Lexington voters approved three ballot amendments Tuesday that were developed through a Civic Assembly organized by nonprofit CivicLex. The measures raise Urban County Council members’ salaries to Lexington’s average income starting in 2031, require council members to attend meetings, and mandate an eight-year review of the city-county government charter. The assembly included 30 residents representing the city’s demographics, and 80% supported the proposals. The attendance measure passed with 94% support.
Louisville coach Pat Kelsey and Kentucky coach Mark Pope are entering their third seasons. The Lexington Herald-Leader says Year 3 will define their tenures, with their teams’ results shaping how their time at the schools is judged.
Some supplements sold at Kentucky stores have been recalled over possible salmonella contamination. The report does not identify the products or retailers.
Democrat Zach Dembo won Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, flipping a seat despite a Republican-redrawn map. He celebrated at Lexington’s Central Bank Center with Gov. Andy Beshear, who called the win an early House flip. Dembo said he would represent all district residents and vote to end the war in Iran and reverse Medicaid cuts; he is scheduled to take office Jan. 3, 2027.
Lexington police responded at 10:12 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, to a crash involving a Department of Corrections vehicle carrying inmates on North Broadway. Only minor injuries were reported. Officials arranged for the inmates to continue to their destination in another vehicle.
Purdue and Notre Dame will not play their planned series. Notre Dame is pivoting to play Illinois instead. The available report text does not specify dates or explain the change.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope said the program is taking a “smart and disciplined” approach to recruiting the class of 2027. The Lexington Herald-Leader published his comments in a video.
More than 400,000 Kentuckians voted early, with wait times exceeding an hour at some locations, as Election Day approached. Secretary of State Michael Adams said turnout far outpaced 2022 and 2023. Democrats led early ballot totals by nearly 5,000, but University of Kentucky professor Stephen Voss cautioned that party registration offers little insight into how Kentuckians vote and said turnout will be key.
ShelbyKY Tourism has launched “All Year Long,” a four-part campaign promoting visits to Shelby County, Kentucky, with nearly $300,000 in advertising. Its winter chapter debuted Nov. 1 and stars Nightcap, a Saddlebred from the county’s HorseSensing farm, in a hand-knit sweater; the same characters will return in spring, summer and fall. Ads will run on digital, social, television and connected TV, with Datafy tracking whether audiences exposed to the campaign visit.
Kentucky Democrats gained one U.S. House seat, two state Senate seats and eight state House seats in Tuesday’s elections, raising questions about Gov. Andy Beshear’s political choices and the party’s prospects in 2027. The commentary argues Beshear might have beaten Republican Andy Barr in a Senate race, but says he chose not to run and did little to help rebuild the party. It says the gains could boost interest in next year’s governor’s race, where likely Republican nominee James Comer may have difficulty
Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control will collect donations for local pets and their families at a “Stuff the Animal Control Truck” event Nov. 15. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Walmart, 4051 Nicholasville Road. Requested items include pet food, treats, toys, leashes, blankets, towels, cat litter, cleaning supplies, crates and carriers.