In honor of its 25th anniversary this season, Mayor Linda Gorton officially proclaimed January 30th, 2025, as Lexington Legends Day.

Mayor Linda Gorton covered a wide range of topics, from violent crime to economic development, noting changes and accomplishments throughout 2024 in her annual State of the City-County address.

Over the past two years, Gorton and her team have focused on tamping down a rise in homicide and non-fatal shootings, upping investments in affordable housing and overseeing $121 million in various infrastructure upgrades made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act, or federal coronavirus relief money.

Mayor Linda Gorton highlighted Lexington’s 2024 progress, including record employment and law enforcement achievements during the State of the City address.

Construction is to begin this summer on a $450 million mixed-used development on the High Street parking lot across from Rupp Arena. Developer Dudley Webb said Tuesday the 17-acre lot is expected to have a hotel, apartment complex, multiple parking garages, an entertainment venue with up to 4,000 seats, grocery store and other retail options.

With federal agents detaining a man in local court in Kentucky under President Donald Trump's deportation orders, there are questions about how widespread any immigration operations could be in the commonwealth.

The first quarter of Lexington’s year-long 250th anniversary celebration is well underway.On Tuesday, the city announced a new event that will round out January’s list of events.For the whole year, they are celebrating what makes Lexington proud,

Basketball is a signature piece of Lexington and the entire commonwealth of Kentucky during this time of year. Now, it's getting its own special week.

Lexington city leaders and others cut the ribbon for the new Davis Park Workforce Center Monday. Mayor Linda Gorton said the workforce center will serve all city residents and businesses.

Mayor Linda Gorton says the city of Lexington’s yearlong 250th birthday celebration wouldn’t be complete without a nod to Kentucky’s signature sport.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — New affordable housing units for seniors are coming to Lexington, thanks to a unique partnership. Three years ago, Woodland Christian Church on High Street was met with a harsh reality. After an architectural study, the church learned that it would need over $1 million for baseline repairs.

The hype surrounding Calipari’s return, capped by Lexington mayor Linda Gorton naming the days leading to the game ‘Basketball Week’ to highlight Saturday’s contest and other local games, is palpable in Kentucky — “What’s more Lexington than basketball?” Gorton said in a statement.