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.

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.

During Thursday's city council meeting, Lexington announced major changes to its snow response plan following recent criticism.

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.

The renovated Memorial Coliseum at the University of Kentucky provided the perfect backdrop for the city, and its basketball dignitaries to announce their plans for Basketball Week.

Lexington’s high school and college basketball communities are coming together for a celebration of the game they love from January 25 to February 1. The eight day stretch of 19 games across the high school and college ranks is a part of the city’s 250th birthday celebrations.

Hundreds gather in Lexington to honor the King holiday; acknowledging the progress Kentucky has made, but the many hurdles that have yet to be cleared.

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.