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Lexington kicks off 2026 with freezing temps, packed NYE parties, tax cuts, and a championship little league team.
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Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Thursday, January 1. We kick off 2026 with clear skies overhead after last nights New Years celebrations, but bundle up as temperatures hover around freezing this morning, warming to the mid forties by afternoon. Light winds make it perfect for outdoor walks along the Legacy Trail, though watch for icy patches near downtown. Expect partly cloudy conditions through tomorrow with no major impacts on our plans.
We rang in the new year with style, listeners. FOX 56 News highlighted packed parties at South London Lanes for late night bowling at ninety five to one forty five a lane, free general admission at Near Twin Brewing with tables around two hundred, and soulful blues at The Burl starting at nine with tickets up to forty five bucks. Rhinestone Cowboy at Wide Spurts Cider kicked off at eight for fifteen dollars, while families enjoyed the Strike Up the Fun Hawaii Bash at Main Event from two to six for thirty five. Our police department kept things safe amid the crowds, reporting no major incidents overnight.
On the public safety front, Lexington police made a few arrests in the past day, including a theft at a smoke shop on Nicholasville Road, but nothing widespread. Stay vigilant around high traffic spots like Triangle Park.
City hall rings in changes affecting our wallets. Kentuckys individual income tax drops from four to three point five percent today, per the Lane Report, easing daily budgets as we shop at places like the Summit. Smoke shops now need new licenses under the fresh law, says LEX18, so expect some tweaks there.
Jobs look promising with about three hundred seventy remote hybrid openings in tech and admin on Indeed, ideal for our hybrid workforce. Real estate in Central Kentucky wrapped 2025 strong, according to the Mateyoke Group, with home values up and a projected one point two percent growth this year from Zillow forecasts. Rising values mean check your insurance near Chevy Chase.
New business buzz includes Alltechs four point six million expansion in Jessamine County, creating six jobs. Shoutout to Fayette County Schools superintendent Demetrus Liggins, named 2025 Superintendent of the Year by KASA.
Sports wise, Lexington Christian Academy gears up after a solid prep gridiron season. Mark your calendars for community events like the Eastern Little League alumni game this weekend at their field off Russell Cave Road.
For a feel good lift, that Eastern Little League 12U team clinched the state championship last summer with a two to one thriller over Bowling Green East, making history and inspiring our kids.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Lexington Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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We rang in the new year with style, listeners. FOX 56 News highlighted packed parties at South London Lanes for late night bowling at ninety five to one forty five a lane, free general admission at Near Twin Brewing with tables around two hundred, and soulful blues at The Burl starting at nine with tickets up to forty five bucks. Rhinestone Cowboy at Wide Spurts Cider kicked off at eight for fifteen dollars, while families enjoyed the Strike Up the Fun Hawaii Bash at Main Event from two to six for thirty five. Our police department kept things safe amid the crowds, reporting no major incidents overnight.
On the public safety front, Lexington police made a few arrests in the past day, including a theft at a smoke shop on Nicholasville Road, but nothing widespread. Stay vigilant around high traffic spots like Triangle Park.
City hall rings in changes affecting our wallets. Kentuckys individual income tax drops from four to three point five percent today, per the Lane Report, easing daily budgets as we shop at places like the Summit. Smoke shops now need new licenses under the fresh law, says LEX18, so expect some tweaks there.
Jobs look promising with about three hundred seventy remote hybrid openings in tech and admin on Indeed, ideal for our hybrid workforce. Real estate in Central Kentucky wrapped 2025 strong, according to the Mateyoke Group, with home values up and a projected one point two percent growth this year from Zillow forecasts. Rising values mean check your insurance near Chevy Chase.
New business buzz includes Alltechs four point six million expansion in Jessamine County, creating six jobs. Shoutout to Fayette County Schools superintendent Demetrus Liggins, named 2025 Superintendent of the Year by KASA.
Sports wise, Lexington Christian Academy gears up after a solid prep gridiron season. Mark your calendars for community events like the Eastern Little League alumni game this weekend at their field off Russell Cave Road.
For a feel good lift, that Eastern Little League 12U team clinched the state championship last summer with a two to one thriller over Bowling Green East, making history and inspiring our kids.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Lexington Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI