Lexington
Morning News
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Paris police arrested 51-year-old John Pruitt on Tuesday after receiving a Sunday complaint alleging rape and sexual abuse of a minor—court documents said the victim claimed the abuse began when she was 8 and continued until she was 14. FOX 56
- ➤ Police responded with all emergency services to an unsubstantiated threat at East Jessamine High School on March 26 and are investigating the incident while reporting no injuries or ongoing threat. WKYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Andrea Bocelli will perform his first Lexington concert at Rupp Arena on Saturday, December 6 with the Lexington Philharmonic—tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 7—and the show is part of a 13-show North American tour. WKYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lex Talk History featured historian Andrew Patrick talking about Lexington’s long higher education legacy as Alan and Mandy shared museum updates and a StoryCorps project in Woodland Park running through April 14 — adding preview details for 250 Lex’s College Town Showcase that will be held this weekend — at Blue Grass Community and Technical College, Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky. WUKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayette County Board of Education's Local Planning Committee will hold a public forum at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 31 at 128 Walton Ave. — The forum will let residents comment on the draft District Facility Plan sent to the Kentucky Department of Education. Fayette County Public Schools
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rupp Arena is hosting the KHSAA Sweet 16 playoffs with high school teams competing for the state championship in front of cheering fans since Wednesday morning. Later today, a matchup at 6 p.m. will see Great Crossing face UK signee Malachi Moreno as the tournament continues to build excitement. LEX 18
- ➤ Lamont Butler, known for his buzzer-beater in the 2023 NCAA Tournament semifinal, leads Kentucky as he recovers from a shoulder injury ahead of Friday's Midwest Region semifinal against Tennessee in Indianapolis. He averages career highs in points and assists—key for his team as they aim to return to the Final Four. 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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