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Hey hey Lexington! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lexington's biggest dog pool party helps pets across the city
  • Family challenges Lexington police ruling in teen's July 4 death
  • Why orange-shirted neighbors patrolled Lexington's Roots and Heritage Festival

Also on today's calendar: Strum, Don't Fret: Beginner Ukulele and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm late this afternoon, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lexington's biggest dog pool party raises funds for pets in need (fox56news.com) — Lexington pet owners just wrapped up the Doggie Paddle at Southland Aquatic Center, a major fundraiser that helps the Lexington Humane Society care for thousands of animals each year. Along with splash time for dogs, vendors like Forcht Bank shared resources, and organizers promoted more upcoming pet-focused fundraisers in Lexington later this fall.
   

2. Tyler Smith's family says teen 'was not playing Russian roulette,' presses Lexington police for answers (lex18.com) — Family and supporters in Lexington gathered to question police findings in the July 4 death of 18-year-old Tyler Smith, which authorities ruled a self-inflicted gunshot. Relatives say evidence contradicts that conclusion and accuse Lexington police of poor communication, while investigators maintain they've met with immediate family and continue the case, asking locals to share any tips.
   

3. Orange shirts, open arms: Lexington pushes youth safety at festival (wkyt.com) — At Lexington's Roots and Heritage Festival, local volunteers in orange shirts with One Lexington's Youth Peacekeepers walked the Elm Tree strip to keep teens safe and defuse conflicts. Organizers say this relationship-building approach is especially urgent after a recent East End mass shooting, showing how joy and healing can share the same neighborhood space.
   

4. Kentucky father sentenced for murder of 3-month-old son (local12.com) — A Kentucky father has been sentenced in Lexington to 34 years in prison for the murder and abuse of his 3‑month‑old son, Greyson Torres. Court records say the infant's fatal injuries occurred while he was alone with his father in 2024, and the child's mother, who allegedly failed to stop repeated abuse, still faces charges with another hearing this month.
   

5. Highlights - Goodrum Scores Hat Trick, Lexington Downs Oakland (uslchampionship.com) — Lexington soccer fans can celebrate a big road win, as Lexington SC stayed above the USL Championship Western Conference playoff line with a 4–1 victory over Oakland Roots. Phillip Goodrum's late hat trick, plus contributions from Marcus Epps and Blaine Ferri, powered the club's strong finish at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum.
   

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