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Hello Lexington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a rock thrown at an ambulance has Lexington paramedics on edge
  • How did Lexington’s Reindeer Express help 1,700 kids in the cold?
  • Which Lexington council seat opens as Hannah LeGris changes roles?

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 32 and low of 7 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Decreasing clouds and frigid, temps: high: 15, low: -1.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 34 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Paramedic injured after suspect throws rock at passing ambulance in Lexington (wtvq.com) — A paramedic was injured Friday morning when a man allegedly hurled a rock through the windshield of an out-of-county ambulance driving through Lexington near Newtown Pike and New Circle Road. Police quickly arrested a 28-year-old suspect, who is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center while charges are pending, and the investigation continues.
   

2. Reindeer Express powers through the cold at the Nest, responding to the need of 1,700 kids (lex18.com) — A beloved Lexington tradition, the Nest’s Reindeer Express just braved snow and cold to provide toys, warm clothing, and food boxes for about 1,700 local kids. Volunteers and partner churches helped parents shop for gifts tailored to their children, and organizers plan an extra day so families who missed the giveaway can still get support.
   

3. Hannah LeGris accepts new position after deciding to not run for re-election (fox56news.com) — Lexington Councilmember Hannah LeGris will leave the Urban County Council on Jan. 9, 2026 to become Access and Engagement Officer in the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Mayor Linda Gorton will appoint an interim councilmember within 30 days, while LeGris focuses on improving accessibility, training, and public engagement for Lexington residents in her new role.
   

4. Running out of time: USPS shares final shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery (wtvq.com) — Lexington residents are up against the clock if they want Christmas packages to arrive on time, with USPS advising standard shipments be mailed by next Wednesday. Priority Mail extends that to Thursday, and Priority Mail Express to Saturday, though none are guaranteed. Locals sending gifts outside the continental U.S. should allow an extra day or two for travel.
   

5. A new way to engage kids in aviation (generalaviationnews.com) — Lexington Middle School students turned a Blue Grass Airport snowplow blade into a colorful aviation-themed artwork called “Hands That Dream,” now displayed in the terminal’s upper atrium. The project gave eighth graders a behind-the-scenes airport tour while highlighting Lexington’s diverse school community and how art can connect local students to real-world aviation careers.
   

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  • My sweet cat, Crush” has been missing for several weeks now.
    He has always been an indoor outdoor cat as his mother was a stray originally. He does tend to wander and sometimes has been as far away as a couple… (Nextdoor North Limestone)
  • Is this anyone’s cat?
    She’s been visiting for about a month now pretty consistently and her ear is clipped. I’m assuming she’s a stray.. It started snowing pretty heavy… (Nextdoor Kirklevington)
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