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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lexington doctors fear whooping cough could surge again in 2026
  • Why a Lexington rescue is overwhelmed with post-Christmas pet surrenders
  • How Black women voters in Lexington helped reshape Kentucky’s suffrage history

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Lexington, KY.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Windy; a little morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lexington health experts urge caution as flu, other illnesses spread (fox56news.com) — Lexington health officials are warning residents that flu, RSV, COVID-19, and especially whooping cough are all on the rise locally, with more than 30 pertussis cases reported since October. They urge people to get vaccinated, wash hands frequently, disinfect shared surfaces, and stay home when sick to protect vulnerable neighbors as indoor gatherings continue into 2026.
   

2. Pet surrenders surge after Christmas at Central Kentucky rescue (wkyt.com) — A Lexington-based rescue, Paws 4 the Cause, is seeing a sharp spike in pet surrenders after Christmas and says returns have quadrupled in 2025. Leaders warn that holiday chaos and rising living costs leave many families unprepared for long-term pet care. They urge Central Kentucky residents to research breeds carefully and consider donating online to help cover mounting veterinary expenses.
   

3. KY women were allowed to vote in 1838, but the right was later revoked. What changed? (kentucky.com) — Lexington’s 250th anniversary spotlight today looks at how Kentucky briefly led the nation on women’s voting rights, then rolled them back when Black women in Lexington began registering. The piece traces shifting school suffrage laws, racial suppression tactics, and the eventual ratification of the 19th Amendment, highlighting Lexington-connected suffrage leaders who helped shape statewide change.
   

4. Longtime staffer, campaign manager for US Rep. Andy Barr dies (kentucky.com) — Lexington-area residents are mourning the sudden death of Tatum Dale, longtime campaign manager and former chief of staff to Rep. Andy Barr, who represented the district and was leading his Senate bid. A University of Kentucky alum and Leadership Lexington graduate, Dale was deeply involved in local service, from Honor Flight Kentucky to Room in the Inn, drawing tributes from leaders across the state.
   

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