Lexington
Morning News
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A GoFundMe page has been set up for the Scearce family, whose home and car were lost in a flood near the Kentucky and Dix rivers in Jessamine County — the seven-member household evacuated three days ago and now needs support to start cleaning up. The fundraiser has raised $5,000 so far — more donations are needed to help restore their lives. WKYT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old man named Christopher Taulbee was arrested on April 3 in Bourbon County and charged with double murder—accused of killing Dixieana Brainard and another man—when officers found him naked with blood on his hands and chest near the Rowan/Carter County line (he appeared for arraignment in Bourbon District Court on Wednesday afternoon). WKYT
- ➤ Police arrested two individuals on Wednesday after a robbery at Central Bank on Richmond Road in Lexington at 3:30 p.m.—officers tracked a getaway vehicle using the Real-Time Intelligence Center—and the suspects were taken to the Fayette County Detention Center. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman warned Kentuckians to protect their genetic data after 23andMe announced it will sell its assets amid bankruptcy, advising customers to delete their accounts and have any stored samples destroyed—readers should act quickly to secure their information. WUKY
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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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Rise Up, Wine Down - They Say It's Spring
6:30-9 p.m. — Darling Wine Bar — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful vegetarian wine and pizza pairing with lively company and fresh flavors.
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Wine & Painting Night
6:30 p.m. — The Kentucky Castle — Ticket includes wine and charcuterie — Unleash your creativity with a Van Gogh-inspired painting class while sipping wine.
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Easter Baking Class
4-6 p.m. — La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering — $45 — Create festive Easter treats with expert guidance in this hands-on baking class.
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Lee Brice Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Lexington Opera House — Tickets required — Enjoy a dynamic performance by country superstar Lee Brice featuring chart-topping hits and engaging storytelling.
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The Kentucky Three-Day Event
April 24-27 — Kentucky Horse Park — Ticketed event — Experience thrilling equestrian competitions featuring dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
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Preston Greens Second Annual Silent Auction
5-7 p.m. — Preston Greens Senior Living — Free entry — Enjoy a night of bidding, mingling, and delicious appetizers while supporting a great cause.
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