Claire Crouch

03/05/2023

Sweet Chris!!! Sweet memories with the Good Man.

Wishing him all the best ❤️❤️❤️

24/02/2022

Podcast day ☺️☺️☺️

Rate, review, subscribe, share…and email us! [email protected]

21/01/2022

We never gave up hope! is back!!! 😭
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Thank you to everyone who’s asked us over the last 2 years if we’d ever come back - y’all helped us believe it might be possible!
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Huge thanks to for welcoming us back. And we can’t wait to get started….again! New episodes drop every THURSDAY wherever you listen to podcasts 🥳🥰🙌🏼

08/12/2021

There were so many touching moments this morning, but this is the most concise.

I have loved my time at LEX 18. I have made some wonderful memories and even better friends. I’ve had opportunities I never dreamed were possible. I can’t thank everyone enough who made my time here special, and that includes all of you!

Thank you to all who accepted me (quirks and all), invited me into your homes and trusted me with your stories. The importance of all of that is not lost on me.

I am excited for the future but that doesn’t make leaving any easier.

Thank you ❤️

07/12/2021

The best!!! Director extraordinaire once again knocked it out of the park with our Sunrise Holiday Card! This is the WHOLE crew that makes at possible!!!

19/11/2021

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Nervous laughers unite! In case you missed it...I made an announcement on LEX 18 News at Sunrise this morning. I hate making things about myself, but I guess that's one of the weird things about this job.

Leaving Chris, Tom and the whole crew is something I don't think I've let myself fully accept yet. This decision is the very definition of bittersweet. I'm not gone yet, but we wanted to be sure and give everyone a warning.

I love you all and appreciate all the support, kindness, grace and acceptance many of you have given me. Let's celebrate these last few weeks together! And if you're like me...you laugh to keep from crying! It's just one of those things 😆

08/11/2021

ICYMI: Sweet Buford. Such a lovely man! He’s nearly 90, and he does more in a day than most do in a week. Enjoy 🙂

21/10/2021

My face when mentions a cold front 🥶
Who else is a giant baby when it comes to the cold like me??

25/09/2021

So happy to be emceeing an event in person!! And for such a wonderful cause 💜

19/08/2021

We're a little more than one week into the school year and many Fayette County Public Schools students are finding themselves in quarantine, which is having a big impact on Lexington families who are trying to navigate learning and childcare while their children are out of school.

Are you one of those parents impacted? How are you navigating this difficult situation and what are the learning options for your children while they're out of school?

16/07/2021

Who’s enjoying the coverage on ?? It’s been a great time so far! ⛳️

06/07/2021

Back at it after some sun, fun and FOOD in beautiful !
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Hope everyone had a great Fourth with friends who captured you casually modeling on a stranger’s porch 😆🇺🇸😆

14/06/2021

GOOD MORNING!!! ☀️
I’ve been a little MIA so I thought I’d start this new week off with a photo dump from the last year! 🌈
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It’s been a tough one for a lot of reasons, but there have also been plenty of reasons to smile. And lots of moments to remember 😌
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Hope you’re able to start this new week (and mask-free era!!) with a smile…and I’ll do my best to be better about updating! 😝😝

12/05/2021

VOTE FOR MILO!!!!

Milo is a student at LCA and he is the finalist for Kentucky in the Doodle for Google competition!! Watch his story below...and make sure you click the story and find the link to VOTE!!!

Click the link --> select 10-12 grade level --> vote for Kentucky!!

You can vote once a day PER DEVICE through Friday!!

Lexington teen Milo Golding is a finalist for the

30/03/2021

Okay! ONE MORE TIME!!

You have until NOON TOMORROW to LOVE the original post! Let’s hear it for reading!!!

THE BOOK MADNESS 2021 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND IS HERE!🎉

This match is between "Eight Animals on the Town" (represented by Bluegrass Youth Ballet) and "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" (represented by Claire Kopsky LEX 18). Vote by selecting the reaction emoji below this post that corresponds with your favorite book. Can't decide? Head to our video section to watch videos prepared by each team to help you make up your mind. Voting ends for this image WEDNESDAY, 3/31 at noon!

For a chance to win a copy of one of these competing books, tag a friend in the comments below to encourage them to vote. Each tag receives one entry.

26/03/2021

VOTE VOTE VOTE! HELP Claire Kopsky - LEX 18 and If You Give A Mouse A Cookie get the edge!

You have til NOON to LIKE that original post!

Welcome to the Final Four of Book Madness 2021!🎉

This match is between "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" (represented by LEX 18) and "Good Night Lightning" (represented by Lexington Legends). Vote by selecting the reaction emoji below this post that corresponds with your favorite book. Can't decide? Head to our video section to watch videos prepared by each team to help you make up your mind. Voting ends for this image Friday, 3/26 at noon!

For a chance to win a copy of one of these competing books, tag a friend in the comments below to encourage them to vote. Each tag receives one entry.

05/03/2021

HAPPENING NOW!!

Kentuckians are in NEED. So many have been impacted by recent flooding. Details on how you can help are below AND live on !

TODAY: You can help those impacted by recent floods by donating to the Kentucky Flood Relief.

LEX 18 is teaming up with the Kentucky chapter of the American Red Cross for the fundraiser. It runs until 8:00 p.m. tonight. Just $5 can provide a blanket and $10 can provide a meal to someone in need.

Click here to donate: https://rdcrss.org/3eegi6i

31/12/2020

Before we completely kick 2020 to the curb, we've gotta take a moment to look back!

We hope you get a laugh or two out of some of our "best" moments of the year on Sunrise!

Happy New Year! Enjoy :)

23/11/2020

Hi! Happy week!!

Is there a silver lining to this holiday like no other?? Let me know!

05/09/2020

Us and the ponies today. Hope you are enjoying our coverage of . It’s a strange one, but it’s definitely historic!

26/08/2020

Hope y’all had fun with our pics this morning! 🍎
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Who else had a nice gap between their front two teeth?? 😆😆

11/08/2020

LET ME HEAR IT! I'm set to interview Governor Beshear this morning...do you have any questions for him? Here's your chance!

Submit your questions below, and I'll try to get an answer!

05/08/2020

Prayers up for the beetle 🙏🏼

05/08/2020

Inspired by ...anyone else 😂🥴
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31/07/2020

Wow. First of all let me say thank you to all of those who commented and sent me such kind, thoughtful and uplifting messages after my post yesterday. As I read through them I was filled with thankfulness to see that there are far more compassionate people on this platform than not.

I didn’t post that yesterday to fish for compliments or to get people to feel bad for me. In fact, I almost didn’t post it for that exact reason. I did so because I’ve seen other women or people in the public eye make similar posts, and I always feel a sense of admiration for them, so I hope maybe I can empower someone else by being open and honest. It’s no fun putting up ugly comments about yourself because, shamefully, most any derogatory thing someone can say about me I’ve probably already thought myself. It’s like shining a spotlight on the one thing you hope no one else is thinking. Being on television certainly doesn’t make you perfect. I have good days, I have bad days! These past few months have been the most challenging of my career (and for most of us on planet Earth!) and I’m just trying my best to show up each day and do what I am trusted to do. Thank you for bearing with me, even when maybe things aren’t “perfect.”

Yesterday’s post is almost unfair to Larry. I heard from several of you who know him, I appreciate you sharing with me. I’m not saying I feel bad for putting him on blast for saying incredibly distasteful things, but it is unfair to portray him as the only offender. Sadly, I (and many others, maybe even some of you!) receive these types of ugly messages on a weekly if not daily basis. From men and women. About everything from my clothes to hair to makeup to body to intelligence and beyond! Sometimes I laugh it off, many I don’t even read, but it happens. Should you ever find yourself in a moment desiring to send a negative comment or message - to anyone - think about using your time better. I guarantee spewing hate won’t lift you up, and it certainly won’t help the recipient in any way. People hurt themselves, even take their own lives due to comments like this. I feel fortunate to have all of your kind comments and loved ones in my life who refuse to let me believe them. Some aren’t as lucky.

As you go into this weekend please try to spread some love and light into this world. Boy do we need it.
One of you sent me a sweet comment that said, “blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make yours burn any brighter.” I love that. And I love y’all! Thank you and take good care ❤️

(The look on Ru’s face when he finds out anyone shares anything but cat videos online 🤪)

30/07/2020

If anyone knows Larry please give him a hug today.

22/07/2020

LET’S TALK MASKS 😷
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I actually really like the regular little blue surgical mask, but I decided maybe it’s time to step up my game! I found this adorable flamingo 🦩 mask and another navy and white patterned one on Etsy, and now I’m ready to fully devote myself to a mask modeling career 😆
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I really hope you’re all masking up. I see it as a minor inconvenience (and yet another excuse to not wear makeup in public!!!!) that has the potential to help others. I’m so ready for life to get back to normal, but to get there we’ve got to be diligent, mindful and vigilant in our efforts to beat this nasty virus! It seems wearing a mask is the easiest, most effective and most direct way we can contribute to that.
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If you’re dreading wearing your mask, maybe find a cute one! I woke up this morning actually excited to show off my new face coverings. There are so many options and varieties out there. It’s silly, but it just might help! 🙏🏼
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@ Lexington, Kentucky

21/07/2020

It’s about time I learn! 😝
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I recently found this book, and it’s so cute and handy! I enjoy wine but admittedly know very little about it. This is helping me feel more informed, and I wanted to share! 🍷
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21/07/2020

JOB SEARCHING?? There is a FREE online webinar series going on right now to help you job search during these unprecedented times.

You can watch or join at any time, and the next session is tomorrow! Check out details here:

Searching for a job under any circumstances can be a grind, but anyone in that position right now is facing the challenge of a lifetime.

20/07/2020

New purchase alert! I love this new hand-crafted bowl I found this weekend at in Wi******er 🥣
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I was on the hunt for a special gift for a friend, and recommended I check out Dirty South, and she was so right! They have beautiful hand-made pottery done by a local husband and wife, and the shopping experience was extremely COVID safe. If you picked up any item it went back on a table to be sanitized 🙏🏼
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Just wanted to share this fun find! This bowl is for me...and I got a separate piece from their watercolor collection for a friend (but it’s a surprise! 🤫)!
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@ Dirty South Pottery

13/07/2020

Pancakes for breakfast!!!! Woke up yesterday and decided to make myself some blueberry pancakes. They were absolutely delicious, but perhaps the best part is that there were leftovers which meant pancakes for breakfast...again! 🥞
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I used a recipe for buttermilk pancakes because I had some leftover from something I made last week, and I am SOLD! That buttermilk made the pancakes so FLUFFY! And of course I had to throw in some blueberries 😋
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The link to the recipe I used is in my bio! Enjoy! 🍴
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10/07/2020

Back at it this morning thanks to makeup, medicine and filters 🙏🏼🤧
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When my allergist first started treating me she told me I might need to live in a bubble...I’m starting to believe it! Still a little swelling on my face but much, much better this morning! Hope my fellow allergy sufferers are hanging in there ❤️
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09/07/2020

SO! I wasn’t on air this morning....I woke up with horrifyingly swollen eyes! Pray for my coworkers because I’m pretty sure the pictures I sent them will haunt them forever.

Have NO idea what caused this! The skin around my eyes and eyelids is swollen, red and itchy. I have awful allergies to begin with, but this has never happened. I did nothing out of the ordinary yesterday!

Just wanted to share a little update with you guys. This pic doesn’t come close to showing the real damage because I care about y’all too much to do that.

Hopefully see y’all in the morning...??

06/07/2020

GOOD MORNING!!! And Happy !!!

I thought I’d start your week with a laugh by sharing this truly unhinged report I did at my first news station 😂😂😂😂

WHY and HOW was this allowed?? And yes, those of you who know me will recognize a familiar face 😎

Enjoy....

https://youtu.be/Yjr57GQNIBU

A slow news day prompted this one. July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day, and it is the topic of one of my very favorite packages. Original Air Date: 7/6/13

03/07/2020

An accidental pic taken in the studio this week...forever embracing the news mullet 😆

02/07/2020

Do you have any questions for HEALTH EXPERTS?

I'll be doing a Facebook Live on the LEX 18 page at 8am this morning with Dr. Kraig Humbaugh with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Send your questions my way -- hope you'll join us at 8!

05/06/2020

Amidst honking horns and rally cries for justice - there’s these two. ❤️
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Lots of ways to make a connection.

04/06/2020

Check out this beautiful chalk art in sent to us by Liz Commodore.
Drawings done by Jada Commodore 🖤 @ LEX 18

03/06/2020

28/05/2020

A nice treat today, I was able to WALK to my story downtown 😎 Lexington’s looking sharp today ☀️