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Celebration of life service Friday for Officer Thurman in Lexington

Research shows outlook for Lexington's economy and job growth

Splashpad at Charles Young Park officially opens

Splash!, a new water feature, has officially opened at Charles Young Park just in time for a heat wave.

Lexington Affordable Housing Fund could see increase

As conversations continue surrounding a shortage of affordable housing in Lexington, council members moved forward on a plan to increase funding to create more.

City turns over historic Palmer building to community services agency United Way of the Bluegrass

A historic structure in Lexington’s East End neighborhood will get a new lease on life. On Wednesday Mayor Linda Gorton transferred ownership of the former Palmer Pharmacy building on East Fifth Street to United Way of the Bluegrass. The building, once home to the first Black-owned ReXall pharmacy franchise in the country, will be repurposed as the Marksbury Family Way Point Center. President and Chief Executive Officer Timothy Johnson called the project a long labor of love for the stakeholders. Alan Lytle has details.

BUILD addresses affordable housing, mental health 'crisis' in city

BUILD calls mental health a crisis in Lexington. An invisible crisis that isn't helped by other problems throughout the city.

WoodSongs to continue at Lyric for another five years

The WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour will continue to emanate from the Lyric Theatre in Lexington’s historic East End neighborhood for at least the next 5 years. Mayor Linda Gorton, folksinger Michael Johnathon and the Lyric’s Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Executive Director Whit Whitaker on Wednesday announced a renewal of the partnership that’s been in place since the program relocated from the Kentucky Theatre in 2013.

What impact are Flock cameras making?

Lexington Police say Flock Safety has already seen success in their eyes. Data the department shared with LEX 18 shows dozens of citations issued and arrests made directly as a result of Flock alerts.

Lexington to celebrate Juneteenth weekend with expanded events

Community organizers are presenting a variety of events in celebration of Juneteenth. Flags and banners through downtown will be joined by businesses lighting up their buildings to support and raise awareness around the holiday.

City of Lexington to celebrate Juneteenth