Concerns rising over synthetic marijuana in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Concerns are rising in Lexington over the use of synthetic marijuana. Lexington Police say mostly juveniles and the homeless are using the drug, also known as serenity. Sergeant Jervis Middleton says the drug is popular likely because it's cheap and easy to get. Although it looks like marijuana, it is much different and very dangerous. "Just like with any drug, you just don't know what's in it," Sgt. Middleton explained. "The manufacturer of this drug... they're just put..>> view originalSouthland Aquatic Center opening early in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - People won't have to wait until Memorial Day to take a dip in one Lexington pool. Lexington Parks & Recreation will open Southland Aquatic Center at noon, Monday, May 22. Parks & Recreation decided to open the pool earlier because school ended earlier than normal this year. Poolapalooza will take place on Saturday, May 27. That will be the official kickoff to the summer swimming season in Lexington, with Castlewood, Tates Creek and Woodland Aquatic Centers opening at 10 ..>> view originalMayor names Joe Smith to fill vacant Lexington council seat
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington Mayor Jim Gray announced his nominee to fill the spot on the city council left by Sasha Love Higgins. Joe Smith will serve as the councilman for Lexington's 2nd district. Smith, who is a realtor, will serve the remainder of Sasha Love Higgins's term. Higgins resigned from her position as councilwoman for Lexington's 2nd district last month, after she was indicted on felony charges of identity theft, forgery, and three counts of theft by deception. “Joe is well..>> view originalHomeowner fires shot to scare off burglar found inside Lexington ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A couple returned to their Lexington home on Friday to find an unwanted person inside. The owner found a burglar inside their home on East Loudon Avenue. The man fired a shot and scared away the criminal. The suspect ran, but police caught him nearby. Investigators charged Brett Collins. The people who live at the home say they're familiar with Collins. Officers say Collins had changed his clothes while inside the house.>> view originalBamba's rationale for college decision may soon help Calipari land ...
The commitment of five-star basketball recruit Mohamed Bamba to Texas on Thursday was certainly a downer for John Calipari and the Wildcats. The rationale Bamba provided for his college decision, however, might be a silver lining for Kentucky in the long run. Shaka Smart — the head coach at Texas — was also the head coach of the USA Basketball U18 team last summer, a squad that included Bamba, who used that time to get to know Smart on a personal and professional level. “Coach Smart may not ha..>> view originalKentucky Book Fair moving to Lexington
The Kentucky Book Fair, an event started by former State Journal Editor Carl West and held in Frankfort since its inception 35 years ago, will take place in several areas of the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Humanities Project Manager Brooke Raby told The State Journal. Raby said it is too soon to say whether the event that draws an average of 3,500 readers and 170 local and national authors will find a new permanent home in Lexington, but given the pending demoliti..>> view originalIllinois Outlasts Marshall in Opener of Lexington Regional
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Illinois’ Nicole Evans singled into right center field to lift the Illini to a 3-2 win in the bottom of the 12th inning over Marshall in the opener of the Lexington Regional on Friday at John Cropp Stadium. The two teams battled through five scoreless innings after the Thundering Herd scored a run on a suicide squeeze in the top half of the sixth to tie the game at two runs apiece. Illinois improves to 38-18 overall and Marshall falls to 41-11. Illinois’ Breanna Wonderly worked ..>> view originalMarch For Peace Held In Lexington
March For Peace Held In Lexington Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 2:06 PM EDT Updated: Friday, May 19, 2017 9:46 PM EDT LEXINGTON, Ky (LEX 18) A March for Peace was held Friday night in Lexington to honor the memory of a murder victim.Today would have been James Blair's 28th birthday. He was shot and killed last October at the Chase Parking Garage. "It's difficult to know that I can't call him or that's he's not going to pop up at my house," his cousin, Karlisha Ballard said at the march..>> view originalKentucky lands commitment from 'explosive' 2018 guard Howard
Kentucky picked up a key player in the 2018 class on Friday when Rhyne Howard announced that she would be joining Matthew Mitchell’s basketball team. “I have prayed about it and want to thank my mom for being by my side during this recruitment process,” the 6-footer said on Twitter on Friday. “I have decided to continue my academic and athletic careers at the University of Kentucky. Go Wildcats!” Howard, a four-star guard out of Cleveland, Tenn., selected the Cats over defending national champi..>> view originalUK police perch on a roof to raise money for Special Olympics
There were several University of Kentucky police officers at a Lexington doughnut shop on Friday, but they weren’t making an arrest or picking up a morning snack. The Dunkin’ Donuts shop at 1306 South Broadway was one of 12 statewide that participated in the annual Cop on a Rooftop event to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics, according to UK. Some UK officers perched on the roof, and others were on the ground accepting donations and giving out coupons for doughnuts or coffee. T..>> view original
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