Do you have broken string lights or old power strips? Don’t toss them in the trash.
Special collection bins for broken holiday lights, extension cords, power strips, and other electronics are available at 5+ locations throughout Lexington until Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
Instead of sending your natural tree to the landfill, place it at the curb on your regular collection days for pickup. Bonus: The city will compost your tree.
While some wrapping paper is recyclable, most is not.
Gift bags, padded envelopes, ribbons, bows, and sticker sheets should go in your green trash cart to avoid contaminating other recyclables.
Cardboard goes in blue
Flattened shipping boxes, gift boxes, wrapping paper tubes, and other types of cardboard are all recyclable. Be sure to toss them in your blue recycling cart.
The Fresh Market opened its Hamburg location yesterday, and the Herald-Leader shared a video highlighting the key differences from the Lansdowne location. Pro tip: Line up well before opening on Saturday, Dec. 13 for all grand-opening celebration freebies and giveaways.
Try This
Calling all Swifties. The first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s docuseries “The End of the Eras Tour” release tomorrow, Dec. 12 at 3 a.m. ET.Whether you’re anticipating new footage or reliving the tour, warm up your vocals at Night Kitty Karaoke tonight. (USA today)
Number
105,815. That’s how many pounds of food the Lexington community donated during “Lexington’s Big Give” food drive. These food items made 88,179 meals for God’s Pantry Food Bank, alongside an additional $6,000 in donations.
History
Celebrate Mary Lincoln’s 207th birthday at the Mary Todd Lincoln House this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. This free event features entertainment influenced by activities she hosted + attended. Enjoy a Lincoln White House-inspired magician, fashion, and treats. Pro tip: The event is recommended for ages 12+.
Read
Looking to crack open a new cover? The Lexington Public Library shared Executive Director Heather Dieffenbach’s favorite books of 2025. Check out one of the top picks in the catalog, library, or on Libby. We want to share your favorite reads of the year. What’s on your list?
Weather
There is a chance for another blanket of snow in the Bluegrass overnight, but as of Wednesday, it’s rainy + gloomy. Cheer me up with some of your favorite (or not-so-favorite) Lexington snow stories. Let us snow.
Sports
The University of Kentucky women’s volleyball team will play the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament today at 3:30 p.m. at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Tickets are currently on sale, and check out this school + work excuse letter from Coach Craig Skinner. Nice try, Coach… but we don’t think HR will buy it.
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City Guide
Lexington’s winter weather predictions
Ready or not, winter is on its way to Lexington. | Photo by @femibranded
We know the question on your mind, Lexingtonians — will we have snow for the holidays? We can’t know for sure, but thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for December, January, and February. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what winter will bring.
Reminder: The first day of winter is on Sunday, Dec. 21.
Temperature
Think typical, which is usually unpredictable in Kentucky. This winter, Lexington has equal chances of having temperatures above or below average. Last year, the average winter temperature was 36.4°F.
Precipitation
Lexington has a 40% chance of seeing a slightly above average amount of snow and rainfall this winter. Last year, Lexington saw 14.23 inches of precipitation and 21.6 inches of total snowfall.
My not-so-fun snow story is the infamous 2015 ice storm. I was still a little tike, I had the flu, and it was also my birthday. The pipes burst at the Nicholasville Dairy Queen, and I ironically wanted a ice cream cake that year. It seems like everyone has a story from that storm, what’s yours?
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