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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Saturday, December 27. We kick off with breaking news from our community. Lexington police are investigating a shooting reported yesterday, with officers responding quickly near downtown, though details remain limited as the probe continues. In a separate incident, they seek a suspect in a Christmas Day domestic dispute on Elm Tree Lane that damaged a vehicle and led to a stolen license plate, no injuries but we urge tips to keep our neighborhoods safe. Over the past day, public safety stays steady with no major alerts.

Shifting to our streets, Fayette Mall buzzes with post-Christmas shoppers returning gifts and hunting deals, while a deadly house fire in nearby Jackson County has locals rallying support for the family. We mourn Tatum Dale, longtime aide to Representative Andy Barr, whose servant heart touched Central Kentucky through veteran aid and community projects.

On the job front, we see over 80,000 openings statewide, with spots right here in Lexington like part-time cashiers at ALDI on Nicholasville Road paying around 18 to 20 dollars an hour, warehouse roles in Nicholasville at 1,200 weekly, and remote customer service gigs at 12 to 14 dollars hourly. Real estate holds firm, Fayette County median incomes near 68,000 dollars amid rising home values.

City hall updates focus on daily impacts, with warm December weather giving way to a cold snap tomorrow, dropping us near freezing with showers, so bundle up for outdoor plans today under partly cloudy skies and mild temps in the 50s. New business stays quiet, no big openings or closings noted.

Mark your calendars for community lights like Sam Hamiltons dazzling display in Rockcastle County, shining through January sixth off I-75, a feel-good tradition drawing us together. Local schools report no fresh achievements, but high school sports wrap the year strong.

In a heartwarming note, post-holiday vibes unite us as families gather amid the lights, reminding us of our tight-knit spirit.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Friday, December 26. We kick off with our weather update, as light snow flurries greet us this morning around Rupp Arena and downtown, making roads like Nicholasville Road a bit slick for your commute. Expect highs near 35 degrees today with clearing skies by afternoon, so bundle up for outdoor errands but plan for dry conditions ahead.

Shifting to city hall, officials approved a new traffic calming plan for Chevy Chase neighborhoods yesterday, adding speed bumps on Lenox Place to cut down speeding and boost safety for families walking to local parks. That directly eases daily drives for us all.

On the job front, we see strong activity with over 50,000 openings across Kentucky, including right here in Lexington. Kinkead and Stilz on Main Street needs office receptionists paying about 20 to 25 dollars an hour, while remote IT help desk roles top 20 dollars hourly with no commute. Galls near Hamburg Pavilion seeks customer service reps with full benefits, perfect if you are hunting flexible work amid the holidays.

New business buzz includes a fresh pediatric dentistry spot opening soon in Georgetown, hiring front office help, tying into our bustling health scene. Real estate holds steady, with median home prices around 320,000 dollars in areas like Hamburg, up slightly from last month per local listings, favoring buyers in this cooler market.

Crime report from the past day stays calm, with Lexington police noting just a minor theft at a Vine Street gas station and no major incidents or safety alerts, keeping our streets secure as we wrap the year.

Local schools shine too, as Lafayette Highs basketball team notched a win over Tates Creek last night, 65 to 52, sparking pride downtown. Looking ahead, catch the New Years Eve bash at the Lexington Opera House this Sunday, free entry with live music starting at 8 PM.

And for a feel-good lift, community members rallied to clear snow from Veterans Park paths yesterday, ensuring our seniors and vets stay mobile, a true Lexington team effort.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Thursday, December twenty fifth, and we are glad to be with you.

We start with a big development from city hall. The Lexington Department of Public Safety is moving ahead with testing drone vendors for a new drones as first responders program. According to the Lexington Herald Leader, these drones would fly to serious 911 calls, like crashes and shootings, before our police and fire crews arrive, giving them live video to right size the response. City leaders say the drones will not use facial recognition, will not be armed, and will not be used for general surveillance, but they will need council approval for funding early next year.

Weather wise, as we head out along Nicholasville Road and New Circle today, we are dealing with a chilly, gray Christmas day, with light clouds, cool temperatures in the low 40s, and only a small chance of drizzle. It stays dry for most holiday gatherings, and we look for a cold, quiet night, with similar cool, seasonable weather into the weekend.

On the jobs front, we continue to see steady hiring in and around Lexington. Randstad is listing multiple data entry and administrative openings in Lexington, while Indeed shows well over ten thousand jobs within a short drive, especially in health care, warehousing, and manufacturing up toward Georgetown. AmeriPro Health is advertising full time EMT positions tied to Lexington 911 service, which could appeal to listeners looking to work in emergency care.

In business news, food industry investments are still a big storyline across Kentucky. Food Manufacturing reports that Kroger is planning a nearly four hundred million dollar distribution hub in the state, expected to create more than four hundred jobs, and that is likely to ripple into our logistics corridor along I 75 and I 64 as suppliers and trucking firms add staff.

Turning to real estate, agents we are hearing from say inventory inside New Circle Road remains tight, with starter homes near Tates Creek and Harrodsburg roads often drawing multiple offers and median prices hovering in the mid 300 thousands. Renters around downtown and Chevy Chase are seeing modest increases as student demand picks up again.

Around our schools, Fayette County educators continue to highlight strong graduation and college going rates, and our high school bands and winter sports teams are closing out the year with holiday tournaments and concerts, especially around the University of Kentucky campus and at Rupp Arena.

On the crime front, Lexington Police are reporting a relatively quiet Christmas Eve and overnight, with only a few arrests tied to domestic disturbances and property damage, and no major city wide safety alerts this morning.

For a feel good note, community groups along North Limestone and near the Charles Young Center are hosting free holiday meals and coat drives today, making sure our neighbors have a warm place to go.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Saturday, December 20th. We start with breaking news from City Hall, where Councilmember Denise Gray has resigned, and Vice Mayor Gorton is inviting Sixth District residents to apply for the open position. This comes as we see lane closures on Leestown Center Way and West Main Street for repairs, so plan extra time if youre heading downtown near those spots. Our Lexington Fire Department just welcomed 39 new firefighters, bolstering public safety across the city.

On the crime front in the past 24 hours, Lexington police issued a Golden Alert for missing Mary Macleod, and were glad to report no major incidents, though we stay vigilant around New Circle Road where mowing operations continue. In other developments, a local business owner agreed to pay 860,000 dollars to settle improper Paycheck Protection Program loan claims, according to the U.S. Attorneys Office.

We have strong job market news, listeners, with over 160 part-time cleaning positions open around town per Indeed listings, plus a new grant offering scholarships and stipends for STEM grads to become teachers. UK is hiring for a warehouse supervisor role with athletics, and JPMorgan Chase posted internships for market sales analysts. Real estate stays steady, with about 60 openings in nearby Berea averaging 15 to 240 dollars an hour.

Weather today brings chilly highs near 40 degrees with light flurries possible, so bundle up for outdoor errands, but it wont derail events. The Equinox Jazz Fest is coming via 250LEX, and a documentary on Kentucky environmental education premieres soon. Local schools shine too, with UKs Sanders-Brown Center reopening renovated aging research facilities, and engineering profs leading heart fibrosis studies.

For feel-good vibes, a KY toddler with a rare brain tumor got an epic monster truck birthday party, reminding us of our communitys big heart. Catch Tree Week volunteer spots or Cuddles and Coo events this weekend at spots like the Frazier Museum.

Upcoming, mowings on New Circle Road and repairs on I-75 in Scott County, so drive safe.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Friday, December 19th. We start with breaking news from Wednesday night when a fire broke out at an apartment complex on Patchen Drive, displacing two adults and four children. Firefighters contained it quickly to the attic, and the American Red Cross along with complex managers are helping the family get back on their feet while investigators look into the cause. Shifting to public safety, Lexington police arrested 21-year-old Juan Godoy last night after a road rage incident turned into a high-speed chase and gunfire exchange, thankfully with no injuries reported. We urge our listeners to stay calm on the roads and report aggressive drivers right away.

At city hall, Councilmember Denise Gray has resigned, and Vice Mayor Gorton is inviting 6th District residents to apply for the open seat, a move that could shape decisions on everyday issues like traffic and housing. On the job front, we see over 1600 part-time openings paying around 15 dollars an hour in retail and food service, plus entry-level sales recruiter spots and UK postings for pharmacists and lecturers, signaling steady opportunities amid statewide economic projects topping 10.5 billion dollars this year with average wages near 30 dollars an hour. Real estate stays firm, though BlueOval layoffs nearby remind us to watch manufacturing shifts closely.

Weather today brings chilly highs in the upper 30s with light flurries possible near New Circle Road, so bundle up for outdoor errands and watch for icy patches on Cooper Drive where stormwater work continues. Looking ahead, clearer skies tomorrow with temps climbing to the low 40s.

The Lexington Fire Department just welcomed 39 new firefighters, boosting our response times across town. UK students can catch jobs at the Singletary Center for the Arts in stage tech, and the Equinox Jazz Fest is coming soon to liven up our cultural scene. Schools note strong hiring for crossing guards, keeping our kids safe.

For a feel-good story, UKs Behind the Blue podcast launched The Business of UK today, pulling back the curtain on how our university drives local breakthroughs from research to health care. And mark your calendars for Tree Week volunteer spots and a documentary premiere on Kentucky environmental education this weekend at local venues.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Sunday, December 14. We start with breaking news from City Hall, where the Board of Adjustment just reversed staff recommendations and approved a setback variance for a development on Pyke Road after hours of debate. This means smoother progress for local builders and fewer delays on that busy corridor near Hamburg Pavilion, directly easing traffic pressures we all feel during rush hour.

Shifting to our job market, its buzzing with opportunities. JPMorgan Chase posted a banker analyst role yesterday focused on commercial industries, perfect for our finance pros. Randstad at 3070 Lakecrest Circle reports strong demand in healthcare, manufacturing, and the horse industry, with hundreds of temp and permanent spots opening up weekly. A primary care physician position popped up too, and CSL added donor support tech jobs at their plasma center. We have about 500 new listings this week, rounded up, signaling a robust market for skilled workers.

On real estate, those Pyke Road approvals could nudge home prices up slightly near there, but inventory remains steady around 1,200 homes citywide. New business wise, no major closings, but watch for healthcare expansions tying into UK HealthCare.

Weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 45 degrees and light winds, ideal for outdoor errands but bundle up for evening chills. No major impacts on events, with a dry outlook through Tuesday.

Crime report from the past day stays calm: Lexington police made a few arrests near downtown for minor thefts, no major incidents or safety alerts, keeping our streets secure.

Quick sports nod: UK mens hoops dominated last night at Rupp Arena. Schools report Tates Creek Highs debate team took first at regionals.

Looking ahead, catch the Holiday Market at Chevy Chase tomorrow and a free concert at the Lexington Opera House Tuesday.

And a feel-good story: Local volunteers at the Humane Society backpacked shelter pups around Triangle Park yesterday, sparking three adoptions and warming our hearts.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Friday, December 12, 2025.

We wake up today keeping an eye on the skies. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Louisville say a cold front is moving through central Kentucky, bringing clouds, a chilly breeze, and a good chance of light rain by late morning. Temperatures sit in the upper 30s to low 40s for most of the day, so we may want an extra layer if we are heading downtown along Main Street or out by Hamburg. Roads stay wet but generally clear, with a colder, drier weekend expected behind this system.

From city hall, the focus this week is on land use and stormwater. At Wednesday’s Rural Land Management Board session, city staff continued work on updates to rules meant to protect farmland and manage development pressure around the urban service boundary. That ties into the recent stormwater stakeholder meetings, where engineers and neighbors talked about upgrades along Town Branch and Wolf Run to reduce flooding on streets like Tates Creek Road and near New Circle. These decisions affect how and where new housing and businesses can go, and how safe our basements stay when heavy rain hits.

On the economy, we have a major development. The Daily News Now reports Kroger is investing about 390 million dollars in Kentucky operations, creating more than 400 jobs statewide, with Lexington expected to see a share of that growth in distribution and retail roles. For listeners job hunting, ZipRecruiter lists roughly 40 winter finance internships in Lexington, plus hundreds of state and private openings across healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. Specific local postings include a senior civil designer role and a diesel mechanic position based here in the city, along with food service jobs on the University of Kentucky campus.

Speaking of UK, the university is preparing for winter break starting next weekend, and UKNow says campus parking and bus routes will shift. Students can leave cars in most residential lots, but the Sports Center Garage closes for construction, and campus buses move to limited schedules. That will change how we get around near Limestone and Rose Street the next few weeks.

In real estate, local agents report that around 250 homes are actively listed in Fayette County, with a typical sale price in the low 300 thousands and average time on market just over a month. That keeps us in a steady but competitive market, especially in neighborhoods like Chevy Chase and Masterson Station.

Looking at culture and events, the Lexington Opera House downtown hosts holiday performances through the weekend, while Rupp Arena gears up for more concerts and UK basketball. Several small venues on North Limestone and at the Distillery District feature local bands tonight and tomorrow, giving us options for live music without leaving town.

On the school front, Fayette County Public Schools highlight strong winter test results at several elementaries and a string of wins f

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Thursday, December eleventh.

We wake up today watching a major court development tied to our ongoing fight against drugs and gun violence. LexingtonKY dot news reports that a Lexington man is set to plead guilty in federal court in a Hamburg area hotel case involving fentanyl, cocaine, and illegal firearms. That case grows out of arrests near the Hamburg Pavilion hotels just off Man o War and I seventy five, and it reminds us how closely drug trafficking and neighborhood safety are linked across our city.

We are also keeping an eye on the deadly shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, about a half hour from downtown Lexington. ABC News reports that a parent of a student is under arrest, accused of killing one student and critically injuring another near Whitney Young Hall on campus. Police and the governor both stress there is no ongoing threat, but we hold our KSU neighbors in our thoughts as they grieve.

From city hall, we continue to track budget conversations around public safety and youth violence prevention, including Lexington’s investment in community programs aimed at keeping our young people safe and engaged. Those dollars shape what happens at our parks, schools, and neighborhood centers day to day.

Weather wise, we look at a cool, gray December day in Fayette County. We can expect clouds, a chance of light showers, and temperatures hovering in the low to mid forties, with roads staying wet but manageable. This afternoon stays chilly, and tonight dips near freezing, so we plan for a cold walk downtown on Main Street or around Triangle Park, and a light jacket may not be enough after sunset.

On the jobs front, Kentucky’s unemployment rate sits just under five percent, and Lexington remains one of the brighter spots, especially for college graduates. The American Water Charitable Foundation just announced new workforce readiness grants for the Kentucky Chamber Foundation and the DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation here in Lexington, supporting programs that help our neighbors build skills and confidence for better paying work.

In retail news, The Fresh Market has opened a new specialty grocery store here in Lexington, bringing more choices for fresh produce, meats, and prepared foods just in time for the holidays, with a larger grand opening celebration set for Saturday that includes samples and giveaways.

Real estate agents report December listings in Fayette County holding steady, with a typical three bedroom home in many neighborhoods hovering around three hundred fifty thousand dollars, and rents for a two bedroom apartment near places like Nicholasville Road or Richmond Road often landing near fifteen hundred a month, so housing affordability remains a daily conversation for many of us.

On campus at the University of Kentucky, we see stories of students turning class projects into real community health work, and Kentucky women’s volleyball continues t

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for December 4th. Weve got a lot to cover this morning, so lets dive right in.

Our city is buzzing after a major federal judge blocked sweeping immigration arrests in Washington without warrants, a decision that could have ripple effects for our own community. Locally, the Lexington Fire Department welcomed 39 new firefighters this week, boosting our emergency response teams. Meanwhile, city leaders are examining possible changes to eminent domain law, which could impact how property is acquired for public projects.

On the job front, Lexington Clinic is hiring for a full time position with a salary between 110,000 and 130,000 a year, and there are over a hundred events and promotion jobs available across the city. If youre looking for something new, there are also openings for supplies operators, carpenters, and retail managers, with several positions closing applications later this week.

In real estate, the market remains steady, with new listings popping up around areas like Leestown Center Way and Cooper Drive, where stormwater work is wrapping up. Speaking of which, lane closures are still in effect on West Main Street and Main Street, so plan your commute accordingly.

Culturally, the Frazier Museum is showcasing a visual tone poem to Kentucky with photographs spanning three eras, a must-see for anyone interested in our states history. The Equinox Jazz Fest is also coming to town, bringing live music to our streets.

For sports fans, UKs engineering researchers are leading a new initiative using machine learning to model heart fibrosis, and the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging just celebrated the reopening of its renovated research facilities.

On the community front, KET revived its plan to cover the Fancy Farm Picnic after federal funding cuts, ensuring this beloved tradition continues. Tree Week is also underway, with event hosts needed to help keep our city green.

Weather-wise, weve got a mild morning with a chance of rain later, so grab an umbrella if youre heading out.

In crime news, a Lexington man was sentenced to 15 years for two shooting deaths, and a golden alert remains active for Mary Macleod.

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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Sunday, November 30th, 2025.

We're starting this Sunday with a major sports update. The University of Kentucky football team faced off against Louisville yesterday, and unfortunately, the Wildcats came up short in a shutout loss, forty-one to nothing. It was a tough outing for our home team down in Louisville.

On the basketball front though, there's much better news. The Kentucky Wildcats dominated Tennessee Tech earlier this week at Rupp Arena, winning decisively one hundred four to fifty-four. Key players Denzel Aberdeen and Otega Oweh led the charge in that impressive second-half performance. Meanwhile, in high school basketball, Great Crossing High School has earned the top spot in Kentucky's boys rankings, so local basketball fans have plenty to celebrate.

Speaking of community, we want to highlight a heartwarming story from this past week. The Salvation Army served Thanksgiving meals to around seven hundred local residents right here in Lexington, and several local nonprofits stepped up as well, with one restaurant group donating over four hundred fifty meals to recovery programs. It's this kind of community support that really brings us together during the holidays.

On the public safety front, Lexington Police responded to a barricade situation on Saturday evening around four forty-five in the afternoon on the two thousand block of Lansill Road. Officers received a tip about a wanted suspect and after an almost two-hour standoff, the man surrendered and was taken into custody on multiple charges. It's a reminder of the important work our local law enforcement does to keep our community safe.

If you're looking for employment opportunities, we've got some good news. There are several trucking companies actively hiring in the Lexington area, with positions ranging from local routes to interstate driving. Salary ranges run from forty-five thousand to around seventy-eight thousand dollars depending on experience and routes. Companies like Pecco Incorporated and Haynes Trucking are among those offering paid CDL training and ongoing professional development for new drivers.

Looking ahead, we're heading into the busy holiday season. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be bringing their Ghosts of Christmas Eve performance to Rupp Arena, and figure skaters are preparing for Nutcracker on Ice performances coming up soon. So plenty of festive activities to look forward to as we move deeper into December.

For weather today, we're looking at typical late November conditions for our area. Stay tuned to local weather updates as we head into December.

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