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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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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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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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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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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State Budget Boosts Lexington Projects as Housing and Social Services Face Strain
Lexington, KY – April 3, 2026 – State funds target a children’s museum and industrial park as local nonprofits report rising housing and food needs.
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LexRide Launches, Civic Assembly Advances Proposals, Senior Housing Opens in Lexington
Lexington, KY – April 2, 2026 – New downtown transit service launches as civic leaders advance policy proposals and senior housing expands.
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Transit Launch, Civic Resolutions and Budget Input Shape Lexington’s Week
Lexington, KY – April 1, 2026 – City leaders advance transit, civic reforms and budget input as housing and mobility take center stage.
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Budget Survey, Housing Sales and Transit Study Lead Lexington Headlines
Lexington, KY – March 31, 2026 – City leaders seek budget input as housing sales and a major transit study signal growth and planning shifts.
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Civic Assembly Launches, Recovery Rally Draws Crowds, and UK Opens Campus for 250Lex
Lexington, KY – March 30, 2026 – A new civic assembly begins charter review as recovery advocates rally and UK welcomes residents for 250Lex events.
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Charter Review Wraps Up as Lexington Hosts Busy Spring Weekend
Lexington, KY – March 29, 2026 – Civic leaders wrap a historic charter review as families gather downtown and crowds fill the Horse Park for a busy spring weekend.
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Civic Assembly Convenes as Mayoral Race and Storm Recovery Shape Lexington’s Week
Lexington, KY – March 28, 2026 – A city charter review, mayoral race activity and recent storm recovery efforts lead local government news this weekend.
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City Launches FY27 Budget Survey as Growth Pressures Mount
Lexington, KY – March 27, 2026 – City leaders are seeking public input on the FY27 budget as officials weigh growth, infrastructure and service priorities.
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Lexington Advances Housing Funds, Transit Planning and Storm Recovery Efforts
Lexington, KY – March 26, 2026 – Housing funds, transit updates and storm recovery plans top a busy week for city leaders.
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Police Search, Fire Data and Sweet Sixteen Take Center Stage in Lexington
Lexington, KY – March 25, 2026 – Police search for a suspect, fire data trends upward and the Sweet Sixteen returns to Rupp Arena.
