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COVINGTON, Ky. – A Cincinnati, Ohio, man, Deshawn Parker, 30, was sentenced on Thursday, by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning to 24­­­­ months in prison, for possession of a machinegun.  According to court documents, on September 21, 2024, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of Parker’s vehicle in Covington and detected the odor of…

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Harrodsburg, Ky., man, Larry Coffman, 42, was sentenced on Thursday, by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell to 40 years in prison, for two counts of sex trafficking of children and committing a felony involving a minor while being required to register as a sex offender. Coffman was convicted of the charges…

COVINGTON, Ky. – A Florence, Ky., man, Osvaldo Pardo, 33, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning to 144 months in prison, for possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. According to his plea agreement, in February 2025, law enforcement…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2025) — Each summer, undergraduates at the University of Kentucky have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in projects led by top researchers. Mentorship is a cornerstone of the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR). Each year OUR presents mentor awards, recognizing faculty who provide outstanding guidance, foster exceptional undergraduate research experiences…

Lexington’s Public Art Commission is once again inviting local artists to submit original designs to be featured on utility boxes throughout Lexington-Fayette County. “Public art is a very important part of our community,” Mayor Linda Gorton said today. “This project expands our public art footprint, and allows us to share something meaningful and creative…

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has honored Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and Commerce Lexington with multiple 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards, recognizing the community’s leadership and collaborative approach in advancing growth and opportunity.  IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards celebrate the top projects, initiatives, and organizations from across the nation that exemplify innovation and…

On Thursday, Aug. 21, Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA), Lexington Parks and Recreation, and the Lexington Commission on Veterans’ Affairs hosted a ribbon-cutting for Veterans’ Unity Point.  Located in Kenwick Community Center, Veterans’ Unity Point provides a supportive and welcoming setting for veterans in Lexington, connecting those in need to resources and services.  VOA…

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