Lexington

Three Dead in Lexington House Fire

Associated Press — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:23:46 +0000

Lexington firefighters say three people have been found dead inside a burning home.

WLEX-TV reported the fire broke out before dawn Wednesday in the Clays Mill area of the city.

Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn told the Lexington Herald-Leader that the victims appear to be an older couple and their son, all of whom lived at the address. He declined to release names until the victims could be positively identified.

Ginn told WKYT-TV that all the victims were oxygen-dependent, and oxygen tanks could have accelerated the blaze.

Fund Drive Launched For Lexington's Kentucky Theatre

Rick Howlett — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:30:00 +0000

The Kentucky Theatre in downtown Lexington is preparing to celebrate its 90th birthday and a group of local volunteers is working to raise up to $1.5 million for renovations to the movie house.

The theatre, which is owned by the city of Lexington and leased to a private management firm, was last renovated 20 years ago after a fire. Since then, the seats have become worn out and paint has started to chip.

Lexmark Layoffs Leave Workers, City Reeling

Stu Johnson, Kentucky Public Radio — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:13:48 +0000

News that Lexmark will lay off hundreds of local workers has Lexington city officials assessing how it will impact tax revenues.

The Lexington-based firm will reduce it's workforce by 350 full-timers and 200 contract employees locally. According to one city official that could result in a $1 million revenue loss.

Mayor Jim Gray said "our hearts go out to this folks who have been hit with this bad news, losing their jobs."

But the mayor says Lexmark remains a competitive electronics business.

Mayors of Louisville and Lexington Want to Boost Kentucky's Exports

Kenny Colston — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:30:30 +0000

Kentucky’s two largest cities are looking to help businesses expand their markets.