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Way to recycle, Lexington! You've already dropped off nearly 650 lbs of lights for recycling. Find a convenient location to drop off your unwanted or broken holiday lights to be recycled: ➡️LexingtonKY.gov/Lights

Beginning Jan. 1, you will be responsible for reporting five unique, verifiable work search activities per week to the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI) at the time you submit a claim for benefits to remain eligible for the program.

HorseSensing in Shelbyville, KY has a free residential and training program for veterans and individuals in recovery. Earn a grooming education certification and job placement services. For more info, contact Dr. Sally Broder at (650) 776-4313 or info@horsesensing.com.

Our rhinos Letterman and Sindi received a BIG gift this week: 11,000 lbs. of willow oak in their habitat to explore, scratch on, scent mark and more! The trees had to be culled for safety reasons but we were able to repurpose them into a fantastic enrichment opportunity.

DEVELOPING: Approximately 1,120 OMU customers in central Owensboro are experiencing a power outage.

Image number 1 of my Top 10 favorites of 2022 is one of the most photographed horse barns around #Lexington, #Kentucky. I wanted something different and I've not seen this composition. 19 degrees in early March...everything still, everything quiet...nice. #landscapephotography

SEVERE WINTER WEATHER: Here are the latest details on what's happening tonight wlky.com/article/snow-c…

All Franklin County Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, December 23rd, and Monday, December 26th, 2022, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We will resume our normal operating hours on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022, at 8 AM.

Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch are teaming up with the Masonville Fire Department for house visits. For more than 40 years, Santa and MFD have been driving around neighborhoods and handing out candy canes.

Wishing Anita all the best and more! ❤️ ow.ly/HBCf50M5Np1

Get in the holiday spirit this weekend with #KyStateParks! Events can include Christmas Crafts at Cumberland Falls SRP, Brunch with Santa at General Butler SRP, Santa Comes to the Perryville Battlefield and more! See what's on the list at parks.ky.gov/holiday-events.

CATTLE BELLS. Bella, one of many cattle on the family farm, is ready for the holidays in Barren County. Photo by Lindsay Nunn, Cave City, a @FarmersRECC consumer-member. #snapshotsaturday

This holiday season learn about the iconic film "White Christmas" and it's deep #TravelKY connection at the @BCMuseum in @meet_nky. ❄️ The exhibit runs through Jan 8 and features costumes worn by Kentucky legend Rosemary Clooney and others. 🚂 Learn more: bit.ly/3Wf5jMD

Decorated for Christmas in Kentucky, by @loriwellsphoto

Heavy traffic downtown today for UK graduations 🎓

There's just a little over a week left until the holidays! Are you still shopping? Don't panic; come out to the Zoo! We have the wildest, most unique gifts in town! Check out our vast selection of plush toys, fair trade items, cozy Zoo apparel, books, musical instruments & more.

#DYK that you can cut down your own Christmas tree in @LandBtwnLakes? Running through Dec 24th, this program helps #TravelKY families create new holiday memories and promotes diverse wildlife habitat. 🎄 Learn more and get your permit here: bit.ly/3un5sSi

For the history buffs on your list, purchase a @KyHistSoc gift membership, which includes access to the Old State Capitol, Kentucky Military History Museum, and Thomas D. Clark Center, as well as free admission to over 400 museums across the country. #TravelKY #VisitKY #Museum

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📆 Upcoming waste collection changes: carts will not be serviced on Fri., Dec. 23, Mon., Dec. 26, or Mon., Jan. 2. If you normally have Friday service, your makeup day is Weds., Dec. 21. If Monday is your normal day, you will receive service on Weds., Dec. 28 & Weds., Jan. 4.