# McConnell Health Questions, Apartment Hunt Advice, and Building Heights **Published:** 2026-07-24T13:00:22.872Z **Source:** [r/Lexington](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/lex-reddit-roundup-2026-07-24 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Right now on the r/Lexington forum, residents are grappling with questions about Mitch McConnell's health and Senate governance, swapping apartment recommendations, and admiring city landmarks. [In the most-discussed thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4f32z/why_hasnt_the_governor_done_anything_about_mitch/), a resident questioned what Kentucky's governor could do about McConnell, speculating the senator may be unable or unwilling to appear publicly. The conversation centered on the limits of executive power. One commentator pointed out that keeping an actual death secret would be nearly impossible given legal reporting requirements, suggesting McConnell more likely remains on advanced life support—protected by HIPAA privacy rules. Most participants concluded there is little the governor can do without proof of death or vacancy in the Senate seat. Context: McConnell revealed in July that a fall led to his hospitalization, saying he was "briefly unconscious" and was treated for mild pneumonia. His office shared a statement and a photo of him sitting with his wife while holding what appears to be the Sunday Washington Post. McConnell announced he will not be running for re-election in 2026, ending four decades in the Senate. [In a lighter thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4wgl0/does_anyone_like_their_apartment/), a resident seeking a rapid move to a one-bedroom apartment in the Hamburg or Tates Creek area asked for positive apartment reviews. Most commenters responded with genuine endorsements: some praised The Springs at Hamburg, others recommended Breckinridge Court on Tates Creek (noting reliable maintenance), The Avery in Hamburg (with pool and pickleball), and Townhomes and Flats at Fontaine. The original poster mentioned interest in Waterstone, but one commenter suggested The Avery as a superior alternative. The average apartment rent in Lexington, Kentucky is $1,351. The tone was notably supportive—several residents offered to share referral bonuses if the poster rented from their complex. [A third thread drew lightly reverential comments](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4t76f/i_almost_saw_god_today_looking_up_at_this_beauty/) about the visual impact of looking up at a tall downtown building. One commentator joked it was "the tallest building in the world," while another noted the image was "several hundred photos stitched together." Context: The Lexington Financial Center, locally known as "Fifth Third" or the "Big Blue Building", is a 410-foot, 31-floor high-rise in Lexington. It is the tallest building in Lexington. [A brief post celebrating a retro-style business card](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4wcgz/glenn_proffitt/) sparked nostalgia. One commenter likened it to "free computer classes from the late 80s that would come on KET." Another noted the address on the card—117 Conn Terrace—has since been demolished as part of UK hospital expansion. A third said the style is pre-1999, based on the original 606 area code shown. [In a political thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4t6wb/i_saw_this_at_the_wendys_on_nicholasville_road/), residents celebrated a sticker observed at a local Wendy's on Nicholasville Road. Several expressed admiration for the bold statement and suggested they lacked the courage for similar displays. One commenter also noted seeing similar messaging on another vehicle in town. ## Sources - [r/Lexington](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/) - [McConnell released statement about hospitalization and recovery from fall](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/12/mitch-mcconnell-releases-health-update-says-he-is-regaining-strength) - [McConnell announces retirement after 2026](https://www.yahoo.com/news/mitch-mcconnell-announces-retirement-2026-193318249.html) - [Lexington Financial Center (Fifth Third Building) specifications](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexington_Financial_Center) - [Lexington apartment rental market and average rent](https://www.point2homes.com/US/Average-Rent/KY/Lexington.html) - [Why hasn't the governor done anything about Mitch Mcconnell yet?](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4f32z/why_hasnt_the_governor_done_anything_about_mitch/) - [I saw this at the Wendy’s on Nicholasville Road](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4t6wb/i_saw_this_at_the_wendys_on_nicholasville_road/) - [Does anyone like their apartment?](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4wgl0/does_anyone_like_their_apartment/) - [I almost saw God today looking up at this beauty](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4t76f/i_almost_saw_god_today_looking_up_at_this_beauty/) - [Glenn Proffitt](https://www.reddit.com/r/lexington/comments/1v4wcgz/glenn_proffitt/) --- This roundup was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) from public discussion on the r/Lexington community forum, with facts checked and context added via web search. 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