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Morning Lexington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could a long-remembered detail help solve this 63-year-old Lexington mystery?
  • Have you noticed these purple pumpkins around Lexington yet?
  • How Lexington's new data center ban could shape future development

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Event coming up? Post it by 8 pm — it's in tomorrow's AM.

⛅ Weather forecast

  • Friday: Sunny and very warm — high 84, low 59.
  • Saturday: Some rain in the afternoon — high 73, low 58.
  • Sunday: Some rain — high 70, low 59.

🧩 Lexington Games

Fresh daily puzzles built from today's local news.

🌀 Squiggle → unscramble 5 words from today's newsletter
🐂 Bogus Detector → three events are real, one is not
🕵️‍♀️ Word Sleuth → find 8 hidden words from today's news

Play today — the day's best solver gets a shout-out in tomorrow's AM.

📰 News we're reading

1. WKYT Investigates: Lexington Police working to solve 63-year-old missing persons case

Lexington police are revisiting the 1963 disappearance of resident Barbara Lunsford using modern DNA tools and national databases, and they're asking anyone in Lexington with even small memories to come forward. Investigators recently ruled out a possible match to an unidentified woman killed in Ohio, but that work strengthened both cases. With most potential witnesses aging, detectives stress that any tip from longtime Lexington residents could finally unlock answers. (wkyt.com)    

2. Purple Peace Pumpkins placed across Lexington for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Purple Peace Pumpkins are popping up across Lexington this month to spark conversations about domestic violence and connect survivors with local and national resources. About 150 purple pumpkins are displayed at businesses citywide, backed by the Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition and the University of Kentucky's VIP Center. Organizers hope the visible symbols remind Lexington residents that help is available for adults and children. (lex18.com)    

3. Lexington Urban County Council unanimously extends data center moratorium for one year, set to end Oct. 2027

Lexington's Urban County Council has extended the citywide moratorium on new data centers through October 31, 2027, after residents urged tougher limits on large tech projects. Councilmember Emma Curtis fast-tracked the vote, citing health and environmental concerns, while a proposed Dart Points facility at Lexmark and two zoning changes will return to council later this month. (lex18.com)    

4. Lexington edges Louisville in renter rankings, but Louisville leads on housing

Lexington renters rank ahead of Louisville overall thanks to a stronger local economy and quality-of-life scores, including better school ratings and shorter solo-driving commutes. However, Louisville still wins on housing costs, apartment size, and share of newer units in prime locations. For Lexington residents weighing a move or comparing cities, the report highlights tradeoffs between affordability, job growth, and everyday living conditions. (lanereport.com)    

5. Residents weigh in on mayoral debate, UKInvest finances, and rooftop pools

Lexington residents are buzzing online about the latest mayoral debate, zeroing in on snow-removal plans, Flock license plate readers, and leadership style ahead of the November 3 election. Other local threads dissect UKInvest's financial advice, a quirky rooftop pool at a downtown bar, recent military aircraft flyovers, and sharp gas price swings that sparked political back-and-forth. (lexingtonky.news)    

🗳 Lexington questions

We covered Lexington's plan to add snow crews, gear and more street pretreatment. Read the story

For Lexington's snow overhaul, what should extra crews focus on first?

○  Neighborhood streets ○  School bus routes ○  Downtown streets

So far 45% say "Neighborhood streets" · 11 votes. One tap to weigh in.

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⭐ Featured Event

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Thursday October 15 · 10:00 am
Dillard's: Fayette Mall, 3625 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington

See details →

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🗓 Upcoming events in Lexington

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💬 Chatter

  • Come visit adoptable Ross this Saturday 10/10!
    Ross is a Border Collie/Lab Mix looking for his forever home! He's currently 60 lbs and around a year old. He is: goofy, playful, shy, joyful boy… (Nextdoor Ashland)
  • LOST CAT:
    One of our house cats got out over the weekend and hasn't come back. He's a 2 year old tabby. He doesn't have a collar. He's a black, gray and tan… (Nextdoor Beaumont)
  • 💼 Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager Late Night in Lexington. Apply here.
  • 💼 J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate - Fayette Mall in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

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— The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — "Because he felt crummy." (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)

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