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New chief in town: Lexington Fire Department welcomes new junior fire chief
SUMMARY: The Alexin Fire Department introduced its new junior fire chief, Owen, a fifth grader from Veterans Park Elementary School, who will serve for the 2024 term. Owen was awarded his badge after winning a contest that involved writing an essay and designing a poster on fire prevention, focusing on the theme “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You.” Firefighters expressed that this program effectively engages children in learning about fire safety and prevention during Fire Prevention Week.
A fifth-grader named Owen was named as the 2024 Junior Fire Chief following his essay and poster design.
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SUMMARY: As voter registration has concluded in Kentucky, the upcoming deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 22nd at 11:59 p.m. Voters must meet specific criteria to qualify for a mail-in absentee ballot. Detailed rules and instructions for making a request are available in the election section of Fox 56 News’ website.
According to the 2024 election calendar, voters who can’t make it to the polls can request an absentee ballot until Oct. 22.
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Lexington gun violence task force to present revised recommendations on Tuesday
SUMMARY: Lexington’s gun violence task force will present revised recommendations today aimed at curbing gun violence in the city during a council meeting at 1 p.m. The eight proposed recommendations include declaring gun violence a public health crisis, expanding preventive measures for all ages, and collaborating with community partners for increased awareness. To implement these strategies, the task force will request $75,000 in fiscal year 2026 to establish a new gun violence coordinator position.
The task force hopes to create a new gun violence coordinator position along with declaring gun violence a public health crisis and expanding preventative work to all ages.
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