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U.S. Attorney appoints officer for Eastern Kentucky's upcoming elections

By Metro Lex News | Oct 28, 2024

United States Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV, has appointed Assistant United States Attorney Kate Smith to oversee election-related issues in the Eastern District of Kentucky for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 19

By Metro Lex News | Oct 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 27, 2024

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Oct 26, 2024

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

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334 preschool students in Jessamine County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Oct 26, 2024

Jessamine County schools registered 31 more preschool students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending Oct. 19?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in preschool in Fayette County in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

Fayette County schools registered 129 more preschool students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Homicide and shooting under investigation on Tates Creek Road

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

The Lexington Police Department is currently investigating a homicide and shooting incident that took place on Tates Creek Road.

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Congressional leaders question China's role in Taiwan-South Africa relations

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

U.S. Representatives Andy Barr, Ami Bera, Gerald E. Connolly, and Mario Diaz-Balart, who co-chair the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, have raised concerns regarding South Africa's recent request to move the Taiwan Liaison Office from Pretoria.

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Barricade incident on Potomac Drive leads to arrest

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

One individual was taken into custody following a barricade situation on Potomac Drive.

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Waze introduces alerts for school zones and pedestrian crossings in Lexington

By Metro Lex News | Oct 24, 2024

Users of the Waze navigation app in Lexington now receive alerts for active school zones and pedestrian crossings.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Oct. 19

By Metro Lex News | Oct 23, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Oct. 19?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lexington announces fall clinic offering expungements and job opportunities

By Metro Lex News | Oct 23, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton and community partners have announced the upcoming Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic and Job Fair. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, at Central Bank Center, the event aims to help residents expunge qualifying misdemeanors and felonies from their criminal records.

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Volunteers needed for environmental cleanup at Coldstream Park

By Metro Lex News | Oct 22, 2024

Fall is an ideal season for planting, and the Lexington community is invited to participate in a volunteer event at Coldstream Park. The LFUCG's Greenspace Trust, in collaboration with Lexington's Division of Environmental Services, is organizing this initiative on Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to noon.

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How many students were enrolled in fifth grade in Jessamine County in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 21, 2024

Jessamine County schools registered 14 fewer fifth grade students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Two arrested for kidnapping three children in Fayette County

By Metro Lex News | Oct 21, 2024

Two individuals have been taken into custody following the abduction of three children from Fayette County. On October 7, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Crimes Against Children Detectives were alerted to the kidnapping incident involving two non-custodial family members. The detectives acted swiftly to trace the vehicle transporting the children, utilizing support from law enforcement partners and technology.

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3,052 students were enrolled for fifth grade in Fayette County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Oct 20, 2024

Fayette County schools registered 350 fewer fifth 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 midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 12

By Metro Lex News | Oct 20, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lexington police investigate fatal shooting on East Fifth Street

By Metro Lex News | Oct 20, 2024

The Lexington Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that took place on East Fifth Street. On the night of Saturday, October 19, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 400 block of East Fifth Street. Upon arrival, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to a nearby hospital but was later pronounced dead. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office will be responsible for releasing the name of the deceased.