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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.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending Oct. 26?

By Metro Lex News | Nov 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, 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 Nov. 4?

By Metro Lex News | Nov 3, 2024

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 4.

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Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 4?

By Metro Lex News | Nov 3, 2024

This former Metro Lex News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 4.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Nov 2, 2024

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

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9,019 students enrolled in Jessamine County School District schools in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Nov 1, 2024

There were 9,019 students enrolled in Jessamine County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Oct. 26?

By Metro Lex News | Nov 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lexington honors veterans with new street banner program

By Metro Lex News | Nov 1, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton has announced a new initiative to honor veterans in Fayette County with street banners along Vine Street.

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Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Nov. 4?

By Metro Lex News | Nov 1, 2024

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Nov. 4.

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How many students were enrolled in Franklin County School District schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 31, 2024

There were 7,143 students enrolled in Franklin County School District schools 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. 26

By Metro Lex News | Oct 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Fayette County School District Education: 45,877 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Oct 30, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Fayette County School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 153 fewer students being enrolled.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Oct. 26

By Metro Lex News | Oct 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Versailles Road shooting leads to arrest and multiple charges

By Metro Lex News | Oct 29, 2024

One person has been arrested following a shooting on Versailles Road.

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Mayor Gorton opposes proposed solar farm on Fayette County farmland

By Metro Lex News | Oct 29, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton expressed her opposition to a proposed solar farm in Fayette County during a public comment session with the Kentucky Public Service Commission.

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Barr and Gonzalez propose reforms for CFPB's civil investigative demands

By Metro Lex News | Oct 29, 2024

U.S. Representatives Andy Barr and Vicente Gonzalez have introduced the Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort aimed at reforming the process used by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) when issuing civil...

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Nicholasville man receives lengthy sentence for child pornography offenses

By Metro Lex News | Oct 28, 2024

A Nicholasville man, Darren Michael Ruble, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for receiving child pornography.

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Free tire disposal event for Kentucky residents starts October 31

By Metro Lex News | Oct 28, 2024

Kentucky residents, farmers, and businesses generating less than five percent of their revenue from tire sales have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted tires for free.

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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.