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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

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

2024 Presidential Election Day Closings

Posted October 29, 2024

The 2024 Presidential Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. City Hall and other non-essential offices will be closed on Tuesday. Garbage pickup that is scheduled on Tuesdays, will be picked up along with Wednesday’s pickup on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. To view the complete garbage pickup schedule, please visit www.morehead-ky.gov/garbage… Read More

Fall Events

Posted October 22, 2024

In the next two weeks, we have several fall events occurring in the community. This Friday, October 25 is the 4th Annual Run Morehead. The race begins at 6 p.m. at Battson-Oates. If you are still interested in running/walking, you may sign up at the event. Packet Pick up is Thursday, October 24 from 5-7 p.m. at the Morehead Police Department- 309. West Main St. Wednesday, October 30 will be the annual Pumpkin Glow at City Park. Families and community members will be able to drive through City Park from 7-9 p.m. to view the glowing pumpkins. We… Read More

City Seeking RFQ’s for New Fire Station

Posted October 17, 2024

The City of Morehead will be accepting Statements of Qualifications and Proposal for the Construction Manager At Risk as Constructor for the Morehead Fire Department Station 1 project to be located in Morehead, Kentucky. Firms wishing to submit qualifications and fee proposals for consideration as the Construction Manager must contact Rodney Fouch by 4:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 606.784.4376 or email rfouch@morehead-ky.gov for the complete Request for Qualifications and submittal guidelines. Please direct questions and requests for additional information to Rodney Fouch. Statements of Qualifications and Proposals must be marked on the outside package “Construction Management… Read More

2024 Tax Rates

Posted October 3, 2024

Proposed 2024 Tax Rate Under the proposed 2024 rate, a tax bill for a $100,000 house in the City of Morehead would be $452 (45.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for the tax year.) The proposed 2024 rate generates approximately the same revenue as last year. This is approximately a 0% increase in revenue for the City of Morehead. The proposed 2024 rate is called the (substitute) compensating rate. The compensating tax rate allows a taxing district, as a minimum, the same tax revenue that was produced in the preceding year. When setting the annual property tax rate, the process is governed… Read More

The City of Morehead is offering storm debris pickup for free.

Posted October 1, 2024

The City of Morehead along with the Department of Public Works is assisting city residents after the remains of Hurricane Helene swept through the region. If local citizens have debris and large tree branches displaced in their yards, they may gather them for Public Works to pick up free of charge. The city asks that all debris is piled as contained as possible at the end of the resident’s driveway. Typically in the area where their weekly garbage is picked up. Once the citizen is ready for pickup, please call City Hall from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday- Friday to… Read More

City Park Playground Temporary Closure

Posted September 23, 2024

On Monday, September 30, 2024 the City Park Playground will close for the season. The playground will be going through extensive renovations during this off-season. The playground will re-open in Spring 2025. We appreciate the community’s patience during this time and will be excited to see the improved area. Read More