Archive: Feb 2025

Important Update Regarding City Ordinance 154.201 – 154.213 (Building Regulations, Zoning Code, Sign Regulation)

To whom it may concern, This letter is to inform all businesses operating within the City of Morehead about the upcoming enforcement of the city ordinances regarding signs, which aims to provide content-neutral sign standards and restrictions which allow for the legitimate signage for agricultural, residential, professional office, business, and industrial activities while at the same time promoting signage that:    (A)   Reduce intrusions and protect property values;    (B)   Minimize undue distraction to the motoring public;    (C)   Protect the tourist industry by promoting a pleasing community image; and    (D)   Enhance and strengthen economic stability. Key details: Implementation date: April 1st, 2025 Impact on businesses: Signage not in… Read More

Surplus Property Auction- Sealed Bids Accepted from March 7- April 7, 2025

Surplus Property AuctionReal Estate located at 105 East Main Street, Morehead, KYSealed bids accepted from 3/7/2025 at 9AM EST until 4/7/2025 at 9AM EST The City of Morehead is accepting sealed bids for the building (former Morehead Police Department Building) and real property totaling approximately 0.41 acres located at 105 East Main Street, Morehead, Kentucky 40351. For a detailed description of the real estate, please see Deed Book 141, Page 313 of record at the Rowan County Clerk’s Office. Pictures will be listed on our website at https://morehead-ky.gov/. You may submit sealed bids to: Morehead City Hall/Administrative Building, c/o Surplus… Read More

Morehead Police Department Receives Grant from the Kentucky AG Office

The Morehead Police Department was recently awarded a grant from the Office of the Attorney General’s Department of Criminal Investigations. The grant is to help law enforcement and first responders purchase body armor, duty weapons, ammunition, electronic- control devices and body-worn cameras. The MPD specifically applied for assistance in purchasing new body armor for our new officers and to replace current vests that are due to expire. Body armor vests have a 5-year life span and need to be replaced once they have reached their expiration date. This grant ensures that every officer at the Morehead Police Department has an… Read More

Morehead Police Department to begin Morehead Citizens Police Academy

The Morehead Police Department, with the City of Morehead is happy to announce the formation of the Morehead Citizens Police Academy. This program allows local community members to get an eye-opening experience of what our local police department encounters each day. This will be a 10-week program followed by a graduation ceremony for everyone selected to participate. Any community member over the age of 18 may apply for our first 2025 Spring Class. Every week a different topic explored. Topics will include: history of the city and department, Kentucky Revised Statutes, Special Response Team (SRT), Traffic Enforcement & Collision Reconstruction,… Read More

Extended Hours Announced for Parks and Recreation Office

To better assist our community, we are announcing extended office hours for our Parks and Recreation Office. The office, located in Peggie’s Place at the City Park, will now be open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. This will better accommodate those needing to sign up for youth league sports, facility rentals and all other Parks and Recreation business. Read More

Meet our Team- Public Works Director, Greg Jones

Greg has been a staple with the City of Morehead for over the past 20 years. He has held the title of Public Works Director for the last 13. Greg manages all the Public Works employees, all garbage intake, scheduling special projects, responding to weather emergencies, prioritizes daily services and projects, as well as responding to concerns from our citizens and businesses. Read More

2025 Youth Baseball & Softball Signups

The 2025 Youth Baseball & Softball signup season is here. Register now until Friday, March 7, 2025. We will not accept any registrations after March 7. The following leagues will be available: T-Ball: $40 (Must be 4 before August 31) Coach Pitch Baseball: $45 (Ages 6-8) Coach Pitch Softball: $45 (Ages 6-8) Little League Fast Pitch Softball: $45 (Ages 9-12) Little League Baseball: $45 (Ages 9-10) (Ages 11-12) *Little League age cut-off date is August 31, 2025 for baseball. January 1, 2025 for softball. Registration forms can be found online at www.morehead-ky.gov/youthsports Print one… Read More