Toddler

STANFORD - A toddler injured in a Lincoln County crash Monday evening has died from her injuries. Khiana Dowell, 20 months, passed away due to serious brain trauma Wednesday morning at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. She was one of three people airlifted to the hospital after the collision Monday on U.S. 27 south of Stanford. State police said a 1995 Saturn driven by Kasey Tramontano, 22, of Stanford was stopped in the southbound lane of U.S. 27 attempting to turn onto Shake Rag Road when it was struck from behind by a 2008 Kia Sorento driven by Angela Salyers, 41, of Waynesburg.

JUNCTION CITY — It was an August afternoon in Arkansas when Elizabeth Guillen was told there was a donor heart ready for her son.   In the past, she hadn’t wanted to believe her little Jaydon would need an all-out transplant. Among all the doctor’s visits, surgeries and medicines to handle her 3-year-old’s heart problem — he was born with a single ventricle — she had been told by a cardiologist that a transplant might be a solution of sorts.

STANFORD - A toddler is safe at home after being found wandering outside alone Thursday morning wearing only a diaper and T-shirt at a Stanford apartment complex. About 10 a.m., Stanford police responded to Lincoln Terrace Apartments after a maintenance worker reported finding a child at the apartment complex's playground. The temperature was about 25 degrees. Sgt. T.J. Hill said the 2-year-old boy woke up early and “managed to get out while the mother was still sleeping with another child.” Despite a gate blocking the door and a child-proof door knob, the child wandered outside to the playground about 50 yards from the apartment, Hill said.

Nicholasville police responding to suspicious 911 hang-up calls found a 14-month-old toddler surrounded by garbage, narcotics and marijuana roaches. Officer Kevin Grimes said police were investigating after reports of two disconnected calls to emergency dispatch that originated from 204 Edwards Drive on Feb. 16. The officers were greeted at the door by the toddler's mother, Melinda K. Clemmons, 29, and were immediately hit by a “large cloud of smoke” and the stench of marijuana coming from inside the home, the police citations state.

HARRODSBURG - Police and firefighters responded Sunday after a toddler was hit by a truck when he walked into the roadway. The incident occurred on Bacon Court, off College Street. Michael Griffin, a Harrodsburg firefighter, was one of the first responders. Griffin said the boy is about 3 years old and was unresponsive when emergency personnel arrived. Griffin said the boy was taken by ambulance to James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital, then airlifted to the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.

PERRYVILLE - A Boyle County toddler was flown to Lexington on Tuesday night after officials say he fell on a key that imbedded in his eye. Chris Coffman, spokesman for Boyle County Fire Department, said firefighters responded to a residence on Harrodsburg Road about 8:30 p.m. The 17-month-old boy was airlifted to University of Kentucky Children's Hospital after firefighters stabilized him. "We don't know exactly how it happened, but...

One of the Danville women charged after a toddler ingested cocaine pleaded guilty to four counts of wanton endangerment Thursday. Jessica Coffman, 25, faces a recommended sentence of three years in prison but won't have to serve the time if she completes a five-year diversion program as part of a plea deal. "If the diversion doesn't work or something goes wrong, can you pull the three years?" Boyle Circuit Judge Darren Peckler asked Coffman, making sure she understood the ramifications of her guilty plea.

Nicholas Holderman is headed to the "Today Show. " Holderman, son of Staci and Chris Holderman, has been invited to appear on Tuesday's Today Show on NBC. On Sept. 2, it appeared that Nicholas, who was just 17 months old at the time, might lose his right eye to a horrific accident. But today, he is completely - and his parents believe miraculously - recovered. "We came home from a ball game that night and hadn't been in the door two minutes when he fell off the recliner," Chris, the principal at Perryville Elementary School, said.

A Boyle County grand jury will consider the cases of two women charged after an 18-month-old child tested positive for cocaine. After a preliminary hearing Wednesday, Boyle District Judge Jeff Dotson decided there was enough evidence to send the cases of the child's mother, Ashley Carrier, and aunt, Jessica Coffman, to a grand jury, which next meets Nov. 5. The two woman were each charged last month with first-degree assault and wanton endangerment...

Around the four- to six-month mark, your child can start to eat some solid foods, including finger foods. The transition to solid foods starts with foods like cereals and then progresses to foods like veggies and meat. Some parents have some questions about when their child is allowed to begin eating real solid foods like cookies and crackers, and whether their child needs teeth to start eating these things. The answer is no because even if your six- to seven-month-old has teeth, he or she will not begin chewing until older.

STANFORD - A toddler is safe at home after being found wandering outside alone Thursday morning wearing only a diaper and T-shirt at a Stanford apartment complex. About 10 a.m., Stanford police responded to Lincoln Terrace Apartments after a maintenance worker reported finding a child at the apartment complex's playground. The temperature was about 25 degrees. Sgt. T.J. Hill said the 2-year-old boy woke up early and “managed to get out while the mother was still sleeping with another child.” Despite a gate blocking the door and a child-proof door knob, the child wandered outside to the playground about 50 yards from the apartment, Hill said.

Keeping a bookcase in your child's room is a great way to encourage your child to read books, and it develops a love for collecting favorite books because it gives her a place to exhibit her collection. The first step is to decide where the bookcase will be placed. You want it to be in an area to allow for easy access to the books, and it should be visible from all parts of the bedroom. You want room in front of the books so your child can sit or stand while choosing which book to read.

Nicholasville police responding to suspicious 911 hang-up calls found a 14-month-old toddler surrounded by garbage, narcotics and marijuana roaches. Officer Kevin Grimes said police were investigating after reports of two disconnected calls to emergency dispatch that originated from 204 Edwards Drive on Feb. 16. The officers were greeted at the door by the toddler's mother, Melinda K. Clemmons, 29, and were immediately hit by a “large cloud of smoke” and the stench of marijuana coming from inside the home, the police citations state.

STANFORD - A toddler injured in a Lincoln County crash Monday evening has died from her injuries. Khiana Dowell, 20 months, passed away due to serious brain trauma Wednesday morning at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. She was one of three people airlifted to the hospital after the collision Monday on U.S. 27 south of Stanford. State police said a 1995 Saturn driven by Kasey Tramontano, 22, of Stanford was stopped in the southbound lane of U.S. 27 attempting to turn onto Shake Rag Road when it was struck from behind by a 2008 Kia Sorento driven by Angela Salyers, 41, of Waynesburg.

HARRODSBURG — Harrodsburg police are continuing a death investigation into last week’s drowning of a 2-year-old boy. Tyler Baker was pronounced dead Friday at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington a day after he was found in the family swimming pool at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. Detective Garry Bradshaw, who is investigating, said Tuesday it appears at this point that the boy’s death was accidental and he may have used a plastic box to gain entry to the pool.

CONYERS, Ga.  — A 2-year-old Danville boy who died from suspected child abuse in Georgia is thought to have been beaten to death for wetting his pants, according to police. A story published Thursday in the Rockdale Citizen reported that Cayden Allen died at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston on April 11 after police responded to a call at Arbor Creek apartments on Main Street and found the boy unconscious and struggling to breathe.  Autopsy results revealed that the little boy suffered from brain hemorrhages and bruising.

JUNCTION CITY — It was an August afternoon in Arkansas when Elizabeth Guillen was told there was a donor heart ready for her son.   In the past, she hadn’t wanted to believe her little Jaydon would need an all-out transplant. Among all the doctor’s visits, surgeries and medicines to handle her 3-year-old’s heart problem — he was born with a single ventricle — she had been told by a cardiologist that a transplant might be a solution of sorts.

HARRODSBURG ? A new restaurant and family fun center will open in Harrodsburg. Owner Gary Taylor said Pit Master's Wings & BBQ is scheduled to open Dec. 28 at 900 S. College St. in the Flea Market & Antique Center, which Taylor also owns. The restaurant will feature 10 different flavored wings and a traditional southern, slow-smoked barbecue fare such as pulled pork and beef brisket. Attached to Pit Master's will be the Family Time! Fun Center, which will feature an indoor play place, toddler play area, mini-bowling, billiards, electronic darts, golf and arcade games.

Nicholas Holderman is headed to the "Today Show. " Holderman, son of Staci and Chris Holderman, has been invited to appear on Tuesday's Today Show on NBC. On Sept. 2, it appeared that Nicholas, who was just 17 months old at the time, might lose his right eye to a horrific accident. But today, he is completely - and his parents believe miraculously - recovered. "We came home from a ball game that night and hadn't been in the door two minutes when he fell off the recliner," Chris, the principal at Perryville Elementary School, said.