Lexington
Morning News
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This summer, God’s Pantry Food Bank will open 30 feeding sites to provide free meals and snacks for children and teens 18 and younger across Kentucky. The program will distribute over 30,000 meals during the ten‐week break and is supported by local partners including Fayette County Public Schools and the Lexington Public Library. FOX 56
- ➤ A Louisville native from Lancaster, Skylar Davis started a Period Y'all Pantry outside the Garrard County Community Food Bank to fight period poverty, as one in five Kentucky women aged 12 to 44 live in poverty. The pantry filled up quickly between Friday and Monday, and Davis plans to expand the program statewide if local groups can donate old newspaper containers and help run new pantries—she hopes no one will have to choose between food and hygiene. FOX 56
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lexington court records show that Jesus Reyes Rodriguez faces charges of tampering with physical evidence related to the disappearance of two teenagers last seen on May 11 at a car linked to Loradale Market & his 17-year-old son is accused of the murders. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council will vote final approval on HB 443 ZOTA that revises planning and development regulations in Lexington on Thursday and prompt LFUCG to update stormwater and dumpster rules. The EQPW Committee meets today at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to present revised guidelines—clarifying standards for developers. CivicLex
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky health officials confirmed that two infants died from whooping cough—commonly known as pertussis—in the last six months, marking the state's first such deaths since 2018. Neither the infants nor their mothers were vaccinated, and officials urge pregnant women and families with newborns to stay current with immunizations. ABC 36
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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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Wise Bird Cider's 6 Year Anniversary Celebration!
Join us June 20th, 21st, and 22nd -- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday -- for a six year anniversary celebration of epic proportions! We’ll have: LIVE MUSIC - FOOD SPECIALS - NEW CIDERS - BALLOON TYING - CHARITY DUNK TANK - FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES - LOCAL VENDORS - THEMED TRIVIA - FLASH TATTOOS...and so much more!
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Open House at Woodhill Estates
2-4 p.m. — 289 Mulberry Ct, Lexington, KY — Free entry — Explore spacious homes in a well-established neighborhood with a strong community feel.
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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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