Lexington
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Memorial Day, hundreds gathered at Jacobson Park for the Alano Club’s fourth annual Unity Picnic—hosted with local partners to provide over 40 resource booths and vital recovery support—demonstrating renewed hope and resilience among community members. FOX 56
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MiddleGround Capital from Lexington bought Zoerkler GmbH and Co KG, a company in Austria that makes strong parts for planes, cars, trains and factories, and will join it with its firm Xtrac that builds transmission systems for race cars and fast vehicles. The move builds on MiddleGround’s work in making electric drive systems — it will help the firm serve more customers around the world. The Lane Report
- ➤ The Alltech ONE Conference will return to Lexington at the Central Bank Center from May 18th to 20th, 2026. Global agri-food experts will meet to share new ideas for innovation and sustainability – many leaders are planning to attend. The Lane Report
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Fayette County Public Schools board approved a tax increase on Tuesday night to cover a $16 million budget deficit, which will cost residents about $13 more per month. Some board members and parents expressed concerns about the lack of public input — saying the decision was made without enough transparency. LEX 18
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council is finalizing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget this week—after holding a Budget COW Meeting on Tuesday, they will vote on recommended changes and proposals at the Thursday 10 a.m. meeting in Council Chambers, where residents can attend or watch live on LexTV. CivicLex
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City-based real estate developer Hunt Midwest has begun construction on two Class A industrial buildings at Simpsonville 64 Logistics Park in Simpsonville—off Interstate 64 exit 28, offering 775,000 square feet of space available for lease. Building II is scheduled for completion in Q1 and Building I will finish 30 days later as infrastructure improvements began this spring. The Lane Report
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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
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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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