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Surviving Onward Sessions for Homicide Victims' Families

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 5, 2023

The Lexington Police Department Victim Advocates are hosting Surviving Onward Sessions (S.O.S) for homicide victims' families every Wednesday night from September 6 to October 11, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dunbar Community Center at 545 N. Upper Street.

Bespoken to bring revolutionary bourbon aging process to Lexington

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 1, 2023

An award-winning company moving to Lexington in 2024 will bring ag tech into the process of aging bourbon.

Barr Introduces Bill to Strengthen Oversight on U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement

By Metro Lex News Report | Aug 28, 2023

This week, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the "Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act of 2023".

Early waste collection start times extended

By Metro Lex News Report | Aug 22, 2023

With the daytime heat index expected to remain in the danger category, Lexington’s Division of Waste Management has decided to adjust its collection times through Friday, Aug. 25.

Gray mayoral portrait unveiled

By Metro Lex News Report | Aug 17, 2023

Secretary of Transportation Jim Gray’s mayoral portrait was unveiled today at City Hall before a crowd of family, friends and supporters.

Barr Hosts Financial Crimes Enforcement Networking Event

By Metro Lex News Report | Aug 17, 2023

Last week, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) hosted U.S. Department of Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Acting Director Him Das, local financial institutions, small business representatives, state regulators, and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for a discussion on financial security issues facing the financial services industry and FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting rule.

Lexington Fire Community Paramedicine receives two vans

By Metro Lex News Report | Aug 11, 2023

The Lexington fire department is happy to accept two vans for our Community Paramedicine program, paid for with federal funds.

Now Hiring: School Crossing Guards

By Metro Lex News Report | Jul 31, 2023

The Lexington Police Department is hiring School Crossing Guards to work in its Bureau of Special Operations.

Barr on Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act: 'The CCP plays a direct role in this public health crisis'

By Metro Lex News Report | Jul 29, 2023

Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr has taken the lead in crafting a bipartisan bill; the "Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2023."

Housing Authority opens new townhouses

By Metro Lex News Report | Jul 25, 2023

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Housing Authority, Mayor Linda Gorton and other city officials today cut a ribbon to officially open six new affordable townhouses at the corner of Race and Third streets.

Local artist chosen to create artwork for Lexington Detention Center

By Metro Lex News Report | Jul 21, 2023

Lexington native and local artist Derek King, Jr. has been chosen to create original artwork for the Officer Dining Room in the Lexington Detention Center.

Barr, McHenry, Huizenga, Scott Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Challenging CFPB’s Funding Structure

By Metro Lex News Report | Jul 12, 2023

The brief urges the Court to uphold the Fifth Circuit’s decision that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding structure is unconstitutional and to make the Bureau’s funding subject to congressional appropriations.

Council approves agreement with Main Street Baptist

By Metro Lex News Report | Jul 3, 2023

On Thursday, the Urban County Council gave final approval to an agreement with Main Street Baptist Church relating to parking at the church.

City of Lexington Celebrates 20 years of Being Smoke-free

By Metro Lex News Report | Jul 2, 2023

The City of Lexington today celebrated the 20th anniversary of its historic ordinance banning indoor smoking in public places.

New Circle Road Fatal Collision Update

By Metro Lex News Report | Jul 1, 2023

One person has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred on June 22, 2023.

Barr Announces Nearly $4 Million Grant for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Inc.

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 28, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) announced that Goodwill Industries of Kentucky will receive a $3,995,264 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

Second Chance Academy offers job training, career opportunities to inmates

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 28, 2023

Many people leaving jail in Lexington will get an opportunity to have a second chance at finding a job thanks to the new Second Chance Academy, which will offer job training and job placement, Mayor Linda Gorton said today.

Green Alert Issued for Lexington Man

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 27, 2023

The Lexington Police Department has issued a Green Alert for a missing Lexington man.

Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 27, 2023

National Parks & Recreation Month takes place in July each year, and Lexington Parks & Recreation is celebrating with another busy month.

Barr Announces $8.1 Million Grant for Lexington

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 22, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the City of Lexington will receive a $8,120,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

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