Lexington
Morning News
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lexington Fire Department crews responded at 12:09 p.m. Monday to a collision near 1114 New Circle Road when a U-Haul truck hit a construction van that caught fire, and all three people in the vehicles died at the scene as investigators reported the crash appears to have been head-on. ABC 36
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Golden Alert was issued for a missing Lexington woman — April Abrams, who is blind, was last seen on Deweese Street around 5 p.m. on March 29th and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. FOX 56
- ➤ Lexington police issued a Golden Alert Sunday night for April Abrams—a blind 44-year-old woman last seen on March 29 around 5:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Deweese Street with blue eyes, brown hair, a height of 5'3", and weighing about 135 pounds—asking anyone with information to call 911. LEX 18
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UK Markey Cancer Center researchers and colleagues from UF Health discovered that a high-fat, high-carbohydrate Western diet raises lung glycogen levels—promoting faster growth of lung adenocarcinoma tumors and reducing patient survival, while blocking glycogen synthesis slowed tumor progression significantly. The Lane Report
- ➤ In Lexington, DanceBlue raised a record $2,305,274.20 as over 600 University of Kentucky students danced nearly 24 hours at Historic Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night—although severe weather cut the event two hours short. The 20-year fundraiser has raised over $25 million for the Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic and supports ongoing patient care and research. The Lane Report
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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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Keeneland Spring Race Meet
7:59-10:59 p.m. — The Keeneland Shop — Check the ticket availability — Experience the thrill of horse racing live from Keeneland.
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate nearly sixty years of music with the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on their farewell tour.
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Lexington Sporting Club vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
7:00 p.m. — Lexington Sporting Club Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of live soccer action with Lexington Sporting Club facing off against Las Vegas Lights FC.
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Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Athens Schoolhouse Antiques — Tickets required — Discover a diverse range of antiques and collectibles from over 40 dealers to enhance your home and garden.
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