LPD releases a map of Flock camera locations
UPDATE: View the locations of the cameras on the official LPD website here or below. By Jillian Riseman, CivicLex The Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee will meet again...
With summer coming, some question whether Lexington is doing enough to curb gun violence
The tranquility of Castlewood Park in Lexington was shattered on Saturday night as gunshots rang out, leaving residents in a state of unease. Startled by the sound, a group...
Keeneland Celebrates Record $224M Betting Haul, but Horse Deaths Cast a Shadow
Lexington, Ky.–Keeneland, the renowned horse racing venue in Lexington, concluded its highly anticipated 2023 Spring Meet on Friday, achieving remarkable success in terms of wagering handle and purse payouts....
At least 3 horses have died at Keeneland during the 2023 Spring Meet
Lexington, Ky.–When four-year-old thoroughbred Wolfe County’s jockey pulled up short on Wednesday, he suffered a catastrophic leg injury and became the third horse to die at Keeneland’s 2023 Spring...
Family and Attorney of Corry Jackson Assert Lexington Police Have Wrong Man in Murder Case
Street talk raises questions about the arrest and charges as family and attorney express doubts Lexington, Ky. – The recent murder case in Lexington has taken a dramatic turn...
Watch: Lexington Police arrest homeless woman, allegedly breaking her leg and sparking lawsuit
Lexington, Ky.–A homeless woman has filed a lawsuit against the Lexington Police Department, CHI Saint Joseph Health and others, after her arrest while at Saint Joseph East’s emergency department....
University of Kentucky reports record medical school graduates, many staying in state
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky LanternApril 25, 2023 The University of Kentucky says a record number of medical students – 190 – will graduate from its College of Medicine this...
BUILD claims small victories, but expresses disappointment that Police Chief, LexTran Director skipped meeting
Lexington, Ky.–Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct-Action (BUILD), held its annual “Nehemiah Action” meeting Monday night. The group invited Police Chief Lawrence Weathers, Director of LexTran Jill Barnett,...
Lexington Housing Authority to Open Waiting List for Housing Choice Voucher Program
Lexington, Ky.–The Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) has announced that it will open the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program from April 24 to April 28,...
Lexington has a rare opportunity to deliver a one-two punch to the housing crisis – why it probably won’t happen
Welcome back for a short, sweet Lexington Meta. Lexington Meta is an irregular opinion column written by The Lexington Times Web Editor, Paul Oliva. Unless you’ve been living under...