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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Saturday, September 27, 2025.

As we start our day, we’re watching the big story out of Fayette County. Yesterday, former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling made her first court appearance in Lexington. She’s facing serious charges after authorities say a deceased newborn was found inside a closet in her home on Nicholasville Road. Snelling waived her right to a preliminary hearing, so the case heads next to the grand jury. Police and the coroner’s office are still investigating, and the University says she’s no longer enrolled or on the cheer team.

On the city hall front, downtown leaders spent much of Friday discussing new traffic safety measures ahead of next week’s “Week Without Driving” initiative. For commuters, watch for changes on Main Street and Limestone as city crews repave crosswalks and freshen signage.

Our weather holds steady and beautiful through the weekend. Right now, we’re expecting fair skies and temps around 80, with just a hint of fall in the morning air. Humidity’s low, perfect for early games and outdoor plans. Next week, tropical activity out in the Atlantic could eventually boost our rain chances—meteorologists say to keep an umbrella handy by midweek, just in case.

Turning to jobs, the local market remains active. At last count, there are just over 60 new openings listed downtown, ranging from medical billing to legal assistant positions. Pay for these roles is averaging twenty to thirty dollars an hour for temporary jobs, with permanent accountant positions offering competitive salaries near seventy-five thousand a year. It’s a good time for folks with bookkeeping and compliance expertise to get back into the workforce or try something new.

If you’re looking for a new home, the real estate scene stays hot. About 180 homes traded hands this week, with median sale prices still tracking close to three hundred thousand dollars. Agents report brisk foot traffic on open house events, especially near Southland Drive and Beaumont Circle.

We welcomed two new businesses yesterday. Main Street got a new farm-to-table bistro, Greenfork, which opened its doors with a ribbon cutting hosted by city leaders. Sadly, The Book Cellar on Euclid Avenue confirmed it will close after nearly 30 years, citing the ongoing shift to digital and online sales.

Sports fans can celebrate another win for the Dunbar Bulldogs football team, who capped their season with a strong victory last night under clear skies at Commonwealth Stadium. In high school news, Henry Clay’s robotics team earned top honors in the state qualifying round Thursday.

For community events, Scarefest opens this weekend at the convention center. If you want to get into the Halloween spirit early, head down for live music, local crafts, and family-friendly frights. We also have the city’s “Safety at Every Step” walkathon along the Legacy Trail starting Sunday morning.

In the crime report, police responded to a single serious incident in the last 24 hours, with an arrest made in a suspected theft on Maxwell Street. Authorities say this was an isolated case, but they remind us to keep valuables secure and report any suspicious activity.

We finish on a high note with news about UK alum Jesse Randall, who just helped build an emergency water treatment system for hurricane victims—a great reminder that Lexington’s spirit extends far beyond state borders.

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