Two more political forecasters have shifted their ratings of the race in central Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District to the left, moving it to “toss-up.”
A Morning Bid item published by the Lexington Herald-Leader puts artificial intelligence in focus. The listing provides no further details about specific developments or companies.
Candidates are urging voters to cast ballots as Election Day approaches in Kentucky. State officials say Department of Justice election monitors must remain outside polling places in Jefferson and Fayette counties.
The Lexington Herald-Leader listing is titled “Enquirer voter guide 2026.” The listing provides no further details about the guide or the races it covers.
The Lexington Herald-Leader highlights a sandwich found at train stations across Italy and recommends trying it locally. The headline does not name the sandwich or where it is available.
Emonnie Branch was arraigned in Warren County and pleaded not guilty in Bowling Green to charges in the killing of Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips. Phillips was killed during a stop on I-65.
Jay-Z will headline the halftime show at Super Bowl LXI, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The report did not include further details about the performance.
Fayette County Public Schools’ board approved two budget amendments as the district works to address a projected $5.4 million deficit and strengthen financial oversight. A $225,000 Toyota grant will cover transportation costs, freeing funds for science kits at six schools. The district also cut building-fund revenue and planned repairs by more than $1.3 million after a state funding calculation changed. Officials presented a public dashboard tracking the corrective action plan, while community advocates
Under an agreement tied to a solar energy project, the developer will fund a program to help low-income households ease energy costs. Lexington’s council is aiming to protect residents from the costs of solar energy.
Fayette County Public Schools is adding budget oversight as it implements a corrective action plan based on 70 recommendations from an external audit. The Lexington school board approved a change requiring its approval for budget amendments over $50,000, down from $100,000. It also removed $1.3 million in projected SEEK revenue from the building fund after the money became unavailable. The district tracks its progress on a public online dashboard.
Lextran has launched Lextran Connect, an app-based shared-ride service in Northwest Lexington. The service aims to expand access to buses, jobs, health care and local services.
The Georgetown City Council unanimously voted Monday to extend the city’s data center moratorium through June 30, 2027, marking its second extension. Councilwoman Karen Tingle Sames said Georgetown lacks the resources to support a data center. The city is also drafting a potential ban on hyperscale facilities; Mayor Burney Jenkins said the extension gives officials time to develop restrictions if a ban fails.