Lexington
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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One Lexington is awarding $150,000 in grants to 18 grassroots organizations including Alpha League, FoodChain and Lexington Ravens Football Program to help reduce youth gun violence. The funding comes as the city reports a 68% drop in youth shooting victims and a 10% decrease in homicides over the past year — marking the fourth year and largest funding amount of the grant program. ABC 36
- ➤ As summer heats up, Lexington has kept its pools open and fully staffed thanks to a recruitment push that offered discounted training and wage increases to boost lifeguard numbers to 150–the highest in recent memory. Officials say that lifeguard applications remain open as pool traffic and rising temperatures draw more swimmers. FOX 56
- ➤ Local news covers several updates today with Legends Baseball on July 3 having drawn local attention and health officials warning that potential Medicaid cuts might affect rural hospitals. Officials also offered holiday travel advice, boating forecasts on Lake Cumberland, details on Big, Beautiful Bill’s impact on overtime and tips, concerns for military family deployments, and noted a Pike County horses event at 6 p.m.—each issue is being closely monitored by community leaders. WKYT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Lexington boy drowned at Richmond’s Paradise Cove Aquatic Center on Monday, June 30th, and an attorney questions how lifeguards responded—police continue their investigation while the park will remain closed until Saturday, July 5. ABC 36
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old man who shared an apartment with the victim was arrested on Thursday morning after Zemondric Hall was fatally shot near Bridle Creek Apartments on May 28—Nathaniel Danzy is charged with murder and held on a $750,000 bond. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A June salmonella outbreak was tied to custard-based pies and cheesecakes at Ramsey’s Diner when ten people—four in Fayette County, two in Jessamine, two in Mercer, one in Fleming and one out-of-state visitor—fell ill after dining there between June 17 and 20. The restaurant has reopened after a thorough cleaning and health officials advise locals to discard any leftover desserts since eggs used in the recipes may have been contaminated. FOX 56
- ➤ Health officials reported that salmonella was linked to desserts at Ramsey’s Diners after 10 people became ill from custard-based pies and cheesecakes eaten between June 17 and 20. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is working with Ramsey’s and Missy’s Pies—disposing of pies and eggs while sending samples to the state lab—and advises anyone with symptoms to seek care. ABC 36
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International Kid's Cooking Camp
9 AM - 2 PM — La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering — Check website for pricing — Unleash your child's culinary creativity with a global food adventure.
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Creed: The Summer of '99 Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Rupp Arena — Tickets available starting December 13th — Experience Creed's extended tour, kicking off with unforgettable rock hits and excitement.
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Lexington Men's City Championship
All day — Kearney Hill Golf Links — Registration required — Compete in one of Lexington's beloved golf tournaments across three days.
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Indigo De Souza Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Burl — Ticket information available — Experience the heartfelt indie pop sounds of Indigo De Souza and her dynamic band.
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BreyerFest 5K Run/Walk
8-10 a.m. — Alltech Arena — Registration required — Enjoy a scenic run or walk at the BreyerFest© BASH DASH and explore the Kentucky Horse Park afterwards.
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Buckcherry Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Manchester Music Hall — Tickets from $52 — Experience live rock music with Buckcherry in an intimate venue.
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Burton Cummings Live
8 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary voice of Burton Cummings, a celebrated icon of rock music.
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Beauty Performance Event
7-9:30 p.m. — Moondance Amphitheater — $17-20 adults, $10-15 children — Experience a blend of contemporary dance and live music in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
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Catch Your Breath Concert
7-9 PM — Manchester Music Hall — Tickets from $54 — Enjoy a night of live music with last-minute ticket options available.
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Blackberry Harvest Festival 2025
12-5 p.m. — Wildside Winery — Free entry — Celebrate the blackberry harvest with picking, slushees, and cobbler at a charming winery backdrop.
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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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