City of Lexington
Recent News About City of Lexington
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Shooting on Chinoe Road results in fatality; police seek public's help
On November 30, 2024, a shooting incident occurred on the 1000 block of Chinoe Road.
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Arrest made after stabbing incident on Versailles Road
An individual has been taken into custody following an overnight assault on Versailles Road.
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Valley View Ferry halts service for repairs; expected downtime up to two months
The Valley View Ferry is set to cease operations on November 30 at 8 p.m. for a period of one to two months.
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Lexington police use technology to arrest Alabama fugitive
One person has been arrested on an out-of-state warrant from Alabama with the help of the Lexington Police Department’s Real-Time Intelligence Center and Flock license plate readers.
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Applications open for Bluegrass AgTech's second round of challenge grants
The Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp (BADC) has announced the opening of applications for its second round of Challenge Grants.
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Sanitary sewer work closes part of Martin Luther King Blvd. until December
Martin Luther King Blvd. will be temporarily closed for sanitary sewer construction between East Fifth Street and Rand Ave.
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Lexington prepares for its New Year's Eve celebration marking its 250th anniversary
Mayor Linda Gorton has unveiled plans for Lexington's New Year’s Eve celebration, marking the start of the city's 250th anniversary festivities.
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Golden alert issued for missing Lexington man
The Lexington Police Department has announced a Golden Alert for Daviondre Stevenson, a missing man from Lexington.
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Lexington earns high ranking for LGBTQ equality from Human Rights Campaign
Once again, Lexington has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as a leader in LGBTQ equality.
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Lexington Recycle Center set for temporary closure in December
Lexington's Recycle Center will undergo a temporary closure from December 4 to December 15.
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Partners for Youth/Toyota awards scholarships to local students
On Friday, November 15, 2024, a total of 12 high school seniors and college freshmen were awarded the Partners for Youth/Toyota Scholarship.
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Suspect arrested for assault and burglary incidents on November 19
A suspect has been apprehended following an incident involving assault and burglary in the city.
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Lexington offers holiday light recycling through January
Holiday lights that are no longer in use should not be discarded, but instead brought to a designated location for recycling.
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Gobble Grease Toss invites Lexington residents to recycle used cooking oil
The City of Lexington is inviting residents to participate in the fifteenth annual Gobble Grease Toss event, scheduled for Friday, November 29.
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Police investigate homicide on North Limestone
The Lexington Police Department is conducting an investigation into a homicide that took place last night.
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Lexington begins work on senior and therapeutic recreation center at Shillito Park
Mayor Linda Gorton, alongside Councilmember Whitney Baxter and other city officials, has initiated the construction of a new Senior & Therapeutic Recreation Center in Shillito Park.
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Golden Alert for missing Lexington woman Pamela Silverman canceled
The Lexington Police Department has canceled the Golden Alert for Pamela Silverman, a missing woman from Lexington.
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Lexington explores new avenues in renewable energy with potential solar projects
Lexington is examining the potential of solar energy as a sustainable option for the city, according to Mayor Linda Gorton.
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Lexington announces Thanksgiving week changes to waste collection schedule
There will be changes to the City of Lexington's waste collection schedule during the week of Thanksgiving.
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Lexington invites residents for input on regional climate action plan
The City of Lexington is collaborating with leaders from Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine, Scott, and Woodford Counties to develop a regional climate action plan.