The Lexington Herald-Leader published results for the Monday, Oct. 5 Powerball drawing. The available text does not state whether anyone won or provide the winning numbers.
WKYT meteorologist Alexa Minton says Kentucky will have a sunny, dry Tuesday, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s to lower 40s, patchy frost possible in sheltered valleys and afternoon highs in the mid-70s. Temperatures could approach 80 Wednesday and Thursday before a weak cold front brings a modest cooldown Friday. Highs may return to the 80s Saturday, with rain possible late Saturday night into Sunday as tropical moisture reaches the state; timing and amounts remain uncertain.
Road closures are coming to Palmyra and Nelson townships, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The available report does not specify which roads will be affected or when the closures will begin.
Lexington police found a stabbed man on North Limestone after responding to a call around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive, police said. Traffic was closed while officers investigated; police had not identified a suspect and expected the road could reopen around 6 a.m.
The League of Women Voters of Lexington, Global Lex and CivicLex have launched a nonpartisan voter engagement initiative for Fayette County residents ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections. Its “Make Democracy Social” program offers a toolkit for hosting Democracy Potlucks, where community members can share a meal, discuss civic issues and get resources to research ballots and plan to vote. Participants will also be invited to post-election Democracy Celebrations.
The Lexington Herald-Leader revisits the Kentucky legend of the Leestown Witch, focusing on 1913. The available headline does not specify what happened that year.
A Lexington restaurant reopened after a health department reinspection, following a closure. The supplied information does not identify the restaurant or explain why it closed.
A Lexington restaurant has reopened following a health department reinspection. The provided text does not identify the restaurant or explain why it closed.
The Lexington Herald-Leader fact-checked what six candidates in the city’s vice mayor race said about data centers. The headline does not provide details about the candidates’ statements or the fact-check findings.
Kentucky’s measles outbreak continues with no clear end in sight. The state’s secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services said nearly all people diagnosed with measles in Kentucky have been unvaccinated.