Lexington
Morning News
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Bank Thursday Night Live celebrated its 30th anniversary on Thursday, April 3 at Tandy Park despite severe weather. Organizers said they monitored weather conditions closely while about 1,000 people enjoyed live music from Einstein’s Hammer and art displays from Lexington’s Art on the Town carts. FOX 56
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lexington murder suspect made his first court appearance on Thursday. WKYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky schools have closed today because heavy rain on April 3 caused flooding and made some roads impassable. Many districts including Russell, Garrard, Lincoln, Marion and Washington have declared NTI days — with rain expected through Sunday. FOX 56
- ➤ At Lafayette High School, Eva Alcaraz-Monje won the American Voices Medal, a gold medal, and a silver medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards while her peers Avinash Koul, Pol Marti, and Esme Morris earned silver medals in the national competition; Fayette County Public Schools is proud to honor these standout creative students. Fayette County Public Schools
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 37,000 Kentuckians woke up Thursday morning without power — the severe storms hit the Bluegrass overnight. PowerOutage.us confirmed 37,636 residents were without power at 6:38 a.m. LEX 18
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Due to severe weather forecasts and safety concerns, Keeneland postponed its opening day with the final four races canceled — CEO Shannon Arvin said the change protects horses and guests — and rescheduled key races to Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday with free admission on the latter two days. Fans holding tickets for the original Friday and Saturday races can use them on any meet day through April 25. WKYT
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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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Kentucky Great Writers Series: 250Lex Edition
2:30-4 p.m. — Carnegie Center For Literacy — Free entry — Celebrate the artistry of Kentucky's Poets Laureate in an engaging literary showcase.
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NA Meetings
6:00 PM — Hope Center, Inc — Free — Connect with others in recovery at a supportive weekly meeting.
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