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Estill County school officials asking for help identifying vehicle that sped past stopped bus
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (111+ words) ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — The Estill County Board of Education is asking for the public's help in identifying a driver who sped past a stopped school bus around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday. According to the board, the vehicle came into the…...
Fayette County Public Schools narrows projected deficit to $5.5 million for fiscal year 2026
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (286+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Fayette County Public Schools is facing a $5.5 million deficit for fiscal year 2026, down from earlier projections of $10 million to $16 million. "It is a whole lot better than what we were expecting at one time," Chief Financial…...
Books build more than reading skills, Lexington children's librarian says
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (299+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — For a child, a book can be a doorway to new places, new ideas and experiences they may not encounter in their everyday lives. Margaret Bayma, a children's librarian with Lexington Children's Library, says access to…...
'Dangerous situation' prompts Irvington to shelter in place, Breckinridge Schools closed
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (94+ words) IRVINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A "dangerous situation" in Irvington has prompted the closure of the city's government offices and Breckinridge County Schools on Wednesday. Breckinridge County Schools first alerted the public to the situation around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and initially planned…...
Montgomery County bus driver shortage forces combined routes, delays for students and families
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (325+ words) Mount Sterling, KY- A bus driver shortage in Montgomery County is forcing the school district to combine routes, leaving students with longer commutes and parents adjusting their schedules. Chief of Operations Chris Barrier said the district is currently working to…...
Clark County schools, Winchester Police collecting food donations for students in need
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (191+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX News) — Winchester Police and Clark County Public Schools are teaming up for a fall food drive aimed at helping students facing food insecurity during school breaks. The effort will support the district's Fall Food Bag Program, which…...
Eastern Kentucky University works to build AI literacy for every student
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (25+ words) LEX 18 News Eastern Kentucky University works to build AI literacy for every student...
FBI helps ID suspect in 'Cat in the Hat' threats against Jessamine County schools
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (333+ words) JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A minor has been identified and will face criminal charges in connection with social media threats targeting Jessamine County schools, the Nicholasville Police Department announced Sunday morning. Nicholasville Police warned that anyone with "future plans…...
Child with autism leaves Scott County elementary school undetected
1+ week, 2+ day ago (21+ words) LEX 18 News Child with autism leaves Scott County elementary school undetected...
Frankfort High School students learn from home after fire, community organizes donation drive to help
1+ week, 3+ day ago (331+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A fire at Frankfort High School is forcing students to learn from home after smoke and water damage spread through about 70% of the building. The fire broke out Sunday and was contained to one classroom, but…...