Tag: Lexington
Lexington sees big jump in gas prices
While gas prices remained steady or went down across Kentucky and most of the country, they took a big jump in Lexington this week, according to AAA.
Mayor Gorton gives State of the City/County Address
Lexington Mayor, Linda Gorton gave her state of the city/county address on Tuesday.
Hundreds take part in freedom march in Lexington
Across the country people are taking part in commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Rep. Stan Lee decides not to seek re-election
Conservative Republican State Representative Stan Lee, of Lexington, withdrew from the 2020 election on Friday, ending a nearly two decade tenure in the legislature.
Central Bank buys naming rights to Rupp Arena, Lexington Center
Rupp Arena will now officially be known as Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center following a naming rights deal announced Thursday.
Police: Second suspect in custody for shooting at a home twice
A second person is in custody after police say he was involved in shooting at a home in Lexington twice in one night.
5k will benefit local nonprofit supporting victims of sex trafficking
Unshackled By Love Ministries is hosting a 5K run on Saturday to raise funds to help victims of sex trafficking.
Lexington community leaders call out hate, intolerance against Jewish community
As hate crimes against Jewish communities continue to make headlines around the world, advocates for Jewish Americans in Lexington rallied together to promote kindness.
Flipped home among damage following afternoon storms
Wind and rain caused major problems Saturday afternoon for many people in Lexington and the surrounding area, according to several social media posts.
A busy week for the Lexington Police Department
Lexington Police say the latest shooting happened Thursday night when a man was shot by a group of teenagers during a robbery attempt.
LPD: Teens shoot man in attempted robbery in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department says a man is in the hospital after being shot by teens in an attempted robbery.
Lexington reporting first flu-related death of the season
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department announced Thursday that a person older than 50 with underlying health issues died from complications of the flu.
Teenager accused of shooting at a home not once, but twice
The Lexington Police Department says a teenager shot at a home twice because he thought one of the people inside robbed him.
Activists in Lexington join in nationwide anti-war protests
The Lexington Democratic Socialists of America rallied in protest of a potential war Sunday afternoon at the Fayette County Courthouse.
UPDATE: Lexington Golden Alert lifted for elderly woman
The Lexington Police Department has issued a Golden Alert for a missing 82-year-old woman.
UPDATE: Homicide victim’s family speaks out
Lexington Police say two men are in custody for a homicide earlier this week. They say the men disposed of the body in Washington County.
Two shootings reported in Lexington on New Year’s Day
Lexington Police say there were two people shot after the start of the new year.
Lexington Police: Start the new year right; don’t drink and drive
This year, police say 33 people died in car crashes in Lexington and almost half of the victims were killed in alcohol-involved wrecks.
“I hate the government:”Lexington smoke shop owner reacts to new federal tobacco age limit
For the second time in 2019, smoke shop owner Ginny Saville is answering questions about how a new rule set by the FDA is affecting business.
Firefighters put out fire at Lexington’s City Center
Firefighters say the fire at Lexington's City Center was quickly put out.
