HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Fayette County clerk challenges her former colleagues to spread the word about early voting

Early voting begins Thursday across the Commonwealth. No-excuse voting continues Friday and Saturday before Election Day casting of ballots on Tuesday. Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb made an early voting pitch during her time before the Lexington City Council this week.

WEKU · Nov 2, 2023

Lexington Council members get briefed on waterway quality

The current state of waterways throughout Fayette County is improving in some ways, but areas of concern remain. A Lexington City Council committee got an update last week.

WEKU · Oct 30, 2023

Lexington Council committee gets update on land expansion recommendation

Lexington city leaders will be looking to a consulting firm to help develop a master plan when it comes to land use growth in Fayette County. Members of the Urban County Council’s General Government and Planning Committee got a briefing on the Urban Growth Management Advisory panel’s recommendation.

WEKU · Oct 18, 2023

Tires and tire scraps a threat on Kentucky highways

The deaths of two 18-year-olds on I-75 just two weeks apart are both tire-related. The latest was last Wednesday. According to the Fayette County Coroner’s office, a Mount Sterling man was killed in a construction zone near the Clays Ferry Bridge when a tire flew off a passing vehicle.

WEKU · Aug 6, 2023

GOP and Democrats in Fayette County choose 93rd state House seat nominees

Fayette County voters now know the party picks for a special election in November to fill the seat of 93rd District state Representative Lamin Swann, who died in May.

WEKU · Jun 30, 2023

Safe Kids organization stresses ATV safety measures

The Fayette County coordinator for the Safe Kids organization says safety recommendations for operating all-terrain vehicles can’t be overstated.

WEKU · Jun 14, 2023

The end of the COVID emergency declaration does change tracking emphasis

Thursday marks the official end to the COVID state of emergency. Fayette County Community Health Officer Jessica Cobb said there’s been a decline in public health action for some time.

WEKU · May 11, 2023

Public hearing on Fayette land use planning draws a big crowd

Once again, Lexington’s Council Chamber filled up late Tuesday afternoon for a long-standing discussion. The Council met as a committee of the whole to take public comment on Fayette County’s comprehensive plan.

WEKU · May 10, 2023

Lexington Council to take public comment on comprehensive plan goals and objectives

Lexington’s City Council continues to review goals and objectives for planning development over the next 20 years. Public comment on Fayette County land use will be taken Tuesday afternoon.

WEKU · May 8, 2023

Election modifications under review in Kentucky county clerk offices

Fayette County’s new county clerk is reviewing and assessing the contents of House Bill 302. The measure passed in both the House and Senate, calls for modifications regarding elections.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2023