Lexington
Morning News
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stable Recovery volunteers and community members spent the day cleaning a house and five acres of land for Elizabeth Blythe— a well-known equine expert facing health and financial challenges. Volunteers raked leaves, cleared debris and used heavy machinery to prepare the property that Blythe has promised to donate to the nonprofit in her will. LEX 18
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited Lexington and Berea on Friday—she spoke at the Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators Conference at 9:30 a.m. and later announced the expansion of the Rise Up program in Berea that provided up to $25,000 in grants for first-generation homebuyers. ABC 36
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UK students are excited for Big Blue Madness as the event will start soon—many say it will kick off the school season. WKYT
- ➤ Kentucky dropped their second SEC game of the season to South Carolina 28—13 Saturday night in Columbia with fresh quarterback Boley throwing two interceptions and running back McGowan rushing for 112 yards on 17 carries. The Wildcats will face Georgia on October 4 at noon on ABC 36. ABC 36
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Bloom Combustion Seminar
8 a.m. — Hilton Lexington/Downtown — $1250 — Gain essential knowledge in combustion technology for industrial applications.
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Downtown Downbeat featuring Rags and Riches
7-9 p.m. — Weisiger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of alt-pop duo Rags and Riches as they wrap up the Downtown Downbeat concert series.
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Eric Church Concert
3:30–9:00 p.m. — Rupp Arena — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Eric Church as he showcases his latest live show on the Free the Machine Tour.
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Book Launch for If Looks Could Kill
5-6 p.m. — Joseph-Beth Booksellers — Preorder signed copies available — Celebrate the thrilling launch of Julie Berry's new novel featuring Medusa's vengeance against Jack the Ripper.
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Hansel and Gretel
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Lexington Opera House — Experience a charming twist on the classic fairy tale with this operatic rendition featuring stunning music and enchanting spirits.
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Nurse Blake Comedy Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Tickets on sale now — Experience a night of laughter with Nurse Blake's hilarious take on the quirks of healthcare.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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