Union considers renewing Duke Energy franchise (Ordinance 2026-09): city revenue terms
Union KY – Ordinance 2026-09 is on the July 6 agenda for a second reading that would renew Duke Energy’s city franchise and fees the city collects.
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Lexington launches about $3M opioid abatement grants: apply by Aug. 7, 2026
Lexington KY – Applications are open for about $3M in opioid abatement grants in Fayette County. Proposal deadline is Aug. 7, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST.
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FCPS superintendent files Open Meetings Act appeal with Kentucky AG—what next in Lexington
FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins filed June 30 Open Meetings Act appeal with Kentucky AG Russell Coleman, challenging a June 10 closed session and June 24 denial.
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Lexington’s Wilson Downing Road closes July 6 for roundabout work
Lexington KY – Wilson Downing Road closes July 6 through July 31 between Tates Creek and Camelot for a mini roundabout, turn lane, and safety work.
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Lexington draft rules would ban major data centers countywide
Lexington KY – Planning staff’s draft would ban major data centers countywide, limit smaller ones to warehouse and light-industrial zones, and add new water, power and noise checks.
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Lexington heat warning keeps cooling centers and free LexTran rides open
Lexington KY – The National Weather Service has an Extreme Heat Warning in effect through 9 p.m. Friday, July 3, and the city says cooling centers, community centers, discounted pools, and targeted free LexTran rides are available now.
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Lexington launches home-modification help for low-income seniors
Lexington KY – A new city program will help low-income seniors make homes safer with grab bars, ramps and lighting so they can age in place.
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Lexington budget keeps eviction aid, adds ADA and public-safety spending
Lexington’s adopted FY27 budget keeps $400,000 for eviction-prevention help and adds ADA upgrades, police technology and facility spending.
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Heavy rain disrupts Lexington recycling and floods cleanup
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government says mechanical problems after wet recyclables mean no curbside recycling Tuesday, June 23—and urges 311 flood reporting.
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DOJ sues four states for SNAP data—what changes and what to watch next
DOJ filed suits June 26 to seek injunctions requiring Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota to turn over “last five years” SNAP applicant data.
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Lexington’s data center fight sharpens as city pauses approvals, writes rules
Lexington KY – The Urban County Council voted June 9 to pause certain data-center permit and plan reviews through Oct. 31, 2026, while it starts ZOTA zoning text.
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Florence cleanup continues after June 18 storms; NWS confirms EF1 tornado
Florence City says crews are handling June 18 storm outages, downed lines, traffic-signal failures and a water-tower relief-valve discharge; NWS confirms an EF1 tornado.
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Florence City Council OKs second Planet Fitness on Cavalry Drive—O-14-2026
Florence City Council approved Ordinance O-14-2026 for a second Planet Fitness on Cavalry Drive near Express Street: a two-story, ~33,000-sq.-ft club.
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Erlanger Board of Adjustment: June 22 sign variance + owner-occupied STR request
Erlanger KY’s Board of Adjustment meets Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m. to review a larger Dixie Highway sign variance and an owner-occupied STR request.
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Lexington approves FY27 budget for roads, housing and winter prep
Lexington council approved the FY27 budget June 9, keeping tax rates unchanged and steering city money to roads, housing, parks, safety and winter prep.
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Louisville’s new budget puts police overtime under a brighter spotlight as council hearings begin
Louisville KY – Metro Council is now reviewing Mayor Craig Greenberg’s FY 2026-27 budget, and proposed police overtime funding is emerging as the main flashpoint.
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Lexington budget debate centers on housing, winter shelter and core city services
Lexington KY – Mayor Linda Gorton’s $546 million FY27 budget puts housing, shelter, paving and core services at the center of council review.
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Belfry commuters face months of Pikeville bypass detours as rockfall project closes key stretch
Belfry KY – A Pikeville bypass closure started Monday and will change daily drives for Belfry residents heading into town for work, school, errands, and appointments.
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Cincinnati measles exposure alert affects CVG travelers, hotel guests, and downtown visitors
Cincinnati OH – A measles exposure notice tied to an out-of-town visitor covers CVG, downtown dining, and a Fifth Street hotel, with isolation guidance.
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Louisville’s summer I-65 shutdown now has a clearer detour guide. What commuters and downtown businesses need to know before June 1
Louisville KY – The official I-65 closure handout spells out the summer shutdown dates, detour route, and partial July 1 reopening. Commuters should plan now.
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Lexington’s FY27 budget keeps taxes flat while boosting paving, winter response and shelter services
Lexington KY – Mayor Linda Gorton’s proposed FY27 budget keeps taxes flat, adds money for streets, winter response, shelter services and police tech, and now heads to council.
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Two overnight I-65 South closures at the Kennedy Bridge will squeeze Louisville commutes this week
Louisville KY – Two overnight I-65 South closures at the Kennedy Bridge will reroute drivers this week as repair work continues and bigger summer disruptions loom.