Alena Neves

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – In Kentucky, one in five children, that’s over 200,000 faces hunger, according to Feeding Kentuvky. A crisis that intensifies during school breaks when free meal programs cease. As part of an initiative called “Hunger Doesn’t Take a Spring Break,” volunteers are stepping in to provide essential meals to children in need.

Advocates and community groups are stepping up to support young mothers who often struggle with access to education and healthcare LEXINGTON. Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) – Kentucky continues to face one of the highest teen birth rates in the country — but local advocates say hope is growing as more young mothers gain access to education, healthcare, and support networks. When Brittany Sutton discovered she was pregnant at 15, she says she had no idea where to turn. “I had him at 16 but I was clueless.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) – March is National Kidney Awareness Month, a critical time to spotlight kidney health, often dubbed an “invisible condition” by doctors since symptoms frequently go unnoticed until it’s too late. Early detection and proactive steps are essential for safeguarding your kidneys.