Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lexington Firefighters' Toy Program, starting its 94th year, calls for community donations of new, unwrapped toys to ensure every local child aged 0-12 has a gift this Christmas. WKYT
- ➤ Transylvania University's Pumpkin Mania event featured students and staff cleaning out hundreds of pumpkins for carving, continuing a 14-year tradition of decorating the campus administration building's steps for Halloween. WUKY
- ➤ Commerce Lexington Inc. has promoted Lisa Deaton Mahan to vice president of strategic partnerships, where she'll spearhead strategy to bolster relationships, augment revenue, and deliver value to stakeholders. The Lane Report
- ➤ A Lexington family's home was destroyed by a fire, leading them to seek community support through a GoFundMe for essentials and a new place to live. ABC 36
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested 20-year-old Jacob Fogal for allegedly shooting three individuals in Lexington, resulting in one life-threatening and two non-life-threatening injuries. WKYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illyssia Guerino, a paraeducator at William Wells Brown Elementary, was honored as the first Kids' Champion Award winner for her extraordinary dedication to students. Fayette County Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lexington Council to deliberate on allocating a $20.443 million unassigned Fund Balance for city projects, amid proposals totaling over $47 million. CivicLex
- ➤ Fayette County will vote on a proposed tax to annually fund $8 million in improvements for over 400 projects across Lexington's parks in November. LEX 18
- ➤ Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear and Senator Rand Paul advocate opposing positions on a ballot measure for school choice, highlighting a significant public funding debate for private education. WUKY
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Lexington Halloween Bar Crawl – A Spooktacular Night of Fun
Experience a fun-filled Halloween night hopping between bars in Lexington while enjoying themed drinks, costume contests, and a festive atmosphere.
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner in this spectacular bio-musical, following its successful debut on Broadway.
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Book Signing Event with Meg Shaffer in Lexington
Experience a day of book signing with Meg Shaffer featuring her works 'The Lost Story' and 'The Wishing Game' at the Kentucky Book Fair.
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2024 Veterans VA5K Run
Experience a community-focused 5K race honoring veterans at the Lexington VA Medical Center.
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Wright State Raiders vs. Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Game
Experience an exciting college basketball matchup as the Wright State Raiders face off against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena.
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First Generation Professionals Networking Event
Connect with first-generation professionals and gain valuable insights into career development, mentorship, and networking opportunities while enjoying food and community spirit.
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2024 NACA Lexington Conference
Experience an enhanced NACA Conference filled with educational sessions, networking opportunities, and showcases designed to foster collaboration and innovation in campus activities.
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SCAPA Presents Disney's Frozen JR. at Lexington Opera House
Experience a captivating performance of Disney's Frozen JR. by SCAPA, showcasing the magic and music from the beloved film.
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Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show - November 2024
Explore a diverse collection of antiques and collectibles from over 40 dealers at the Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show, making it an excellent opportunity for enthusiasts and buyers alike.
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Rod Wave: Last Lap Tour at Rupp Arena
Experience an electrifying evening with Rod Wave and special guests Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic at the Rupp Arena for the Last Lap Tour.
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