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  • Lexington health department launches free gun lock program to protect children
  • Fayette County residents urged to report damage from Monday's flash flooding
  • Alert issued in Fayette County after ‘unusually high number’ of non-fatal drug overdoses

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lex18.com /1 month ago

Lexington health department launches free gun lock program to protect children

The Lexington Fayette County Health Department has launched a new initiative to promote safe firearm storage and protect children and families.

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lex18.com /3 weeks ago

Fayette County residents urged to report damage from Monday's flash flooding

Residents of Lexington and Fayette County are being urged to report damage sustained in Monday's flash flooding to 311, Mayor Linda Gorton said in press release Tuesday.

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wtvq.com /1 month ago

Alert issued in Fayette County after ‘unusually high number’ of non-fatal drug overdoses

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A drug overdose alert has been issued in Fayette County after an “unusually high number of suspected nonfatal drug overdose encounters” in the la...

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lex18.com /1 month ago

Harrison County health fair reduces barriers three decades running

Thursday morning at the Harrison County Middle School an annual health fair was held to help bridge the gap between those living in rural areas and preventative health care.

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wtvq.com /1 week ago

Declining vaccination rates among Kentucky kindergartners raise public health concerns

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – As summer begins and families prepare for the upcoming school year, a recent report from Kentucky Public Health is raising concerns about declini...

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lex18.com /1 week ago

Declining vaccination rates among Kentucky kindergartners raise public health concerns

As families prepare for the upcoming school year, a recent report from Kentucky Public Health is raising concerns about declining vaccination rates among kindergarten-aged children...

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wtvq.com /2 weeks ago

Free dental screenings help Lexington kindergarteners head back to school with healthy smiles

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) – On Saturday, the Kentucky Dental Hygienists Association partnered with Delta Dental to offer free dental screenings for students ent...

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wtvq.com /1 month ago

Lexington upgrades to Next Gen 911, becoming Kentucky’s 23rd center to make the switch

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Lexington has transitioned its Enhanced 911 Center to Next Generation 911, becoming the 23rd center in Kentucky to make the switch....

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wtvq.com /1 month ago

Lexington announces third wave of medical debt relief for thousands of residents

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington has announced a third wave of medical debt relief, eliminating more than $4.8 million in outstanding debt for 2,185 residents. Undue Me...

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wtvq.com /2 weeks ago

As warm weather continues, officials are urging the public to stay tick-aware

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Warm weather means more time outside — but it also means more encounters with ticks. Hannah Tiffin with the UK Extension Office says ticks are es...

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lex18.com /1 month ago

Lexington announces third wave of medical debt relief for thousands of residents

Lexington has announced a third wave of medical debt relief, eliminating more than $4.8 million in outstanding debt for 2,185 residents.

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lex18.com /1 week ago

City of Lexington reaches historic milestone: 150 consecutive days without a homicide

The City of Lexington has reached a historic milestone, 150 consecutive days, or five months, without a criminal homicide, according to Devine Carama, the director of ONE Lexington...

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lex18.com /1 week ago

Lexington Parks & Recreation shares pool safety tips amid extreme heat

A man is in the hospital after a near-drowning at a Lexington apartment complex Wednesday night, just as families prepare to hit the pool for the July 4th holiday weekend.

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lex18.com /2 weeks ago

Free dental screenings help Lexington kindergarteners head back to school with healthy smiles

The Kentucky Dental Hygienists Association partnered with Delta Dental to offer free dental screenings for students entering kindergarten this fall.

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lex18.com /1 day ago

Cases of cyclosporiasis continue to rise in Kentucky amid CDC health advisory

The CDC issued a health advisory Tuesday on cyclosporiasis, an intense gastrointestinal illness now impacting more than 30 states.

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wtvq.com /1 month ago

Lexington activates Phase One of its heat plan as index forecast to hit 95 degrees

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington activated Phase One of its Heat Plan Wednesday as the heat index is forecast to reach 95 degrees. The activation runs from June 10 to J...

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lex18.com /1 month ago

UK Healthcare prepares to become Kentucky's only Level 2 special pathogen treatment center

According to the CDC, there have been 49 deaths and over 300 confirmed cases across the two countries, with more suspected cases still being investigated.

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wtvq.com /1 month ago

1 person injured, 4 displaced after fire at Lexington fourplex

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A fire at a Lexington fourplex behind the Sportsman Motel reportedly displaced four people and sent one person to the hospital Friday. Lexington...

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lex18.com /1 month ago

Lexington upgrades to Next Gen 911, becoming Kentucky's 23rd center to make the switch

Lexington has transitioned its Enhanced 911 Center to Next Generation 911, becoming the 23rd center in Kentucky to make the switch.

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wtvq.com /1 month ago

Lexington City Council unanimously passes a moratorium on new data center approvals

Update: June 9 at 11 p.m. The Lexington Fayette Urban County Council unanimously passed a moratorium on new data center approvals, pausing permits, development plan acceptances and...

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lex18.com /1 month ago

Alert issued in Fayette County after 'unusually high number' of non-fatal drug overdoses

A drug overdose alert has been issued in Fayette County after an "unusually high number of suspected nonfatal drug overdose encounters" in the last week.

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wtvq.com /1 week ago

City of Lexington reaches historic milestone: 150 consecutive days without a homicide

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW LEX NEWS) – The City of Lexington has reached a historic milestone, 150 consecutive days, or five months, without a criminal homicide, according to...

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lex18.com /2 weeks ago

Lexington activates Phase One of heat plan as extreme heat warning issued for the area

Lexington has activated Phase One of its Heat Plan from Monday, June 29, to Thursday, July 2, as the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the area until...

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lex18.com /1 month ago

No injuries, displacements reported in Friday Lexington kitchen fire

The Lexington Fire Department has released new details regarding a structure fire that occurred Friday afternoon at the 1600 block of Auburn Drive.

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