Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Releases Agenda for Upcoming Council Work Session
LEXINGTON, KY – The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government has released the agenda for the upcoming Urban County Council Work Session scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, at the Council Chamber...
Beshear proposes more benefits and compensation to Kentucky law enforcement through state budget
WEKU | By Shepherd Snyder Gov. Andy Beshear is proposing new budget plans for law enforcement ahead of the next legislative session. He made the comments during a live press...
Lexington woman pleads guilty to federal cocaine distribution charge
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington woman, Brittany Nicole Parker, 28, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, according...
Henry Clay High School teacher arrested on 17 counts of sexual offenses involving minors
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington high school teacher, Kevin Lentz, 49, has been charged with 17 sexual offenses involving minors and has been placed on leave by the Fayette...
Indictment: Fake Business Netted Lexington Woman $205,900 in Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington woman, Sandybell Fierro, 22, has been indicted by the United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, on charges of wire fraud and engaging...
Lexington’s “It Takes a Village” Summer Youth Program makes its own impact
WEKU | By Stu Johnson It would probably be accurate to say many school-aged young people look forward to the summer months as a break from the rigors of schoolwork....
Lexington sees year-over-year rise in nonfatal July shootings; Ten-year-old girl the latest victim
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A recent surge in nonfatal shootings in Lexington, particularly among young people, has raised concerns about the city’s ongoing struggle with gun violence. In July 2023,...
Lexington Business Owner Indicted for Fraudulent PPP Loans and Defrauding Senior Citizen
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington-based business owner, Prageeth S. Hettiarachchi, 41, has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and defrauding a senior citizen,...
Second FCDC inmate this year sues over alleged sexual assault amid understaffing
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the second time this year, a former inmate at the Fayette County Detention Center (FCDC) has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault due to understaffing...
Former Lexington council candidate arrested for role in January 6 riot at US Capitol
LEXINGTON, KY — Barry Saturday, the Lexington, Kentucky, native and former council candidate who was named by online sleuth group Sedition Hunters as ‘Denim Dad’, a figure allegedly involved...