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Ballet Under the Stars returns for 33rd year
3+ hour ago (350+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " It was a perfect Wednesday evening in Lexington for a sort of homecoming. "It's just been so rewarding and everything I could ever dream of," said Skylar Eads. Eads knows the Ballet Under the Stars stage in…...
After daughter's shooting death, mom's GLOW project lights up basketball court
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (306+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " A mother's grief has transformed into a mission of hope at the annual Jock Sutherland Classic basketball tournament, where spectators witnessed more than just a game. Heather Mammen founded the nonprofit Go Light Our World Project, known…...
Foster care program helps hundreds of Kentucky children find permanent homes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (437+ words) (LEX 18) " Kathy Castle's connection to foster care runs deeper than her professional role as foster care and independent living director. She and her husband became foster parents and eventually adopted their two youngest daughters, making the cause deeply personal. "My…...
Extended school closures can negatively impact children's mental health
1+ week, 2+ day ago (337+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " The latest winter blast has forced schools across the region to implement snow days and non-traditional instruction days, keeping students out of classrooms for extended periods. While these closures are necessary for safety, mental health experts warn…...
'This doesn't define him': KY toddler completes 4th phase of aggressive chemotherapy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (476+ words) (LEX18) " A toddler from eastern Kentucky has completed his fourth round of chemotherapy, marking a significant milestone in his battle against an aggressive form of leukemia. It's a story LEX18 first brought to you back in May. Three-year-old Axel Combs was first…...
Rowan County installs Kentucky's 61st Safe Haven Baby Box
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (153+ words) Rowan County has installed Kentucky's 61st Safe Haven Baby Box, providing a secure location for parents in crisis to safely and anonymously surrender newborns. ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " Rowan County has installed Kentucky's 61st Safe Haven Baby Box, providing a secure location…...
BBBS partners with UK College of Engineering to provide 40 bikes to local kids
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (164+ words) Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass partnered with University of Kentucky students to give 40 bikes to children in need during a special holiday event on Tuesday. LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass partnered with University…...
Georgetown Community Hospital dedicates pediatric exam room to honor late Dr. Horace Hambrick
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (449+ words) GEORGETOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) " Georgetown Community Hospital dedicated a special pediatric exam room to honor the legacy of Dr. Horace Hambrick, a beloved pediatrician who spent nearly four decades caring for children in Scott County before his death in September. The…...
What's the magic age? Kids who get smartphones too young face higher health risks, study says
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (197+ words) Researchers analyzed data from more than 10,500 children in the largest long-term study of brain development in the United States. The findings show a clear pattern: the younger children were when they received their first phone, the greater their health risks…...
KSP's annual Trooper Teddy Black Friday sale supports children in crisis
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (292+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) " The Kentucky State Police is offering its signature Trooper Teddy bears at a discounted price during its annual Black Friday sale, with all proceeds supporting children who have experienced trauma. The Office of Governor Beshear detailed that…...