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Good morning to you Lexington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lexington family mourns 6-year-old Neven Coofer's sudden, heartbreaking loss
  • Why Lexington keeps landing on Condé Nast's Best Small Cities list
  • How does Lexington really stack up against Louisville for renters?

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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

⛅ Weather forecast

  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine — high 81, low 49.
  • Friday: Sunny and remaining warm — high 80, low 54.
  • Saturday: Some rain in the afternoon — high 73, low 58.

Yesterday in Lexington

  • 81 events hit the calendar this week (30 new since yesterday) — see them

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📰 News we're reading

• Lexington family remembers their 6-year-old son who died unexpectedly, as they wait for autopsy results

A Lexington family is grieving the sudden death of 6-year-old Neven Coofer and waiting for autopsy results to explain his unexpected passing. His parents are leaning on memories of his joyful personality and small milestones, and they're asking neighbors to help keep his memory alive. Community members can support the family through an online fundraiser. (lex18.com)    

• Lexington ranks No. 6 among America's best small cities for third straight year on national list

Lexington has again been ranked the No. 6 Best Small City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler, underscoring its growing appeal to visitors. Local tourism officials say rising visitation and spending are boosting restaurants, distilleries, horse farm tours, and independent shops, with strong satisfaction scores suggesting many travelers plan to return and keep supporting the city's economy. (lanereport.com)    

• Lexington edges Louisville in renter rankings, but Louisville leads on housing

Lexington ranks ahead of Louisville in a new RentCafe analysis, thanks to stronger local economy and quality-of-life scores, even though Louisville wins on housing costs and apartment size. For renters weighing the two cities, Lexington offers better job growth, education levels, schools, air quality, and commute times, while Louisville provides slightly cheaper living, larger units, and more new apartments near amenities. (lanereport.com)    

🗳 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

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💬 Chatter

  • This fall, Kentucky residents can replace a Bradford pear with a native one thanks to University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension.
    The Kentucky Bradford Pear Bounty asks participants to remove a Bradford pear from their property and photograph the cut tree. Then one of seven… (Nextdoor Robinwood Lexington)
  • She is my emotional and mental support.
    When I'm upset or emotional she comes to me and makes sure I'm okay. Without her I would be a mess (Nextdoor Southeastern Hills)
  • 💼 Crunch Fitness posted a job opening for Group Fitness Coordinator in Lexington. Apply here.
  • 💼 Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nicholasville

  • Local author Cindy North hopes to build ADHD community through new book and Nicholasville event (lex18.com)

Georgetown

Versailles

  • Barr Announces $190,476 FEMA Grant for Three Central Kentucky Fire Departments (house.gov)

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— The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — "A chalk board" (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)

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