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News from June 2024

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Two arrested in connection with Forcht Bank robbery

By Metro Lex News | Jun 12, 2024

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a bank robbery that occurred on May 21, 2024.

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Four arrested following early morning shooting incident on Ormond Circle

By Metro Lex News | Jun 12, 2024

Four individuals have been arrested following an incident involving gunfire in the early hours on Ormond Circle. On June 12, 2024, at approximately 2:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Lansdowne Drive and Redding Road after reports of shots fired. Officers and Air One located the source of the gunshots in the 3400 block of Ormond Circle. No injuries were reported, although one residence was struck by gunfire.

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Town Branch Commons receives national recognition from engineering council

By Metro Lex News | Jun 11, 2024

Lexington’s award-winning Town Branch Commons has received the National Recognition Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards competition, Mayor Linda Gorton announced. This is the third national award the project has received.

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Rep. Barr visits Taiwan with bipartisan delegation amid rising regional tensions

By Metro Lex News | Jun 11, 2024

U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, recently joined Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) on a bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Taiwan. The visit comes as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) escalates tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Lexington awards nearly half a million dollars to enhance urban tree canopy

By Metro Lex News | Jun 11, 2024

Lex Grow Trees has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to enhance Lexington’s tree canopy and promote community engagement in urban forestry. Out of 22 applications requesting a total of $2.8 million, nine organizations received a combined $491,131.55 in the first round of large project grants. The funding was part of a $1.5 million allocation by the Urban County Council for Lexington’s tree canopy.

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Volunteers sought for annual Kentucky River cleanup

By Metro Lex News | Jun 10, 2024

The annual Kentucky River Clean Sweep is scheduled for Saturday, June 15. Both new and veteran volunteers will take boats out on the Kentucky River to collect trash along the twelve miles of river that runs through Fayette County. This year's event will be held at Kelley’s Landing, a new city park located at 8949 Old Richmond Road.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Man arrested for kidnapping and sexual abuse in Fayette County

By Metro Lex News | Jun 7, 2024

One person has been arrested for kidnapping and sexual abuse following an incident that occurred on May 4, 2024.

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Jessamine County Schools: White students most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Jun 6, 2024

In Jessamine County schools, there were more white students than any other ethnic group in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Fayette County Schools: White students most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Jun 5, 2024

The most represented ethnicity in Fayette County schools in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Lexington commemorates D-Day's 80th anniversary

By Metro Lex News | Jun 5, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, and University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto will be among the speakers at a program on Thursday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Rep. Barr and Sen. Cruz introduce bill preserving Nord Stream 2 pipeline sanctions

By Metro Lex News | Jun 5, 2024

On June 5, 2024, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Securing Europe's Energy Security Act of 2024 (SEESA) in their respective chambers of Congress. This bill aims to preserve sanctions mandated under the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act (PEESA), which was authored by Senators Cruz and Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) and signed into law in 2019.

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Lexington police investigate fatal shooting on Newtown Pike

By Metro Lex News | Jun 4, 2024

The Lexington Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on Newtown Pike. The incident took place on June 4, 2024, at approximately 4:40 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Newtown Pike in response to reports of a shooting involving a victim.

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Lexington prepares to celebrate Juneteenth with events and activities

By Metro Lex News | Jun 4, 2024

Lexington has planned various activities and events to celebrate Juneteenth this year, marking the fourth year since it was officially recognized as a national holiday.

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Truck-a-Palooza returns with new location at Frederick Douglass High School

By Metro Lex News | Jun 3, 2024

Truck-a-Palooza, the city’s annual touch-a-truck event, will take place this Saturday at a new location. The event will be held at Frederick Douglass High School on June 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Jun 3, 2024

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