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Fayette County schools welcomed 3,284 11th grade students in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Sep 30, 2024

Fayette County schools registered 67 more 11th grade students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Fayette County expands yard waste disposal hours temporarily

By Metro Lex News | Sep 30, 2024

Starting today and continuing through October 13, Fayette County residents can dispose of yard waste from the recent storm at no charge at the Haley Pike Waste Management Facility located at 4216 Hedger Lane. The facility will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the requirement that residents arrive by 5 p.m. for service. A driver's license or other proof of residence in Fayette County is required.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Metro Lex News | Sep 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lexington Police investigate homicide after Russell Cave Road shooting

By Metro Lex News | Sep 29, 2024

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide following the death of a shooting victim from an incident on Russell Cave Road. The shooting occurred on September 27, 2024, at approximately 1:57 a.m. Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Russell Cave Road in response to reports of a shooting with a victim.

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Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Metro Lex News | Sep 29, 2024

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Lexington recovers after windstorm leaves thousands without power

By Metro Lex News | Sep 28, 2024

Lexington is in the process of recovering from a powerful windstorm that disrupted electricity for 40,000 customers on Friday. As of Saturday afternoon, around 25,000 residents were still without power. Kentucky Utilities reported over 250 downed power lines in the county.

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Fayette County residents face power outages after Hurricane Helene

By Metro Lex News | Sep 28, 2024

Hurricane Helene's weather on Friday left thousands of Fayette County residents without power. It may take a few days for everyone's power to be restored. If you need assistance, the following resources are available:

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Metro Lex News | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students paid more for higher education in Jessamine County in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Sep 27, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.5% in Jessamine County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Barr introduces bill to rename Camp Nelson monument

By Metro Lex News | Sep 27, 2024

Congressman Andy Barr has introduced a bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act of 2019. The legislation aims to align the naming of Camp Nelson National Monument between legislative and executive branches by changing its name from "Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument" to "Camp Nelson National Monument." This adjustment will facilitate the installation of accurate signage at the site.

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Lexington city offices to close early due to weather

By Metro Lex News | Sep 27, 2024

City offices in Lexington will close at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 27. Employees not involved in weather-related response can leave at that time.

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Congressional leaders urge Biden Administration action against EU corporate sustainability rules

By Metro Lex News | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) have led a bicameral effort urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and senior Biden-Harris Administration officials to address concerns about the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The letter, signed by multiple senators and representatives, calls for immediate action to protect American economic interests from what they describe as regulatory overreach by the EU.

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Lexington Police issue severe weather traffic alert due to outages

By Metro Lex News | Sep 27, 2024

The Lexington Police Department has issued a severe weather traffic alert due to power outages affecting traffic signals at several intersections. Trees and debris have also fallen onto roadways, creating additional hazards. The department is collaborating with road crews and Kentucky Utilities to clear these obstacles and restore power as quickly as possible.

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2022-23 School Year Enrollment: 662 third grade students welcomed in Jessamine County schools

By Metro Lex News | Sep 26, 2024

Jessamine County schools registered 38 more third grade students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Fayette County in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.1% in Fayette County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Lexington seeks federal grant funding to address affordable housing barriers

By Metro Lex News | Sep 26, 2024

The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government's (LFUCG) Department of Housing Advocacy and Community Development plans to apply for federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This initiative is part of HUD's Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) funding opportunity.

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Empower Lexington updates its resilience plan after twelve years

By Metro Lex News | Sep 26, 2024

After 12 years, Empower Lexington: A Plan for a Resilient Community has undergone a significant update. The plan is a community-wide effort addressing how individuals, businesses, and organizations, alongside government, can support a resilient community. Sustainability encompasses the environment, economy, quality of life, and equity.

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3,349 third grade students in Fayette County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Sep 25, 2024

Fayette County schools registered 21 more third grade students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Metro Lex News | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.