Lexington
Morning News
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 30th, 2025, Josh and Joe introduced several types of peas at the Farmers' Market to be used in soups, stews, as sides, and even as potential dessert ingredients— a trial that will help decide if these peas fit a new menu trend. WUKY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning two elderly passengers were rescued from their stalled car on Bowman Mill Road as rising water trapped them—firefighters used an inflatable boat to bring the 81-year-old and 85-year-old to safety. LEX 18
- ➤ On Friday morning, a Lexington couple was rescued when their car stalled in high water on Bowman Mill Road near the Kentucky River — four firefighters used a raft and life jackets to save them. The road remains closed because of the high water, and no one was injured. WKYT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded early Friday morning to a robbery at Thortons on Winchester Road in Lexington—no one was hurt and the suspect was reportedly armed with a gun. WKYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Railbird music festival will bring popular acts like Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and Riley Green to Lexington this weekend, and festival executive Ted Heinig said his team and the Lexington Police kept traffic moving smoothly last year (when the event cleared in less than 45 minutes). He advised visitors to bring rainboots and a jacket (as rain may create puddles on site). WKYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Griffin Humfleet, a rising senior at Bryan Station High School, became one of Kentucky’s youngest licensed pilots after finishing 10 months of flight training and passing his private pilot test in May. He will build more flight hours this summer by flying with his father on Sunday — as they check tornado damage in London and plan for college visits. WKYT
- ➤ FCPS held Learning with Liggins: Summer Challenge on May 30 to encourage students to stay active during break (participants visited the library, explored the arts, played board games or solved puzzles to complete the 16-block challenge board). Fayette County Public Schools
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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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Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker '25 World Tour
8 PM – 12 AM — Central Bank Center — Cost not specified — Experience the musical talent of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Adams live in Lexington.
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Lexington Men's Senior City Championship
Date Range — Kearney Hill Golf Links — Contact for entry fee — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play golf championship for senior participants.
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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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