Lexington
Morning News
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gatton Park, located behind the Central Bank Center, will open this weekend after ten years of planning and construction, featuring a 12-acre space with a concert stage, two dog parks — and a kid's playground with a water play area. LEX 18
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Russell Coleman sent a letter to Instagram Head Adam Mosseri, along with 37 other attorneys general, asking the company to disable a new location-sharing feature for minors—its controls could let predators find kids. WUKY
- ➤ Dr Seth Carpenter from the Kentucky Geological Survey and UK graduate student Seth Thompson are testing if seismic sensors can track tornado vibrations as recent tests during a May EF4 tornado showed measurable changes, and new sensors will be added in western counties and Fayette — a move meant to help the National Weather Service improve warnings. The research is ongoing as the team collects more data and refines the real-time detection system. WKYT
- ➤ Governor Beshear banned the sale of designer Xanax by classifying bromazolam as a Schedule 1 substance after a request from the state attorney general—law enforcement can now arrest those selling or possessing the drug that was linked to nearly 50 overdose deaths in Kentucky last year. WUKY
- ➤ On Aug. 18, the school board reviewed the Budget Solutions Work Group's recommendations to address a $16 million shortfall and discussed a property tax rate change to 4% so that classrooms are not impacted—public input is set for Sept. 5 with further votes on Sept. 8 and Sept. 22. The meeting focused on keeping the district's investments stable while planning the 2025-26 budget. Fayette County Public Schools
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Tacos N' Tequila
Tacos N’ Tequila is Bluegrass Greensource’s signature summer fundraiser, bringing together Lexington’s best local food, craft cocktails, and live entertainment for a night of fun with purpose. All proceeds support environmental education and sustainability programs across Central Kentucky.
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Tacos N' Tequila
Tacos N’ Tequila is Bluegrass Greensource’s signature summer fundraiser, bringing together Lexington’s best local food, craft cocktails, and live entertainment for a night of fun with purpose. All proceeds support environmental education and sustainability programs across Central Kentucky.
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Fest of Ales
3-7 p.m. — Manchester Music Hall — Ticket Needed — Celebrate local breweries with food trucks and live music at this reimagined beer festival.
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Bluegrass Classic Dog Show
All Day — Alltech Arena — Check website for costs — Experience five days of exciting activities for dogs including conformation, obedience, tracking, and more.
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Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Manchester Music Hall — Tickets from $48 — Enjoy an evening of cosmic country music with Daniel Donato.
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Sushi 101 Hands-On Cooking Class
6-8 p.m. — La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering — Check website for pricing — Discover the art of sushi making and Japanese cuisine in a fun, interactive class.
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World Bear Weekend Fundraiser
10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream — Donations accepted — Help support this beloved charity event facing financial challenges to continue its legacy.
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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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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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