Proposed apartments may be the end for local brewery, other Lexington news to catch up on

Top news in Lexington and around Kentucky from Monday: A proposed apartment complex near the University of Kentucky could force out a beloved Lexington brewery, while Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman has officially launched her 2027 gubernatorial campaign, and a Lexington board member says he’s been harassed after voting to approve a controversial mental health clinic.

Here are key takeaways from our top stories of Monday:

• A 325-unit apartment complex proposed for South Broadway and Chair Avenue could displace Country Boy Brewing’s original taproom at 436 Chair Ave. Georgia-based Landmark Properties is seeking a zone change for 5 acres to build two apartment buildings with 972 bedrooms and a 575-space parking garage. Read more.
• Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, 43, announced Monday she is running for governor in 2027, making her the first major candidate to declare. She said her campaign will focus on education, health care access and autonomy. Read more.
• Board of Adjustment member Ross Boggess says he has been harassed after voting to approve a permit for Roaring Brook’s inpatient mental health clinic in Chevy Chase. He says a resident confronted him in Woodland Park hours after the April 13 vote, and someone spit on his shoes days later. The Chevy Chase clinic vote passed 4-2. Read more.

Looking for more of our top stories today? Check out kentucky.com.

The summary points above are based on the reporting of Herald-Leader journalists, but the roundup was produced with the assistance of AI. Herald-Leader reporters and an editor reviewed this story for accuracy. You can read more about our AI policy here.