First responders say to be safe when exercising, commuting, as daylight hours shorten

AROUND THE OZARKS (KY3) - With the nice weather in the forecast, people are still going to be outside running, walking, and riding bicycles.

However, as we move closer to winter, the daylight hours will come at a premium.

Ron Campbell, an avid amateur photographer, is a frequent visitor to Lake Springfield to take pictures during the golden hours and sees bicyclists almost daily on his adventures, and notices that most have lights of some sort.

“The ones I see, I am on a heavily traveled road, and they would have to be crazy without some lights,” said Campbell.

Greene County has more than 100 miles of recreational trails, including over 70 miles of greenway, and a lot of people like to listen to music while they run.

“Definitely keep at least one out. I like to listen to music when I’