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  • 2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Evelyn Schultz

    (LEX 18) — Reading may be fundamental, but a growing number of Gen Z parents say it's just not fun. That's according to new research showing reading to kids is at an all-time low. Jonathan Hall with the Carnegie Center for Literacy in Lexington was surprised to see that headline, because he sees first-hand how reading impacts children. "When you talk to kids, they love to read," he told LEX 18. But he also gets it. "Gen Z parents have a lot going on," he said.

  • 2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Evelyn Schultz

    FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — School may be out for the summer, but a Lexington man is already focused on next year and paying off lunch debt across Fayette County Public Schools. When LEX 18 first introduced you to Adam Dahl of Dahlhus Fudge in February, he had just decided to "fudge around and find out," as the sign in his shop says. He was raising money for school lunch debt using proceeds from his TikTok. One month in, he had raised $1,300.

  • 3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Evelyn Schultz

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Whether you like them iced with chocolate or covered in sprinkles, donuts are one of the United States' most popular treats. The average American eats about 30 donuts a year!That makes National Donut Day an especially popular day to grab a sweet treat. We visited Jeff's Donuts, a 24/7 donut and coffee shop on S. Broadway in Lexington. Employees told us it was busy all Friday morning, as customers lined up to buy long johns, fritters, and original glazed donuts.

  • 3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Evelyn Schultz

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — This Saturday, June 7th, is the 4th annual Swahili Day in Lexington. Elisha Mutayongwa with the Marafiki Center visited LEX 18 News at Sunrise to talk about the event. The event is free, family-friendly, and celebrates the diverse cultures of Africans living in Lexington. It's happening at BCTC Newtown Campus from 4 to 9 p.m.

  • 3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Evelyn Schultz

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Letter writing may feel like a lost art, but for deployed U.S. service members, receiving a hand-written note still serves as a big morale boost. But a recent drop in donations means a Lexington-based nonprofit needs the community's assistance. Military Missions is issuing an urgent call-out for donated cards from children, families, and volunteers.

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