(LFUCG)–With Lexington expecting temperatures to be in the 90s and the heat index above 100 this week, the city’s Division of Waste Management will be adjusting its regular waste collection window. Commercial pickups through Friday will begin at 3 a.m., while residential pickups will start at 4 a.m. These times will reduce employees’ risk of heat-related…… MORE
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The Doc is In
Dr. Ryan Stanton joins Jack Tuesday mornings at 6:50 a.m. The Doc Is In – "Johnnie Jacobs" (Part 3) Over the past 3-weeks we have been telling you the story of Johnnie Jacobs, a career firefighter that battled a chronic cough resulting in the need for a double lung transplant. In this "The Doc Is…… MORE
Man Shot in Lexington
(LEX 18) — A young man was taken to the hospital after a shooting on Florida Street in Lexington Thursday. The victim’s injuries are non-life-threatening. Two people were detained for questioning, but have since been released. Police say right now, they have a very vague description of the suspects. The shooting happened around 7:40 p.m.… MORE
New Rules for Fayette Co. H.S. Football Games
(LEX18)–Fayette County Public Schools announced changes its policy governing athletic events in the wake of a false gun scare at football game. Games will begin earlier and will students face new restrictions as part of the changes, district spokeswoman Lisa Deffendall said Thursday in announcing the shift. The changes follow a scare that sent spectators…… MORE
Some Truck Regulations Waived for Dorian Relief
(KYTC)–In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian and its potential to cause damage to the southeastern United States, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas has waived certain regulations on commercial motor carriers involved in the relief effort. Secretary Thomas issued the emergency declaration that provides temporary regulatory relief for crews heading to the affected areas to deliver…… MORE
Good For You!
Congratulations to; Kaitlyn A. Howard and Joy D. Lowery of Madison County E-911. They recently graduated from the public Safety Dispatch Academy at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training. Laura Hromyak Hendris, named Executive Director of the Kentucky legislative Ethics Commission. Rosalind Harris, Associate Professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Community Leadership…… MORE
The Doc is In
The Doc Is In – "Johnnie Jacobs" (Part 2) Last week we introduced you to Johnnie Jacobs, a career firefighter that was suffering from a chronic cough. This week we continue our story as Johnnie receives a diagnosis that would change his life. Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton walks us through Johnnie's life or death…… MORE
Telephone Tuesday
If it seems like going back to work the Tuesday after Labor Day is always met with a bombardment of calls and a never ending line of people on hold, it’s not just you. Over the past few years, businesses have experienced the phenomenon known as Telephone Tuesday, when companies receive more inbound calls than…… MORE
Mosquito Spraying in 40504
(LFCHD)–To help control mosquitoes, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will conduct mosquito-spraying activities in the pre-dawn hours Sept. 5 in the 40504 ZIP code. The spraying is due to a high mosquito population found in monitoring a trap. Spraying will be done between 3-6 a.m. Thursday. For spraying to occur, the wind speed must be less…… MORE
Would You Take a Pay Cut in Exchange for a Good Night’s Sleep?
Having trouble sleeping lately? Maybe you’re one of the many Americans who would sacrifice a chunk of their salary in the name of perfect sleep. A new study found that nearly half of Americans (43 percent) would take a 10 percent pay cut for just ONE perfect night of sleep. The survey of 2,000 Americans…… MORE
