Lexington Local Pulse: Council Vacancy, Road Closures, New Firefighters, and Community Happenings

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. 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.