New technology improving cancer patient care in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky.(WKYT)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to celebrate and honor those affected by the terrible disease. One Lexington woman is speaking out about her fight and how some new technology played a role in her lifesaving treatment. For the last year Lori Beth Miller has been on a journey that she says wasn't always easy. "It's certainly not a walk in the park," said Lori Beth Miller. For Miller breast cancer was something she never saw coming, in fact self-exams were l..>> view originalMan carjacked, cut Tuesday morning in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington Police are looking for two people who they say carjacked a man early Tuesday morning. The victim says he was at Commonwealth Baptist College on Versailles Road, near Man O'War, when two men in his car attacked him. Police say he was cut in the face and his car and phone were stolen. They say the victim walked to a speedway to call for help. He was taken to the hospital to be checked out. Police are now looking for the victim's stolen 2011 Hyundai Sonota.>> view originalLexington sees first confirmed flu case of the season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Flu season is officially underway in Kentucky and Lexington now has its first lab-confirmed case of the flu. According to the Center of Disease Control 10-25% of the population contracts the flu every year. Part of that percentage is already cases confirmed in Kentucky. With the first case in Lexington arriving, officials are reminding the public to go in and get a vaccine before flu season really heats up. “A seasonal flu shot is recommended to all people ages 6 month..>> view originalLexington firefighters need building for toy drive
Firefighters are looking for their "North Pole" for this year's toy drive. The 2017 Lexington Fire Department toy drive starts next week, and organizers are asking for the public's help in locating a building to serve as their collection center. For the 86 years, the fire department's annual toy drive has provided thousands of toys to children in Fayette County. Firefighters say their ideal building would have at least 15,000 square feet of space for them to use, and come with restrooms, heat, ..>> view originalEverything's cool: Warriors pull away from Mavs, 133-103
Stephen Curry swished a floating one-hander and went to the floor after some contact, looking for a call that wasn't coming. This time, the Golden State star smiled and ran the other way. Curry scored 29 points, Kevin Durant added 25 and the Warriors pulled away from the winless Dallas Mavericks in the second half of a 133-103 victory on Monday night. Klay Thompson had 21 points as the defending champs got back to .500 four games into the season, two nights after losing their cool late in a los..>> view originalLexington Police Respond To Increase In Homicide Rate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) - Lexington Police are responding to an increase in homicide rates in the city.As of right now, Lexington has 26 murders, surpassing last year's total and one away from the highest totals in 1999 and 2001. Chief Mark Barnard released a statement to the media on Monday regarding the numbers.“Our focus has been and continues to be on solving cases and seeking justice for victims and their families. Detectives have worked countless hours thoroughly investigating each case. ..>> view originalCoroner searching for family of Lexington Army veteran
A Lexington Army veteran died earlier this month in a motorcycle crash, and now the Fayette County Coroner’s Office is asking the public for help in finding his family. Allan Lloyd Lewis, 58, died on Oct. 17 at University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, according to the coroner’s office. The crash occurred on Newtown Pike at Iron Works Pike and involved only Lewis’ motorcycle. Lewis was born on Sept. 19, 1959 in Detroit, Mich., according to the coroner’s office. His mother was Elizabeth Chipch..>> view originalRyle ruins the tournament trip Lexington Catholic waited a decade for
Lexington Catholic’s first appearance the KHSAA Boys’ Soccer State Tournament in 10 years did not go as the Knights hoped. Ryle, ranked eighth in the latest Maher Rankings, defeated No. 5 LexCath on the road, 2-0. The Raiders earned a berth to Saturday’s quarterfinals, where they’ll meet either Corbin or Pikeville (the game between those two was moved from Monday to Tuesday night). Freshman Lance Paul delivered a corner kick in the 24th minute that found the left foot of his brother, junior Ev..>> view originalKentucky Colonels grant to benefit homeless men in Lexington
The Kentucky Colonels gave $15,030 to Lexington Rescue Mission for repairs to its transitional home through the Colonels’ Good Works Program. The funds will be used to remodel the bathroom at the home, known as The Potter’s House. The Potter’s House, 649 North Limestone, is a transitional home for as many as 14 men who are homeless and rebuilding their lives. Mission staff assist residents with finding and maintaining employment, saving money, paying off debt, reconciling with loved ones, pr..>> view originalLexington restaurants taking part in nationwide hiring event
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A restaurant chain with several locations in Lexington will hold it's National Signing Day Tuesday. Fazoli's will be hiring 500 new team members nationwide. The event starts at 11 a.m and will run until 6 p.m. During the all day event, managers will review applications and conduct interviews, before making on-the-spot offers to hundreds of applicants. After 90 days of employment, new associates will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win several prizes. A "$90 ..>> view original
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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