Lexington Police Dept. to roll out body cameras in mid-August
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ- Police body cameras are just weeks away. Even before the events in Ferguson, Missouri, almost two years ago, the Lexington Police Department had been researching and testing out different models. Now the first shipment of the city’s $2.6 million investment has arrived. We live in age when almost anyone can be a photojournalist simply by pressing record on their cell phone. Police officers now have a second line of defense by turning on this body camera with a pack strapp..>> view originalLexington police receive first shipment of body cameras that will ...
The first batch of body-worn cameras has been delivered, and on Thursday Lexington’s police department described how they will be used to record interactions. Some local groups have long advocated for the equipment that arrived amid continued fallout and increased tensions nationally from shootings of police officers in Dallas, Baton Rouge and elsewhere. Those shootings followed video recordings of police shootings of black men in Minnesota and Louisiana. “This new equipment will enhance the le..>> view originalUPS considers multi-million dollar expansion in Lexington
UPS considers multi-million dollar expansion in Lexington 0 Comments for this article Submitted: 07/28/2016 - 10:22pm Tags: Expansion, kentucky economic development finance authority, Lexington, Tax Incentives, United Parcel Service, UPS LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – United Parcel Service (UPS) is considering a $106-million expansion at its ground hub in Lexington, according to the state. On Thursday the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved up to $500,000 in t..>> view originalMaking A Difference: Lexington Non-Profit Aims To Inspire Kentucky ...
LEXINGTON, Ky (LEX 18) Summer is winding down for students in the Bluegrass, but some are getting to end it with a big summer bash courtesy of a free program that aims to inspire Lexington teens.Therese Wright in originally from Belize, but she immigrated to America as a young adult. She is now a successful businesswoman, mother and the founder of the Lexington non-profit, 'Sisters Road to Freedom.' The non-profit is an organization that serves Kentucky women and girls.“I tell them if I could do..>> view originalLexington man with ALS wins national contest, given wheelchair ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - John Rose moved to Lexington after a 40-year career as a choir teacher in Florida. John's wife, Laura, said he "was forced to retire" when he was diagnosed with ALS in 2011. "His disease has developed a little more slowly than a lot of people with ALS and we're thankful for that," Laura said. But over the past few years, the disease has taken away John's ability to eat, talk and walk. Laura says day-to-day life has become more and more challenging. "For me as a caregive..>> view originalWalletHub Ranking of Best-run Cities Places Lexington No. 6
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 28, 2016) — Residents of Lexington know it's a great place to live, but now we know it's also one of the best-run cities in the country. Home of the University of Kentucky, Lexington is ranked No. 6 in a recent ranking of 150 of the largest U.S. cities by WalletHub, a personal finance website. The ranking measured several key indicators of how well-managed the cities are including: financial stability, education, health, safety, economy, infrastructure and pollution. Accor..>> view originalCapital Cellars to host its final summer brunch
Capital Cellars, 227 West Broadway in Frankfort, is having its final summer brunch of the year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30. The menu featuring the produce of Franklin County farmers will include bacon, zucchini and corn strata; egg, mushroom and kale bake served on top of a homemade garlic bagel; summer slaw with cabbage, cucumber and peach with vinegar dressing; and bacon-bourbon monkey bread. Beverages are available, including wine for 10 percent off retail. Call 502-352-2600 for more info..>> view originalMan in wheelchair injured in Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A man was taken to a Lexington hospital early Thursday morning after his motorized wheelchair was hit by a car. The crash happened about 3:25 a.m. on South Broadway at Gibson Avenue. According to police, a car was headed outbound on South Broadway, and had a green light, when it hit the motorized wheelchair. Police said they do not know what caused the crash, but that it was dark and raining at the time. No charges have been filed, and the man hit is expected to be okay..>> view originalEscaped Lexington inmate arrested, officials say
Richmond police arrested a man who failed to return to the Fayette County jail from a court-ordered pass earlier this week. Daniel Wayne Wafford, Jr., 27, was arrested in the Red Roof Inn on Bahama Court in Richmond, police said. Police apprehended him on Tuesday, and Wafford was lodged in Fayette County jail on Thursday at 2:14 a.m.Wafford was given a court-ordered pass from the Fayette County jail on Sunday. He was supposed to return by 8 p.m. on Monday. He was being held on possession of a c..>> view originalComing of age: A daughter steps up to a new role to help her mom ...
Chelsea Clinton had a singular role to play on the final night of the Democratic National Convention here, serving as the very last character witness for the party’s nominee - who also happens to be her mother. The 36-year-old mother of two talked in strikingly personal terms Thursday night about how her own mother raised her. Chelsea has rarely spoken of her upbringing. “I’m here as a proud American, a proud Democrat, a proud mother, and tonight, in particular, a very, very proud daughter,” C..>> view original
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