Lexington
Morning News
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews responded Tuesday morning to a house fire on Judy Lane in Lexington—LEX 18 is working to learn more details. LEX 18
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities in Perry County are searching the river in Jeff for 16-year-old Robert Caldwell, who went missing Thursday afternoon from an assisted living facility at 6 p.m.—shoes that may belong to him were found along a river bank and officials noted he has mental health challenges. LEX 18
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Kentucky Provost Robert S. DiPaola—pending Board of Trustees approval—has named Nick Pace as dean of the College of Education, and he will begin on July 1. Pace, who served as interim dean at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, helped boost enrollment and improve communication in his college. The Lane Report
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lexington city officials are preparing for safe celebrations ahead of the UK Sweet 16 game on Friday by increasing police patrols, fire services and code enforcement measures — officers will monitor festivities with the Real-Time Intelligence Center while property owners in key corridors must remove outdoor items. Officials stressed that responsible celebration is encouraged and violations will be addressed promptly. ABC 36
- ➤ Governor Andy Beshear signed 17 bills, vetoed 4 and returned 3 without a signature on Monday as the legislative session nears its end. Lawmakers will meet in Frankfort on Thursday and Friday and may override his actions with a GOP supermajority — a plan that could change the session’s final steps. WUKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lexington officials are preparing for the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team to compete in the NCAA Sweet 16 game on Friday—working with police, the fire department, and code enforcement to ensure safe celebrations. Motorists should expect road closures in downtown and campus areas and slow down accordingly. WKYT
- ➤ WUKY’s Saving Stories looked back on a triple overtime win over Temple in Memorial Coliseum—where former UK player Vernon Hatton hit a famous shot—and played audio of broadcaster Claude Sullivan’s call. UK Nunn Center director Dr. Doug Boyd and associate dean Deirdre Scaggs discussed Hatton’s role in one of UK basketball’s most memorable games. WUKY
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Willi Carlisle Concert at The Burl
Willi Carlisle will perform live in an indoor show suitable for all ages at The Burl in Lexington, Kentucky.
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The Wizard of Oz On Ice
3:00 – 4:30 PM | Central Bank Center | Cost info not provided | Experience a magical journey to Oz on ice with Dorothy and friends in this spectacular adaptation.
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On-Site Tour of The Breckinridge Memory Care
9 AM - 7 PM | The Breckinridge Memory Care | Free entry | Discover high-quality meals and engaging activities in a friendly senior living community.
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Corb Lund and Hayes Carll Live
7:00-9:30 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall | Ticket prices vary | Experience an evening of Americana sounds with Hayes Carll and Corb Lund.
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Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show
April 2-5 — Alltech Arena — Enjoy a showcase of American Saddlebreds, Hackneys, and more in a vibrant equestrian setting.
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Central Kentucky Home and Garden Show
10 AM – 11 AM — Central Bank Center — Entry fee required — Explore hundreds of booths and stunning displays with local home professionals to spark your next project.
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Rupp Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney as beloved characters take the ice in an enchanting adventure.
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A.J. Croce - Heart of the Eternal Tour
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Lexington Opera House — Tickets on sale now — Celebrate the music of A.J. Croce and his father, Jim Croce, during a special night of live performances.
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Dog Man - The Musical
8 p.m. — Lexington Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the laugh-out-loud adventures of Dog Man brought to life in a thrilling musical adaptation.
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Dog Man - The Musical
6:30-8 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the delightful musical adventure featuring Dog Man, a hero who's part dog and part man, as he takes on crime and hilarity.
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