Lexington Brief

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Sports 1 outlet · LEX18

Paws 4 the Cause auctions signed UK basketball after fundraiser raises about $8,000Rain leaves Paws 4 the Cause short of $20,000 goal

After rain-hit Barktoberfest raised about $8,000 of its $20,000 goal, Lexington’s Paws 4 the Cause is auctioning a basketball signed by the 2026 University of Kentucky team and Coach Mark Pope. Bidding starts at $550, in $50 increments; a $10,000 donation secures the ball. Proceeds will support the rescue’s Duke’s Extreme Medical Emergency Fund, which helps pay for lifesaving

General 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Paul Sawyier Public Library News — Oct. 18-24, 2026

Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort has scheduled community programs for Oct. 18-24, including a discussion of race and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Parent Café and pumpkin painting. The week also features an author talk on Victorian botany, digital job-search and internet workshops, beginner yoga, a teen movie night and a book group. A Friday book talk and musical tribute to Harlan Hubbard will take place at First United Methodist Church. Check pspl.org for registration details.

Government 1 outlet · WUKY

Kentucky axed its prevailing wage law in 2017. Did it work as intended? An economist says no

Kentucky repealed its prevailing wage law in 2017, ending minimum pay requirements on public construction projects. Economist Frank Manzo told a legislative committee the repeal did not save money or increase competition, but lowered wages, safety and productivity, and shifted work to out-of-state or out-of-area companies and workers. Some lawmakers questioned his data, but no one disputed the findings. No committee member proposed restoring the law.

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