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Another day in the 80s
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (117+ words) Patrick Herion was born in Bartlett, a suburb of Chicago and he is excited to call the Bluegrass home. For the past few years he worked in Columbia Missouri where he worked towards a masters degree. Another day in the…...
Woodford County EMS director gives traffic safety tips following deadly accidents
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (317+ words) WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (LEX18) — In the last 48 hours, we have seen two very serious and deadly accidents on the road, and the Woodford County EMS director is providing some traffic safety tips. Central Kentucky has witnessed two devastating and deadly vehicle…...
Nature's Air Conditioning
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (117+ words) LEX18 For the most part, Mother Nature will provide most of the air conditioning over the coming week or so. The air mass, which originated in Canada, is remarkably dry for mid June. With the dry air, our lows tonight will…...
Summer slide: How parents can keep kids learning before school starts this fall
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (273+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Children may be enjoying their summer break, but education experts warn that time away from the classroom can lead to what's known as the "summer slide" — when students lose some of the academic progress they made…...
Water safety field trip teaches Frankfort students life-saving swimming skills
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (362+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — More than 100 students from Frankfort Independent Schools visited Lexington YMCAs Monday for free swim lessons. The 115-second and third graders hit the pool for a full day of swimming instruction, as part of a water safety field…...
Summer safety tips from UK Chandler Hospital: How to stay safe during 'trauma season"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — Patrick Grace, assistant chief medical officer at UK Chandler Hospital, says most summer injuries are preventable and that the busiest outdoor season of the year calls for extra preparation. "Most summer injuries are preventable. It's all…...
Paris schools, YMCA team up for summer childcare
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (19+ words) LEX 18 News Paris schools, YMCA team up for summer childcare...
A mild and rainy Sunday
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (132+ words) LEX 18 News A mild and rainy Sunday Happy Sunday! Keep those umbrellas handy because we are tracking another day with scattered showers and storms. Highs will reach the mid-70s by the afternoon as we dodge showers and storms. The showers and…...
Lexington fire crews urge water safety as summer outdoor season gets underway
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (285+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington fire crews are preparing for an increase in water emergencies as warmer weather draws more people outdoors this summer. "Anytime the weather starts to warm up, people want to get out on the water," Battalion Chief…...
Lexington fire official urges water safety vigilance as hot temps drive crowds to pools and lakes
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (294+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — With temperatures remaining high, Lexington firefighters expect larger crowds at pools, lakes and the river Monday. Battalion Chief Chris Warren with the Lexington Fire Department's Special Operations division says the most important water safety tool is…...