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Fayette County Schools Launch Online Safety Tracker Amidst Increased Safety Concerns

Fayette County has been on high alert due to recent incidents concerning student safety. Over the past few days, Fayette…

2 months ago

Civic Leaders Unite to Pack 640 Meals in Kentucky to Fight Food Insecurity

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Civic leaders and volunteers from across the state gathered to combat food insecurity, packing a total of…

2 months ago

Lexington Homelessness Surges by 26% Revealing Urgent Need for Solutions as Winter Approaches

Lexington is facing a significant rise in homelessness, with the homeless population now exceeding 3,000 individuals, marking a 26% increase…

2 months ago

Hurricane Helene Forces School Cancellations Across Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky – Several school districts and a private school in Lexington canceled in-person classes on Friday due to the…

2 months ago

Homeless Population in Lexington Surges by 25.9% According to Recent Survey

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Advocates for the homeless in Lexington are raising alarm as a recent street survey indicates a significant…

2 months ago

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Interim Director Jack Cornett Resigns Amid Ongoing Search for New Health Commissioner

Lexington, Kentucky – The interim director of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, Jack Cornett, has announced his resignation amidst a…

2 months ago

Kentucky Democratic Party Bars Councilwoman from Events Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Lexington, Ky. – The Kentucky Democratic Party has announced that Councilwoman Brenda Monárrez will be barred from attending state Democratic…

2 months ago

Kentucky Officials Warn Residents of Potential Flooding as Heavy Rain Approaches

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management is urging residents to stay aware of the weather as heavy…

2 months ago

Lexington Health Officials to Launch Mosquito Spraying in Response to Increased Activity

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Health officials are set to initiate mosquito spraying efforts in response to a notable increase in mosquito…

2 months ago

Lexington Health Department Reports 67th Case of Pertussis Amid Ongoing Outbreak

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reported a new case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, confirming…

2 months ago