Lexington
Morning News
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday morning, over 100 people gathered at the UK Arboretum for the Blue Morpho Walk to honor Alexandra Simpson and raise funds for Kentucky Children’s Hospital—an event started by her mother Melanie Simpson Conley as a lasting tribute to her daughter. WUKY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Lexington family mourns their teenage son who died in a head-on crash on Bryan Station Road over the weekend—another teen injured in the accident remains in hospital fighting for his life. FOX 56
- ➤ A head-on collision—killing 17-year-old student Matthew Perrine of Frederick Douglass High School—seriously injured a woman, her twin 6-year-old daughters, her son, and his girlfriend. LEX 18
- ➤ Firefighters responded just before 5 a.m. to a fire in the kitchen of a vacant townhome on the 400 block of East Sixth Street in downtown Lexington — the blaze was quickly put out and no injuries were reported. FOX 56
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Joshua Hampton, 32 from Lily, died after being struck just before 7 a.m. on April 16 at the intersection of Georgetown Road and Mercer Road when Jaime Caldwell—a Fayette County teacher arrested at Glendover Elementary School with a blood alcohol content of 0.278—was driving the vehicle. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lexington road crews have been filling potholes caused by early April rains by cleaning, prepping, and tamping a quick-setting mix—Public Service Supervisor James Hess said crews complete 20-30 work orders each day. Mayor Linda Gorton unveiled a budget on April 15 that devotes more than $19 million to improving city roads to support these repairs. FOX 56
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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May Meeting: MBA Bluegrass | The Referral Formula
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Bluegrass Realtors — Lunch provided — Gain fresh strategies from Bart Giles on building a stronger referral network.
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Chef's Table: Appalachian Culinary Experience
6-8 p.m. — La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering — Premium Experience and General Admission options — Discover Appalachian cuisine through a multi-course dinner with bourbon pairings and storytelling.
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