Shooting on Versailles Rd, Tech Jobs Boom, Holiday Happenings in Lexington

Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Friday, December 6, 2024. We start with breaking news: a shooting at an apartment complex on Versailles Road has left one person dead. The investigation is ongoing, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Additionally, the victim of a Saturday evening shooting on Chinoe Road has been identified, and police are still seeking leads in that case. In other news, the tech job market in Lexington is booming. With over 2,500 new tech jobs expected by the end of the year, skills in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity are in high demand. Companies like Lexmark and IBM are driving this growth, contributing to a $2.4 billion GDP impact in the local economy[2]. On the real estate front, RD Property Group is developing a 34-acre mixed-use project called Newton Springs, which will feature a 122,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace, along with other tenants like Estepp’s Shell, Jimmy Johns, and Starbucks Coffee[3]. From city hall, we have updates on the upcoming elections. The primary election for Urban County Council seats will take place on May 21, 2024, with several incumbents facing challengers. Districts 2, 5, and 12 will have general elections in November[4]. Weather-wise, it's going to be a cold day today, with temperatures lingering in the low 30s. A quick round of snow is expected tonight, so be sure to check the roads before heading out. The cold weather isn't stopping downtown Lexington from bustling with activity, though. The Holiday Lighting Festival at Triangle Park was a big hit last weekend, and the Downtown Lexington Holiday Parade is coming up on Saturday, December 7[5]. In new business activity, several local shops are gearing up for the holiday season. Small Business Saturday helped out local shops like World's Apart in Lexington, and the Catholic Action Center delivered traditional Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Upcoming community events include the Luminate Lexington festivities, which kicked off with the Holiday Lighting Festival and continue with the Downtown Lexington Holiday Parade on Saturday. The Rink at Triangle Park is also open for ice skating. In local sports, the Kentucky Wildcats took down the Georgia State Panthers 105-76, and the UK Volleyball team earned a 3-seed in the NCAA tournament. Morehead State volleyball is heading to the Steel City to open the NCAA tournament. On a feel-good note, a Lexington resident is using a contest to help raise breast cancer awareness, and the Newport Aquarium is hosting 'Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland' for the holiday season. Finally, in our crime report, a woman was arrested in Scott County for DUI after driving on the wrong side of the road, and police are investigating an overnight shooting on Winchester Road. The Danville Police are asking for public assistance in locating a missing woman. This has been Lexington Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.