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News from August 2024

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Pulaski County man sentenced for cyber intrusion and aggravated identity theft

By Metro Lex News | Aug 20, 2024

A Somerset, Ky., man, Jesse Kipf, 39, was sentenced to 81 months on Monday by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier for computer fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Suspect arrested in connection with Glen Arvin Avenue shooting

By Metro Lex News | Aug 20, 2024

On August 20, 2024, an individual was arrested in connection with a shooting incident on Glen Arvin Avenue. The Lexington Police Department utilized the Real-Time Intelligence Center, Flock license plate readers, and FUSUS technology to identify the suspect as Javonte Briscoe, aged 32. Briscoe faces charges of Assault 1st Degree, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. He is currently detained at the Fayette County Detention Center.

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Arrest made in Delaware Avenue homicide investigation

By Metro Lex News | Aug 20, 2024

The Lexington Police Department has arrested one person in connection with a homicide that occurred on Delaware Avenue.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Aug. 10

By Metro Lex News | Aug 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Metro Lex News | Aug 17, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Two men sentenced for conspiracy to acquire codeine illegally

By Metro Lex News | Aug 16, 2024

Richard Rogers Jr., 33, and Chad Wolf, 27, were sentenced on Friday by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves to 44 months and 39 months, respectively, for conspiracy to acquire and possess codeine and aggravated identity theft. Rogers and Wolf were also each ordered to forfeit $57,336 – the amount of their illegal codeine resale profits.

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Traffic on North Upper Street reduced to one lane for maintenance

By Metro Lex News | Aug 16, 2024

On Sunday, Aug. 18, traffic on North Upper Street between Main Street and Short Street will be limited to one lane from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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How many American Indian or Alaska Native students were enrolled in Jessamine County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro Lex News | Aug 16, 2024

American Indian or Alaska Native students made up 0.3% of the enrollment in Jessamine County public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Metro Lex News | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 63 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Fayette County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Aug 15, 2024

American Indian or Alaska Native students made up 0.1% of the enrollment in Fayette County public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Metro Lex News | Aug 14, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bluegrass AgTech awards $625K in grants to seven agtech firms

By Metro Lex News | Aug 13, 2024

Seven businesses, including five from Lexington, have been awarded the first Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp incentive grants. These grants aim to encourage agtech and food-based businesses to establish operations in Kentucky.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Aug. 3

By Metro Lex News | Aug 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Aug 10, 2024

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Metro Lex News | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Former CHFS employee pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft

By Metro Lex News | Aug 9, 2024

A Frankfort woman, Brittany Joyce May, 35, pleaded guilty on Thursday before U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Regional climate action plan meetings announced across multiple counties

By Metro Lex News | Aug 9, 2024

The City of Lexington is collaborating with the municipal governments of Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine, Scott, and Woodford Counties to develop regional climate action plans. This initiative is funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 76.6% of Jessamine County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Aug 9, 2024

White students made up 76.6% of the enrollment in Jessamine County public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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Lexington police investigate homicide and shooting on National Avenue

By Metro Lex News | Aug 9, 2024

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide and shooting that occurred overnight on National Avenue.