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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Recovery Café Lexington provides a free New Year's Eve dinner for those dealing with addiction, mental health issues, and homelessness, promoting a safe and welcoming environment. LEX 18
- ➤ Lexington's New Year's Eve event offers family-friendly festivities including a children's countdown and live music, with Mayor Gorton leading the celebrations. WKYT
- ➤ WKYT’s 2024 retrospective highlights significant Kentucky events, including a devastating family fire in Casey County, viral goodwill interactions with Lexington firefighters, major changes within Kentucky basketball, arresting and releasing the world's top-ranked golfer, a high-profile manhunt, a judge’s murder, an organ donation oversight inquiry, a fatal helicopter crash, a harrowing crime in Robertson County, and a widow receiving a quilt his late wife started, weaving through moments of tragedy and community resilience. WKYT
- ➤ Lexington calls for volunteers for the annual LexCount event on January 29 to support the homeless with shelter and care packages. WKYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Blood Center experiences a critical shortage of blood donations during the holiday season, highlighting a constant need for donors to support its 70 partner hospitals. LEX 18
- ➤ The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives advises Kentuckians that medical cannabis registration disqualifies them from owning or buying guns under current law. WKYT
HOME NEWS
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LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jeffery Goree, a UPS driver from Lexington, wins $50,000 Powerball prize just before Christmas, planning to pay off his RV and save the remainder. WKYT
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
An engaging live show featuring popular Hot Wheels Monster Trucks like Mega Wrex and Tiger Shark, promising excitement for families.
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One Night Only Acoustic Concert Series Featuring Brad Paisley
A live and intimate acoustic performance featuring renowned country artist Brad Paisley at the Central Bank Center.
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Etta May Live Concert in Lexington
Etta May, a renowned stand-up comedian known for her Southern humor and award-winning performances, will headline a live concert at Comedy Off Broadway.
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Upcycle Your Cotton Shirt at Lex Center for Creative ReUse
Participants can bring a cotton shirt to learn how to upcycle it by adding personalized messages and designs using repurposed letters and words.
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Introductory Workshop to Improv Comedy
This interactive workshop teaches the basics of improv comedy in a supportive environment suitable for all experience levels.
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Laid Back AA Discussion Meeting
This is a weekly open AA discussion meeting providing support and resources for those on the journey of alcohol addiction recovery.
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Anne Wilson Live at Rupp Arena
Anne Wilson will perform live at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY.
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The Outsider Live Performance
Experience 'The Outsider' in a live performance at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts.
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Bridal Bliss Classic in Lexington
The Bridal Bliss Classic is a bi-annual trade show featuring numerous exhibitors focused on the bridal industry, expected to attract around 10,000 attendees.
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Paul Cauthen Live Performance
Paul Cauthen will perform live at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, offering an engaging musical experience.
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