Lexington
Morning News
Friday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bryan Station High School dean of students and assistant boys basketball coach John Jay Bordas was arraigned on a wanton endangerment charge after he allegedly pointed a gun at a driver at the Clearwater Way—Fiddlers Creek intersection in February. LEX 18
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 24, University of Kentucky alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends took part in the 'One Day for UK' event to support funding for university projects. Last year, more than 3,000 people helped raise nearly $2 million—adding to over $12.5 million in total donations in six years. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lexington Police Department has hired a full-time Behavior Health and Wellness Coordinator to provide free, unlimited counseling to officers, recruits, non-sworn employees, retirees and their immediate families—an effort that aims to break the stigma around mental health. WKYT
- ➤ Lexington Community Corrections officer Kevin Chaney died unexpectedly nearly one week ago and left behind a daughter, sister, and mother. His department lowered its flag to half-staff and set up a GoFundMe account—colleagues remember him for his kindness and humor. LEX 18
- ➤ A task force of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council met Thursday to review House Bill 664 that starts a pilot program for automated speed enforcement devices in highway work zones and gives citations to drivers exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 10 mph when workers are present. The law, known as the Jared Lee Helton Act, was signed on April 4 and requires clear signs to alert drivers—measures intended to improve work zone safety. WKYT
- ➤ Fayette County Public Schools did not sign a U.S. Department of Education letter sent on April 3 asking schools to certify Title VI compliance, saying they already meet the law. The district will continue to support education programs for over *42,000* students and uphold its strong commitment to equal opportunity. ABC 36
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear today announced more than a dozen new vocational programs at correctional facilities and signed an executive order to establish the Team Kentucky Office of Reentry Services—led by Natalie Burikhanov and Ann Blaylock—to boost job growth and reduce recidivism. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has already identified more than 25 employers for the Fair Chance Hiring Campaign to support these efforts. FOX 56
- ➤ After losing her daughter in a fatal accident five years ago, Peggy Roark fights for new workplace safety rules that would require workers to wear safety harnesses on sanitation trucks—she has contacted Representative Matt Lockett and Mayor Linda Gorton but has seen little progress. She also commissioned a song about her daughter Whitney Gardner to honor her memory and spread awareness. LEX 18
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Knife Skills 101: Hands-On Cooking Class
10 AM – 12 PM — La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering — Cost included with class fee — Develop essential knife skills with a professional chef in a fun, interactive setting.
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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Live
7-9:30 p.m. — The Burl — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong along with special guests Sneezy.
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Sustainability Summit
Join us on April 28th at the 5th annual Sustainability Summit hosted by Bluegrass Greensource, where urgent action meets hopeful solutions for a brighter future. This is your chance to connect with local leaders, innovators, and change-makers as we tackle the pressing environmental challenges facing the Bluegrass region.
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Black Violin Concert
7-9 p.m. — Lexington Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative blend of classical music and hip-hop with Black Violin on their tour.
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J.R. Carroll Live Concert
7:59-10:00 p.m. — The Burl — Affordable tickets available — Experience an exciting live performance by J.R. Carroll in Lexington.
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Stand-Up Comedy with David Nihill
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Comedy Off Broadway — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of humor shaped by David's global travels and cultural insights.
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Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Tickets available — Experience the comedy of viral sensation Nate Jackson live, as he delivers a night full of laughs.
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Vincent Mason Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Manchester Music Hall — $14 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Vincent Mason in a vibrant venue.
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Mother's Day Brunch
11 AM – 5 PM — Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa — Free for Kids 8 & Under / $30 Kids / $70 Adults — Celebrate Mom with a delightful brunch featuring her favorite dishes.
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Run The Bluegrass Half Marathon
11:00 AM — 7086 Tates Creek Rd, Kentucky — Registration starts at $5 — Experience America's prettiest half marathon alongside beautiful horse farms.
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