Across Lexington, coverage here takes in weather conditions, natural disasters, and the safety and recovery surrounding major events. The page tracks active alerts, storm impacts and the response of local authorities.
Mayor Linda Gorton and challenger Raquel Carter released competing strategies for managing winter road conditions.
Live Poll
Should your local government prioritize clearing residential streets over major roads during winter storms?
Live Poll
Should your local government prioritize funding specialized mobile health programs for vulnerable residents?
The city received $462,000 to expand community health services for residents experiencing homelessness.
Live Poll
Is this weekend a good time to move your outdoor plants indoors to avoid frost?
Residents should prepare to protect tender plants as temperatures drop sharply following record-breaking heat.
The 44-page proposal aims to streamline snow removal through new contractor agreements.
Live Poll
Do you trust your local outdoor warning sirens to alert you effectively during an actual emergency?
The city conducted its monthly test of 34 outdoor warning sirens on Wednesday morning.
Live Poll
Do you trust your local government to effectively manage snow and ice removal this winter?
The city aims to improve winter road maintenance following previous storm-related travel disruptions.
Coverage takes in major storm systems, flood risks, heat waves, emergency declarations and the recovery phase following a natural event. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever a warning is issued or damage reported. The terrain around the city significantly influences how storms move and where water settles during heavy rain. Changing climate patterns and the vulnerability of infrastructure are the factors that define most of the reporting here.
