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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…...
Summer safety tips from UK Chandler Hospital: How to stay safe during 'trauma season"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) Level 1 trauma centers in Kentucky, and Grace says staff have a name for what happens when warm weather...
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…...
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...
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…...
Feeling like a summer weekend
1+ year, 23+ hour ago (279+ words) As we move into another weekend, we have more dry and very warm weather ahead. We have been dry for many days now, so you will need to continue to water the yard and gardens a little while longer. As…...
Goldfish Swim School hosts world's largest swim lesson to raise water safety awareness
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (164+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Goldfish Swim School in Lexington is participating in the World's Largest Swim Lesson today, joining swim schools across the country to raise awareness about the importance of swim lessons and water safety for children. The American…...
Lexington fire official urges water safety vigilance as hot temps drive crowds to pools and lakes
1+ week, 3+ 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…...
The Last Week of Summer is Bringing the Heat
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (134+ words) We're in the final week of summer and it's certainly feeling like it! Well above normal warmth will keep it toasty (for mid September) with highs hovering in the upper 80s, around 90° Monday. The Last Week of Summer is Bringing the…...