Lexington
Morning News
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Bar Foundation will host its annual luncheon on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Lexington to award $311,910 in grants to 34 nonprofits statewide & mark its highest grant distribution ever. A workshop led by legal expert Kelly Wesley Taylor will help 2025 grantees build new fundraising strategies to support groups in areas like child advocacy and domestic violence prevention. The Lane Report
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A driver suspected of DUI crashed into a utility pole early Friday morning in Lexington around 3:40 a.m. on Walton and Cramer Avenue, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and police say the driver fled the scene—later found as crews repaired the pole. ABC 36
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 23, the Lexington Children’s Museum opened a new exhibit featuring engineering projects by Tates Creek and Bryan Station high school students, with support from CHI Saint Joseph Health. The exhibit gives children hands-on ways to learn about healthcare professions—mixing classroom work with real-world skills—and meets state STEM standards. Fayette County Public Schools
- ➤ Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Council on Postsecondary Education, was inducted into the Junior Achievement Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame on May 22 at Keeneland Race Track for his career achievements and service as a role model for youth—he was the first Kentucky native and African American to serve as CPE president and earned awards including the 2024 Exceptional Leader Award. The Lane Report
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Budget Director John Hicks said that March and April receipts for the General Fund fell 6.4 percent and Road Fund receipts dropped 6.3 percent compared to last year. The decline came as a new IT system delayed reporting plus an extended tax filing deadline due to flooding affected the figures. The Lane Report
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Planet Fitness announced a free workout program for high school teens ages 14—19 this summer in Lexington, running from June 1 through Aug. 31 to help build fitness habits when school is out. Interested teens can register on the gym’s website to join the program. LEX 18
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Polymer Clay Cane Workshop with Jillian
6-8 p.m. — Lex Center for Creative ReUse — Materials provided — Craft colorful citrus canes for jewelry and summer projects in this hands-on workshop.
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Kentucky Sports Radio Golf Scramble 2025
10 AM – 6 PM — University Club of Kentucky — Cost varies — Tee off with KSR’s team and support a good cause with lunch and fun.
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Railbird Festival 2025 - 2 Day Pass
4:59-6:29 AM — Red Mile Gaming & Racing — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a thrilling two-day music festival with proceeds benefiting a great cause.
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Treaty Oak Revival Concert
11 PM - 3 AM — Red Mile Gaming & Racing — Ticket prices vary — Experience Texas country rock from the up-and-coming band Treaty Oak Revival.
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Virtual Tour of Meadowthorpe Assisted Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care — Free entry — Explore top-rated amenities and programs designed for senior living.
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Taste of Tennessee Culinary Experience
6-9 p.m. — Epping's on Eastside — Tickets required — Savor Tennessee flavors with chef Rick Kyker at a popular Lexington venue.
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Valley Maker Live Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Al's Bar — $15 — Experience the captivating sound of Valley Maker with special guests Lylak in a solo performance.
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Dance Trance 2025
All weekend long — Lexington Ice Center & Sports Complex — Pricing not specified — Enjoy contra dances, English country dance, and jam sessions in beautiful Lexington, KY.
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Drayton Farley Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Burl — Tickets available — Enjoy the authentic sounds of country and Americana music from the talented Drayton Farley.
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Weekly Sound Bath with Ronnie Brown
5:30-7 p.m. — The Sound Healing Center of Lexington — $25 — Experience a transformative soundscape with instruments designed to promote inner peace and spiritual connection.
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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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