Lexington

Parking Authority Approves Modified Food Trucks Proposal

WUKY Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:44:23 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A city ordinance that would allow an increased presence of food trucks in downtown Lexington has cleared a major hurdle, but not without some tweaking. The Lexington Parking Authority board of commissioners voted today to accept a proposal that authorizes food trucks to operate during specified hours in certain designated areas for an initial six month trial period.

Documentary On Mary Todd Lincoln To Air Tonight On C-SPAN

Alan Lytle — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Mary Todd Lincoln will be the subject of a 90 minute documentary airing tonight on C-SPAN. The film is part of a series examining the influence and image of America’s First Ladies. Mrs. Lincoln’s childhood home and other Lexington locales are featured prominently in the film according to Mary Todd Lincoln House Executive Director Gwen Thompson.

Letter Carriers Go On Alert For Residents Who Live Alone

Brenna Angel — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:59:26 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Local postal carriers are partnering with the city of Lexington to watch out for the elderly or disabled citizens who live home alone.

Gov. Beshear Signs Lexington Pension Reform Bill Into Law

Brenna Angel — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:09:14 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - State and local officials are praising the teamwork and compromise that led to a reform plan of Lexington’s police and fire pension system. Years of debate and negotiations culminated in a ceremonial bill signing Friday at Lexington’s city hall for House Bill 430.

Rule Change Aimed at Speeding Up Lexington Council Meetings

Brenna Angel — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:22:35 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Lexington Urban County Council is weighing transparency and practicality as it considers a change in what items need to be publicly addressed at a full council meeting.

Mondays With The Mayors - Jim Gray, Lexington

WUKY Staff — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:40:00 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - It's the first Monday of a new month and that means its time for a visit with Lexington Mayor Jim Gray on Mondays With The Mayors. Gray talks about the new Homeless Commission Report and the design contest for the Town Branch Commons. A winner is expected to be announced later today. Mondays With The Mayors is an exclusive production of WUKY.

Fans Still Believe In Their Beloved Reds

Alan Lytle — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:01:14 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The 2012 baseball post-season did not end well for the Cincinnati Reds as they fell to the eventual World Champs, the San Francisco Giants, in the National League Division Series. But the setback didn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of fans who crowded into the Lexington Center on Sunday for the club’s annual Winter Caravan.

The event featured Reds broadcasters Jeff Brantley & Jim Kelch, third baseman Todd Frazier and top minor league prospect Billy Hamilton.

Gray Delivers 2013 State of the Merged Government

Brenna Angel — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:54:42 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Creating new jobs, running government efficiently, and thinking about big ideas for Lexington were the major themes of Mayor Jim Gray’s State of the Merged Government address. The annual speech was delivered Tuesday at the downtown Hyatt.

Mondays With The Mayors: Jim Gray, Lexington

WUKY Staff — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:40:00 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Mondays With The Mayors returns this week with a new chat with Lexington Mayor Jim Gray. He discusses his top priorities for the the New Year, working with the new Urban County Council, and the upcoming State of the Merged Government address coming up later this month.

Three People Killed In Early Morning Fire

Alan Lytle — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:31:30 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Investigators are expected to be on the scene most of the day combing through the charred remains of a house fire on Buckingham Lane in Lexington. The blaze early Wednesday morning claimed three lives. Battalion Chief Ed Davis says the victims were an older couple and their paraplegic son.

“There is a possibility that medical conditions could have hindered their escape from the fire. We don’t know that yet and again we’re investigating that. That will all be a part of the investigation.”