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The City of Lexington is excited to introduce a new project called Lex Grow Trees. Its goal is to make Lexington's tree population healthier and bigger.

Residents within Fayette and Jessamine counties are invited to review and offer input on the region’s 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).

Celebrate Lexington’s fifth annual Water Week from March 16 – 23 with more than 20 events that encourage a connection with local waterways. People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate through a variety of in-person, virtual and self-guided opportunities.

The city would have four more years to complete work on court-ordered improvements to its sanitary sewer system.

The City of Lexington is kicking off the second year of Solarize Lexington, a program to encourage solar panel installation so residents can reduce their reliance on the electric grid. Last year, over 70 arrays of solar panels were installed by the end of 2023.

Lexington’s Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program is now accepting applications for projects that reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality and educate citizens about water issues in Lexington.

Fayette County residents and Lexington non-profit organizations, such as galleries, libraries, museums, arts and cultural groups, faith-based groups, and more, are eligible to apply for grant funding.

Two people have been arrested for financial crimes after placing skimming devices on several ATMs. 

UPDATE - October 31, 2024: One person has been arrested for the shooting death of Kenlon Johnson, 17, that occurred in March 2024.