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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, a vehicle on I-75 northbound near mile marker 124 flipped after hitting a rock, and 63-year-old Wesley Keith Richie from Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene. WKYT
- ➤ The Fayette County Coroner said 43-year-old James Darin Langston drowned while fishing with friends on Saturday night in Lexington—officials are investigating his death. ABC 36
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lexington police arrested a suspect on Sunday afternoon at the 100 block of North Limestone— the victim refused medical treatment and the investigation remains ongoing. ABC 36
- ➤ A driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Harrodsburg Road + Burbank Drive on Saturday night and was charged with DUI. ABC 36
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ During Labor Day weekend, Lexington travelers enjoyed lower travel costs as gas averaged $2.92 a gallon and most chose to drive, with AAA noting nearly 90 percent of Kentuckians traveled by car. INRIX warned that heavy afternoon traffic slowed trips—Blue Grass Airport reported all flights were on time as of Monday morning. ABC 36
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lexington Council Member James Brown announced his re-election campaign for his At-Large seat in 2026. He was first appointed in 2015 and made history in 2022 as the first African-American elected countywide, and he has focused on bridging community divides through his work on various boards. ABC 36
- ➤ Yesterday, Live Green Lexington launched a new text alert system that required residents to sign up by texting Join+the correct keyword to 31002 for updates on waste collection, volunteer opportunities, events, and sanitary sewer overflows. Email alerts+will switch to the new system by mid-September. LEX 18
WELLNESS NEWS
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Mustang Champions Classic
Various times — Rolex Stadium — Free entry on select days, ticketed for finals — Experience the grace of American mustangs competing in English disciplines culminating in a championship final.
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Soccer Mommy Live Performance
1-4 p.m. — The Burl — Ticket prices vary — Experience the introspective indie rock sounds of Soccer Mommy, a standout artist of the last decade.
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Lexington Legendary Book Bash 2025
11 AM – 4 PM — Hyatt Regency Lexington — Costs vary — Explore a day filled with author signings, games, and prizes in a vibrant book-loving community.
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Kat Hasty Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Burl — Ticket info not provided — Experience the musical journey of rising star Kat Hasty as she shares her heartfelt songs.
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Seniors Got Talent Showcase
7-8:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Free entry — Celebrate the entertaining talents of local seniors with music, dance, and performances.
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Piff The Magic Dragon in Lexington
7:30-9 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Enjoy an evening of comedy and magic with the beloved dragon-suited performer.
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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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Run For A Cause Teacher & Staff Appreciation 5K
7:30 a.m. — Fayette County Public Schools — Online registration required — Celebrate educators with a fun-filled 5K run/walk in Lexington.
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