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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Camp Hero Kentucky and volunteers helped over 650 first responders and healthcare workers get to work during last week's winter storms in Lexington.  FOX 56
  • Lexington fire officials advise residents to prepare for single-digit temperatures by checking for hazards and offer free smoke and CO2 detector installations.  LEX 18

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A camper tipped over on Winchester Rd at Sir Barton Way, briefly closing eastbound lanes, with no reported injuries.  WKYT
  • Leestown Road in Lexington, KY, was reopened following a three-vehicle crash that resulted in unknown injuries.  FOX 56

CRIME NEWS

  • A Lexington man was charged with multiple offenses after being found unconscious in his car with narcotics and a stolen gun, later resisting arrest.  FOX 56

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Fayette County Public Schools to conduct classes remotely on January 15 due to unsafe bus route conditions caused by slick roads.  LEX 18
  • University of Kentucky students return to a snow-covered campus for the spring semester, with the university effectively implementing its severe weather plan.  FOX 56

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Experts in Lexington warn residents about the risks of ice dams following fluctuating temperatures, advising to clear gutters and utilize preventive measures.  FOX 56

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Etta May Live Concert in Lexington

    Etta May, a renowned stand-up comedian known for her Southern humor and award-winning performances, will headline a live concert at Comedy Off Broadway.

    Thu, 1/16/25

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  • Upcycle Your Cotton Shirt at Lex Center for Creative ReUse

    Participants can bring a cotton shirt to learn how to upcycle it by adding personalized messages and designs using repurposed letters and words.

    Fri, 1/17/25

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  • Introductory Workshop to Improv Comedy

    This interactive workshop teaches the basics of improv comedy in a supportive environment suitable for all experience levels.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • Laid Back AA Discussion Meeting

    This is a weekly open AA discussion meeting providing support and resources for those on the journey of alcohol addiction recovery.

    Mon, 1/20/25

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  • Anne Wilson Live at Rupp Arena

    Anne Wilson will perform live at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • The Outsider Live Performance

    Experience 'The Outsider' in a live performance at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Bridal Bliss Classic in Lexington

    The Bridal Bliss Classic is a bi-annual trade show featuring numerous exhibitors focused on the bridal industry, expected to attract around 10,000 attendees.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • Paul Cauthen Live Performance

    Paul Cauthen will perform live at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, offering an engaging musical experience.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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  • Business Leadership Strategies Workshop with Frank Besednjak

    This workshop offers valuable insights into effective leadership strategies for professionals in the building, contracting, and service industries.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Monster Truck Wars Show in Lexington

    The Monster Truck Wars event at Kentucky Horse Park features thrilling monster truck performances, a pre-show pit party, and activities for kids, making it a family-friendly event.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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