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Anonymous tip leads to Saron Drive narcotics arrests
via LPD news release An anonymous tip to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers lead to two arrests for narcotics trafficking in Lexington. On June 24, 2025, detectives with the department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit were following up on a tip in the 4600 block of Saron Drive when they located and seized 13.2 grams of Fentanyl, 14.7 grams of…
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Improvements to Begin for Richmond Road Corridor in Fayette County
Intersection work to promote safer, more efficient traffic flow LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 25, 2025) – Work starts this week on a $13 million Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway improvement project to build safer, more efficient intersections along Richmond Road (U.S. 25) and Athens-Boonesboro Road (KY 418) south of Man O’ War Boulevard in Lexington. Five intersections…
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Lexington man’s plea deal reveals series of firearm offenses
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to possessing firearms illegally due to a prior felony conviction. Bryan Anicasio-Miranda, 23, admitted to the charge as part of a plea agreement filed in U.S. District Court, which detailed several firearm-related incidents and multiple encounters with law enforcement. According to the…
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Closure scheduled for Pinckard Pike/KY 169 in Woodford County
Cross drain replacement operations LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 24, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled closure for Pinckard Pike/KY 169. The temporary closure is necessary for cross drain installation operations. Thursday, June 26 – 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Pinckard Pike/KY 169 – East & Westbound a closure for cross drain…
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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closures on Richmond/Athens-Boonesboro Roads in Fayette County
Traffic Advisory: Lane closures on Richmond/Athens-Boonesboro Roads in Fayette County For preliminary construction work LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 24, 2025) – Motorists should watch for lane closures this week along Richmond Road/US 25 and Athens-Boonesboro Road/KY 418 corridor in Fayette County for preliminary construction work. Wednesday, June 25 – 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, June…
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Two Men Sentenced for Multiple Drug Trafficking Offenses
COVINGTON, Ky. – An Aberdeen, Ohio, man, Gary Cunningham, Jr., 37, and Frederick Overly, III, 58, of Maysville, Ky., were sentenced to 268 months and 120 months, respectively, by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning for one count of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and eight counts of distribution of five…
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Laurel County Company Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Misbranded Injectable Drugs
LONDON, Ky. – A Laurel County, Kentucky company, Facial Expressions, pleaded guilty to the receipt of misbranded drugs in interstate commerce. Separately, its owner, Dr. Paula Gill, pleaded guilty to providing false information on an application to the DEA. Dr. Gill owned and operated Facial Expressions, which was a business that provided treatments to customers…
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Update – Buckeye Road/KY 39 in Garrard County
Garrard County Slide repair operations continues LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 20, 2025) – KYTC District 7 advises that this news release serves as an update. Work continues for a section of Buckeye Road/KY 39 for slide repair operations. One lane will be open for the roadway during a specific time. Motorists should continue to utilize the alternate…
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Lee County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lee County man, Curtis Phillips, 45, was sentenced on Monday, to 360 months, by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to his plea agreement, on March 17, 2023, the…
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U.S. Supreme Court ruling keeps gender-affirming care ban in place for Kentucky transgender youth
by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom June 18, 2025 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to uphold another state’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth — meaning Kentucky’s kids and teens who identify outside of their assigned sex at birth will not be able to access health care…