Category Archives: Local News

Kroger Accepting City Coupons for Yard Waste Bags Again

(LFUCG)– Kroger is once again accepting the City’s coupons in exchange for yard waste bags. Citizens can also redeem the coupons at Walmart, Meijer, Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Chevy Chase Hardware.. A payment dispute led Kroger to stop redeeming the coupons. “As we continue to work through our payment concerns, Kroger thought it was important that…MORE

Reverse Transfer Agreement Between KCTCS and UK

(KCTCS)–The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and the University of Kentucky (UK) have signed a reverse transfer agreement to help more students earn associate degrees beginning in the 2018 spring semester. Former KCTCS students that transfer to UK before earning an associate degree can have UK credits applied toward the KCTCS degree, if…MORE

Recycle Thanksgiving Cooking Oil

(LFUCG)–Are you frying your Thanksgiving turkey this year? Recycle your used cooking oil for free at the Gobble Grease Toss. The Gobble Grease Toss will be held Friday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Redwood Cooperative School, 166 Crestwood Dr. The cooking oil collected at the event will be recycled into biofuel…MORE

Tips for Safe, Smart Shopping on Cyber Monday

(Better Busienss Bureau)–Preparations for the holiday season are underway, and many consumers are ready to shop for bargains on “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday.” Better Business Bureau® serving Central & Eastern Kentucky offers advice to help make your holiday shopping go as smoothly as possible and help you avoid scams. Cyber Monday is one of the biggest days…MORE

Smart, Safe Shopping Tips for Black Friday

(Better Busienss Bureau)– Preparations for the holiday season are underway, and many consumers are ready to shop for bargains on “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday.” Better Business Bureau® serving Central & Eastern Kentucky offers advice to help make your holiday shopping go as smoothly as possible and help you avoid scams. “BLACK FRIDAY” – Retailers are gearing up for…MORE

Get Your Home Ready for Winter

(LFUCG)–It’s time to make sure you can be safe and warm in your home with some simple things to do: Shut off water to outdoor spigots.  Disconnect and store any garden hoses. Insulate the spigots with insulated covers. Check the exterior of your home for holes and cracks.  Even small homes where antenna, cable or…MORE

Good For You!

WVLK congratulates: Harry Kirwan, Brad Wilson and Chritian Neira of the Midway University Men’s Soccer team.  They were named All-Conference First Team players by the Rivers States Conference. Joseph Monfor of Georgetown, apointed to the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police Andy Shea and the Lexington Legends, winner of the Distinguished Philanthropist Award from the…MORE

Holiday Waste Collection Schedule for Lexington

(LFUCG)–Lexington’s Division of Waste Management will adjust its collection schedule for the upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.  Residents and businesses whose regular curbside waste collection day falls on a holiday will be serviced on Wednesday instead. Monday customers will be serviced the Wednesday following the holiday, and Thursday and Friday customers will…MORE

Headlines