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

Posted February 28, 2025

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

Posted February 25, 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

Posted February 19, 2025

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

Posted February 12, 2025

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

Posted February 12, 2025

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

Posted February 12, 2025

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

Posted February 3, 2025

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

Meet Our Team- Fire Chief, Jeff Anderson

Posted January 29, 2025

Chief Anderson has been in his role and with the City of Morehead since 2009. Since that time, he helped with the transition of a fully volunteer staff to hiring 6 full time firefighters with additional part time & volunteers. He oversees the ongoing 100 hours plus training for our firefighters each year, and works with local developers and business owners with safety plans of operation. In Chief’s spare time, he responds to emergencies as a first responder and serves as the 9th District Vice-President of the Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs. Read More

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closings

Posted January 17, 2025

City Hall & Non-essential offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Monday & Tuesday garbage routes will be picked up on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Read More

Morehead Fire Department Rescues Dog

Posted January 15, 2025

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Morehead Fire Department was dispatched to a water rescue event. Dispatched alerted that a dog had fallen through the ice at a pond, and a local man jumped in to rescue the dog. Upon arrival it was reported by Rowan County Sheriff that the man who attempted to rescue the dog on pond managed to get out of the water and seek treatment for warmth. The dog, Max, was still about 12 feet from the bank. With 9 firefighters on the scene with several water rescue technicians, Firefighter Justin Slone was able to enter the… Read More

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