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WORK-Lexington and the Kentucky Career Center are hosting a virtual job fair June 17 for Fayette County Public Schools employees affected by recent layoffs tied to the district's longstanding financial crisis.
Lexington has launched a 10-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan called "Discover Great Places + Green Spaces" to guide improvements to the city's parks, programs and facilities, supported by voter approval of an $8 million annual park fund in 2024.
Lexington's Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works recognized 30 schools and 72 teachers for their participation in environmental education programs that reached nearly 40,000 student interactions this academic year.
The city of Lexington is rescheduling waste collection for Memorial Day, with Monday pickups moved to Wednesday, May 27. Key waste management facilities will be closed Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25.
Lexington held its eighth Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic, serving Fayette County residents seeking to clear low-level criminal records that block access to employment, housing and education. The program has helped more than 2,000 people since 2022.
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is surveying residents about Winchester Road improvements through June 20 as part of a comprehensive corridor study addressing safety and growth.
The City of Lexington is collecting gently-used school supplies through June 22 to distribute to Fayette County middle school students for the upcoming school year, with donations accepted at the Electronics Recycling Center on Versailles Road.
Lexington police officer Nathaniel Schickler was charged May 20 with distributing obscene material to a 17-year-old and tampering with physical evidence, and was immediately relieved of sworn duties pending departmental review.
The Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness will host a virtual listening session May 21 to solicit public input on addressing Lexington's growing homelessness crisis, which has affected nearly 900 residents.
Global Lex is launching the Global Lex Village at the 2026 DiverCity Festival to showcase 10 international community organizations and celebrate Lexington's diverse cultural heritage. The Historic Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center is leading the festival's cultural programming.
StreetFest returns Saturday for its fifth year, closing Shropshire Avenue between Midland and Third Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring live music, food trucks and activities celebrating biking and walking as the city marks Bike Walk Month.
Lexington will host a free household hazardous waste collection event Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike, accepting paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, pesticides and electronic waste items including vape products.
Officials from Lexington and three surrounding counties broke ground Thursday on the Triple Crown Business Park, a 300-acre regional development project aimed at attracting employers and generating tax revenue across Central Kentucky.
Twelve Fayette County Public Schools seniors have been awarded 2026 "Be the Change" scholarships through a partnership among the City of Lexington, Galls and Central Bank, administered by Blue Grass Community Foundation.
Lexington is celebrating its fifth annual Bike Walk Month in May with free community events, bike rides, workshops and the popular StreetFest street closure on May 16, along with participation in the Love to Ride online cycling platform.
Mayor Linda Gorton is demanding faster repairs to High Street and Fontaine Road in Lexington after utility improvements, particularly from Kentucky American Water, left the roads badly damaged. City crews are making temporary improvements while awaiting completion of utility work.
Cherrybark Drive will close April 27 for sanitary sewer construction as part of a federal consent decree requiring Lexington to upgrade its aging sewer system. The project, expected to last until late summer, involves upsizing approximately 4,500 feet of sewer line along Wolf Run Creek.
The City of Lexington is accepting applications for its seventh year of the Teachers' Environmental Academy, a week-long summer workshop June 8-12 that teaches educators about local environmental challenges to share with their students.
Mayor Linda Gorton announced that Lexington's Affordable Housing Fund has leveraged nearly half a billion dollars since 2014 and will surpass 4,000 units built or preserved in 2026. The city's first fully ADA-accessible affordable housing project, Wellington Park Apartments, will provide 45 units for seniors in the 9th Council District.
Lexington officials unveiled new accessible playground equipment at Berry Hill Park, including a spinner, swing with harness, fencing and communication board designed for children with disabilities.
Lexington will host a Normandy Freedom Prize Voting Event on April 21, allowing high school students to participate in an international civic program and giving three local students the chance to travel to Normandy in June for D-Day commemorations.
Waller Avenue will temporarily close at the railroad crossing from April 20-25 for a Norfolk Southern project, with drivers advised to use Virginia Avenue as an alternate route.
Naqeeb Mufallah, 31, has been arrested and charged with assault on a police officer and multiple felonies after dragging a Lexington officer during a traffic stop near Meijer Gas Station on Ruccio Way Tuesday night. The officer sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive.
A Lexington Police officer was arrested April 14 in Scott County on a domestic violence charge and placed on administrative assignment while the department reviews the incident.
Lexington will distribute free mulch made from composted yard waste to residents on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to noon at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike.
Mayor Linda Gorton presented her proposed FY 2027 budget to the Urban County Council on Tuesday, emphasizing winter weather preparedness and infrastructure improvements amid projections of slower revenue growth.
The City of Lexington is hosting month-long Earth Day celebrations starting April 12, including tree plantings, nature hikes, crafts and volunteer opportunities aimed at promoting environmental stewardship throughout Fayette County.
Mayor Linda Gorton will ask the Urban County Council to approve agreements with eight contractors to help manage winter weather operations. The move follows an after-action review of a devastating ice storm that caused more than 150 crashes and prompted leadership changes.
Lexington's Reforest the Bluegrass returns to Coldstream Park on April 18 for its annual tree planting festival, continuing a 25+ year tradition that has restored over 200 acres of floodplain and improved local water quality.
A house fire caused by an explosion on Orlean Circle left one person injured Sunday morning. One suspect is in custody as federal and local authorities investigate the incident.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Environmental Commission is accepting nominations for its 2026 Environmental Awards, which recognize significant contributions to environmental improvement in five categories. Nominations close April 30, 2026.
The City of Lexington is hosting a free trash disposal day Saturday, April 11, for Fayette County residents to dispose of up to one pickup truck load of non-hazardous household waste at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station. The event is one of four free disposal days offered annually.
The City of Lexington is accepting applications for its Community Environmental Academy, a four-month program offering residents education on water quality, urban forestry and waste management, with graduates eligible to develop community projects with up to $1,500 in funding.
Lexington launched LexRide, a new seasonal downtown circulator service connecting the Distillery District, Warehouse Block, and downtown, offering free rides during its opening weekend (April 2-4) and $1 fares thereafter.