WKYT Blogs
Hot For A Little While - Post Your Comments!
The overall forecast has very little going on, but the big weather picture looks pretty eventful both here in KY and out to sea. The tropics are red hot and some of our temps will be too! (Read Blog)
I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!! - 1 Comments Posted
Is there really anything major to talk about? Not really! I do have some 90 degree temps in for next week. Plus... we are gearing up for our 25th Anniversary Show in October. I need your help in selecting the top weather events since 1985! (Read Blog)
Thank You Mother Nature - Post Your Comments!
After what seemed like an endless heat wave... we have finally entered a period of nice weather. Just about fall like! (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Teater still alive in golf playoffs - 1 Comments Posted
Our favorite professional golfer (apologies to ex-Wildcat J.B. Holmes, who checks in at No. 2), Josh Teater, is still alive in the PGA Tour FedExCup playoffs, thanks to his finish at The Barclays this past weekend, where he finished tied for 36th. (Read Blog)
Cousins featured on Kings' banner - Post Your Comments!
On Tuesday, the Sacremento Kings will unveil a banner featuring the likeness of ex-Wildcat DeMarcus Cousins. (Read Blog)
No. 35 - John Calipari - 1 Comments Posted
Mike Freeman, national columnist for CBSSports.com, has put together his list of the 50 biggest jerks in sports. Checking in at No. 35... one John Calipari. (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Proud To Be Mountain News - Post Your Comments!
Find out a very proud moment for our station from the UK-UofL game. (Read Blog)
Week 2 Mountain HS Football Preview - Post Your Comments!
It's a good week of matchups around the Mountains this week. Here is what you need to know to be ready for the weekend. (Read Blog)
Mountain Week 1 HS Football Recap - 2 Comments Posted
Week 1 action around the Mountains was highlighted by many standout performances. (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Candidates Start Filing, YouTube Politics - 3 Comments Posted
It's one thing to think about and consider a run for political office... It's another when candidates actually start filing as they are now. (Read Blog)
Some Things To Watch On Political Scene.... - 2 Comments Posted
Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry's first fundraiser is a "Who's Who" list of guests. (Read Blog)
Endorsement Intrigue.... Zesty Special Election - 2 Comments Posted
It is interesting that one of Governor Beshear's cabinet secretaries has publicly endorsed one Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate while the governor is openly pulling for the other major candidate. (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Sunday’s Extras: There is a certain point where I tackle you - Post Your Comments!
As I was thinking about what to write for this week’s Sunday’s Extras, I came across an article that pierced me to my very soul. I haven’t been able to shake the challenge that this writer lays before each of us. Am I willing to tackle you? I hope so! (Read Blog)
Former anchors return to WYMT to celebrate 25 years of service - Post Your Comments!
You never know who might show up on Mountain News at Six. Some or your old friends are returning to help WYMT celebrate 25 years of service. (Read Blog)
Teen Challenge and Me - 1 Comments Posted
I’m back after taking a few weeks off from work and the blog. I want to share an article from a friend of mine. Jeffrey Howard is a Harlan County native and wise beyond his years. I hope you will be encouraged by his words. (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
State Fair Over…Labor Day And Football Arrive!!!! - Post Your Comments!
The 2010 Kentucky State Fair is over….I have had enough fair food and loud music for awhile. So many folks stopped over at the tourism booth at the fair that we almost ran out of vacation guides and maps. A great crowd this year! (Read Blog)
The State Fair (fried butter and the sweet meat burger)!!!!!!!!!!! - Post Your Comments!
The Kentucky State Fair gets kicked off this Thursday in Louisville with music and noise and just maybe….not so much heat! Know how every year it’s like the surface of the sun out there among the funnel cakes and tube sock salespeople! (Read Blog)
The Yard Sale Was A Hit, And Duncan Hines Celebrates! - 1 Comments Posted
The annual US 127 Yard Sale was a big hit! As I said last week it’s become a tourism draw for the state. Not only are hotel rooms hard to get but restaurant’s are full that week too! Anyone get any cool stuff on the cheap? (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Social Networking Part 5 - 1 Comments Posted
Over the last couple of weeks I have been focusing on the effects of social networking and your career. Some readers may have a hard time believing that companies can have grounds to dismiss you solely based on a Facebook status change or picture that is posted off the clock, but I have proof! (Read Blog)
Social Networking, Career Advancer or Killer Continued... - Post Your Comments!
Facebook has recently announced they have 400 million active users. This number is greater than the population of every country in the world except China and India. Social media is creating new realities for all of us. Thirty-five percent (35%) of local HR professionals stated their organization had restrictions and guidelines for employees’ use of social networking sites. (Read Blog)
Social Networking, Career Advancer or Killer Part 3… - Post Your Comments!
In a recent interview, a candidate was asked if they used Facebook. When they acknowledged affirmatively, the company representative asked to see the site. The candidate might have declined but did not. The interviewer reviewed the site and kept it open when the candidate left the interview. The individual did not get the job. The lesson being, do not post anything on your social media site you would not want published in the newspaper! (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Opportunity awaits you - Post Your Comments!
There is a boring white piece of old printer paper posted on the door of the newsroom tacked to the bulletin board with these words typed on it ...: "Opportunities are won and lost based on performance and attitude." (Read Blog)
Life, loves, pursuits - Post Your Comments!
I feel like I learn something new literally every day; and that feeling is definitely more than true -- i learn so much daily…. Which is a humbling and wonderful feeling too! (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Pocono and Kentucky - Post Your Comments!
Here,...are the results of......Kentucky will be getting..... (Read Blog)
Results from Lenox Industrial Tools 301 - Post Your Comments!
Here are the results from New Hampshire yesterday..... (Read Blog)
Aaron's 499 from Talladega - Post Your Comments!
...what a great finish to that race! First time in Sprint Cup that.... (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Is Social Media A Fad? - Post Your Comments!
This is one of my favorite videos about social media and it has been updated. Does your business use social media? If not you need to. Enjoy! (Read Blog)
Mobile – How much data will you use? - 2 Comments Posted
If you’re thinking about moving out of the Stone Age and upgrading your mobile phone to a smart phone, how much data will you use and what plan do you need to purchase from your cell compnay? Recently AT&T changed their data plans and they no longer offer unlimited data for anyone who upgrades. They have two plans available; at $15 plan that gets you 200MB of data transfer a month. The other plan is $25 and you get 2GB of data transfer. How much do you really need? (Read Blog)
iPad – WKYT reporters use the iPad in the field - 3 Comments Posted
If you have read any of my BLOGS you know I love technology. I also love when technology is used to make us more efficient and WKYT’s reporters are using the latest technology in the field as well as the studio, the Apple iPad. (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Early Season Picks for the Top Ten High School Football Teams in Kentucky - Post Your Comments!
It’s early in the high school football season, but already several teams are showing why they should be considered among the elite, and at the top of the football playing school list, at least for now. Here is a look at my top 10 and the reason why! (Read Blog)
Top 10 Must See Football Games - Post Your Comments!
As the high school football Season draws near in the Commonwealth, the following are the must see games for 2010. For an up to date schedule of these games check the KHSAA website under football. (Read Blog)
KHSAA Sweet 16 Draw Show Coming to WKYT - Post Your Comments!
High school basketball teams all over the Commonwealth will be glued to their television sets or the internet on Friday January 29th, at 1:00p.m. (ET) KHSAA Assistant Commissioner, Butch Cope, will have the enviable task of setting the field for both the 2010 boys and girls state basketball tournaments. (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
More Blogs >>>
Parting is such sweet sorrow - 1 Comments Posted
A detailed look at being a foster parent for the Lexington Humane Society. (Read Blog)
Looking for a permanent (or temporary) home - 1 Comments Posted
If you ever wanted to volunteer or foster at an area animal shelter, this gives you a little inside peek on what it's all about. (Read Blog)
Cat Blog Laws - 2 Comments Posted
I know it’s at the end of the month but I need to point out that April is “Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month”. People are urged to take time this month to educate themselves on animal welfare, existing animal cruelty laws, and what animal issues are pending in the state’s legislation. (Read Blog)
Cat Blog - 1 Comments Posted
It’s been awhile since I last blogged. Our newest feline addition, Leia Tiberius (yes, science fiction fans heard some familiar names there) just turned one and is, by lack of a better explanation, a furry electron. (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Boys and dogs make life sparkle - Post Your Comments!
We went to the horse show, and I thought to myself as I saw a little mutt running around, "We would have demolished this whole thing if we had brought our new pup along." Just the thought of chasing TobyMac at the horse show made me feel the need to sit down. (Read Blog)
My Aunt Janie, an angel on Earth - Post Your Comments!
No one who knew Janie Katherine Huey Wiley would or could capture the essence of her personality and spirit with words. Most wouldn't even try. (Read Blog)
How Does Our Character Develop? - Post Your Comments!
As we raise our children, there are many things to do and to consider as we walk out our busy days. We have to feed them, clothe them, keep them safe, and provide recreation and education for them; how and when do we instill character? What is character, and how do we get it? Is character taught or caught? (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
Summer Cooling Program - Post Your Comments!
Check out this info on the Summer Cooling Program. (Read Blog)
Foster Parent Info-Issues and Answers - 1 Comments Posted
Here is the contact info from Issues and Answers. (Read Blog)
Tri-Cities Main Street Program - Post Your Comments!
Check out the Tri-Cities Main Street Program website (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
The Extra Point: The Rivalry - Post Your Comments!
It’s that time of year again: Louisville Week. The Louisville game, the away game in particular, will always be a very special time for me. It was during that game, 4 years ago, that I got the first start of my career. (Read Blog)
The Extra Point: A No-Brainer - Post Your Comments!
On Monday Joker made the long awaited announcement that Mike Hartline will be the starting quarterback for the Wildcats. Although many assumed Joker would ultimately choose Hartline, it would be an understatement to say that this was not the popular choice. In the end, experience won out over the true sophomore Newton and redshirt freshman Mossakowski. (Read Blog)
The Extra Point: Expectations of a Young Kicker - Post Your Comments!
The expectations are high for LaGrange placekicker Joe Mansour as he kicks off his Kentucky career this week. Many expect him to step right in and take over the field goal position vacated by senior Lones Seiber from last year and the kickoff position held by Craig McIntosh. (Read Blog)
More Blogs >>>
News Headlines
WKYT Blog Feeds