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One of the biggest data center projects in the US found to be sucking up 29 million gallons of water over 15 months — and local residents only found out after complaining of low pressure, when they were initially told to stop watering their lawns

Fayette County declined to fine QTS after hidden water usage surfaced following complaints about weak residential water pressure locally.

America's data centers are thirsty. Rural towns are paying the price—from tanked water pressure to stolen desert groundwater

America's data centers are thirsty. Rural towns are paying the price—from tanked water pressure to stolen desert groundwater

Residents in different states were curious why their water was being diverted to data centers instead of their homes in water-fraught communities.

4-Year-Old’s Three-Word Statement Leads To Multiple Arrests In Case Of 9-Year-Old’s Disappearance

4-Year-Old’s Three-Word Statement Leads To Multiple Arrests In Case Of 9-Year-Old’s Disappearance

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‘Gold standard’: training centre could be gamechanger for football in US

On a 200-acre site in Fayette County, Georgia, US Soccer hopes to build the best facility of its like in the world

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Police stop innocent-looking trailer – only to uncover smuggling operation in hollowed-out bales of hay

Texas officials allegedly found 12 migrants in hollowed-out hay bales during routine traffic stop

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Judge Orders Votes In Fayette County To Be Tabulated Electronically

Fayette County judge rules against hand-counting votes in Washington Township, ensuring election integrity.

Growing Truffles...in Kentucky

Sam Dick visited a farmer in Fayette County who grows truffles

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Lexington Council committee begins review of rules for rural short-term rentals

Lexington Council committee begins review of rules for rural short-term rentals

Lexington City Council members are considering ways to permit more short-term rentals in rural Fayette County. The conversation, in a Council setting, started earlier this week.

Fayette County Clerk concerned Primary voter turnout will be lower than a typical May Election

Fayette County Clerk concerned Primary voter turnout will be lower than a typical May Election

Primary Election 2024 is two weeks away and a central Kentucky voting official has some concerns about voter turnout. Primary voting in May is traditionally much lower than a General Election in November

Two solar farms planned for construction in central Kentucky

Two solar farms planned for construction in central Kentucky

Two new solar farms in Fayette County and Marion County are being planned for construction by the East Kentucky Power Cooperative.

Revenues a plus as Lexington City Council begins budget review

Revenues a plus as Lexington City Council begins budget review

As Fayette County prepares for a new fiscal year budget, the revenue picture is positive. That’s according to Urban County Government Finance Commissioner Erin Hensley.

Former corrections leader in Fayette County remembered for his innovative approach to incarceration

Former corrections leader in Fayette County remembered for his innovative approach to incarceration

The Kentucky man credited with innovative jail construction and operational methods is being remembered. Ray Sabbatine died earlier this week at the age of 74.

Great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians honors family through farming

Sam Dick visits a Fayette County farmer who is the great-grandson of enslaved Kentuckians

Officials make selection for art piece in front of Lexington jail

Officials make selection for art piece in front of Lexington jail

A Kentucky artist has been chosen to create a sculpture piece to be located near the Fayette County jail.

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Flu cases continue to escalate in the Lexington area

Central Kentucky Influenza cases are on the rise. Fayette County is reporting its first flu-related death this season.

Fayette County state senator suffers horse-related injury requiring emergency surgery

A Fayette County state senator is recovering after sustaining a horse-related injury over the weekend.Lexington Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe reports she was caring for her family’s horse when unexpectedly kicked in the face

Fayette County Public Schools to end nearly 50-year school nurse agreement with Fayette County Healt

More than 50 nurses working in Fayette County public schools may be looking for a new job next July. In a news release, Fayette Public Schools announced they’d end their nearly 50-year agreement with the Fayette County Health Department to provide school nurses.

UK, other partners put Lexington historical records online

With a few clicks, people can now access Lexington history from the 1780s to the 1870s. University of Kentucky students have digitized nearly 80-thousand deeds and other records and posted it on the Fayette County Clerk’s website.

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Fayette County Clerk easily earns a full-term victory

By just over a two to one margin, Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb has been elected to a full four-year term.

Funding support goes toward Fayette County riverside park planning

Planning is in the works for a new public park in Fayette County. It doesn’t fit in the traditional large recreational or neighborhood style mode.

To pick up, or not to pick up leaves in Kentucky

One of those traditional fall activities involves getting out the rake and taking some swipes at leaves in the yard. But, there’s more and more attention given to leaving some leaves on the lawn. Jamie Dockery is the extension agent for horticulture in Fayette County. His approach is to run…

Lexington Council moves along incentives for soccer and horse racing interests

The Lexington City Council has given the first reading for one-million-dollar incentives for two high-profile projects in Fayette County. Both relate to sporting activities.

Fayette County clerk challenges her former colleagues to spread the word about early voting

Early voting begins Thursday across the Commonwealth. No-excuse voting continues Friday and Saturday before Election Day casting of ballots on Tuesday. Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb made an early voting pitch during her time before the Lexington City Council this week.

Lexington Council members get briefed on waterway quality

The current state of waterways throughout Fayette County is improving in some ways, but areas of concern remain. A Lexington City Council committee got an update last week.

Lexington Council committee gets update on land expansion recommendation

Lexington city leaders will be looking to a consulting firm to help develop a master plan when it comes to land use growth in Fayette County. Members of the Urban County Council’s General Government and Planning Committee got a briefing on the Urban Growth Management Advisory panel’s recommendation.

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