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Could Lexington’s Mental Health Responders be Modeled Statewide?
SUMMARY: Lexington’s First Responders now have a community crisis co-response team to address sensitive mental health calls, thanks to a three-year Federal grant received in January. The grant supports overtime for 45 specially trained police officers and funds a full-time mental health professional to assist on these calls. This initiative aims to divert individuals with mental health issues away from jail and towards treatment. Lexington typically sees 3,000 mental health-related emergency calls annually. City officials and lawmakers express optimism for the program’s success, highlighting the importance of officer safety and available mental health support during crisis situations.
This week Lexington announced a new crisis response team for mental health calls. On Red, White, and Bluegrass, Rep.
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St. X beats rival Trinity in rescheduled Saturday matchup
SUMMARY: In a highly anticipated high school football game between Trinity and St. X, rain led to a rescheduling but didn’t dampen the excitement. St. X started strong with Marlon Harbin scoring an impressive 80-yard touchdown on the first play. He added another touchdown, bringing the score to 13-3 by the second quarter. Trinity finally scored a touchdown in the third quarter, with Zane Johnson connecting with Jeremiah Lynn. Ultimately, St. X triumphed over Trinity with a final score of 16-10. Strong defensive plays were noted, particularly in pressuring the quarterback, marking a significant improvement for the team.
St. X beats rival Trinity in rescheduled Saturday matchup
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Evening Forecast 9/28/2024
SUMMARY: The weather in the area remains dreary with continued light rain, particularly in northeastern regions. Although it was less windy than the previous day, wet roads and low-hanging clouds persist. Showers are expected overnight and throughout Sunday, with rainfall amounts varying across locations. Monday will see lingering spotty showers before chances decrease on Tuesday. The low pressure system leftover from Hurricane Helen will contribute to the drizzle, but by mid-week, conditions are set to improve with sunshine and warmer temperatures approaching near 80°F by next weekend, bringing a break from humidity.
Evening Forecast 9/28/2024
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ARCHIVES: Commemorative cups made for UofL's 1986 championship
SUMMARY: After the card’s victory, T-shirt production surged in Louisville, with demand expected to last for days. Wanda Shelton snagged her shirt shortly after 2 AM from a sporting goods store, thrilled to have it for the morning’s celebrations. By 8 AM, a large crowd gathered, quickly depleting T-shirt supplies. Meanwhile, Louisville Stoneware began preparing to make hundreds of commemorative mugs, receiving numerous orders as excitement built. They’ve previously produced souvenir cups and are now gearing up to stamp and color the fighting Cardinal design at an accelerated pace. Ralph Merkel reports live on the enthusiastic response.
ARCHIVES: Commemorative cups made for UofL’s 1986 championship
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