Lexington
Morning News
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents who dined out Thursday night in Lexington helped support AVOL through the Dining Out for Life initiative—meals contributed to the nonprofit’s cause. WKYT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Climavision has expanded its private radar network into 15 states—this includes Kentucky—to fill 200 weather gaps with high resolution radars that help local agencies and companies see weather clues. The company will add its first Florida radar later this year to aid emergency work. The Lane Report
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Oasis Mediterranean was fined $25,000 for denying service to a disabled veteran with a service dog in 2023 — the restaurant has 30 days to appeal the decision. WKYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins told LEX 18 that the board will review a balanced budget with no tax increase at Monday night's meeting and that an investigation into the $16 million deficit will be finished soon—after a citizen committee suggested lowering the budget's contingency fund requirement. LEX 18
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Economists reported a $305 million revenue shortfall for the fiscal year that began July 1 due to lower sales and income tax collections and uncertainty over trade tariffs—officials say they will revisit the forecast in December. The Lane Report
- ➤ Kentucky state lawmakers will consider a new law that gives local police and prosecutors the power to charge people for possessing machine gun conversion switches + devices that turn handguns into fully automatic weapons. The proposal, sponsored by Rep. Jason Nemes, comes as law enforcement reported rising seizures of these 3D-printed parts over the past two years. LEX 18
- ➤ The Kentucky Supreme Court reversed Lexington’s ban on no-knock warrants Thursday morning—ruling that the city’s ordinance conflicts with Senate Bill 4 which sets statewide standards for issuing warrants. The decision overturned the lower court’s ruling that had upheld the 2021 ban. WKYT
- ➤ The CEO of Kentucky Nonprofit Network said that nonprofits in central Kentucky are asking for help as federal and state funding disappears—leaders plan to look for new funding to keep their programs running. WKYT
- ➤ City leaders held a meeting Thursday night to plan districting downtown Lexington and invited community members to share ideas in a community-driven process — they aim to protect long-term residents with anti-displacement measures. The next meeting is on October 8 at the Lyric Theater. WKYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lauren Esposito shared her journey from breast cancer diagnosis to becoming cancer-free at St. Joseph's Cancer Center's first survivor celebration event in Lexington after the COVID-19 pandemic. She turned her anger into strength to empower others battling cancer—showing that hope and resilience can unite the community. LEX 18
- ➤ The 2025 American Fitness Index shows Lexington residents are healthier now than in 2023 as they improved to 52nd nationally with the highest vegetable intake and fewer poor health reports. The report, by the American College of Sports Medicine and Elevance Health Foundation (Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation), gives local leaders key insights for driving community health forward. The Lane Report
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Allen Stone Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Manchester Music Hall — Tickets from $67 — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Allen Stone in Lexington.
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Villalobos Brothers Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Check local listings — Experience the Grammy-winning Villalobos Brothers as they blend traditional Mexican music with contemporary styles and storytelling.
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Fried Chicken Takeover
5-9 p.m. — Thirsty Fox at Zim's Cafe — Special menu event — Enjoy a one-night fried chicken feast with several delicious variations and funky cocktails.
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Toad The Wet Sprocket Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Relive the '90s with an acoustic journey featuring hits from Toad The Wet Sprocket.
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John Craigie Live
7-9:30 p.m. — The Burl — Tickets required — Experience the eloquent Americana style and clever observations of singer-songwriter John Craigie.
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The Brook & The Bluff Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Burl — Tickets required — Experience expertly crafted songs and sublime musicianship from Nashville-based band The Brook & The Bluff.
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Hailey Whitters Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Burl — Final ticket sales — Experience the rising country star's artistry straight from Nashville.
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American Aquarium Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Burl — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with American Aquarium as they showcase their commitment to music and fans.
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Drake White Live Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Manchester Music Hall — $44+ — Experience an electrifying night with Drake White at this popular Lexington venue.
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