Lexington
Morning News
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the No Greater Honor 5K run—supporting veterans at Keeneland—starts at 8:30 a.m. with a $35 entry fee. The 4th Annual Swahili Day at Bluegrass Community and Technical College offers African music, vendors, drums and a fashion show from 4 to 9 p.m., and 250Lex Porchfest celebrates Lexington's 250th birthday with live music from front porches, lawns and driveways from noon to 6 p.m. WKYT
- ➤ Lexington is planning an explosive celebration for Independence Day and its 250th birthday with nearly a week of events starting on July 1st — the festivities include live music, an ice cream social, the Bluegrass 10,000 race, a traditional parade, and a fireworks display from the RJ Corman Railroad Yard. LEX 18
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marcia McQueary, whose daughter Victoria died in an April crash, said she hopes the arrest of 48-year-old Elizabeth Fox—charged with vehicular homicide and DUI in connection with the crash at Richmond Road and Berea Bypass and held on a $100,000 bond—will help remind people not to drive after drinking. LEX 18
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky health officials are urging parents to update vaccines after two infants died from whooping cough in the past six months — both the infants and their mothers were not vaccinated. They stressed that pregnant women should get their shots to protect both themselves and their babies. FOX 56
- ➤ The UK Markey Cancer Center held its 11th annual Survivor Celebration luncheon on Friday—allowing cancer survivors to relax with art, music and yoga to ease pain and honor loved ones lost. LEX 18
- ➤ Two infants died from whooping cough in the last six months as officials reported that neither the infants nor their mothers had received the recommended vaccines. Health officials urged Kentuckians to get the necessary shots, including maternal vaccines during pregnancy and vaccinations for infants starting at two months old. LEX 18
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lexington residents and families can visit five of Kentucky's clearest lakes including Laurel River Lake, Dale Hollow Lake, Falling Rock Park, Cave Run Lake and Lake Cumberland, where they can camp, boat or relax on sandy beaches—each lake offering its own way to beat the summer heat. FOX 56
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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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The Wallflowers Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket info available — Experience the iconic sound of The Wallflowers live in Lexington.
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Ward Hayden & the Outliers
5-9 p.m. — Thursday Night Live — Free entry — Experience live music and vibrant community spirit in Downtown Lexington with Ward Hayden & the Outliers.
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Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour
7-9:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with Fortune Feimster's unique brand of confessional comedy.
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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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