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Kentucky Supreme Court to Hear No-Knock Warrant Ban ArgumentsKentucky Supreme Court to Hear No-Knock Warrant Ban Arguments

Kentucky Supreme Court to Hear No-Knock Warrant Ban Arguments

News Summary The Kentucky Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding Lexington's no-knock warrant ban. The police union challenges the ordinance,…

6 days ago
Mayor Gorton Proposes $539.2 Million Budget for LexingtonMayor Gorton Proposes $539.2 Million Budget for Lexington

Mayor Gorton Proposes $539.2 Million Budget for Lexington

News Summary Lexington's Mayor Linda Gorton has unveiled a proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year amounting to $539.2 million.…

6 days ago
Lexington Dean Faces Wanton Endangerment Charge After Road Rage IncidentLexington Dean Faces Wanton Endangerment Charge After Road Rage Incident

Lexington Dean Faces Wanton Endangerment Charge After Road Rage Incident

News Summary John 'Jay' Bordas, the dean of students at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, KY, has been charged…

6 days ago
Fayette County Prosecutor Faces Civil Lawsuit for VoyeurismFayette County Prosecutor Faces Civil Lawsuit for Voyeurism

Fayette County Prosecutor Faces Civil Lawsuit for Voyeurism

News Summary An assistant prosecutor in Fayette County is facing a civil lawsuit after allegations of voyeurism during a woman's…

1 week ago
Fayette County Seeks Next of Kin for Deceased ManFayette County Seeks Next of Kin for Deceased Man

Fayette County Seeks Next of Kin for Deceased Man

News Summary The Fayette County Coroner's Office is asking for public assistance in locating the next of kin for Shane…

1 week ago
Lexington Mayor Proposes $539.2 Million Budget for 2025-26Lexington Mayor Proposes $539.2 Million Budget for 2025-26

Lexington Mayor Proposes $539.2 Million Budget for 2025-26

News Summary Mayor Linda Gorton has proposed a $539.2 million budget for Lexington's 2025-26 fiscal year, reflecting a 2% increase…

1 week ago
Fayette County Schools Investigated for Policy ViolationsFayette County Schools Investigated for Policy Violations

Fayette County Schools Investigated for Policy Violations

News Summary An investigation by the Kentucky Office of Education Accountability has uncovered that Fayette County Public Schools allowed a…

1 week ago
Lexington Community Mourns the Loss of Officer Devan GalesLexington Community Mourns the Loss of Officer Devan Gales

Lexington Community Mourns the Loss of Officer Devan Gales

News Summary Officer Devan Gales, a dedicated member of the Lexington Police Department for over 20 years, passed away due…

1 week ago
Controversy Surrounds Kentucky Representative Nick WilsonControversy Surrounds Kentucky Representative Nick Wilson

Controversy Surrounds Kentucky Representative Nick Wilson

News Summary Kentucky State Representative Nick Wilson is facing backlash for his support of Senate Bill 150, which limits gender-affirming…

1 week ago
Lexington Police Investigate Recent Shootings in Creekside CourtLexington Police Investigate Recent Shootings in Creekside Court

Lexington Police Investigate Recent Shootings in Creekside Court

News Summary The Lexington Police Department is investigating several shootings in the Creekside Court neighborhood, raising safety concerns among residents.…

2 weeks ago