Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Thursday, November 27th, 2025.
We're starting your morning with an important public safety update. Lexington police have made an arrest following a serious incident on Jennifer Road. On Tuesday evening around seven fifteen, officers responded to reports of shots fired along with a robbery and hit-and-run. One person is now in custody as investigators continue working through the details of what happened. If you were in that area Tuesday night and saw anything, police are asking you to reach out with any information you might have.
On the employment front, our local job market continues to show strength heading into the holiday season. More than ten thousand positions are currently available across the Lexington area according to local job boards. We're seeing solid opportunities in warehouse and distribution roles, with positions like picker and packer jobs offering competitive pay in the twenty to twenty-two dollar an hour range, plus benefits including health insurance and paid time off. Retail is also actively hiring with several stores looking to fill seasonal and permanent positions. If you've been thinking about making a career move, this is a good time to explore what's out there.
For our listeners in the skilled trades, there's a welding position posted locally paying twenty-two to twenty-four dollars an hour for construction work. And if you're a college student, the University of Kentucky is hiring for several student coordinator positions around campus paying twelve-fifty to fifteen dollars an hour with flexible scheduling to work around your classes.
On the cultural front, the Lexington Legends are looking for interns interested in sports and entertainment. They're seeking someone to join their promotions team for what sounds like a dynamic role in the events industry. Applications are being accepted through the university's career services office if you want more details.
In sports news, the University of Kentucky basketball team had a strong showing recently, handling Tennessee Tech in an impressive second-half performance with a final score of one-oh-four to fifty-four.
We're thinking about the families in our community today as well. We know some folks are spending their first Thanksgiving without loved ones. If you're honoring someone special today, we're holding that space for you.
On the lighter side, the Lexington community pulled together to help some animals in need. Nearly forty feral horses that were rescued from Eastern Kentucky have found sanctuary at a local farm, giving them a safe home and a second chance.
As we head into the holiday weekend, make sure you're staying safe out there on our roads. Keep an eye on weather conditions and give yourself extra travel time if you're heading anywhere today.
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