Metro Lex News

A former Kentucky sheriff’s deputy was sentenced today to 110 months in prison for violating the constitutional rights of multiple people he arrested during his tenure as a law enforcement officer.

Lexington police arrest suspect in Old Georgetown Street homicide

The Lexington Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a homicide that occurred this afternoon on Old Georgetown Street.

Urban County Council approves $4.795 million in social service grants

Grants to 37 social services agencies have been authorized by the Urban County Council as part of its vote last week to approve a final City budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Council considers overriding mayor's veto on FY2025 budget

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council has expressed support for Mayor Gorton and her administration's work on the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) Proposed Budget. The Council emphasized its role in reviewing and adjusting the Mayor’s proposed budget to reflect constituents' priorities and city needs before passing a final budget.

Fayette County's universities spent $41,178,801 on football teams in 2023

By Metro Lex News | Jun 20, 2024

Fayette County's two colleges spent $41,178,801 on their football teams in 2023, a 9.3% increase over the previous year.

Information sessions announced for water quality grant applications

By Metro Lex News | Jun 20, 2024

Lexington’s Division of Water Quality invites businesses, nonprofits, schools, and other organizations interested in stormwater projects on their property to apply for the Stormwater Quality Incentive Grant Program.

Two Clay County men sentenced for kidnapping

LONDON, Ky. – Two Manchester, Ky., men, Kenneth Ray Grubb, 33, and Landon Wagers, 19, were sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom to 112 months and 84 months in prison, respectively, for kidnapping.

Lexington Police Department seeks school crossing guards

The Lexington Police Department is currently hiring school crossing guards to work in its Bureau of Special Operations. These positions are part-time and involve assisting students and pedestrians in safely navigating busy school intersections. School crossing guards are non-sworn employees who work morning and afternoon shifts while Fayette County Public Schools are in session. The hourly pay rate for these positions is $15.75.

Lexington man sentenced for armed fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking

LONDON, Ky. – A Lexington man, Daniel Matthews, 36, was sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom to 228 months for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including 400 grams of fentanyl and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Mayor Linda Gorton announces vetoes of council-added city jobs

Mayor Linda Gorton today announced vetoes of 10 new city positions that the Urban County Council added to the city's budget.

Lexington alters waste collection times amid heat advisory

With the implementation of Phase One of Lexington’s Heat Plan, Lexington’s Division of Waste Management will begin collection services an hour earlier this week while the heat advisory remains in effect. City offices will also be closed on Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Barr calls for transparency on US-China science agreement

Washington, DC - Last week, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) joined several colleagues in sending a letter to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Kathi Vidal. The letter urges the Biden Administration to provide a full account of the national security damage caused by the Science and Technology Agreement (STA) between the United States and People's Republic of China (PRC).

Sixteen nonprofits receive One Lexington violence prevention grants

Sixteen grassroots organizations active in violence prevention are receiving grants from One Lexington, Mayor Linda Gorton announced today.

Lexington issues Phase I Heat Alert for vulnerable populations

The Lexington Division of Emergency Management has issued a Phase I Heat Alert, urging agencies that work with vulnerable populations to ensure emergency plans are in place. The alert is activated when the Heat Index is expected to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It took effect this morning and will continue through Saturday evening.

Temporary road closures announced for sewer work in Lexington