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Three People Arrested In Connection with the Overdose Death of a Child

By Metro Lex News Report | Dec 1, 2023

Three people have been arrested in connection with a February 2023 overdose death of a four-year-old.

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Registration deadline approaching for Short-Term Rental operators

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 30, 2023

The deadline for Short-Term Rental (STR) operators to register their properties with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is quickly approaching.

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Public hearing to discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan this week

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 29, 2023

Lexington’s Division of Planning will hold a public hearing to discuss the Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at the Government Center, 200 E. Main St.

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Tips to Stay Safe Over the Thanksgiving Weekend

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 29, 2023

As the Thanksgiving weekend begins, the Lexington Police Department would like to provide some tips to help keep people safe, whether they are shopping, traveling, or just out enjoying the weekend.

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Hope Center Temporary Winter Shelter officially open

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 28, 2023

The new Hope Center Temporary Winter Shelter, located at 381 W. Loudon Ave., opened today.

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Annual holiday lights collection drive begins today

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 24, 2023

Holiday lights not quite shining like they were last year?

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Public Hearing – Consolidated Plan

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 23, 2023

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government announces that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Government Center at 200 E. Main St., Lexington, KY 40507.

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LEXPARK's "Food for Fines" program is back

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 22, 2023

LEXPARK, the Lexington Parking Authority, has announced that their nationally-recognized canned food drive in partnership with God’s Pantry Food Bank, "Food for Fines," is returning for the 2023 holiday season.

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Transformed Douglass Pool to make a splash in 2025

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 22, 2023

A transformed Douglass Pool will open its doors in 2025. Construction has already started on the rebuilt pool, which will have numerous fun, new features – including Kentucky’s first ‘wet bubble.’

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Thanksgiving holiday waste collection schedule

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 21, 2023

Lexington will adjust its waste collection schedule for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

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Mayor hires environmental firm on emergency contract

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 17, 2023

Mayor Linda Gorton signed an emergency contract today to hire Webster Environmental Associates Inc., a Louisville company, to assist the Lexington Division of Water Quality in addressing air quality complaints related to the wastewater treatment plants and the collection system.

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Slow down and take in Art by Nature: Urban Creeks

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 16, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle.

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One Person Arrested For Versailles Road Shooting

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 15, 2023

One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier today on Versailles Road

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Capital grants to assist 17 nonprofit projects

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 15, 2023

For a second year, the city of Lexington is awarding grants to nonprofit agencies for capital projects, Mayor Linda Gorton said today.

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Drop off your unwanted yard signs for reuse

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 14, 2023

Election Day is over, which means it is time to take down political yard signs. Dispose of campaign signs and stakes in an environmentally-friendly way by giving them to Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services to reuse and repurpose, through Nov. 21.

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Fund for Greater Lexington investing $175,000 in Kelley’s Landing

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 6, 2023

The newly created “Fund for Greater Lexington,” an endowed community fund at Blue Grass Community Foundation, is investing $175,000 in the creation of a master plan for Kelley’s Landing, a new city park located along the Kentucky River.

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‘Count Me In’ to begin in 2024

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 6, 2023

Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Lexington Parks & Recreation is rolling out a new price structure for programs, camps, and events, including a more equitable financial assistance program titled “Count Me In.”

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Manchester Street to be closed at High Street for construction

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 5, 2023

A short section of Manchester Street, formerly South Jefferson Street, will be temporarily closed to traffic starting on Monday, Nov. 6, for construction related to Town Branch Park.

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Annual Week of Valor honors veterans

By Metro Lex News Report | Nov 4, 2023

Starting Saturday, Nov. 4, Lexington will begin celebrating its annual Week of Valor, a week of events dedicated to military veterans.

City hosting Household Hazardous Waste event on Oct. 28

By Metro Lex News Report | Oct 24, 2023

Fayette County residents can dispose of household hazardous materials on Saturday, Oct. 28.