Fayette County voters will see three proposed amendments to Lexington’s city charter on their November ballots, developed by 30 randomly selected residents through a CivicLex-led assembly. One would raise city council members’ annual pay to $59,987, the city’s average wage, beginning in 2031; another would require publicly viewable attendance and accountability standards. The third would require a charter review every eight years. Each amendment needs a simple majority to pass.
A new mural depicting country singer Dolly Parton has been unveiled on the side of a business at 705 W. Third St. in Lexington. PRHBTN said The Art of Kacy painted the mural. Father Jim Sichko sponsored the project.
The Lexington Herald-Leader listing is titled “Central Kentucky Education News.” The provided text does not include details about a specific event, decision or people involved.
No AI in KY held a walkout outside Lexington’s Government Center on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. The event focused on potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Organizers said they aimed to raise awareness of its possible impact on Kentucky communities.
Kentucky State Police and first responders responded to an injury crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle on U.S. 27 South in Lincoln County. The crash was near the intersection of KY 698. The road was closed, and drivers were asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
The University of Kentucky’s Sustainability Future Leaders club turns discarded grocery bags into crocheted sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness. Members collect bags in campus dorms, cut them into strips and crochet them into “plarn.” Each mat uses about 800 bags and takes roughly 20 hours to make; the club completes about eight per semester. President Misa Devries said the project reduces plastic waste while helping people stay warm.
The FBI is investigating after a letter and white powder were sent to a Kentucky election office. The specific office was not identified. No further details about the investigation were provided.
The WNBA Finals are tied 1-1 after the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries split the first two games. The Dream will look for a home-court advantage as the series continues.
Kentucky safety Jordan Castell earned five weekly defensive honors after helping the Wildcats beat Oklahoma 21-13. The Orlando senior intercepted a fake field-goal attempt in the second quarter, then returned a fourth-quarter interception of quarterback John Mateer for a touchdown. Castell also had nine tackles and a pass breakup, and leads the SEC with four interceptions
During a Kentucky U.S. Senate debate, Republican Andy Barr said the 2017 tax law put an average $2,800 in Kentucky taxpayers’ pockets and warned Democrat Charles Booker would repeal it. IRS and Joint Committee on Taxation data show savings varied by income, with typical households generally receiving less than $2,800. Analysts say earlier tax cuts were larger as a share of the economy, and Barr’s repeal warning is a prediction. Many individual tax cuts under the law are set to expire after 2025.
A three-vehicle crash partially shut down I-75 South in Lexington near mile marker 112, close to the Paris Pike exit, Tuesday evening. Lexington police said the crash happened at about 5:35 p.m.; no injuries were reported. The roadway was expected to reopen soon.
University of Kentucky coach Will Stein said he favors expanding the College Football Playoff and called opposing views “bad.” The Lexington Herald-Leader featured his comments in a video.
Kentucky Food Ministry, based at First United Methodist Church in Lexington, is seeking $20,000 in community donations to sustain its meal service. The nonprofit, which began in 2019, serves unhoused and low-income residents downtown and prepares meals each Saturday. Volunteer Betsy Lampe said weekly meal totals have risen from about 80 to 140–150, with as many as 250 when staffing allows. Leaders say the fundraising would cover a year of meals and operating costs.
Kentucky voters must show an approved photo ID at the polls, a requirement since 2020. A new law no longer accepts Social Security cards or federal food-assistance cards; valid options include a driver’s license, military, college or state ID, or passport. Gov. Andy Beshear urged voters to check before the midterm election. Those without
Kentucky election officials briefed lawmakers in Frankfort on House Bill 139, which became law in April after legislators overrode the governor’s veto. Most provisions took effect ahead of Election Day, including removal of Social Security and food stamp cards as voting ID options for people without qualifying photo ID; some poll workers have raised concerns about liability for mistakes. The law also raises individual campaign contribution limits from $2,200 to $3,500, while some changes take effect next
Republican Andy Barr and Democrat Charles Booker are debating tariffs and Sen. Mitch McConnell’s trade record as they seek his Kentucky Senate seat. Barr says tariffs could open India’s whiskey market and ease bourbon oversupply, but India still imposes steep taxes and experts say that market alone would not solve the glut. Booker says tariffs hurt bourbon exports and farmers; the fact-check finds export losses to Europe were substantial, but bourbon did not disappear from shelves and farm impacts are less
A public forum will discuss a Courier Journal investigation into asthma in Louisville. The headline does not provide details about the event’s date, location or participants.