(From Partners for Youth)– Partners for Youth has announced their 2017 “I DO” program list for Lexington youth during the Fayette County Public Schools summer break. The list includes more than 60 free and affordable youth programs taking place this summer, led by over 50 local organizations. A complete, detailed list of all the opportunities…… MORE
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Congratulations to: The following award-winners at Midway University: Keely Livings, Outstanding Teacher; Amanda Cox, Nursing Faculty Award for Academic Excellence; Lisa Lackey, Professional Excellence Award; Terry Adams, Health Care Administration Award; Giupsy Lopez and Sarah Hoke, Outstanding Biology Students; Courtney Pfister, Criminal Justice Student Award; Cait Smith, Outstanding English Student; Lauren Schuster, Marketing Communication Award;…… MORE
Lexington to Take Over LEXserv
(Provided by the Urban County Government)– – Lexington’s Division of Revenue will be taking over the LEXserv billing system from Greater Cincinnati Water Works, saving money for the city, creating jobs and improving customer service efficiency. Beginning May 15, the city will manage all LEXserv customer service and billing services, eliminating the need for outsourcing…… MORE
(Provided by the Lt. Governor’s Office)– Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton announced a new literacy challenge today, the Bluegrass Book Buddies (KYB3), as part of the Lt. Governor’s Challenge Series. It is the second challenge of that series, which also includes the ‘Entrepreneurship Challenge’. The KYB3 Challenge is an initiative inviting Kentuckians of all ages to…… MORE
(Provided by Kentucky American Water)–The 2016 Consumer Confidence Reports – or Water Quality Reports – for Kentucky American Water’s service areas are now available. The reports, provided annually in the spring with data pertaining to the previous calendar year, are available on Kentucky American Water’s website at www.kentuckyamwater.com via the Water Quality link and searchable…… MORE
Murder Warrant Issued.
Investigators with the Lexington Police Department have obtained an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon. Courtney Darnell Kidd, 32, is wanted for Murder and Robbery 1st. Around 4:20 p.m. Sunday, May 7, officers responded to an apartment building in the 100-block of Lakeshore drive for a reported…… MORE
Hemp conference to come to Lexington | UK College of Agriculture News
Source: Hemp conference to come to Lexington | UK College of Agriculture News… MORE
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Congratulations to: New Fayette County Public Schools principals: Freda Asher, Mary Todd Elementary, Joe Gibson, Leestown Middle, Matt Marsh, Sandersville Elementary and Kevin Payne, Southern Middle. These winners of the Ripple Effect Scholarships from Kentucky American Water: Emily Lieu of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Emily Smith of George Rogers Clark High School. They join…… MORE
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Congratulations to: These winners of awards from the Kentucky Small Business Development Center and the Kentucky District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Doc Lane’s Veterinary Pharmacy and Verbal Behavior Consulting, both of Lexington, both names Kentucky Pacesetters. Josh Barrett of Josh Barrett and Associates of Richmond, Kentucky Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Amanda…… MORE
Senior Center Hours Expanded
Due to increased popularity and demand, the Lexington Senior Center has announced new, extended hours for the summer. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the Center is now open two extra hours, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays will keep regular hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. To coincide with the extended…… MORE
