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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Phoenix Park has been under construction since June and will reopen on September 18 at 4:30 p.m. at Main and Limestone—featuring a dog park, playgrounds for different ages, and picnic areas. WKYT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wawa will open its first Central Kentucky store on Lexington Road in Nicholasville on Friday with a ribbon-cutting set for 8:30 a.m. — free T-shirts will be given to the first 250 customers. ABC 36
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Fayette County school board member called for a forensic audit of FCPS finances—raising concerns about potential irregularities posted on social media Wednesday morning. The board will hold a special meeting next Tuesday at 5:30 and plan to vote on the budget on September 22—actions that stem from the call for a closer look at district finances. WKYT
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf said that the Treasury’s Division of Unclaimed Property has held over $40 million in unclaimed assets for Fayette County residents after a waiting period of inactivity—residents can check the Treasury website to see if money is owed to them. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FCPS Chair Tyler Murphy said the board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 16th at 5:30 p.m. to approve an external audit of the district’s finances — the review will check the budget, finance, and internal control systems to help improve processes and public trust. WUKY
- ➤ Lexington's City Council will hold a final vote today on rural solar regulations that ease small-scale installations up to 2,500 square feet and require special permission for projects between 2,500 square feet and five acres. The council postponed a decision on large-scale solar—leaving a work group to study its impact on farmland. WUKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Life Adventure Center will host a free caregiver wellness workshop — it will take place Tuesday, Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Gatton Beaumont YMCA where parents can learn stress relief techniques and self-care tools. ABC 36
- ➤ Kentucky pharmacies now offer both the flu and COVID vaccines under updated guidance from the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy—allowing pharmacists to administer injections by prescription or under a prescriber-approved protocol. Many eligible Kentuckians, including those 65 and older or with health risks, may get the shots, although some have faced issues with insurance coverage and age restrictions. WUKY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bluegrass Realtors reported that Central and Southern Kentucky's housing market in July reached a five-year high with 4,002 homes listed—a 15% increase from last year—and home sales rose 6% to 1,380, showing strong buyer demand. The Lane Report
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Digital sports site PrepSpin and WKYT signed a two-year deal to broadcast and stream Kentucky high school football and basketball, with the Great Crossing-Lexington Catholic game airing on September 12 on WKYT sub-channel 365/BLK — additional games will stream on the new WKYT+ channel as schedules are finalized. WKYT
- ➤ During Tuesday’s second session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, nearly $75 million in sales were achieved with a record average of $675,180 and a median of $550,000, and 20 yearlings sold for $1 million or more. Wesley Ward paid $2.2 million for a colt by Gun Runner—an effort that built on the market enthusiasm seen on Monday. The Lane Report
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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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The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music of The Beatles performed live in tribute by The Fab Four.
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The Beach Boys Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Gatton Park on the Town Branch — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the iconic sounds of The Beach Boys live in Lexington.
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Cole Swindell Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Rupp Arena — Tickets vary — Experience country superstar Cole Swindell debut new music from his upcoming album in a lively performance.
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Festival Latino de Lexington
5-11 p.m. — Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate vibrant Latin American culture with live music, dance, and delicious cuisine.
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