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Suspect arrested for assault and burglary incidents on November 19

A suspect has been apprehended following an incident involving assault and burglary in the city.

By Metro Lex News | Nov 20, 2024

Lexington offers holiday light recycling through January

Holiday lights that are no longer in use should not be discarded, but instead brought to a designated location for recycling.

By Metro Lex News | Nov 19, 2024

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Gobble Grease Toss invites Lexington residents to recycle used cooking oil

By Metro Lex News | Nov 19, 2024

The City of Lexington is inviting residents to participate in the fifteenth annual Gobble Grease Toss event, scheduled for Friday, November 29.

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Police investigate homicide on North Limestone

By Metro Lex News | Nov 17, 2024

The Lexington Police Department is conducting an investigation into a homicide that took place last night.

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Lexington begins work on senior and therapeutic recreation center at Shillito Park

By Metro Lex News | Nov 15, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton, alongside Councilmember Whitney Baxter and other city officials, has initiated the construction of a new Senior & Therapeutic Recreation Center in Shillito Park.

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Golden Alert for missing Lexington woman Pamela Silverman canceled

By Metro Lex News | Nov 15, 2024

The Lexington Police Department has canceled the Golden Alert for Pamela Silverman, a missing woman from Lexington.

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Lexington explores new avenues in renewable energy with potential solar projects

By Metro Lex News | Nov 14, 2024

Lexington is examining the potential of solar energy as a sustainable option for the city, according to Mayor Linda Gorton.

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Lexington announces Thanksgiving week changes to waste collection schedule

By Metro Lex News | Nov 14, 2024

There will be changes to the City of Lexington's waste collection schedule during the week of Thanksgiving.

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Nicholasville to host National Stormwater Day in November 2024

By Metro Lex News | Nov 14, 2024

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Lexington invites residents for input on regional climate action plan

By Metro Lex News | Nov 12, 2024

The City of Lexington is collaborating with leaders from Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine, Scott, and Woodford Counties to develop a regional climate action plan.

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Arrest made in Richmond Road fatal hit-and-run incident

By Metro Lex News | Nov 12, 2024

One person has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run incident on Richmond Road.

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Mobile Market marks first anniversary serving Lexington neighborhoods

By Metro Lex News | Nov 8, 2024

The Mobile Market, a grocery initiative aimed at improving access to fresh food in Lexington neighborhoods, has marked its first year of operation.

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Career fair offers insights into jobs with Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

By Metro Lex News | Nov 7, 2024

Lexington area job seekers are invited to a career fair hosted by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.

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Veterans Day alters waste collection schedule in Lexington

By Metro Lex News | Nov 7, 2024

Due to the Veterans Day holiday, Lexington will not conduct city waste collection on Monday, November 11.

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Lexington offers yard sign recycling after Election Day

By Metro Lex News | Nov 6, 2024

Election Day has concluded, and residents are reminded to remove political yard signs.

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Hazardous trees removed from downtown Lexington streets

By Metro Lex News | Nov 5, 2024

Lexington's Division of Environmental Services has recently undertaken the removal of several hazardous trees in the downtown area.

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Lexington man sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy

By Metro Lex News | Nov 4, 2024

A Lexington man, Bryan Darnel Ragsdale, aged 37, received a sentence of 170 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.

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Council Comment Newsletter highlights transportation expo survey and zone change hearing

By Metro Lex News | Nov 4, 2024

November's issue of the Council Comment Newsletter, released by the Urban County Council, focuses on a survey regarding the recent Transportation Expo and provides details about an upcoming Zone Change Public Hearing.