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Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Kentucky school officials warn community of ‘dangerous' TikTok trend
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — A dangerous social media trend involving school-issued Chromebooks has reportedly made its way to Kentucky. Perry County School District officials posted on Facebook on Wednesday, asking the community to be aware of a social media trend 'encouraging students to attempt to short out' the laptops. 'In some cases around the country this has led to injury and even caused electrical and fire damage to homes,' district leaders said. Rowan County superintendent announces new protest policy Across the district, PCSD wrote that seven Chromebooks had already reportedly been damaged by students trying out the trend. 'Please remind your student how dangerous these trends can be, and the financial consequences of destroying a $435 Chromebook,' district officials said on Facebook. 'Additionally local enforcement will be notified of any damage to school district property.' Hardin County Schools posted a video on Facebook on Wednesday featuring an officer with the Elizabethtown Police Department to warn the community about the dangers with damaging essential student equipment. In the video, the officer said that damaging a Chromebook is a crime that could lead to a fire and personal injury. Experience the sound of the Bluegrass at Southland Jamboree: 2025 lineup announced Trump's anti-DEI push doesn't stop Black Kentucky grads from holding an off-campus celebration Kentucky school officials warn community of 'dangerous' TikTok trend On Thursday, the Leitchfield Police Department (LPD) asked parents in the community to talk to their kids about viral TikTok challenges. 'You should know that if any of these 'challenges' result in property damage, personal injury, or other adverse effects your child could be charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses and through prosecution you may be responsible for paying restitution for damages,' the department warned. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Student allegedly brings weapon to North Hardin High School
RADCLIFF Ky. (FOX 56) — A Hardin County high school student will face charges after they reportedly brought a weapon to school on Monday. According to Hardin County Schools, North Hardin High School was placed on 'hard lockdown' around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, after receiving a report that a student had a weapon on campus. Read more of the latest Kentucky news 'That means that no students were permitted to leave their classrooms and all students and staff were secured,' the district explained. The school resource officer responded and requested assistance from Radcliff police. According to the district, the lockdown was lifted around 3 p.m., and the student was detained. School officials reported that the student was subsequently arrested after being found with a weapon. Student allegedly brings weapon to North Hardin High School Franklin County court offers services at new location 'A plea for peace': Lexington religious leaders react to Pope Francis's death 'That student and any students involved will face criminal charges and will be dealt with in accordance with the law and the Hardin County Schools Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline,' the district said. 'We would like to thank the Radcliff Police Department, the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, the Elizabethtown Police Department, the Vine Grove Police Department, and the Kentucky State Police for their hard work to keep our students and staff safe.' The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hardin County Schools staff hold benefit for those fighting against childhood cancer
HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Staff members with Hardin County Schools (HCS) shared highlights from a benefit for those battling childhood cancer on Friday. Event organizers said the district's Student Advisory Council wanted to plan a benefit that brought the staff and community together, transforming a T-shirt sale into something more. Hardin County Schools staff hold benefit for those fighting against childhood cancer Thousands of pounds of Our Family coffee mislabeled, prompting recall in Kentucky, 14 other states Daviess County fire crews battle semi-truck fire in Stanley The benefit supported the Addison Jo Blair Foundation in Elizabethtown and the St. Baldrick's Foundation. District staff members participated by shaving their heads or wearing wigs while seeking donations. On Saturday morning, the Addison Jo Blair Foundation posted on Facebook that money donated during the benefit will go toward children and their families dealing with cancer, as well as research into medicines to treat it. 'We are so proud of everyone who stepped up to brave the shave and raised money for this cause that is so dear to our hearts!' Members of the nonprofit wrote. More information about childhood cancer can be found on the Addison Jo Blair Foundation and St. Baldrick's Foundation websites. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
