Lexington
Morning News
Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lexington teen Rihana Walker lost her father to illness and her uncle to gun violence in 2022, which has led her to give food and hygiene kits to the homeless and raise funds for young Black girls as she enters her final year at Tates Creek High — she will work with local groups to expand her efforts. FOX 56
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bryan Station High School dean John Bordas Jr. was indicted for alleged first-degree wanton endangerment after he reportedly pointed a gun at a motorist on February 13—he is scheduled for arraignment at 1 p.m. on August 29. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear announced on social media that the state's first medical cannabis dispensary in Beaver Dam, The Post Dispensary, is expected to open in the fall + officials say it will help Kentuckians with serious conditions access needed medicine. LEX 18
- ➤ Edelen Renewables submitted its proposal on Thursday to convert a 400-acre closed landfill into a solar farm that will produce 100,000 MWh of clean energy (enough to power roughly 5,300 homes and generate deep six-figure annual revenue for the city). The Urban County Council will review the proposal during a public comment period and if approved, the facility will be operational by the end of 2027 (supporting Lexington’s renewable energy efforts). LEX 18
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ruled this week that Planned Parenthood clinics will keep receiving Medicaid money despite a tax bill provision that aimed to cut payments for providers who received over $800K from Medicaid in 2023. In Kentucky, Planned Parenthood now offers health care services such as birth control care and screenings to one in three patients (a key Medicaid group). ABC 36
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Xia of Meadowthorpe Elementary, a rising fifth grader in the GTAP program, placed 10th in the Juvenile Plus division at the U.S. Figure Skating Excel National Final in Colorado—he is now training on advanced elements like triple jumps and higher-level spins to boost his competitive strategy. Fayette County Public Schools
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80's Night Celebration
7-10 p.m. — Radio Star Lounge — Check for entry fees — Get ready to dance back in time with neon lights and retro tunes at this ultimate throwback party!
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Plaidcast Live Recording
5-9 p.m. — Spy Coast Farm LLC — Free entry — Engage with equestrian experts during a live recording of the Plaidcast.
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29th Annual CLA Show & Meeting
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Central Bank Center — $30 for non-members — Explore a members-only showcase with the opportunity to join on-site.
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Everclear Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Manchester Music Hall — Tickets from $49 — Experience the iconic sounds of Everclear live in Lexington.
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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza — Registration fees apply — Celebrate the summer's end with Lexington's most exciting race event!
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Small Steps: Berea Meet & Skate
2-6 p.m. — Berea City Park Expansion Skate Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun afternoon of music and skating with the local band Small Steps.
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Andrew Moore LIVE
6 PM — Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music from the 2024 Blues Song of the Year winner Andrew Moore.
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Molly Tuttle Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Burl — Ticket needed — Enjoy an evening of bluegrass and Americana music with the talented Molly Tuttle.
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Woodland Art Fair
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Woodland Park — Check official website for entry fee — Experience a vibrant celebration of art with unique works from nearly 200 artists across the country.
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Kentucky Reptile Expo
10 AM – 4 PM — Central Bank Center — On Sale Now — Explore a captivating showcase of live reptiles and supplies in a family-friendly setting.
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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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