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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lisa McConathy and Mattie Sanders are hosting a benefit to raise funds for the McConathy Farm Rescue Team + the event will support their work rescuing animals. WKYT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lexington Police Department issued a Golden Alert for a missing 72-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s—she was last seen on September 8 at 1 p.m. in the 500 block of East 6th Street walking on foot while wearing a blue UK windbreaker and black pants. WKYT
- ➤ Animal Care and Control officials said one-week-old puppies were abandoned in a box outside an apartment complex in Lexington on Saturday and that investigators are seeking public tips to identify the suspect — potential criminal charges could follow. ABC 36
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fayette County Public Schools held its planning meeting Monday night to review a proposed $690.7 million budget and a $27 million contingency fund—community members raised concerns over a reported $16 million shortfall and have called for a third-party forensic audit, with the board set to vote on the updated budget later this month. ABC 36
- ➤ Josephine Frimpong, a freshman at Frederick Douglass High School and former Hayes student, won first place in the national SIFMA Foundation InvestWrite contest—earning top honors for her essay on smart investing. She was honored on Aug. 28 with teacher Ashlee VanHoose at an awards ceremony. Fayette County Public Schools
- ➤ Paul Laurence Dunbar junior Tejas Basneth was chosen as the only Fayette representative among twelve high school students selected from nearly 60 applicants for the 2025-26 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council—he will meet regularly with Commissioner Robbie Fletcher to discuss how state education decisions affect students. Fayette County Public Schools
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Our Healthy Kentucky Home program is working to beat obesity since surveys show that 38% of Kentuckians are obese, and Health Secretary Steven Stack said on Sept. 4 that eating healthy and moving more can lower weight problems—part of a year-long plan to improve health. The Lane Report
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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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The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music of The Beatles performed live in tribute by The Fab Four.
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The Beach Boys Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Gatton Park on the Town Branch — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the iconic sounds of The Beach Boys live in Lexington.
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Cole Swindell Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Rupp Arena — Tickets vary — Experience country superstar Cole Swindell debut new music from his upcoming album in a lively performance.
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Festival Latino de Lexington
5-11 p.m. — Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate vibrant Latin American culture with live music, dance, and delicious cuisine.
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