News

Jan 31, 2020 3:55 p.m.

Annual count shows fewer people homeless

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Lexington dropped by 12.5% between 2019 and 2020, according to LexCount, the City’s annual point-in-time count.

Jan 29, 2020 11:36 a.m.

Trash Disposal Day – Saturday, April 11

The City of Lexington is partnering with the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station to offer Fayette County residents a free trash disposal day for non-hazardous household waste. The event will be held Saturday, April 11, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jan 28, 2020 1:39 p.m.

Developing a five-year strategic plan | Affordable housing & homelessness

The City's Office of Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention is creating Lexington's next five-year strategic plan for increasing affordable housing and decreasing homelessness.

Jan 28, 2020 10:30 a.m.

Arrest made in 2018 homicide

Andrew Buster, 33, is charged with Murder and Sodomy 1st.

Jan 22, 2020 10:48 a.m.

Lexington begins new program to recycle paper

Lexington begins a new program to recycle paper today.

Jan 22, 2020 8:34 a.m.

City seeks volunteers to help with Jan. 29 homeless population count

Lexington’s Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention (OHPI) is seeking volunteers to assist with LexCount 2020, an annual count of homeless individuals and families in Fayette County. LexCount 2020 will be held on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Jan 21, 2020 2:20 p.m.

Mayor Linda Gorton delivers State of the City/County Address

Mayor Linda Gorton delivered her State of the City/County address today. The Address was hosted by the Lexington Forum.

Jan 14, 2020 9:23 a.m.

MLK holiday collections, closings announcement

No city waste collections will be made on Monday, Jan. 20. Those who normally receive city curbside pick-up on Mondays will be serviced on Jan. 22.

Jan 13, 2020 9:05 a.m.

Lex TV now available on MetroNet channel 3

Lex TV, the government access channel for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, is now available to MetroNet subscribers. Residents can watch Lex TV, in high-definition, on channel 3.

Jan 10, 2020 9:16 a.m.

Entries, vendors sought for 41st annual St. Patrick’s parade and festival

The Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival returns in 2020 to celebrate its 41st anniversary. Entries for annual parade, as well as vendor applications for the Irish festival, are now being accepted.

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