Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Thursday, August twenty eighth. We’re starting today with a look at the weather since it drives so much of what’s happening around town. We’re waking up to partly cloudy skies and a warm, muggy morning with temperatures climbing into the upper eighties by late afternoon. Scattered storms may pop up, especially after lunch, so if you’ve got plans around Triangle Park or are heading to campus, you’ll want to keep that umbrella close just in case.

Turning to breaking news, city hall’s in the spotlight once again as Lexington’s Fire Department puts a brand-new state-of-the-art ambulance into service, aiming to improve response times, especially in busy areas like Richmond Road and Hamburg. Discussions at the council last night focused on safety upgrades at public housing complexes in the Falconcrest neighborhood, where new security systems are being rolled out over the next few weeks.

In local jobs, there’s good news as the unemployment rate has dipped again this month, according to the Lane Report. With over twelve thousand positions open in the Lexington and Woodford County area, there’s a mix of opportunities, from crew members at Trader Joe’s on Harrodsburg Road to hospital service techs and even entry-level production jobs starting near twenty five dollars an hour at Buffalo Trace Distillery, just outside town. For those seeking remote work, the University of Kentucky has nearly ninety flexible jobs listed right now, covering everything from tech support to online counseling roles. And for anyone still on the hunt, don’t forget the job fair happening on Saturday at the Kentucky Career Center on Newtown Pike.

Real estate news has seen the Urban County Housing Authority move forward with upgrades not just for security but to make several apartment complexes more energy efficient, drawing both local contractors and new residents looking for modernized housing. Construction is picking up again out by the University of Kentucky, where the Chandler Medical Center is still expanding, which means more union jobs on the horizon and more traffic along Limestone.

Our schools are in the spotlight after Lexington Catholic’s soccer team clinched a big win last night over Lafayette, marking their fourth straight victory of the season. Congratulations to the Eagles. At Henry Clay High, students in the robotics club are heading to the state finals after placing first in the Bluegrass Regional competition.

For music lovers, there’s excitement tonight as the MoonDance Amphitheater hosts a jazz and blues showcase starting at seven. Local favorites Radio Vida will be busking along Main Street, and food truck Friday returns tomorrow evening at Masterson Station Park.

On public safety, Lexington police are investigating a burglary in the Chevy Chase area reported early this morning. Officers responded quickly, and one suspect was taken into custody near Tates Creek Road, with no injuries reported. Police remind us to lock up garages and double-check back doors, especially during these late summer nights.

Before we go, a feel-good story out of Gardenside, where neighbors rallied to help an elderly resident replace her porch ramp after recent flooding. Volunteers from several churches came together, finishing the job in a single afternoon and topping it off with a cookout that brought the whole block together.

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