Black bear spotted in Versailles neighborhood
In Tolkien’s writings, “The Shire” is a home for hobbits. In Versailles, The Shires is a subdivision for people and pets – and for a brief time around 8 o-clock Wednesday night, a black bear.
Man wanted in Fayette, Scott counties, Bluegrass Crime Stoppers says
Police in Lexington asked for help finding a man with warrants in Fayette and Scott Counties.
Deputies investigating after man shot multiple times
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FCPS introduces new bus route system, parents must verify information
Fayette County School leaders say they are fixing any future confusion with wrong addresses that lead to confusing bus routes.
Fayette schools presses reset on key budget questions after rolling back tax decision
Following public outcry and disapproval from the state's top law enforcement official, Fayette County Public Schools walked back a board vote to up the school system's occupational license tax. The board voted in favor of the tax increase on a slim 3-2 decision, with board members and the public raising...
Officers in Lexington looking for man accused of assault
Authorities in Lexington are asking the community for help finding a man wanted for assault.
These roads will close temporarily for this year’s Lexington Pride Festival
Lexington Pride Festival organizers will host this year’s event Saturday, June 28, although several previous sponsors and vendors will not attend. Several roads around downtown Lexington will temporarily close for the festival. Lexington Police Department spokesperson Hannah Sloan said in a June 25 email to the...
Crash Before Class: Teen Driver Slams into Lexington Home Just Before Sunrise
An early-morning incident startled residents on Jouett Creek Drive as a teen driver lost control and crashed into a residential garage around 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Lexington Fire Department.
Former UK student released early from 12-month sentence after assaulting Black woman
Sophia Rosing, the former University of Kentucky student who was sentenced in October 2024 for assaulting a Black woman on campus, was released early from her year-long sentence.
Anonymous tip leads to 2 arrested in Saron Drive drug investigation
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers said an anonymous tip led to a search on Saron Drive, where investigators reportedly found over 75 grams of illegal drugs, and two people were charged with alleged cocaine trafficking and meth possession.
