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The scene at Lincoln County High School Wednesday afternoon.

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Crystal Rogers, a mother of five, went missing July 3, 2015, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Boyfriend arrested on murder charge in Crystal Rogers case

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The four-day festival will take place this weekend.

International film festival kicking off at Kentucky Theatre

Updated: 1 hour ago

By WKYT News Staff

Their will be 50 independent films shown over the course of four days.

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Downed aircraft located in Ohio County, crews searching for passengers

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Isaac Calvert

An instructor pilot and a student pilot, were en route to Owensboro from Bowling Green when the tower lost contact. At the time of the suspected crash, a severe thunderstorm had developed in the area.

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Georgetown restaurant owner selling business to pay for his wife’s medical treatment

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Alexis Martin

New Thai Garden owner is selling his restaurant to pay for his wife's cancer treatments.

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Appalshop is shifting its definition of a work week, so that anywhere from 32 to 40 hours...

EKY non-profit implements 32-hour workweeks for staff members

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Jeremy Tombs

Appalshop in Letcher County is reshaping its view of a typical work week.

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According to Lincoln County Public Schools, the Lincoln County middle and high schools went on...

Threats puts two Kentucky schools on lockdown Wednesday, officials say

Updated: 18 hours ago

By WKYT News Staff

Police are investigating after school officials say threats caused a lockdown at two Kentucky schools Wednesday afternoon.

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Kentucky Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of Fmr. deputy paralyzed by friendly fire

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Samantha Valentino

A Scott County deputy filed a lawsuit against the City of Georgetown and two police officers for negligence after he was hit by friendly fire and paralyzed.In 2021 a judge all but ended the lawsuit. Morales appealed, and oral arguments were heard in Frankfort on Thursday.

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Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $15 million grant that will be use to build a new parking...

Gov. Beshear announces property agreement to move forward with Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Mike Schell

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a property agreement for the Brent Spence Bridge Companion Project.

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High demand for new COVID-19 vaccine creating issues

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Julia Sandor

The rollout of the latest COVID-19 vaccines have caused some issues across the United States.

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Sports betting experts share what to expect ahead of Kentucky’s online sports betting launch

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Alyssa Williams

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday morning, Kentuckians will have the opportunity to wager any sports bets from the comfort of their own homes.

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Baptist Health celebrates record-breaking donation

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Darnell Crenshaw

Baptist Health is celebrating a record-breaking donation to its NICU and mother and baby services.

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Parole deferred again for man who killed boy in Woodford County

Updated: 17 hours ago

By WKYT News Staff

He was sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection to a series of stabbings that left 6-year-old Logan Tipton dead.

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Good Question: What can you do legally when someone is tailgating you?

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Victor Puente

For today’s good question, Donovan asks, “What can you do legally when someone is tailgating you? In reference to driving down the highway, not at sporting events.”

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Police arrest suspect in Highlawn Avenue shooting

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:07 AM EDT

By WKYT News Staff

Officers responded Monday night to Highlawn Avenue.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY | Chris Bailey Tracks Strong Storms

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Chris Bailey

Storms come at us in waves through Thursday.

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KSP’S collision database shows that 2023 is trending upwards in the number of fatal collisions...

Deadly crashes in Lexington trending higher this year

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Lucy Bryson

KSP’S collision database shows that 2023 is trending upwards in the number of fatal collisions that have happened in the past year.

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The White House says women and children who count on WIC could be some of the first to feel the...

Kentuckians who rely on WIC for food could be affected if government shuts down

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Samantha Valentino

The White House says women and children who count on WIC could be some of the first to feel the effects of a government shutdown. That includes more than 100-thousand Kentuckians.

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Stone recently won the 2023 Bill Best Food Award for her contributions to our community. The...

Lexington woman nourishes community by providing fresh, affordable food

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Destiny Quinn

“If my children were hungry, there was no way that I could teach them,” Sharon Stone. “So it was very important to me, and the people that helped run the Woodhill International Market, that our children that we taught had access to fresh fruits and vegetables and eggs.”

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