Archive: Nov 2024

Public Open House to review the Creating Vibrant Communities Conceptual Plan for Downtown Morehead

Posted November 27, 2024

Morehead residents are encouraged to participate in the planning process by engaging in a public open house scheduled for December 4, 2024 at the Morehead Conference Center, 4:30-6:30 pm.Morehead, KY — The City of Morehead and consultants will hold a public Open House on the Morehead Creating Vibrant Communities Conceptual Plan developed with assistance from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, TSW Designers, and additional consultants. The public can provide input on the draft plan’s land use, transportation, character, and economic development strategies on December 4, 2024, 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Morehead Conference Center in the atrium pre-event area. Project consultants… Read More

2024 Holidays in the Park

Posted November 20, 2024

We are happy to announce, Holidays in the Park will officially open this Friday, November 22, 2024. The City Park will be on display nightly from 5-10 p.m. for families and friends to drive or walk around looking at the holiday lights and displays. Put on your favorite festive playlist, grab a hot drink and make memories with your crew! This event could not be possible without our sponsors and community partners. Thank you to:Morehead-Rowan County Tourism, The City of Morehead, Rowan County Local Government, City of Morehead Parks & Recreation and Homeland Real Estate. Read More

Be Winter Weather Aware

Posted November 20, 2024

Now is the time to prepare for our winter weather season. Data can be found at NSSL NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory. www.ready.gov Dense Fog Advisory: Issued when fog will reduce visibility to ¼ mile or less over a widespread area. Snow Flurries: Light snow falling for short durations. No accumulation or light dusting is all that is expected. Snow Showers: Snow falling at varying intensities for brief periods of time. Some accumulation is possible. Blowing Snow: Wind-driven snow that reduces visibility and causes significant drifting. Blowing snow may be snow that is falling and/or loose snow… Read More

2024 Thanksgiving Closings

Posted November 20, 2024

Thanksgiving Closings- City Hall and non-essential offices will be closed Thursday, November 28- Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Garbage routes will be picked up Wednesday, November 27. For a schedule of holiday garbage pickup, please visit- https://morehead-ky.gov/garbage/… Read More

Garbage Can Regulations

Posted November 18, 2024

The Public Works Department with the City of Morehead are beginning to deliver the new tipper can trash containers to all city residents. This process will beginning Monday, November 18 and continue throughout the week. Each resident will also receive a paper copy of “Garbage Can Regulations.” GARBAGE CAN REGULATIONS As of December 1, 2024, only trash in cans provided by the City of Morehead will be collected. Tipper cans must be brought curbside by normal pick-up times. Only normal household garbage is permitted.  All garbage placed in tipper can must be bagged. No hazardous items, construction materials, batteries,… Read More

New Trash Container Program for City Residents

Posted November 7, 2024

The City of Morehead and the Public Works Department are bringing an efficient way to better serve the residents of Morehead. Garbage pickup will be changing in the City of Morehead, KY. Currently residents within the city limits are able to place their own cans for collection. This often leads to wildlife spreading items across property or extreme lifting for our Public Works employees. By moving to a trash tipper system, this will allow for time efficiency, safer way of collecting garbage, and overall, an improved process. The container tipper minimizes the risk of spillages, which means that less of… Read More