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The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has released its mosquito spraying schedule for June. To see the actual routes, visit www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org. Time Wednesday June 1 Thursday June 2 3-6 a.m. 40503, 40515 40505, 40511 Time Tuesday June 7 Wednesday June 8 Thursday June 9 3-6 a.m. 40502, 40509 40503, 40508, 40513, 40514 40502, 40515, 40517…… MORE
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After multiple complaints and five accidents since the reopening of Citation Boulevard, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today that a traffic light will be installed. KYTC District 7 took to twitter to confirm the development. The tweet sent Wednesday morning read, in part, “…..working to install traffic signal ASAP at Citation Blvd and Greendale.” The…… MORE
Kentucky will get a million dollars in federal funds to enhance unemployment insurance programs and reduce worker misclassification. The U.S. Department of Labor says the money will help the state ensure payments are there for those who are eligible and will provide steps to reduce and recover improper payments. Half the money will go to…… MORE
A car ran into a Lexington gas station Tuesday evening. It happened at the Shell Station on Newtown Pike around 8:30 p.m.. The Lexington Fire Department says a woman was pulling into the gas station when she became distracted and accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. The car ran into a glass…… MORE
Several residents were awakened in the middle of the night after a car slammed into their building. It happened at the corner of Constitution Street and North Limestone. The car, which is a rental vehicle, crashed into the building causing severe structural damage. Police say that the driver fled the scene, leaving a bag of cash inside.…… MORE
The man suspected in the weekend shooting death of a Kentucky state trooper has been shot and killed. Joseph Johnson-Shanks was hiding about 2 miles from where he shot and killed Trooper Cameron Ponder, according to Kentucky State Police. Authorities say Johnson-Shanks pulled a weapon on approaching troopers and refused to drop it. He was…… MORE
Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis returned to work this morning, saying she will not issue any marriage licenses that go against her religious beliefs, but she left the door open for her deputies to continue to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, as long as those documents do not have Davis’ name or title on…… MORE
Lexington police say they have located a woman who went missing after going for a jog on the Legacy Trail Wednesday evening Officials say Betty Bett, 29, was found alive nearby. Officers say they don’t yet know exactly what happened and are still trying to get an explanation. Police say the Bett left to go…… MORE
