ONE Lexington hosted its fourth annual symposium on youth and young adult gun violence Tuesday at the Phoenix Building in Lexington. The event focused on the city’s crisis-response strategy, including preventing retaliatory violence and supporting survivors, after four weeks of shootings involving young people late this summer. Community partners also discussed prevention and re-entry services. Lexington is on track for a fifth consecutive year of declining gun violence.
WUKY’s CivicLex Chat features a discussion with Aaron Mudd about Lexington’s overhaul of its snow and ice plan after two difficult winters. The segment also examines new recommendations to strengthen the city’s response to homelessness. Josh James hosted the interview.
Former University of Kentucky star Randall Cobb has been named to the SEC Football Legends class of 2026. In three seasons with the Wildcats, he played receiver, quarterback and returner, and set the SEC single-season record for all-purpose yards. Green Bay selected Cobb in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft; he spent 10 seasons with the Packers and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2014.
President Donald Trump asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after The Wall Street Journal published texts between her and former Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Eric Deters. The messages reportedly show Guilfoyle asking Deters to pay $100,000 toward an American Express bill without creating a paper trail before her confirmation hearing; Deters says he did not pay. Guilfoyle resigned Tuesday and said the allegations are false and she will defend her reputation.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Highland Heights on Saturday, Oct. 17, though organizers have not listed the venue. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., the rally begins at 12:30 p.m. and Trump is expected to speak at 2 p.m.; admission is free, but registration is required. Trump last visited Kentucky in March for a rally in Hebron and is touring Republican states to promote GOP candidates.
Lexington officials presented a proposed 44-page snow and ice response plan Tuesday, calling it the city’s biggest overhaul in 30 years. The plan would salt all ranked streets within four hours of a storm, add response drivers and staff, and combine Rank 3 and Rank 4 streets. Eight contractors would help treat major roads, while city crews focus on lower-ranked streets. A public weather dashboard is also planned; the proposal will undergo public and council review before implementation.
Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb is reminding eligible voters to request absentee ballots online by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 20. Eligibility includes voters who will be away during Election Day and in-person voting, students temporarily living outside the county, and people unable to vote in person because of age, disability or illness, among other groups. Completed ballots must be returned by mail or to the clerk’s ballot drop box by 6 p.m. Nov. 3.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says overnight alternating lane closures on KY 420 will begin Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., and continue through Friday, Oct. 23. Closures will cover mile points 4.1 to 4.6, between West Main and Ann streets and St. Clair and Clinton streets, for milling and paving. The work supports a highway safety project; motorists should expect delays and follow signs.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to rally for Kentucky GOP candidates in Highland Heights on Saturday, according to an official with the National Republican Committee. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the event begins at 2 p.m. The northern Kentucky stop is part of Trump’s campaign appearances ahead of the midterm elections; he also rallied in Youngstown and Vandalia, Ohio, this month.
Lexington officials will hold the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Day on Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike; residents should enter via Jimmie Campbell Drive. Fayette County households can bring items such as paint, cleaners, oils, batteries, vapes and pesticides, with electronics collected separately. Officials ask participants not to arrive before 8:30 a.m., to complete an online survey beforehand and to remain in their vehicles during unloading; businesses are not eligible.
A report says Gianni Infantino received an undisclosed $1.7 million payment connected to the World Cup. The headline does not identify who made the payment or provide further details.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm rally Oct. 17 at Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena in Highland Heights, the Republican National Committee announced. The event starts at 12:30 p.m., with Trump expected to speak at 2 p.m.; attendees must RSVP. His visit comes just over two weeks before Kentucky voters choose a successor to retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, in a race between Republican Andy Barr and Democrat Charles Booker.
Daryl Glenn Thompson, 60, of Frankfort, Kentucky, died Oct. 10, 2026. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, he retired from the Kentucky Department of Insurance as director of administrative services and enjoyed genealogy, football and collecting guitars. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 21 at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, followed by a noon service officiated by Rev. David Rayborn; burial will be at Midway Cemetery.
Kentucky State Police say human remains were found in a wooded area near Miller Road in Grant County, Northern Kentucky. The Grant County coroner removed the remains, which are being transported for identification. State police said the investigation is ongoing.
Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Northern Kentucky on Saturday. The available report does not specify the venue or provide further details.