Lexington
Morning News
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials released new aerial footage of Gatton Park, a ten-acre project on a former parking lot behind Rupp Arena, which will include a performance stage, ADA-accessible playground and water play area for families. The park will open at noon on August 23rd — a major new community space downtown. ABC 36
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Kentucky doctor Marites Buenafe was reported missing after leaving a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship Tuesday to hike and her body was located on Thursday by a National Guard helicopter 1,700 feet below Gold Ridge near Juneau, and authorities are investigating her death. ABC 36
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested 51-year-old Samuel Clay for first-degree robbery after he forcibly entered a Sportsman Motel room on May 10—where a victim said he threatened him with a knife and demanded money following a knock at the door by a woman he knew. LEX 18
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Monticello Banking Company experienced a cyberattack on Sunday that disrupted ATM and online banking access and caused debit card limits to be set at $500 on Monday before rising to $1,000 on Tuesday. By Wednesday, the bank had restored all services—although customer Rhonda Thomas reported that a $10,000 deposit she made on Monday still was missing despite receiving a call from a bank representative. WKYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study from July 1 by KFF shows that rural Kentuckians will face the hardest Medicaid cuts from the Big Beautiful Bill as federal spending in Kentucky will drop over 17% from its 10‐year baseline, leaving more than 130,000 residents without coverage + possibly forcing local hospitals to cut staff and services. FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday morning, Lexington held the Bluegrass 10k as part of its Fourth of July celebrations, where runners Micah Hall and Kayla Moon ran together before their wedding on Thursday and many others shared their own stories. Runner Brian Webb, a head injury survivor, ran his final race in his 40s—his birthday is tomorrow—while festivities also included a reading of the Declaration and a downtown parade ahead of the night fireworks. LEX 18
- ➤ The 49th Annual Bluegrass 10k run kicked off Lexington’s 4th of July celebrations—2,500 runners took part in the race on July 4th. WKYT
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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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