Metro Lex News

Ballet Under the Stars returns to Woodland Park this week

By Metro Lex News | Jul 31, 2024

Lexington Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with Kentucky Ballet Theatre, will present the 34th annual Ballet Under the Stars this week at Woodland Park. Performances are scheduled from July 31 through August 4, with a rain date on August 5.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 27

By Metro Lex News | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Jessamine County in week ending July 27?

By Metro Lex News | Jul 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lexington seeks submissions for Art by Nature: Monarch Waystations

By Metro Lex News | Jul 29, 2024

Lexington is seeking submissions for Art by Nature: Monarch Waystations, a celebration of pollinator gardens in the community. Artists are invited to submit works inspired by one of 20 featured Monarch Waystation locations or another certified Monarch Waystation in Fayette County. Visual artists, including painters, photographers, fiber artists, jewelry makers, sculptors, and glass artists, are encouraged to participate. The deadline for artists to declare their intent to exhibit is Friday, Sept. 13.

Governor announces award expanding One Lexington scholarship program

By Metro Lex News | Jul 29, 2024

Governor Andy Beshear, Mayor Linda Gorton, and Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins announced a $500,000 award from the Governor’s “Everybody Counts” grant to expand scholarship opportunities in Lexington.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Jessamine County in week ending July 27

By Metro Lex News | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Jul 28, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending July 20?

By Metro Lex News | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Suspect arrested after shots fired incident near Liberty Road

By Metro Lex News | Jul 27, 2024

One person has been charged in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred near Liberty Road and Man O War Boulevard.

Golden alert canceled after missing Lexington man found safe

By Metro Lex News | Jul 27, 2024

The Golden Alert for Stephen Hatfield has been canceled. He has been located and is safe.

There were 814 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Jessamine County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Jul 26, 2024

Hispanic or Latino students made up 9% of the enrollment in Jessamine County public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

From Bluegrass Times

In-state students at University of Kentucky paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2023

By Bluegrass Times | 3 months ago

College costs for in-state students at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, were $13,212 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic or Latino students comprised 20.3% of Fayette County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Jul 26, 2024

Hispanic or Latino students made up 20.3% of the enrollment in Fayette County public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 20

By Metro Lex News | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mayor announces recipients of 250Lex Cultural Grants

By Metro Lex News | Jul 25, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton today announced the recipients of the 250Lex Cultural Grants.

Two juveniles charged in connection with armed robbery on Kimberly Place

By Metro Lex News | Jul 24, 2024

Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a robbery that occurred earlier today on Kimberly Place.

Lexington files lawsuit against Hyundai USA and Kia Corporation over vehicle theft concerns

By Metro Lex News | Jul 23, 2024

Lexington has initiated legal action against Hyundai USA and Kia Corporation, alleging that the companies have created a public safety nuisance due to their vehicles' lack of anti-theft technology. Mayor Linda Gorton announced the lawsuit this morning, highlighting that Lexington joins several other cities nationwide in suing the car manufacturers.

Lexington wins prestigious international award for sister city initiatives

By Metro Lex News | Jul 23, 2024

The Lexington Sister Cities Commission has been awarded the 2024 Sister Cities International Best Overall award at the recent Sister Cities International Leadership Meetings and Annual Business Meeting. This accolade recognizes the commission's exceptional work in advancing people-to-people citizen diplomacy.

Jessamine County's basketball teams receive $227,380 in 2023

By Metro Lex News | Jul 23, 2024

Jessamine County's basketball collegiate teams received $227,380 in funding for the 2023 season.

Jessamine County awards no money in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Metro Lex News | Jul 22, 2024

Jessamine County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.