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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Tuesday, March 3rd. We kick off today with big news from University of Kentucky athletics. Mitch Barnhart, our longest-serving athletic director in the SEC, announces his retirement in June after nearly 25 years leading the program to six NCAA championships, including that thrilling 2012 mens basketball title. He shifts to a new executive-in-residence role with UKs Sport and Workforce Initiative, passing the baton while staying committed to our Wildcats and community.

Shifting to jobs, our market buzzes with opportunity. Indeed lists over 130 part-time morning spots around town, from Chick-fil-A team roles paying about 13 to 16 dollars an hour near Garden Springs and Brookhaven-Lansdowne, to 18-dollar gigs packing and organizing with LadyCat in Southland-Deerfield. Rupp Arena seeks conversion crew at 16 to 19 dollars, perfect for event fans on West Vine Street. We see strong demand in retail, food service, and warehouse work, helping folks balance family and flexible schedules.

On the business front, the US Department of Energys Environmental Management team highlighted cleanup progress and small business chances at the Kentucky Business Opportunities Exchange right here in Lexington, opening doors for local firms.

City Hall stays quiet on major votes this week, but those decisions keep shaping our daily commutes and neighborhoods. Weather-wise, mild temps in the 50s with light showers this morning mean grab umbrellas for errands downtown or at Central Bank Center, but it clears up by afternoon for outdoor plans. Expect partly sunny skies through tomorrow.

Mark your calendars for Monster Jam roaring into Rupp Arena June 20th and 21st. Tickets go on sale March 10th for those gravity-defying trucks like Grave Digger and El Toro Loco, with pit parties for family fun.

Quick school note: UK sports shine as Barnharts legacy boosts our student-athletes. No major crimes hit our radar in the past day, keeping public safety steady.

And a feel-good lift: Listeners share stories of neighbors pitching in after recent rains, clearing streets around Castlewood Park together.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for February 28th. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where Mayor Linda Gorton discussed key infrastructure upgrades on Kentucky Newsmakers, focusing on road repairs along Nicholasville Road that will ease our daily commutes starting next week. Those changes mean smoother drives for all of us heading to work or UK games.

Our job market stays strong, with over a thousand assistant roles open around town according to Indeed, plus a hot Payroll Specialist spot from Robert Half paying about twenty-seven to thirty-one dollars an hour near downtown. Part-time gigs abound too, like real estate photographers earning twenty to forty dollars an hour snapping homes in the Lexington area, and tree care coordinators at seventeen dollars an hour starting late March. Folks, if youre job hunting, these opportunities connect right to our growing economy.

On sports, UK softball hosted the John Cropp Classic at John Cropp Stadium yesterday, beating Dayton five to one, while our sixteenth-ranked Wildcats basketball team faces number three South Carolina today, keeping Rupp Arena buzzing. Keeneland fans, note the Fountain of Youth Stakes prep picks with Napoleon Solo as the top bet.

Weather-wise, chilly temps in the low forties with scattered showers impact outdoor plans today, so bundle up for events, but we look for clearing skies by evening with highs near fifty tomorrow.

New business buzz includes a fresh sous chef role at University of Kentucky dining halls via Aramark, signaling more campus eatery expansions. Community events ahead feature the UK game watch parties downtown and volunteer tree plantings at Duncan Park next weekend.

Local schools shine with high school sports highlights on Lex 18s HS Sports Zone. Todays crime report notes no major incidents in the past day, just routine patrols keeping our neighborhoods safe around Virginia Avenue and Idle Hour.

And a feel-good story: listeners near University of Kentucky rallied to support Ronald McDonald House with weekend family services, warming our hearts amid the cold.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Friday, February 27. We start with great economic news as Kentucky exports hit another record high despite tariff tensions, boosting jobs right here in our area according to WUKY reports. That momentum flows into our job market where we see over 70 internships opening up for summer and fall, from Toyota Tsusho in Georgetown paying 15 to 18 dollars an hour to spots at Valvoline and Big Ass Fans on the east side, perfect for students gearing up. Accounting roles are hot too with senior positions around 60 to 90 thousand yearly via Robert Half, signaling steady demand that helps families plan ahead.

Shifting to city hall updates, Lexington missed its Vision Zero safety targets last year with seven extra traffic deaths and 54 more serious injuries, as Lexington KY News details, prompting the MPO to question highway priorities that affect our daily commutes on Nicholasville Road and New Circle. On a brighter note, Governor Beshear just approved funding for projects in 12 counties including ours to spark job growth, plus 862 thousand dollars to eight tech firms for high-wage positions.

Weather today brings mild temps in the upper 40s with light rain tapering off by noon, so it wont derail your errands at Triangle Park but bundle up for evening walks. Outlook stays partly cloudy through Sunday.

Upcoming, E-Day hits UK tomorrow February 28 with solar cars, 3D printed LEGOs, and egg drop challenges to inspire young engineers. Community events include UK extension nutrition workshops next week at the county office on Main Street.

Local schools shine with UKs 4-H teams prepping strong after recent wins. Sports quick hit: Lexington Legends seek promotions interns for family fun at their ballpark.

New business buzz has tech grants fueling expansions downtown. Real estate holds firm with home prices averaging 320 thousand, up slightly for stable neighborhoods near Chevy Chase.

Crime report from the past day notes vandalism at Congressman Barrs headquarters on South Broadway, no injuries but police urge vigilance; LEX 18 covers it factually as they investigate.

For a feel-good lift, listeners shared stories of neighbors clearing ice on Versailles Road, knitting warmth into our community spirit.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Thursday February 26th. We start with breaking news that hits close to home: a second round of medical debt relief is coming to nearly 3200 residents, wiping out millions in bills through city partnerships, as WUKY reports this morning. This means more families around Main Street and downtown can breathe easier with fresh financial starts.

Shifting to city hall, leaders approved updates to daily safety measures, including better lighting along Euclid Avenue after a recent hit-and-run near the Kroger there; a 72-year-old man spoke out, thankful to be safe, per LEX18. These changes aim to protect our commutes and walks.

Our job market stays strong, with over 17000 openings on Indeed, from senior accountants paying around 75 to 90 thousand yearly to customer service roles at 13 bucks an hour, many second shift in hospitality near Lexington-Fayette. Robert Half lists dozens more in finance and operations, showing steady demand that keeps our economy humming.

In sports and culture, University of Kentucky hosts the Future of Sport Summit on March 2nd at the Gray Design Building on Scott Street, diving into wearables and analytics with UK athletes like Ty Bryant and experts from Meta—perfect for students eyeing tech-sport careers.

Weather today brings mild temps in the upper 40s with light rain tapering off by noon, so grab umbrellas for morning errands but expect clearer skies for afternoon events; outlook stays dry through the weekend.

New business buzz includes a fresh nonprofit bookkeeping gig and accounts payable spots opening up, while no major closings hit our radar.

Upcoming, catch the KY Statewide Fairness Rally echoes with Governor Beshear's support for community rights, and local schools report strong basketball wins for Lafayette High.

Crime in the past day saw minor arrests downtown, no major alerts, keeping public safety steady—stay vigilant around high-traffic spots.

For a feel-good lift, imagine the relief on faces as debt letters arrive, strengthening our neighborhoods.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Sunday, February twenty-second.

We're starting this morning with some exciting news from the job market. Right now there are more than seventeen thousand positions available across Lexington, with everything from warehouse and retail roles to professional positions. If you're looking to make a move, the Spring Hire Blue All Majors Career Fair is coming up Wednesday from noon to four at the UK Gatton Student Center. It's a great opportunity to connect with employers across all fields.

On the community front, we want to celebrate the University of Kentucky Police Department, who took top honors at the Lexington Polar Plunge this week. The UKPD raised over twenty-seven hundred dollars for Special Olympics Kentucky, helping athletes with intellectual disabilities access training and competition throughout the year. It was a cold one, but the turnout shows just how much our community cares about supporting these athletes.

Speaking of community giving, the Columbia Philatelic Society wrapped up their Winter Stamp and Postcard show this past weekend at the Tri-City Leisure Center in West Columbia. If you're a collector or just curious about vintage stamps and postcards, mark your calendars for next year.

Looking ahead locally, the Market at Icehouse is coming back soon. Starting May third, you'll be able to shop fresh vendors and local goods every Saturday morning from nine until one at one-oh-seven West Main Street downtown. It's a great way to kick off the warmer months in our community.

We also want to highlight an update from the Gilbert Town Council, who are considering alternatives to the Twenty Twenty-Six Lexington County Peach Festival. The council is evaluating options for how to move forward with this beloved community tradition.

There's some personnel news worth noting too. Twenty-five teachers left Lexington County School District Four after last school year, and district officials are now focusing on strategies to retain and recruit educators. It's something school leaders across the region are grappling with as they work to maintain quality instruction for our students.

Weather wise, we're looking at some milder conditions today compared to the cold snap we experienced earlier in the month. The Lexington County area did experience a couple of minor earthquakes last week, but nothing that caused significant damage. Just another reminder of the natural forces at work around us.

Finally, we want to remind everyone that if you're interested in employment opportunities, there's no better time to explore what's available right here in Lexington.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Saturday, February twenty-first.

We're starting your day with what's happening around our community. The Lexington Board of Architectural Review made some moves this past week, approving a new home in Fayette Park while delaying a decision on a porte cochere project. These decisions continue shaping how our historic neighborhoods develop while preserving their character.

On the job front, our local employment market remains solid. Indeed reports more than sixteen thousand positions available across Lexington right now. Warehouse and production roles are particularly hot, with picker and packer positions paying between twenty and twenty-two dollars an hour. If you're in the professional space, TJ Maxx is hiring store managers with salaries ranging from eighty-six thousand to over one hundred eighteen thousand dollars annually. The Federal Bureau of Investigation also has special agent positions open across Kentucky, offering ninety-nine thousand to one hundred twenty-eight thousand annually for qualified candidates with bachelor's degrees.

Speaking of development, we continue to see business activity evolving throughout Lexington. Job openings span everything from industrial maintenance technician roles to data analytics positions with major employers like Lockheed Martin, who's actively recruiting for their supply chain team with first shift opportunities available.

On the sports front, our Kentucky Wildcats men's tennis team takes the court today at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex, hosting Tennessee at one o'clock. The match is free to the public as the team opens their SEC conference season. The Cats are coming off a bye week and looking strong, with junior Eli Stephenson ranked nationally at number sixteen and a perfect eight and zero record in dual matches this season.

For our listeners who enjoy the ponies, Turfway Park has racing this evening with the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes running at nine fifty-five post time, featuring some competitive contenders in a one mile and one sixteenth race.

On a public safety note, Lexington Police reported that a sixteen-year-old was taken into custody on February nineteenth and charged with assault in the first degree related to a shooting on Maywick Drive. The juvenile remains in custody.

Looking ahead, we've got some exciting developments coming. Kentucky's first Ukrainian restaurant recently opened in Nicholasville, adding to our regional dining scene. The Wildcats continue their homestand next week, welcoming number fifteen ranked Florida on February twenty-seventh.

We're expecting typical winter conditions for the rest of your Saturday, so bundle up if you're heading out to that tennis match or any other community activities.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Thursday, February 19th.

We're starting this morning with some important developments happening at the state level that could reshape our city's future. Housing policy is gaining serious momentum in the 2026 legislative session, and here's why that matters to you. Kentucky is facing a housing shortage of more than 200,000 units statewide, and right here in Lexington, we're feeling the squeeze. Rising home prices and rents are hitting young professionals, low-income families, and essential workers particularly hard. But it's not just about affordability. Employers throughout our region are telling us they're having trouble attracting and keeping talent because housing options are simply too limited.

The good news is that our legislative leaders are taking action. Several bills are working their way through the statehouse designed to reduce regulatory barriers and speed up development. Senate Bill 9 just passed the Senate on February 17th and heads to the House next. It allows local governments to establish housing districts and provide incentives to developers to help offset infrastructure costs. On the House side, Representative Susan Witten from Louisville has introduced bills to streamline permitting, expand third-party inspections, and limit restrictive zoning barriers that slow development. There's also a push to increase funding for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund through recording fees. These initiatives stem directly from recommendations made by the Kentucky Housing Task Force in their final report last November.

Turning to public safety, Lexington Police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday evening on Maywick Drive. A 15-year-old was injured around 5:40 p.m. on February 18th and was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Detectives are asking residents and businesses in that area to review any surveillance camera footage that might help with the investigation. If you have information, contact Lexington Police at 859-258-3600 or submit an anonymous tip through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020.

Also in police news, a Lexington police officer resigned this week after a disciplinary board recommended termination. The officer faced allegations involving secret recordings and insubordination. The resignation was finalized on February 18th.

As we head into the rest of your Thursday, we're looking at typical winter conditions. We'll keep you updated on any weather developments that might affect your commute or evening plans.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Sunday, February 15. We kick off with exciting sports action right here in our city. The number 18 ranked Kentucky womens basketball team hosts number 14 Ole Miss today at 2 pm in Historic Memorial Coliseum for the Play4Kay game to fight breast cancer, so we encourage everyone to wear pink and catch the Firecrackers Jump Rope Team at halftime. Doors open at 1 pm, with shuttles from the Cornerstone Garage and High Street Lot. UK comes in at 19 and 7 overall, fresh off a big 75 to 55 win over Texas A&M, where Tonie Morgan set a new single season assist record at 219. They trail Ole Miss in the series but boast an 11 and 2 home record this year. Meanwhile, Keeneland fans, our local track eyes the Sunland Derby today, a key Derby prep with 42 qualifying points on the line, spotlighting horses like Bricklin, the Springboard Mile champ training right here.

Shifting to our job market, we see over 16,000 openings across Lexington, from Walmart stockers on Nicholasville Road to Chipotle crew spots at 345 South Limestone and Leestown Road, plus healthcare partners and HVAC installers popping up fast. The Spring Pigman Engineering Career Fair hits Avenue of Champions on February 24, perfect for UK students hunting co ops.

From city hall, Vice Mayor Dan Wu just wrapped a lively chat with our African community, strengthening ties that boost daily neighborhood support. No major crime in the last 24 hours, but we stay vigilant around Main Street with its ongoing lane work.

Weather stays mild today at 48 degrees with light winds, no impact on events, and clear skies through tomorrow. New business buzz includes fresh Chipotle leaders hiring on Plaudit Place.

Local schools shine too, with UK researchers like David Feola earning top professor nods. For a feel good lift, our fire department just welcomed 39 new firefighters, ready to protect spots like Beaumont Centre.

Upcoming, mark Equinox Jazz Fest and Tree Week volunteer calls. Folks, thanks for tuning in and please subscribe for more. This has been Lexington Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with fresh updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Saturday, February 14th.

We're starting your weekend with some important updates from city hall and around our community. LEX TV is bringing you a special broadcast this evening featuring tours of two major projects transforming our city. You'll get an inside look at the historic renovation of the Lyric Theater and LexTran's transit center improvements. If you want to tune in, you can watch on channel 185 or stream it through the city website. These projects represent real investment in preserving our cultural heritage while modernizing the infrastructure we all depend on daily.

On the job front, there's good news for folks looking to join our workforce. Indeed is currently listing over fifteen thousand job openings across Lexington and Fayette County. For those flexible on their schedule, we're seeing part-time opportunities ranging from dog walkers and caregivers earning fifteen to eighteen dollars an hour, all the way up to skilled positions. Real estate photographers are in demand at around twenty to forty dollars per hour with flexible scheduling. If you're in the trades, electricians are being actively recruited at twenty five to thirty dollars an hour with applications open through February twentieth. The University of Kentucky is also hiring across multiple departments, with extension positions available throughout the region.

In community news, we continue to see steady commercial activity around Lexington. The hospitality sector remains strong with positions available at several Marriott properties near the Griffin Gate Golf Club, and restaurants downtown are actively seeking hosts and kitchen staff. Lowe's at South Lexington and various service companies across our city are also bringing on new team members.

For our listeners in the market for services, cleaning companies, moving services, and specialized roles like medical interpreters are all actively hiring right now. This suggests a healthy local economy with opportunities across different skill levels and schedules.

As we head into this Saturday evening, we want to remind everyone to stay connected with what's happening in our community. Whether it's catching the city's broadcast tonight or exploring career opportunities that might be right for you, there's plenty of activity keeping Lexington moving forward.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Thursday, February 12th. We start with breaking news from our schools, where more Fayette County students at Bryan Station High School staged a walkout yesterday to protest ICE policies, marking the second such event this week and highlighting tensions around immigration in our community. Shifting to city hall, the Planning Commission agenda is out today for subdivision items, which could shape new neighborhoods near Nicholasville Road and impact your daily commute with fresh housing developments.

Our job market stays strong, with over 16,000 openings in Lexington-Fayette alone according to Indeed, including roles like RNs with 10K sign-on bonuses at local hospitals, HR recruiters paying around 35 bucks an hour, and UK positions such as nutrition program assistants and 4-H extension roles starting at 15 to 20 dollars hourly. Real estate feels steady too, with demand pushing median home prices near 300,000 dollars amid those planning talks.

Weather-wise, lingering potholes from last weeks ice storm dot roads like New Circle, so drive carefully as crews patch them, slowing some morning traffic. Expect partly cloudy skies today with highs in the low 40s and light winds, perfect for outdoor walks at Jacobson Park, though bundle up for the chill.

New business buzz includes a unique Snow Room cold therapy spa opening in nearby Richmond, drawing locals for wellness, while Aramark hires cooks at UK dining halls. No major closings reported.

Upcoming, catch community events like UK extension workshops on youth development this weekend at the county fairgrounds. Local schools shine with a 9-year-old manager inspiring Kentucky Christian University hoops, and Bryan Station kids showing civic spirit.

Crime report from the past day stays low-key, with police making a routine arrest near downtown for a minor theft at a Main Street shop, no injuries or ongoing threats.

For a feel-good lift, were rooting for our agriculture commissioner outlining 2026 priorities for local farmers, boosting jobs at places like the Tobacco Research Center.

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