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Toyota's decision to add an EV manufacturing facility to its Scott County plant is likely to have a ripple effect, just as it did when the company moved there more than 30 years ago.

KY Chamber of Commerce shares thoughts on Toyota ripple effect, importance of infrastructure

Last week’s announcement that Toyota is building its first electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the U.S. at its site in Scott County is reminding some of the ripple effect after the company opened in Georgetown.

Lexington's Duncan Park the site of the ninth annual peace walk

Duncan Park in downtown Lexington will be the site of a peace walk Saturday afternoon. It will be the ninth such event as part of the Antonio Franklin Violence Intervention effort.

The March 3 storms that toppled trees and powerlines was an opportunity to learn, according to Lexington's public safety commissioner.

Lexington public safety commissioner shares lessons learned from March 3 storms

Lexington’s public safety commissioner says within days of the March 3rd storms that battered the Bluegrass, city organizations were working on an after-action report.

The director of communications for the Insurance Information Institute said National Flood Insurance Program policies are limited to 18 percent annual increases and that private policies are often a better deal.

Insurance Information Institute: flood insurance rates will not quadruple for eastern Kentucky residents

An article in the New York Times published earlier this week predicted flood insurance rates in flood-prone areas will soon quadruple. Mark Friedlander, the Director of Corporate Communications at the Insurance Information Institute, said that will not happen ...

Lexington City Council Committee of the Whole meeting 05-02-23

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.

Lexington's Town Branch Park, which is expected to open in mid- to late 2025, received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Agriculture Department's Division of Forestry.

$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.

New COVID vaccine becoming available across the Commonwealth

Monday marked the start of availability for the new COVID shot at some Kentucky pharmacies. The Fayette County Health Department hopes to offer the new vaccine by the end of September.

Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy Van Ingram and TK Logan with the UK Center on Drug and Alcohol Research addressing Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary

Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet representatives address Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary

They were discussing substance use treatment programs with the Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary.

Jeff Herron-Director of the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Before Council Committee

Lexington Council considering a major boost in money for homelessness prevention and intervention

Lexington’s City Council is considering a substantial boost in funding for addressing homelessness-related issues. A change in the funding mechanism passed out of committee this week.

Fayette county clerk making future plans with hopes of increasing voting

In her first term as Fayette County’s lead election official, County Clerk Susan Lamb is eager to see voter numbers increase. Part of the strategy involves new voting centers.

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