Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Sunday, January 26, 2025.
We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A shooting occurred on the 200 block of East Main Street, with one man taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. Lexington Police are investigating the incident[1]. Additionally, Kentucky State Police are looking into a shooting at the Forest Trace apartments in Pike County's Huddy community[1].
Moving on to the job market, we have some positive news. The Lexington Fayette cybersecurity job market is booming, with a projected 33% increase in analyst positions and competitive salaries averaging around $92,000. Major employers like Lexmark, Link-Belt, and Valvoline are actively recruiting, and local education initiatives are providing pathways into high-paying roles in network security, incident response, and risk management[2].
In real estate, we don't have any major updates today, but we'll keep an eye on the market for you. If you're looking for information on median home prices and inventory levels, we recommend checking out local real estate websites for the latest data.
From city hall, we have news that the Secretary of State is partnering with business owners to help put an end to human trafficking in Kentucky. This initiative aims to raise awareness and provide resources to combat this issue[1].
The weather has been quite cold lately, but it's expected to be a bit more bearable today. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid-30s, with partly cloudy skies. However, we're still dealing with the aftermath of the arctic conditions, including burst water pipes. Lexington Emergency Management officials are offering tips to protect homes from further damage[1].
In new business activity, we have some exciting news. The 2025 Railbird Music Festival is set to take place on May 31 and June 1, with headliners Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson. This event promises to bring some great music and fun to our city[1].
Looking ahead to community events, we have a visitation and funeral service for the late Belfry High School head football coach Philip Haywood happening this weekend[1]. Additionally, if you're interested in learning more about cybersecurity, the University of Kentucky and local bootcamps are offering programs to help you get started in this field[2].
In local school achievements, we have some sad news. A legendary high school football head coach, Philip Haywood, passed away due to injuries from a car accident. Our thoughts are with his family and the community[1].
For a feel-good community story, we want to highlight the efforts of Lighthouse Ministries, which has been dealing with frigid temperatures inside and outside their facilities. Despite the challenges, they continue to provide essential services to our community[1].
Finally, in today's crime report, we have the shooting incidents mentioned earlier, as well as a barricade situation in Rockcastle County that ended with one man in custody[1]. We urge everyone to stay safe and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
This has been Lexington Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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