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Thursday, January 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lexington neighborhoods face over 100 streets deemed inaccessible for buses due to lingering ice, impacting Fayette County Public Schools. WKYT
- ➤ The Triangle Foundation donates $2 million to Gatton Park in Lexington for the Adventure Playground, part of a larger $39 million project aimed at creating a vibrant community space, set to open in 2025. The Lane Report
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass secures a $125,000 grant from Chick-fil-A's True Inspirations Awards to expand its mentorship programs. LEX 18
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police have issued an arrest warrant for Shawn Blanks, 54, in connection with a fatal shooting at a Lexington laundromat, seeking charges of murder and illegal firearm possession. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lexington Vice Mayor Dan Wu forms a Street Safety Task Force aimed at reducing traffic collisions through engineering, education, and law enforcement. FOX 56
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anne Wilson Live at Rupp Arena
Anne Wilson will perform live at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY.
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The Outsider Live Performance
Experience 'The Outsider' in a live performance at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts.
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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.
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Paul Cauthen Live Performance
Paul Cauthen will perform live at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, offering an engaging musical experience.
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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.
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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.
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Kentucky Bluegrass Buyers Market 2025
The Kentucky Bluegrass Buyers Market is a bi-annual wholesale trade show featuring footwear, fashion apparel, accessories, and more, catering to buyers and industry professionals.
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