Today's Interview: Lexington photographer Guy Mendes featured in exhibit Arts contributor Kate Savage talks to Lexington photographer Guy Mendes about his work being feature in a new exhibit WEKU · Sep 19, 2023
$1 million USDA grant a ‘tremendous help’ for Lexington’s Town Branch Park Lexington’s Town Branch Park is a million dollars closer to completion, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Forestry Division. WEKU · Sep 18, 2023
KY author says 'My Dirty Life' is her talk about connecting with nature KY author Doris Settles says 'My Dirty Life' is her talk about connecting with nature WEKU · Sep 18, 2023
Lexington Councilmember Worley calls Gorton letter to advisory committee an attempt to influence the A letter from Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton to the committee advising the Planning Commission on expanding the city’s urban service boundary has raised the eyebrows of at least one city council member. WEKU · Sep 18, 2023
Meeting a federal mandate doesn't mean an end to storm water projects in Lexington Meeting the federal requirement for making stormwater sewer improvements in Lexington doesn't lessen the need for additional projects. WEKU · Sep 15, 2023
Lexington Council eyeing an expansion of Sunday alcohol sales The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is considering extending alcoholic beverage sales hours on the weekend. It’s expected to be discussed in November. WEKU · Sep 14, 2023
Lexington apartment complex to receive $750K for HUD energy efficiency program The 80-unit Malibu Manor Apartments in Lexington and another complex in Louisville will each receive three-quarters of a million dollars in federal Housing and Urban Development funds. WEKU · Sep 13, 2023
Maps detailing proposed expansion around Lexington prompt heavy public comment When the topic is when and where to grow around Lexington, it often results in significant public comment. Such was the case Tuesday night when the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee took testimony about five areas under expansion consideration. WEKU · Sep 13, 2023
Nearly a million dollars in federal funds will provide medical training to Lexington fire fighters Nearly 30 firefighters in Lexington will benefit from over $928,000 dollars in federal funding. WEKU · Sep 12, 2023
DeSantis, Trump fundraisers scheduled for Lexington this month Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will both be in Lexington for separate fundraisers this month. WEKU · Sep 11, 2023
For the 34th time, a fall festival in Lexington highlights African-American culture For the 34th time, downtown Lexington will be transformed this weekend into a place where culture is highlighted. The Roots and Heritage Festival will once again feature a wide variety of vendors with wares, lots of music, and food. WEKU · Sep 8, 2023
GOP lawmakers, Dem Gov. Beshear help open Lexington’s The Red Mile for sports betting Republican state lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear held separate news conferences at The Red Mile Thursday as the track began taking sports bets. WEKU · Sep 8, 2023
Lexington police offering weekly informational sessions to families of homicide victims Lexington families who have lost loved ones through homicide are being invited to participate in Surviving Onward Sessions. The first S.O.S. session took place Wednesday night at the Dunbar Community Center on Upper Street. WEKU · Sep 7, 2023
Water bottles carrying new messages for Lexington area homeless Three agencies that provide assistance to Lexington’s homeless community have had a hand in a new way to distribute information about their services. It comes in the form of a water bottle. WEKU · Sep 5, 2023
WEKU · Sep 5, 2023 Federal grant to cover health and wellness training for Lexington firefighters A large number of Lexington firefighters will be able to participate in a new health and fitness program.
WEKU · Sep 4, 2023 Lexington officials say health insurance funding plan continues to work During a time when health care costs continue to rise, Lexington Council members have been advised the City’s health insurance strategy continues to work.
WEKU · Sep 1, 2023 San Francisco spirits company set to move headquarters, add distillery to Lexington San Francisco-based spirits company Bespoken Spirits announced its intentions to move its headquarters and manufacturing facilities to Lexington Thursday. It’s also adding a distillery to their in-house process as part of the move.
WEKU · Sep 1, 2023 Historic Lexington neighborhood continues to undergo revitalization A lengthy transformation continues in a community near downtown Lexington. You could say discussions began a half-century ago, but the real transition began just over a decade ago.
WEKU · Aug 30, 2023 U.S. Department of Labor filing shows actions discouraging unionizing at Lexington Webasto facility A filing sent to the U.S. Department of Labor shows alleged action at the Lexington-based Webasto sunroof plant to discourage workers from potentially forming a union.
WEKU · Aug 30, 2023 Efforts continue to see industrial development in 200 acres in Lexington. Efforts to see further economic development on long-standing acreage near the interstate in Lexington continue. The Lexington City Council’s Budget Committee got an update Tuesday.
WEKU · Aug 30, 2023 Lexington E-9-1-1 hit with a coronavirus uptick Coronavirus has been making its way through the Lexington E-9-1-1 Department. Employees there are responsible for taking emergency calls and making connections with public safety departments.
WEKU · Aug 29, 2023 Lexington nonprofits to organize survey of homeless populations’ needs ahead of winter season An in-depth survey on the needs of homeless people across Lexington is being organized Wednesday by Central KY Housing and Homeless Initiative, the Catholic Action Center and other volunteers.
WEKU · Aug 29, 2023 A brighter look to the stage of Lexington's historic Opera House Lexington’s best-known theatrical venue has undergone some upstairs improvements. Some of the changes will brighten the patron experience at the venue.
WEKU · Aug 28, 2023 Lexington Health Department reports a continuing increase in COVID numbers Coronavirus activity is on the increase in the Lexington area. That’s according to the latest information coming from the Fayette County Health Department.
WEKU · Aug 28, 2023 Lexington's annual homeless count could move to bi-annual The director of Lexington’s Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention is hoping to see new measures implemented to gauge the size of those needing services.