Kentucky sites will accept unwanted and expired medications Saturday, Oct. 24, for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Lexington Police Department will collect items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kentucky American Water, 2300 Richmond Road. Accepted items include prescription and over-the-counter pills, vitamins, medicated ointments and lotions, and pet medications; residents can find other drop-off sites at dea.gov/takebackday.
Thousands of mostly young people marched Saturday in Milan, Rome and Turin. Milan’s demonstration remained peaceful, while brief clashes with police occurred in Rome and Turin; Italy deployed additional soldiers and extensive security after violence at protests last week. Demonstrations also took place in cities including Tirana, Madrid and Lisbon, over issues such as education, corruption, pensions and housing, with clashes and fires reported in Albania.
A motorcyclist was airlifted to University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington after a crash on Ringgold Road in Somerset, according to the Somerset Fire Department. Crews said the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a utility pole in the 1300 block. Fire and EMS treated the rider at the scene before Somerset-Pulaski County EMS took them to a hospital helipad, where Air Methods flew them to UK Hospital.
A crash on KY-11 North at the Montgomery-Bath county line brought crews to the scene, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said. Sheriff David Charles said one person is in custody and another is in critical condition; no further details were available. Deputies are working the scene, and drivers should expect delays and temporary road closures.
The Lexington Herald-Leader examines North Carolina Central football beyond its win-loss record. The report considers what the HBCU team’s record alone could not reveal about its season.
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved a joint venture with a Signature HealthCARE affiliate to develop and operate a 105-bed skilled nursing facility in Lexington. UK will contribute up to $5 million for a 60% stake; the affiliate will manage operations, while UK HealthCare provides medical leadership. The board also accepted a $30 million Bill Gatton Foundation grant for the Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, including new visitor and education centers and parking upgrades.
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a rally and are set to face the Milwaukee Bucks. The available report does not provide details about the rally or the matchup.
Newport Aquarium in Newport is featuring its Underwater Pumpkin Glow, an autumn attraction highlighted by the Lexington Herald-Leader as a destination worth a drive. The headline does not provide event dates or other details.
A Lexington Herald-Leader opinion column says Jefferson County Public Schools leaders should be directly involved in issues affecting the district. It argues they should not remain on the sidelines. The headline does not specify which issues.
Longtime Lexington TV anchor Doug High is expected to return to the air soon. The available information does not specify when or where he will resume broadcasting.
Fayette County voters will see uncontested races in Lexington City Council Districts 1, 2, 5, 7, 10 and 12, while the other seats are contested. Key races include District 4 incumbent Emma Curtis against former councilmember Brenda Monarrez, and District 3’s Jon Larson against Griffin VanMeter. At least six seats on the 15-member council will change hands after Election Day, regardless of the results.
Eric King of Kentucky’s Energy Planning and Inventory Commission said the proposed Prosperity One nuclear project in Lewis County is promising. He said its future will depend on the details.