, which will take effect for more than 1 million Kentucky beneficiaries in January. AARP Kentucky says rising costs for medicine, utilities, fuel and groceries leave many older residents feeling financially squeezed, and the trust fund's projected depletion in late 2032 remains a concern.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will switch traffic on southbound I-75 in Fayette County overnight from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, weather permitting, as bridge deck restoration nears completion. Afterward, the roadway returns to three southbound lanes plus a merge lane from I-64, with overnight striping closures to follow.
Jennifer Kennedy of Tates Creek Middle School and Matthew Spottswood of Maxwell Spanish Immersion Magnet Elementary School were honored with 2026 awards from the Kentucky World Language Association. The awards were presented at the organization's Oct. 9-10 state conference in Louisville.
Lexington crews will treat priority streets earlier during winter storms. What else will be different?
Lexington has received a $462,523 Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Grant to expand its Community Paramedicine program, adding staff and a new focus on people experiencing homelessness. The city reports sharp declines in emergency calls and emergency department visits among program participants.
The Lexington Police and Fire Retirement Fund board welcomed a new active police trustee, reported a fund value of about $1.13 billion, and sent a disability application back to the submitting physician for clarification. The board also paid tribute to retirees and relatives who died in September.
Lexington's Tree Week runs Oct. 9-18 with dozens of mostly free events across Fayette County, according to city urban forestry staff. The source archive is labeled as a Mayor's Task Force meeting, but its transcript contains a Lexington Now broadcast segment about Tree Week rather than task force proceedings.
Today's r/Lexington conversation covers a rocket-like light identified as a SpaceX launch, a student's injury near a bus stop, debate over the mayor's age and Flock cameras, Herald Leader subscription costs, and a burning Jeep. The roundup adds verified context from local and official reporting.
Lexington Catholic beat Lafayette 2-1 in boys' soccer, and Paul Laurence Dunbar edged Tates Creek 2-1 in a district game. Frederick Douglass routed Scott County 8-0 in girls' soccer, while Dunbar swept Bryan Station in volleyball.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right lane of U.S. 25 (Main Street) between North Broadway and Jefferson Street in Lexington on Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for routine roadway repairs, weather permitting. Motorists should exercise caution and check GoKy.ky.gov for updates, as the schedule is tentative.
A single lane in each direction on Newtown Pike will close between mile markers 1.6 and 3.2 from 7 p.m. Friday, October 16, until 5 a.m. Monday, October 19, for paving work tied to the KY 922 widening project. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Lextran is inviting Lexington residents to take a three-to-five-minute anonymous survey about their perceptions of the city's bus service, open October 13 through November 13. The agency says the results will offer directional insights rather than statistically representative findings.
Fayette County Public Schools has named 15 campuses 2026 Green School Champions for achievements in sustainability literacy, environmental impact, and student and staff wellness. Five schools were recognized in all three categories.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Hume Bedford Pike (KY 1939) in Fayette County from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, to replace a cross drain. Detour routes include Russell Cave Road, Elizabeth Station Road/Greenwich Pike and U.S. 460.
Mayor Linda Gorton told the Kentucky Public Service Commission on Oct. 13 that she opposes Kentucky American Water's request for higher rates, tying the request to a city construction complaint the PSC recently rejected with leave to refile. The company says the increase funds more than $100 million in water system investments.
Lafayette High, Mary E. Britton and Liberty won top team honors at the Area 6 cross country championships on Oct. 10 at Masterson Station Park, and two Fayette County athletes took individual titles. Jessie Clark also earned the girls middle school 4K team championship.
Lexington's Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee received an annual stormwater program update and a revised snow and ice control plan on October 13. The snow plan, which merges street ranks and adds contractors and a public dashboard, followed criticism of the city's January winter storm response.
The Lexington council's Tuesday work session included a presentation on the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness's priority recommendations, including a proposed central intake system. Members also considered contracts for 911 crisis support, police DNA services and fire mental health counseling.
Lexington's Environmental Quality and Public Works department is presenting a 44-page snow and ice plan described as the biggest overhaul of the city's winter weather response in 30 years. Officials say the plan will be tested and revised as weather patterns change.
Lexington's mayor's office announced a rewritten snow and ice plan that it calls the largest overhaul in 30 years, which will be presented to a council committee on Oct. 13. The changes follow criticism of the city's response to a winter storm earlier this year.
Lexington-Fayette County residents can drop off paints, cleaners, batteries, electronic waste and vape products at a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike. The city urges proper disposal to prevent pollution and fires.
Residents on r/Lexington today are debating a DeFlock billboard and Flock license-plate cameras, while discussing November 3 charter amendments and voter guides. Smaller threads cover a streaming glitch near the Man o War exit, a diesel mechanic job search, and a tall building photo.
Lafayette beat Lexington Catholic 4-3 in girls' soccer and Lexington Christian Academy 7-1 in boys' soccer last night. Sayre also won, defeating Scott County High School 4-3 in boys' soccer.
A Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting review found at least 63 truck drivers were stopped by police, transferred to ICE and held in Kentucky jails since November 2025, with most arrests made by Indiana State Police. The state police say their enforcement has not changed, while attorneys say drivers now fear profiling.
Kentucky is receiving more than $9 million in federal funds to expand the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting program to rural and low-income counties. Federal officials say voluntary home visits can improve child health, school readiness and family outcomes.
The Fayette County Board of Education heard a progress report on a new PBIS inventory tool and an update on the district's unaudited financial report at its October planning session. Items previewed for the Oct. 26 action meeting include a proposed Child Nutrition associate director position and a request to redirect leftover construction funds.
Kentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has announced its 2026 class of Healthy Kentucky Champions. The award recognizes individuals dedicated to improving the health of Kentuckians at a community or state level; they are…
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Rural Health Association ‘s annual conference will be held Nov. 19 – 20 at Western Kentucky University’s Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green. The conference will explore timely rural health topics,…
Dr. Sarah Marks University of Kentucky Fall allergy season overlaps with cold and flu season in Kentucky, making this a challenging time of year. Knowing how allergies differ from viral respiratory infections, such as colds and flu, can…
October’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative focuses on supports for aging adults. “For older adults, everyday choices make a big difference in supporting health, independence and quality of life,” Kentucky Health Secretary Dr. Steven…
Fayette County Public Schools is holding three in-person Family Conversations and running a Family Survey from Oct. 14 through Oct. 30 to gather feedback on schools and the district. Interim Superintendent Bill Bradford announced the effort in an Oct. 12 letter to families.
Kentucky Health News The 16th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia Community Session is set for Saturday, Nov. 7. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The community session includes clinicians…
Laurel County confirmed seven measles cases last week, bringing Kentucky’s total in this current outbreak to 101 confirmed cases. As of Oct. 12, the state measles dashboard shows that measles cases have been confirmed in Barren (5);…
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right lane of I-64 between mile points 71 and 75 in Fayette County on rolling nighttime shifts starting Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 6 p.m. to midnight, weather permitting. Motorists are urged to use caution and check GoKy.ky.gov for updates.
Lexington's Board of Adjustment meets Monday, Oct. 12, at 1:30 p.m. to consider driveway, accessory building, home addition and church expansion requests, while two applicants have asked for postponement to November.
Mayor Linda Gorton and Task Force Chair Diane Fleet outlined recommendations for addressing homelessness and expanding shelter capacity in Lexington. The task force was formed after a 2025 emergency shelter study found a shortage of year-round emergency shelter space.
Today on r/Lexington, residents discussed favorite local donut shops, a housing market that commenters described as mixed, therapist search strategies, activities for a senior parent, and Lexington SC's first men's playoff berth. Where claims could be checked, city, club, and market data provide added context.
A council resolution passed Sept. 17 and posted to Accela this week initiates a zone change for about 2.6 acres at 525 De Roode St., where the Lexington Children's Museum says it wants a building of more than 40,000 square feet on a remediated waste site. Also: YPK Motorsports asks the Board of Adjustment to rehear its New Circle Road variance after a 3-3 tie in May, The Lexingtonian files a 16-unit final plan, the Red Mile adds a hotel building, and the Planning Commission approves White Farm and a 155-foot cell tower while postponing Andover Commons again.
Six new 28 U.S.C. § 2241 immigration-detention habeas petitions were docketed in the Eastern District of Kentucky between October 2 and October 6, 2026, with 227 such petitions filed in the district so far in 2026. The filings are public docket entries, and no rulings have been reported.
Lexington Christian Academy defeated Tates Creek 6-1 in girls' soccer on Sunday, extending Tates Creek's losing streak to 16 matches. It was the only Lexington-area high school result on the KHSAA scoreboard for the night.
The Task Force has 5 priority and 15 long-term recommendations to address homelessness in Lexington.
Residents on r/Lexington are mostly talking about Kentucky's overtime win over LSU and the field storming that followed, with the $500,000 SEC fine and Will Stein's contract also drawing debate. The roundup also covers a jewelry thread, a photo post, and a search for an old hobby store.
Lexington Catholic lost 2-0 to Shelby Valley in girls' volleyball on Saturday but rebounded with 2-0 sweeps of Corbin and Ashland Blazer.
Council weighs $508,561 Change Order #1 MS4 Contract# 87-2020 on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Last week: Council docket Oct. 8 covers budget, Sir Barton Way rezoning, data center rules. 6 public meetings are on the city calendar the week of Oct. 12; every agenda, preview and recording is linked below.
Today's r/Lexington conversation centers on an unsolved hit-and-run outside a South Broadway apartment complex and whether Flock license plate cameras can help find the vehicle. Residents also discuss ICE fears, gravel bike trails, and a contested restaurant wall display, with verified context from WKYT, LEX 18, LFUCG, and Flock Safety.
Paul Laurence Dunbar edged Tates Creek 28-27 in the night's closest Lexington-area football game, while Lafayette shut out Henry Clay 35-0 and Lexington Catholic routed Mercer County 45-0. Lexington Christian also won in both football and girls' volleyball.
The Fayette County Board of Education's October 12 planning meeting agenda includes facilities change orders, five charter bus contracts, financial and personnel items, and a shortened school day waiver request. The agenda lists these items for discussion or future consideration and does not include dollar amounts for most of them.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a right lane closure on northbound U.S. 68 (Harrodsburg Road) in Jessamine County on Monday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, for corrective roadwork, weather permitting. Motorists should expect possible delays.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled daily right-lane closures on New Circle Road (KY 4) in Fayette County from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16 for bridge deck pothole repairs. Work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at three overpass locations, weather permitting.
After multiple challenging winter storms, Mayor Linda Gorton said she was "tearing up" the city's snow plan and starting over. Council will get a look at what's new Tuesday.
Mayor Linda Gorton will discuss recommendations from the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness at a 10 a.m. news conference Monday, October 12, at the Government Center, according to a city media advisory. The release did not describe the recommendations, so the briefing's content remains to be reported.
Fayette County Public Schools and the Breeders' Cup Festival are running a districtwide 3D Coin Design Challenge in which student artwork is being turned into commemorative horseshoe displays. Residents can collect coins at downtown parks and Keeneland during Breeders' Cup Week events in late October.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, October 13, with items on stormwater, snow and ice control, a roundabout study, and a public engagement update. The agenda items have not been voted on, and attached materials for several items are from prior years.
Students at Glendover Elementary School in Lexington still recall lessons on watersheds and pollution months after completing an environmental education program, according to Fayette County Public Schools. A fifth grade teacher says the goal is to help students connect what they learn to the world around them.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission's October 15 work session agenda lists briefings on Complete Streets subdivision rules, the Urban Growth Master Plan zoning amendment, meeting filing schedules and Placebuilder training. The agenda shows discussion items only, with no listed votes.
Lextran has published a guide for riding its shuttles between the Transit Center, Keeneland and Kroger Field for UK football games. The guide covers fares, parking, and service hours for each leg of the trip.
Today's r/Lexington forum discussion centers on a viral speech against large data centers, which official records show is tied to a council vote extending the moratorium, along with a road-rage video, Kentucky Colonel nominations, and a UK cafeteria inspection that we could not fully verify.
Lexington Catholic and Tates Creek each lost 3-2 decisions in girls' volleyball last night, with Lexington Catholic falling to Trinity Christian Academy and Tates Creek losing at Scott County. Bryan Station was swept 0-3 by Frederick Douglass.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close U.S. 25 (Old Richmond Road) between Walnut Hill Road and Delong Road in Fayette County starting Tuesday, Oct. 13, to replace a cross drain. The work is expected to finish by Wednesday, Oct. 14, weather permitting, and detours are posted via KY 1973 and KY 418.
Lexington's Urban County Council has a docket for Oct. 8, 2026, that includes a second-reading budget amendment, a contested Sir Barton Way rezoning, a proposal to remove data center references from the zoning code, and several contract and grant resolutions. The docket shows agenda items only, not final votes.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, to consider the White Farm development on Richmond Road, a Tates Creek Road subdivision plan and two waiver requests. The White Farm plan has been delayed before and carries 15 unmet staff requirements.
Frederick Douglass High School senior Anderson Lang won the individual title at the 2026 KHSAA boys' golf state tournament on the second playoff hole, the first golf championship in school history. The Fayette County Public Schools announcement also notes the upcoming girls' state tournament on Oct. 9-10.
Kentucky State Police Post 12 announced it will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints in seven central Kentucky counties, including Fayette, focusing on impairment, vehicle registration and insurance, and licensing. The full list of checkpoint locations is posted online.
Residents react to a tense mayoral debate highlighting experience versus new leadership, critique university financial advice, and share amusement at discovering a rooftop pool at a downtown bar.
Lafayette dominated Frederick Douglass 2-0 in girls soccer to extend their winning streak, while Henry Clay's girls soccer team fell to South Oldham 2-0 but the volleyball team escaped with a 3-2 win at Woodford County.
Lexington's Tree Week festival runs Oct. 9-18 with over 50 events celebrating the city's tree canopy, including a kickoff party, free tree giveaways, and tree-planting training for residents.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct nighttime resurfacing on Bryan Station Road (KY 57) in Fayette County on Oct. 7-8, with alternating lane closures scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night between New Circle Road and I-75.
Lexington residents debate the mayoral race and real estate development influence, celebrate the opening of the Leestown Road interchange, and discuss neighborhood concerns ranging from wastewater odors to fall tourism and campaign texts.
Sayre's boys soccer team exploded offensively with an 8-1 win, while Bryan Station's girls team rolled past Fleming County 9-1. Paul Laurence Dunbar claimed a district volleyball victory over Tates Creek.
In a lengthy public hearing, Council heard from dozens of residents who pressed for more time to get Lexington data center regulations right.
Health experts are urging Kentucky residents to carefully review their healthcare plan options during the upcoming open enrollment period, emphasizing the importance of preventive care and understanding total out-of-pocket costs beyond monthly premiums.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is closing sections of U.S. 25 in Madison County from October 5-7 for pavement saw-cutting work designed to extend the road's lifespan, with daily closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and detour routes in place.
Lexington will offer free trash disposal for non-hazardous household waste on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station.
Mayor Linda Gorton has appointed Allison Connelly and Timothy Johnson to co-chair an independent review of Lexington's automated license plate reader program amid public concerns about the technology's use and oversight.
Donald H. Johnson, a 59-year-old Kentucky death row inmate convicted in the 1989 murder of a Hazard laundromat worker, died Oct. 1 at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, exactly 29 years after being sentenced to death. Johnson had spent nearly three decades appealing his conviction.
The Planning Commission will consider two major residential projects Thursday: a 594-unit White Farm development on Richmond Road and the proposed 1,240-unit Andover Commons mixed-use project on Todds Road.
Harper Sharkey of Squires Elementary has been named the Lexington Fire Department's 2026 junior fire chief after winning an essay contest on safe battery charging practices.
The Urban County Council approved approximately $160,000 in stormwater quality grants and considered multiple infrastructure agreements, including a 10-year mineral extraction lease with Vulcan Construction Materials.
The Lexington Public Arts Commission received a donation of a 25-foot stainless steel sculpture from a departing business owner and heard a Phase One presentation for a community art project at Phoenix Park.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council heard extensive public input Tuesday on proposed data center zoning regulations, with residents and experts urging strict controls on power consumption, facility size and expansion. Council voted to extend the development moratorium through October 2027 and direct planners to create a dedicated zoning category for data centers.
Lexington's Purchase of Development Rights program added 13 easements this year, conserving nearly 300 acres and bringing the total to over 33,000 protected acres, with robust applications expected for a new funding cycle.
Lexington residents celebrate state medical debt relief affecting 130,000 Kentuckians while debating restaurant value and discussing dumpster diving legality and license plate authenticity.
Rep. Michael Meredith presented HB 557, a comprehensive county jail reform proposal, to the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary, citing a crisis in jail funding as counties transfer record amounts from their general funds to cover operating costs.
Bryan Station's boys soccer team extended its winning streak to three games with an 8-0 win at Elizabethtown, while Lafayette girls soccer dominated Tates Creek 12-0 behind a season-high offensive performance.
Former WHAS11 investigative reporter Shay McAlister has launched an independent news site called Shay Informed to serve audiences shifting from traditional media to digital and social platforms, addressing a widening gap in local journalism as Kentucky newsrooms face major layoffs and closures.
Fayette County Public Schools is auctioning four surplus properties, including two former elementary schools, in November and December auctions managed by Tranzon Asset Advisors and Schrader Commercial Properties.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will perform nighttime roadway repairs and resurfacing on U.S. 60 in Woodford County and U.S. 60X in Versailles beginning Oct. 6, with work scheduled nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through early November.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close sections of U.S. 25 in Madison County Oct. 5-7 for pavement saw-cutting work, with different segments affected each day and detour routes in place via Kentucky 627 and Interstate 75.
Kentucky motorists face peak season for wildlife collisions from November through December, with white-tailed deer causing over 3,000 accidents in 2025. Experts recommend investing in wildlife crossings to reduce collisions and their substantial economic costs.
Kentucky Health News Kentucky and Arkansas have each been awarded $10 million to support maternal care by Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America (HMHBA), toward the goal of cutting the U.S. maternal death rate in half in five years. “It is…
As of Oct. 5, Kentucky has confirmed 90 cases of measles in its current outbreak, up from 78 cases a week ago, according to the state’s measles dashboard. The dashboard is updated daily Monday through Friday, except on state holidays. Those…
Nearly 1 million Americans will receive $500 refund checks from the Trump administration, but Kentuckians will not be part of it, Lillian Metzmeier reports for the Louisville Courier Journal. The payments will go to people who bought their…
Lexington Parks & Recreation has won the prestigious National Gold Medal Award, the highest honor available to parks and recreation agencies, recognizing the city's excellence in green spaces and community programming.
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Lee Anne Pope, wife of University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope, has launched a new campaign called “Set Your Screen,” along with the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. The…
Lexington launched the Cardiac Crusade initiative to map Automatic External Defibrillator locations across the city, a volunteer-driven effort announced by Mayor Linda Gorton and supported by healthcare professionals and first responders.
Mayor Linda Gorton and partners launched the Cardiac Crusade, a volunteer effort led locally by Cardiac CATS to map automated external defibrillators across Lexington, according to a city release. An official kickoff is set for Oct. 16, and the campaign's figures and goals are the organizers' own claims.
Three Fayette County Public Schools teachers have been honored by the Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators for leadership and innovation, with awards presented on Sept. 25 in Lexington.
r/Lexington residents are rallying voters for the competitive KY-06 congressional race between Democrat Dembo and Republican Alvarado, celebrating the Leestown Road interchange reopening Monday, and discussing new commercial development and coffee shop pricing across the city.
The owner of The Maxwell filed a plat Sept. 30 merging its East Maxwell Street land, including a closed piece of Hagerman Court, into one 1.8-acre lot. A day later Up Campus pitched a building of up to 10 stories with roughly 750 beds at the High Street end of the same block; committees recommended postponement ahead of an Oct. 22 hearing. Also: Andover Commons returns Oct. 8, a new B-5P to B-3 zone change on Competition Drive, and a bank planned for Nicholasville and West Reynolds roads.
Five new habeas corpus petitions seeking review of immigration detention have been filed in federal court in Kentucky. The filings bring the district's year-to-date total to 221.
Frederick Douglass earned a 4-2 victory at Scott County on Sunday, extending their winning streak and improving their season record.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Board of Adjustment will consider variance appeals and conditional use permit requests on Monday, with cases ranging from residential driveway setbacks to a church sanctuary expansion and short-term rental applications.
A second Double Crossover Diamond interchange opened Oct. 4 at Leestown Road and New Circle Road in Lexington, a major milestone in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's wider corridor improvement project. The design is expected to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow, similar to the successful Harrodsburg Road interchange that opened in 2011.
Lexington residents debated data center expansion and Kentucky sawmill closures while seeking practical advice on roosters and gyms. Discussions tied local economic challenges to state policy and political choices.
Lexington Catholic earned a dominant 2-0 victory over top-ranked Highlands, while Bryan Station notched wins in boys' soccer against Bishop Brossart and girls' soccer against Lincoln County.
The Council Work Session on Tuesday will consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet providing $223,000 in state funds, with a $56,000 local match, to repave Berea Road from Iron Works Pike to Georgetown Road. The General Government & Planning Committee will hear the annual Purchase of Development Rights review, reporting on 13 easements purchased this calendar year totaling nearly 300 acres, with eight farms under contract representing approximately 400 additional acres.
Council is holding a special meeting October 6th to hear from the public about draft zoning updates related to data centers. It could take action on the issue as well.
Lexington residents reacted with alarm to allegations against a prominent bourbon maker, mourned the demolition of a beloved budget restaurant, and debated progressive political endorsements ahead of November's mayoral election.
Lexington Catholic dominated Garrard County 49-0 in the night's top result, while Frederick Douglass, Lexington Christian, and Sayre all posted convincing football victories. Paul Laurence Dunbar won in girls' soccer.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will perform roadway striping along U.S. 60 in Fayette and Clark counties Oct. 5-9, with crews working 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close sections of U.S. 25 in Madison County from Oct. 5–7 for pavement saw-cutting work, with detours routed through I-75.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Hume Bedford Pike (KY 1939) on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Russell Cave Road and Elizabeth Station Road to replace a cross drain.
Lexington city leaders will announce the Cardiac Crusade AED Mapping campaign Monday at Fire Station #1, aiming to map over 1,000 automated external defibrillators across Lexington and Fayette County to improve survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct rolling roadblocks on I-64 in Woodford County on Oct. 6 and 7 to repair potholes, with traffic impacts expected from 5:30 p.m. to midnight each evening.
State Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser is urging Congress to expand Medicare coverage of blood-based Alzheimer's tests to improve early detection and address rural Kentucky's access gaps to dementia specialists.
There's a few ways to register to vote before the October 5th deadline.
Today on r/Lexington: residents clarify a billboard advertising Furniture Fair's upcoming December opening, discuss pedestrian safety risks near UK campus, seek advice on a dog with severe separation anxiety, and trade tips on affordable blood work options beyond LabCorp.
Lexington Catholic extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 3-0 home shutout over Newport Central Catholic, while Paul Laurence Dunbar dominated Elizabethtown 6-0. Henry Clay fell 0-4 to top-ranked St. Xavier.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close sections of U.S. 25 in Madison County from Oct. 5-7 for pavement saw-cutting work. Specific closures and detour routes will vary daily.
Lexington's Planning Commission Zoning Committee advanced proposed changes to zoning ordinances that would implement recommendations from the 2024 Urban Growth Master Plan using objective, measurable standards required by state law House Bill 443, which takes effect in July.
The Planning Commission Subdivision Committee met October 1 to review development proposals, including a GDK Farm LLC project on Tates Creek Road that would create 29 residential units but faces environmental and infrastructure review issues.
Mayor Linda Gorton is urging Lexington residents to support the Big Give food drive from October 15-November 30, a partnership with God's Pantry Food Bank and local agencies aimed at helping families struggling with food insecurity.
Residents celebrate the opening of Lexington's second double-diamond interchange at Leestown and New Circle roads on Monday, citing success of the earlier Harrodsburg intersection. Downtown block demolition near UK prompts nostalgia for past businesses and criticism of the property owner's maintenance.
Partners for Youth has opened enrollment for its 2027 Summer Youth Job Training Program, which will place up to 300 Lexington high school students in paid summer jobs at local businesses.
Henry Clay topped ranked Sayre 2-0 in the night's marquee matchup, while Paul Laurence Dunbar extended its winning streak to nine with a 2-0 shutout of Assumption. Lexington Catholic also shutout West Jessamine 2-0.
Downtown Richmond streets will close Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the Millstone Festival, with heavy traffic expected throughout the day.
Paving work on Euclid Avenue and High Street in Chevy Chase will occur nightly from Sept. 30 through Oct. 5 as the final phase of a water main replacement project.
The Water Quality Fees Board will review and discuss Class B Infrastructure Grant selections for fiscal year 2027 during its October 8 meeting, with grants aimed at large-scale stormwater improvement projects across Fayette County.
Sen. Reginald Thomas will present legislation to protect families with inherited property from forced sales below market value during an October 1 Judiciary Committee hearing in Frankfort.
Lexington's second Double Crossover Diamond interchange will open at Leestown and New Circle roads on Oct. 5, following a weekend closure for final construction work. The design is expected to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow based on the success of a similar interchange at Harrodsburg Road.
The Planning Commission Subdivision Committee is scheduled to review a final development plan for GDK Farm LLC on Tates Creek Road that would create 29 residential units, though the technical committee recommended postponement pending clarification on tree protection and infrastructure details.
Fayette County Public Schools and Russell Cave Elementary won Kentucky Department of Education awards for instructional best practices at the 2026 Continuous Improvement Summit, each receiving $1,000 in school improvement funds.
Residents debated housing shortages and student housing development amid record UK enrollment, with broader questions about whether new supply solves affordability or just reshuffles the same scarcity.
Sayre's boys soccer team overpowered Francis Parker School of Louisville 8-2 on the road, leading a night of mixed results for Lexington-area high schools in boys soccer and girls volleyball.
A social-media claim says Gov. Andy Beshear has gone easy on data centers because former Transportation Secretary Jim Gray chairs Gray Inc., a national data-center builder. State and federal records show Beshear vetoed Kentucky's first data-center tax break in 2021, let the 2024 and 2025 breaks become law without his signature, and signed the state's first data-center executive order in August, three weeks after Gray resigned. No record links Gray to those decisions, and both Gray Inc. and the governor's office deny any. But Gray Inc. told the Times it is working on the PowerHouse campus in Louisville, in the only county the 2024 tax break covered, and Gray's ethics filings show he held at least a 5% stake in the company and drew its dividends every year he served.
A new KFF-AP poll shows rural Republican voters losing enthusiasm for GOP candidates ahead of November midterms, with only 74% saying they're certain to vote compared to 80% of rural Democrats, driven by frustration over inflation and healthcare costs.
Fayette County Public Schools will host a free Early Childhood Summit on Oct. 17 at Tates Creek High School featuring keynote speaker Julie Breitigan, focusing on emotional growth, engagement, environment, and relationships as building blocks for supporting young children.
Lexington residents debated repeated Blue Alert notifications during a trooper shooting in Warren County and questioned the credibility of a campus crime ranking graphic circulating on social media.
Lexington Catholic topped Henry Clay 4-2 in a matchup of state powerhouses, while Paul Laurence Dunbar dominated George Rogers Clark 5-0 to extend their winning streak to eight games.
Local law enforcement agencies across Appalachia are participating in record numbers of immigration arrests through federal 287(g) partnerships, with Kentucky jails holding hundreds of immigrants monthly and earning substantial revenue from ICE contracts.
Five Kentucky House members honored the life of State Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was fatally shot Monday during a traffic stop on I-65 in Warren County. The 30-year-old three-year veteran was a devoted husband and father of three.
Casa de la Cultura KY and Global Lex inaugurated Kentucky's first Plaza Comunitaria, allowing Spanish-speaking adults to earn official K-12 education credentials through Mexico's national adult education program at no cost. Enrollment opens this fall with support sessions at three Lexington locations.
House Speaker David Osborne issued condolences for Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed during a traffic stop Monday on I-65 in Warren County. A Tennessee man has been arrested and charged with the officer's murder.
As part of a fact-checking series in the Lexington Herald-Leader, John Cheves reports in detail about what the two major party candidates for Central Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District would do about healthcare access and affordability.…
Coreise Johnson, a public health educator with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, has been named the 2026 Kentucky Black Pride Community Service Award recipient for her work on HIV prevention education and community engagement.
In the past week, 29 more measles cases were confirmed in Kentucky. As of Sept. 28, the state’s measles dashboard reported 78 cases in the current outbreak, up from 49 a week ago. The dashboard is updated daily Monday through Friday, except…
Today on r/Lexington, residents debated the city's entertainment value, scrutinized a data center proposal near Shaker Village ahead of a Monday vote, shared gym recommendations, reported a meteor sighting, and celebrated a beloved restaurant's return.
The Planning Commission decided none of the eight zone changes on its Sept. 24 docket: every applicant asked for more time. The Dean's 262-unit South Broadway building and a Tates Creek Road apartment request were postponed indefinitely; Andover Commons returns Oct. 8, Ball Homes, Up Campus, Turner Property 4 and Regency Oct. 22, and OK Gentry Nov. 19. Goodwill's donation-center text amendment passed in staff's narrower form, and the downtown zoning rewrite was continued to Oct. 22 after a commissioner brought amendments on height step-downs and green space. On the Accela portal, a light week: the Red Mile filed for a 4,000-square-foot "smoking ventilation room" on its gaming building, the city drew a 10-foot private access easement nearly a mile long through Raven Run Nature Sanctuary for a neighboring property, and a Jaggers double drive-through plan was filed for Newtown Pike.
Five immigration-detention habeas corpus petitions have been filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, bringing the 2026 year-to-date total to 216. The petitions, filed between September 21 and 25, challenge the lawfulness or length of confinement for people held in ICE immigration detention.
The Trump administration's proposed 2027 budget would eliminate TRIO programs affecting up to 21,000 first-generation Kentucky college students, prompting educators to warn of potential workforce shortages.
Residents debate whether new U-turn intersections on Richmond Road will improve or impede traffic; community is urged to use LexRide downtown shuttle before the pilot program ends in October.
Lexington Christian swept three straight volleyball matches on Saturday, while Sayre dominated boys soccer with an 8-0 road win. In girls soccer, Henry Clay lost a close match to ranked Paul Laurence Dunbar 1-0.
The Planning Commission Subdivision Committee convenes Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Last week, the Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment allowing Goodwill Kentucky to establish attended donation centers without retail components.
The Urban County Council helps craft the city's budget and has taken several consequential votes this year, from safer streets to data centers. Your vote shapes those decisions.
Lexington residents debate expanding gunshot-detection microphones amid privacy concerns, discuss police stops tied to Flock camera data, and react to Starbucks closures and local coffee-shop workplace drama.
Frederick Douglass and Sayre remain undefeated with dominant wins; Lafayette cruises to 5-1; multiple Lexington teams won in volleyball.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will install rumble strips on U.S. 60 in Montgomery County on Sept. 28 and on U.S. 421 in Fayette County beginning Sept. 29, with alternating lane closures in place during daytime work hours.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Hume Bedford Pike (KY 1939) on Sept. 29 for cross drain replacement work.
Kentucky lawmakers will host a public listening session October 1 in Frankfort to address concerns about data center development, with residents invited to share views on electricity demands, water use, and local control over projects.
Emails reveal JCPS Chief Academic Officer Nathan Balasubramanian directly ordered the cancellation of Manual High School's 'Ragtime' production over racial slurs in the script, contradicting district claims of a mere miscommunication.
Leestown Middle School swept Fayette County Public Schools' middle school girls' basketball championships this season, with player Malaiya Mobley earning 2026 Player of the Year honors.
Lexington will install a raised crosswalk at West Short and Market Streets from Oct. 5-16, with lane closures during weekday work hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jusnier Gastell Coira, lead custodian at Garrett Morgan Elementary in Lexington, has received the 2026 Impact Award from the Kentucky School Plant Management Association for his exceptional work and ability to connect with students and staff.
Residents today discussed brewery political controversies, Starbucks' nationwide closures affecting Lexington locations, industrial fasteners hazarding local roads, and sought local dining and retail recommendations.
Lexington Catholic extended its winning streak to eight games with a 3-1 victory over Lafayette. Bryan Station defeated Sayre 4-1 in boys soccer, while Paul Laurence Dunbar posted dominant performances in girls soccer (8-0 over Madison Central) and a competitive volleyball win (3-2 over Lexington Christian).
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet opened a new underpass beneath Newtown Pike on September 25, providing a safer separated route for pedestrians and bicyclists along the Legacy Trail near Citation Boulevard as part of the larger Newtown Pike widening project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a 1-mile section of KY 749 (Bondsmill Road) in Anderson County on Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for cross drain replacement work.
Winburn Middle School celebrated the conclusion of Fayette County Public Schools' One School, One Book initiative with a family night featuring performances and discussions about "Invisible," a novel about diverse middle schoolers that connected with students through themes of acceptance and belonging.
Leslie Vaughn, a school psychologist at Crawford Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, has received a 2026 KAPS Best Practice Award from the Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools.
The Lexington Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment allowing Goodwill Kentucky to establish attended donation centers without retail components. The modification supports the nonprofit's workforce development mission while maintaining protections for neighborhood commercial zones.
Lexington residents debate brewery campaign finance practices, clarify school bus passing laws following recent legislative changes, and react to a court ruling that allows a Fayette County teacher to remain eligible for school board reelection.
Lexington has certified 20 businesses through its Green Check sustainability program, with six new participants and 14 recertifications across Bronze, Silver and Gold designation levels.
Henry Clay volleyball extended its hot streak with a 3-1 win over Madison Central, while Bryan Station girls soccer secured a 3-3 draw with Frankfort, their first draw of the season.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct pavement marking work at five Fayette County locations nightly from Sept. 23-25, with flagging operations in place during the 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. work windows.
Keeneland's yearling market accelerated Tuesday with sales jumping more than a fifth, while University of Kentucky athletics notched wins in golf and football.
The Rural Land Management Board discussed the uncertain future of a mayor-vetoed solar zoning ordinance and advanced agricultural preservation applications as it works to protect Fayette County farmland.
Lexington's Technical Review Committee reviewed multiple development proposals on Wednesday, including a residential subdivision on Tates Creek Road and a senior living community expansion, while raising concerns about tree removal and county coordination.
Jessie Clark and Liberty won multiple team titles at the 2026 FCPS Elementary and Middle School Cross Country Championship held Sept. 22 at Masterson Station Park.
Students from five Fayette County Public Schools were honored by the Kentucky Association for School Social Work for their involvement with the Kentucky Student Voice Team, which advocates for more democratic schools and communities.
The r/Lexington forum grappled with McClatchy's sweeping Herald-Leader newsroom cuts while also discussing dating in one's 30s, a found tortoise, and a search for specialty cheese.
Frederick Douglass overwhelmed Powell County 7-0 in boys soccer while Lexington Catholic blanked Tates Creek 8-0 in girls soccer. Henry Clay defeated Lafayette 3-1 in boys soccer action.
The University of Kentucky men's soccer team lost 2-1 to Lipscomb despite outshooting the Bisons 21-7 and scoring a second-half goal to cut into a two-goal deficit.
Keeneland's September Yearling Sale saw total sales jump 23.35% on Tuesday to $30.2 million, with average prices climbing 14.63% as buyers competed for 297 yearlings. The market is running ahead of last year's pace with four sessions remaining.
Kentucky's football program earned national recognition for its upset victory over Texas A&M, while the university's athletic programs posted strong results across multiple sports.
Kentucky football head coach Will Stein emphasized the importance of maintaining strong practice habits and process-oriented thinking following the Wildcats' 31-21 road victory over ninth-ranked Texas A&M. The team faces South Alabama on Saturday.
University of Kentucky women's golf won the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational championship with a record-setting 839 (-25) team total, winning by 11 shots. Senior Cathryn Brown captured the individual title with a 206 (-10).
Lextran will operate a shuttle service between downtown Lexington and Keeneland on October 30-31, 2026, for the Breeder's Cup World Championships, charging $1 per trip with exact change required.
Lexington is accepting applications from businesses, nonprofits and community organizations to host Waste Reduction Week events from Nov. 27 through Dec. 6, featuring workshops and activities focused on reducing and reusing materials during the holiday season.
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Residents debated dining options for a one-night visit, discussed a vandalism photo (likely just a Colombian soccer fan), found gaming paint suppliers, reminisced about past Horse Mania public art projects, and joked about an acroyoga event.
Fayette County Public Schools has approved a corrective action plan to address financial challenges, including a public dashboard that allows residents to track the district's fiscal recovery efforts.
Paul Laurence Dunbar and Lafayette dominated in girls' soccer, while Sayre eked out a five-set home win in volleyball.
Jefferson County Public Schools allows more than 600 tech companies to collect sensitive student data including disciplinary records, test scores and family information, raising privacy concerns from experts and activists.
Kentucky women's golf holds a nine-shot lead after two rounds of the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at University Club of Kentucky, with Isabella Johnson leading the individual race at 7-under par.
The Fayette County Board of Education approved a corrective action plan for budget processes on Sept. 21, launching a public transparency dashboard to track progress on addressing financial concerns.
The Legacy Trail will close at the I-75/I-64 underpass on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for maintenance work, subject to weather conditions.
UK tennis player Mikael Arseneault advanced at the ITA All-American Championship in Tulsa with a three-set victory Monday, while teammates Rafael Ymer and Tom Sickenberger also won their pre-qualifying matches.