The committee behind the celebration of Lexington’s 250-year history creates a video that captures memorable people, special places and the iconic moments of Kentucky’s second-largest city.

He’s thin-skinned and quick to take offense. He blames the journalists who report on him rather than the message that makes the public mad. He is willfully opaque, for example, refusing to let reporters talk to principals and budget experts who could help them better understand the inner workings of the school district.

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.

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

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.

While the main roads in Lexington are clear after last week’s disruptive winter storm that brought snow and ice to the region, many of the city’s side streets remain slick.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.