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.

ONE Lexington released its annual report for 2024 with the director of the organization noting that the city saw the lowest number of shootings and homicides since 2015.

The Equity Council Committee stands in unwavering support of Dr. Liggins. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing equity and excellence within Fayette County Public Schools,” the group said in a column published Wednesday on Kentucky.

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,

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.

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.

One of the biggest snow removal complaints cities receive is that the crews get the main roads in good shape while the side streets and neighborhoods

The City of Lexington’s year-long 250th anniversary celebration will continue with a focus on a sport near and dear to the hearts of many: basketball.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials in Lexington say they are moving forward with a new snow response plan to clear roads and neighborhood streets in response to last week’s snow and ice. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announced the changes Thursday, after the recent winter storm delayed street clearing and kept students home from school.

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.

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

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.