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Good morning, Lexington. It's Saturday, May ninth. Hope you're waking up to something warm in your cup because we've got your morning rundown.

And honestly, Lexington Fire had a busy night for the rest of us. Three multi-unit calls overnight, including a seven-unit response on Meeting Street and some medical assistance out on Snow Road.

When you see those bigger responses, it usually means they're taking extra precautions. Now, turning to what's been developing, Democratic state lawmakers are demanding leadership changes at Fayette County Public Schools over the district's financial troubles.

That story's been simmering for weeks. Meanwhile, down in Berea, the community's rallying around the families affected by that U-S Bank shooting with fundraisers. It's been more than a week since Brian Switzer and Breanna Edwards were killed.

On a lighter note, if you're heading to Railbird Festival, Lexington Clinic is opening up eight hundred thirty-one parking spaces at their South Broadway location. That's less than a mile from the Red Mile.

Smart move. Festival parking is always an adventure. What's our weather looking like for all this?

Beautiful Saturday ahead. We're starting at fifty-seven degrees under clear skies, heading up to seventy-four with a low tonight around fifty-six. No rain in sight.

Perfect for that nine a.m. yoga class at Moondance Amphitheater if you're looking to start the weekend right.

That's your Saturday morning in Lexington. Stay with us for continuous local updates.

And remember, we never sleep so you can.

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