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Lexington man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking, possessing a machinegun
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Lexington man was sentenced to 188 months in prison on Monday for gun-related charges and fentanyl trafficking. In his plea agreement, James Jointer, 31, was identified by undercover agents as a gun and narcotics trafficker. As part of their investigation, agents purchased two guns that he had in his possession, along with almost 16 grams of pressed fentanyl pills.
Warming up Wednesday and Thursday ahead of unsettled weekend weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Beautiful conditions are on the way today with temperatures returning to the low 80s for most. It’s a “Go Day” as well! No weather concerns today outside of patchy dense morning fog. Once this fog wears off, it’s going to be a gorgeous rest of your day. Afternoon highs will be reaching the low 80s for most today.
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks summer temps to Derby Weekend storms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s a great start to the 5th month of the year with summer flexing a little earlier than normal. Temps turn downright toasty for Thursday before we focus on a more active setup moving in just in time for Kentucky Derby Weekend. Temps today hit...
Lexington churches push city for solutions on ‘unjust’ transportation, elder care
One man who uses a wheelchair said he was forced to spend the night at Walmart after the city’s paratransit service failed to pick him up. He hopes Lexington will get a microtransit program.
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