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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Trend wreaking havoc on Kentucky schools
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — A TikTok challenge involving Chromebooks has made its way to central Kentucky. 'It's causing a school issue device to be short-circuited, causing fire, smoke. Those kinds of things that are happening and, and it's very destructive and destroys, the device,' said Jessamine County Schools Director of Operations and School Safety Coordinator Matthew Simpson. Trend wreaking havoc on Kentucky schools Body of missing Laurel County fisherman found Nicholasville nonprofit gets a helping hand for a day of service West Jessamine Middle School was evacuated after a student participated in the action. Simpson said there can be stiff consequences. 'It really does, cost us time and resources, and those things are precious,' he explained. 'Not only do we have the cost of a device but, but there are real criminal charges that can come from this, particularly if a student becomes injured or, you know, heaven forbid, we burn down a school or there's a loss of life.' Lexington eatery makes OpenTable's 'Top 100 Brunch Restaurants' in the US Study: Kentucky is the toughest state to own an EV in Study: It costs over $200K to raise a child over 18 years in Kentucky He said it is important that parents urge their children not to participate in the actions. 'So, we just encourage them to really have those conversations,' Simpson added. 'I have three, three children myself, two of which are, in middle school. And I just said, guys, this is not worth it. So, let's step up, let's do the right thing, and let's avoid these kinds of behaviors.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
1-on-1 with Springfield City Council candidate Matthew Simpson
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With local elections just around the corner, Ozarks First is sitting down with candidates for several different races as we get closer to Election Day. Today, Ozarks First is speaking with Springfield City Council candidate, incumbent Matthew Simpson about several topics, including his campaign and his stance on several issues. 1-on-1 with Springfield City Council candidate Bruce Adib-Yazdi This series will be featured online versus Ozarks First's traditional local political coverage, with our digital coverage allowing for longer interviews and even more information for viewers. 1-on-1 with Springfield City Council candidate Eric Pauly Ozarks First has reached out to every candidate in a contested local Springfield election and will conduct and post the interviews as candidates become available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
