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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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