Lexington
Morning News
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lexington’s annual Truck-a-Palooza will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frederick Douglass High School on Winchester Road, where families can view over two dozen trucks including those from the fire and police departments and enjoy sensory-friendly hours — no horns or sirens — from 9 to 11 a.m. ABC 36
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lexington police responded to gunfire on June 2 near Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive where they found shell casings and treated a male victim for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound — detectives continue to investigate the scene. ABC 36
- ➤ Lexington police responded to a reported domestic incident on Daniel Court Monday night where they found a person with multiple stab wounds—no arrests have been made as the victim is expected to be okay. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fayette County Public Schools announced it is hiring a Dean of Students at Bryan Station High School in Lexington today. FCPS spokesperson Dia Davidson-Smith said the posting is not linked to John Jay Bordas — who remains employed until his case goes to court. ABC 36
- ➤ The Lexington Public Library launched its Summer at the Library program last Tuesday and it will run through July 25—offering free books, outdoor games, story characters, live animal displays, free Lextran rides using Student Success Cards, and school lunches provided by Fayette County Public Schools. ABC 36
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky lawmakers are back in Frankfort today for the start of their summer and fall interim session—legislators plan to review policy issues, hold joint committee meetings, and begin work on the state budget and road plan while forming task forces to gather public input and hear from experts. ABC 36
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local swim instructors at Goldfish Swim School advised Lexington families on pool safety after the CDC reported that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four. They urged parents to secure pools and enroll children in lessons, and the school will offer a free swim lesson on June 26 — a chance for kids to learn vital water safety skills. FOX 56
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Landing at Lakewood Harbour is a new luxury apartment complex opening at Laketower Drive near Chevy Chase in Lexington—its development aims to bring modern living to the area. WKYT
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Valley Maker Live Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Al's Bar — $15 — Experience the captivating sound of Valley Maker with special guests Lylak in a solo performance.
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Dance Trance 2025
All weekend long — Lexington Ice Center & Sports Complex — Pricing not specified — Enjoy contra dances, English country dance, and jam sessions in beautiful Lexington, KY.
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Drayton Farley Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Burl — Tickets available — Enjoy the authentic sounds of country and Americana music from the talented Drayton Farley.
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Weekly Sound Bath with Ronnie Brown
5:30-7 p.m. — The Sound Healing Center of Lexington — $25 — Experience a transformative soundscape with instruments designed to promote inner peace and spiritual connection.
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Kid's International Cooking Camp
9 AM - 2 PM — La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering — Check website for pricing — Explore international flavors and cooking techniques in this hands-on culinary adventure for young chefs.
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Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker '25 World Tour
8 PM – 12 AM — Central Bank Center — Cost not specified — Experience the musical talent of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Adams live in Lexington.
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Lexington Men's Senior City Championship
Date Range — Kearney Hill Golf Links — Contact for entry fee — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play golf championship for senior participants.
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Women In Comedy
7:30 PM to 11:59 PM — Old North Bar — $16 — Enjoy a night filled with standup comedy and improv from the region's funniest women!
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Culinary & Baking Pastry Camp 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Sullivan University - Lexington — Tuition covered — Gain priceless culinary experience with world-class chefs at this residential camp.
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#OneNightOnly with Hudson Westbrook
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Tickets required — Experience the rising star of country music, Hudson Westbrook, performing his viral hits live.
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2025 State of Schools Leadership Breakfast
Join Lexington business and community partners and support the annual State of Schools Leadership Breakfast, hosted by The Fayette Education Foundation, featuring Fayette County Public Schools’ students and stories as well as Superintendent Demetrus Liggins as keynote. The annual breakfast serves as a fundraiser for The Fayette Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
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