Lexington
Morning News
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the city cut the ribbon at Kelley's Landing Park, Lexington’s first park with public river access that spans 30 acres along the Kentucky River palisades. The park—named after the Kelley family and opened after a year of work—is open from dawn to dusk and will add walking trails and natural play areas in future phases based on a master plan gathered from over 2,000 people. WKYT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting at an apartment complex in Lexington today at around 5:20 p.m. resulted in one death after officers arrived and found a male victim with a fatal gunshot wound. WKYT
- ➤ A man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Lexington after officers arrived at the 3800 block of Nicholasville Road around 5:20 p.m.—detectives ask residents to check surveillance footage for clues. WKYT
- ➤ Police are investigating the shooting death of a man at Bridle Creek Apartments on Nicholasville Road (shots were reported on May 28) as the Fayette County Coroner arrived and detectives ask residents to review camera footage (no suspect has been named yet). LEX 18
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Blue Grass Airport will add 815 long-term parking spots by the summer travel season in 2026 to ease parking shortages as more than 1.5 million passengers used the airport last year. Airport officials say the project will include a reconfigured Terminal Drive loop, a new exit plaza & a second covered walkway and is the first step toward future terminal expansion. LEX 18
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kentucky’s Utilities and Energy Management team won a Grand Award at the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards for its stormwater harvesting system at the campus Central Utility Plant, a project that began in 2017 and went online in fall 2023. The system, developed with Bell Engineering and backed by a local grant, captures up to 25 million gallons of stormwater each year — cutting the plant’s need for purchased water. The Lane Report
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lexington's Keeneland Race Course will host the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, a two-day, 14-race event scheduled for Oct. 30—31 as it undertakes a $100+ million renovation—the largest in its 89-year history—to improve fan hospitality; a Championship Sale will be held on Oct. 28 and a Breeding Stock Sale will begin on Nov. 3. The Lane Report
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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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Kid's International Cooking Camp
9 AM - 2 PM — La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering — Check website for pricing — Explore international flavors and cooking techniques in this hands-on culinary adventure for young chefs.
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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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