Lexington Brief

Local news, organized by what happened.

Public safety 1 outlet · FOX 56

Kentucky man once dubbed a 'Bonnie and Clyde' teen fugitive has gone off the radar

Dalton Hayes, the Kentucky man once dubbed a teen fugitive, has gone off the radar. At 18, he and his 13-year-old girlfriend disappeared from Kentucky and were accused of stealing vehicles and firearms during a two-week, multistate crime spree that drew national attention.

Government 1 outlet · WKYT

Mayoral candidate Raquel Carter proposes snow plan overhaul with unified emergency commandCarter says snow plan would prioritize school bus routes

Lexington mayoral candidate Raquel Carter proposed overhauling the city’s snow and ice response after January storms drew criticism over delayed neighborhood-street clearing. Her plan calls for unified emergency command, more trained crews and reliable equipment, earlier plowing of streets and school bus routes, regional agreements, and expanded alerts, including restoring the LexCall 3-1-1 app. Mayor Linda Gorton, who unveiled a new city plan Tuesday, said

Schools 1 outlet · WUKY

Beshear says state will closely review tax incentives for Meta data center

Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky will closely analyze tax incentives for Meta’s planned data center on more than 2,000 acres near Maysville, including projected property-tax payments to the state, county and schools. The project is expected to create 400 permanent jobs; a tentative

Schools 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

CyberCon 2026 connects students with cybersecurity professionals

The University of Kentucky’s annual CyberCon brought students from across disciplines together with cybersecurity professionals at the Singletary Center for the Arts on Oct. 14. Hosted by UK Information Technology Services during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the event featured student research, presentations, company networking and information from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Afternoon lectures focused on artificial intelligence safety and security, while organizers emphasized

General 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Jaggers opens Monday on U.S. 127 South in Frankfort after hiring 101 team membersFrankfort Jaggers hires 101 team members ahead of Monday opening

Jaggers, a fast-casual restaurant created by Texas Roadhouse founder Kent Taylor, opens Monday at 1299 U.S. 127 South in Frankfort. Its menu includes burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders and sandwiches, plus made-to-order salads and scratch-made sauces and dressings. Managing Partner Justin Williams said the restaurant has hired 101 team members and is still accepting applications. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Public safety 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Police, fire blotter (Oct. 14)

Frankfort police, Franklin County sheriff’s deputies and fire and EMS crews responded to calls across the area Wednesday, including several crashes. An injury collision on Athletic Drive involved a Mini Cooper and a Chevrolet; one woman reported head pain. Another injury crash was reported on Interstate 64. Police also received reports of vandalism and copper-wire theft on Glenns Creek Road, a stolen vehicle, fraud, shoplifting and a road-rage driver accused of pointing a gun.

General 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Letter: City commission candidate wants Flock cameras out of Frankfort

Frankfort city commission candidate Brennan Lippert called for removing Flock cameras from the city in a letter to the editor. Lippert cited testimony at a bipartisan Senate committee hearing and ACLU reports alleging security risks and use of camera data to track groups including activists and journalists. He also pointed to the case of Lindsey Isaacs, who was jailed after a Flock camera misidentified her vehicle.

Government 1 outlet · Kentucky Lantern

KY teachers PAC donated to conservative group to try to influence GOP primaries

The Jefferson County Teachers Association’s PAC gave $200,000 to the Commonwealth Conservative Coalition before Kentucky’s May primaries, seeking to support pro-public-education candidates in Republican races. The coalition has since spent about $116,000 on ads opposing Suhas Kulkarni and $163,000 against Tim Hall, Democrats endorsed by the teachers’ PAC. JCTA says it made no contributions to super PACs for the general election.

General 1 outlet · WKYT

Lexington’s Big Give food drive kicks off as food insecurity rises in Kentucky

Lexington’s second annual Big Give food drive began Thursday, with donations going to God’s Pantry Food Bank ahead of the holiday season. The drive comes as food insecurity has risen 12% across the 50 Kentucky counties the pantry serves, where more than 314,000 people are unsure where their next meal will come from. Organizers hope to exceed last year’s 105,000-pound food total. Nonperishable food and cash donations are accepted through Nov. 30 at drop-off sites across Lexington.

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