Amber Philpott
Evening News Anchor
Lexington, Ky
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Amber Philpott is an award winning news anchor with WKYT TV in Lexington, Ky. She is living her dream as a television news journalist, she proudly brings the news to Central and Eastern Kentucky each night as co-anchor of the 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6 and 11pm newscasts.
Amber is a native of Central Kentucky having grown up in Cynthiana. She graduated from Morehead State University in 2003. Amber began her broadcast career shortly after graduation at WYMT-TV in Hazard, KY.
While there she served as reporter and co-anchor of Mountain News this morning. Amber came to WKYT in 2004.
Amber was named 2013 Best Newscaster in Kentucky by the Associated Press, an award she also won in 2009. She has been a part of several award winning newscasts, and has been nominated for two regional Emmy awards.
Amber is living out her life-long dream and doing so in her home state that she loves so dearly. Her parents always said she was blessed with the gift of gab and that she should use it. Amber makes dozens of public appearances a month and enjoys meeting and shaking the hands of those that turn to WKYT for their news source each day.
Amber is committed to her community and to giving back. She is the former Board Chair for the Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross. For five years Amber served as chair for their annual Disaster Blaster event, raising thousands of dollars for relief efforts. She works closely with the American Diabetes Association, serving as the honorary chair for the Annual Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes in central Kentucky. In 2014 Amber was named Volunteer of the Year for the ADA for her efforts to raise awareness about diabetes in Kentucky. She has also been recognized by Baptist Health with the Celebration of Women Award for her work in the community. In 2015 Amber was given the Celebration of Life Award for raising awareness about breast cancer from Komen Kentucky. She is a member of Republican Christian Church in Cynthiana where she serves a deacon.
Amber is married to her best friend and Cynthiana native, Steve Hill. When she isn't at the station or out in the community you can find Amber in the gym working out, running or with a good book in hand.
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In this Link to Hope, one Lexington woman turned to spreading awareness after losing her husband to cancer.
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A Woodford County mother who felt that loss not once but twice has now turned her grief into action by bringing people together to talk about suicide and ways to stop it.
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For 50 years, the Kentucky Bash has been held as a way to kick off the University of Kentucky football season, but also serves as a party with a purpose.
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Birthdays for any child are a big deal, no matter the age. For one Harrison County family, a birthday for their little girl this year is bittersweet.
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In this month's Link to Hope, the story of one Woodford Co. woman who works every day in public health and has a message of why its so important to get those screenings like a mammogram booked.
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In this Commonwealth of Kindness, what one young girl built will serve as a lasting legacy to one very special man.
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For one man, he credits St. Jude for giving him more time with his brother thanks to the treatments and research of St. Jude.
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In Whitesburg, flooding took with it Appalachian history stored in an iconic building known as Appalshop.
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A year later we caught up with Chloe Adams and her beloved dog Sandy to talk about the trauma of that night and about looking forward to the future.
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When the flooding hit in July 2022, for many, it was in the middle of the night, and waking up to water was terrifying.
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We went to Memphis to visit with St. Jude and to learn more about a facility instilling hope in families dealing with the toughest of situations.
We were able to visit St. Jude to learn about the amazing work they do each day and why the dollars raised through the Dream Home Giveaway are critical to making sure that lifesaving work continues.
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In this month’s Link to Hope, how one Lexington woman is using her own cancer journey to turn pain into purpose and grow a project now spreading cheer at UK’s Markey Cancer Center.
As construction continues on the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home in Lexington, a special party took place Tuesday to help celebrate a milestone moment.
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As construction continues on the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home in Lexington, a special party took place Tuesday to help celebrate a milestone moment.
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As we approach the completion, we wanted to introduce you to the builders, a family-oriented business that felt like partnering with St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital was the right thing to do.
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Cody’s Wish has been on a winning streak, but it’s what the horse continues to do off the track that keeps this story alive and continues to impact a non-profit that helped set all of this in motion.
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In this Link to Hope, how a podcast from Kentucky CancerLink is hoping the content it provides just might be what someone needs to hear in their cancer journey.
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Lexington’s Colton Ryan has been nominated for best leading actor in a musical for "New York, New York."
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Deputy Caleb Conley was shot and killed during a traffic stop on I-75.
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Cave Run Lake in Rowan Co. may be known for its muskie fishing, but this weekend an annual bass tournament will take over the water there.
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For some women diagnosed with cancer, the thought of losing their hair can sometimes be overwhelming.
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We have a follow up to a story we first brought you back in November about a horse running Breeders Cup weekend and its special bond with a Madison County teenager. What Cody's Wish has done on the track has made headlines, but perhaps it's what that bond has done for 17-year-old Cody Dorman off the track that has the makings of a Hollywood movie.
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Deputy Caleb Conley’s loss continues to be felt in his hometown of Cynthiana
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Recently, a University of Kentucky doctoral student celebrated a year of life after suffering a series of rare strokes last April.
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This year 149 survivors were chosen in a lottery to participate in the 15th annual Oaks Survivors Parade for breast and ovarian cancer survivors, and among them was a Lexington woman still in her own fight with breast cancer.
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Honor Flight Kentucky gives veterans the chance to travel to the Nation’s Capital to see the war memorials in their honor.
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WKYT’s Amber Philpott was able to get an exclusive first look at the memorial art being created and talk with the artist about what she hopes will be a healing space for all Kentuckians.
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Testicular cancer is often diagnosed in young men ages 15 to 35 and it doesn't always get the same attention other cancers do. In this Link to Hope how one Kentucky lawmaker is using his own journey to open up the conversation and bring awareness to other men.
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The medical world has seen so many advances thanks to technology. Now, artificial intelligence or AI, is helping in a new way when it comes to preventing colorectal cancer.
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WKYT has partnered with Mulberry Builders for this year's 2023 dream home build in Lexington. The home is being built at 3517 Stolen Horse Trace in the Home Place neighborhood off Polo Club Boulevard in Hamburg. This weekend you can get a little exercise and support St. Jude at the same time. Mulberry Builders is hosting a 30 minute Charity Ride to raise money for St. Jude.
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In this month’s Link to Hope, why one woman at the University of Kentucky has made it her mission to get more people quit smoking.
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February is American Heart Month, it's a time when we should all focus a little more on our cardiovascular health. For this latest episode, WKYT's Amber Philpott is sitting down with University of Kentucky Offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey. Horsey is passionate about heart health, he knows all too well the reality of a heart condition and how it can change your life.
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WKYT is again partnering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the 2023 Dream Home giveaway.
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On this Valentine’s Day, we have a very special love story that plays out on old yellowed paper through words in letters thought to be lost but recently discovered. The recently discovered World War II era letters are a find that to one Somerset family is a gift that brings an American hero of the “Greatest Generation” back to life from during one of the country’s most trying times. It is a story of a man who fought in Pearl Harbor and hopes to make it back to his Kentucky love alive.
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It's a story of a boy and his dog, but it doesn't follow the traditional tale of what you might think. Normally when WKYT brings you a Commonwealth of Kindness report, it’s about humans helping animals, but this story is quite the opposite. Recently a Jessamine County family encountered a dog on vacation that changed their lives.
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As I was thinking about a guest list for this upcoming year on Uniquely Kentucky, I knew it had to include a number of musical artists.
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.In central Kentucky, the Yes Cerv was launched in 2021 to provide women with free lifesaving screenings. In this Link to Hope, how Kentucky CancerLink can connect women in under-served communities with the help they need by using someone to navigate them in a language they understand.
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The community of Winchester is coming together for a little boy injured in a fire last April.
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As we prepare to celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a group of singers will be in Lexington to raise up their voices for the civil rights icon.
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This Christmas like so many others the First Family of Kentucky will gather to celebrate the holidays. Earlier this month WKYT's Amber Philpott sat down in person with Governor Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and First Dog Winnie for a light hearted conversation about life as the First Family this holiday season.
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When Governor Andy Beshear reflects on 2022 he sees a state rocked by back-to-back natural disasters and recovery for thousands of people. But he also sees a year in which record economic growth happened. Recently WKYT's Amber Philpott was granted a sit down in person interview to talk one on one with Governor Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear to not only look back, but also look ahead to a new year in the Commonwealth.
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For flood victims in eastern Kentucky, there are still so many needs to be met, but one organization is doing its part to meet the most basic need, providing warmth to students this winter.
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For people undergoing treatment for cancer, there is a facility in Lexington that often becomes their home away from home.
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Late on December 10, 2021, a tornado tore through Dawson Springs, Kentucky. The storm destroyed homes and killed 19 people. One year later, the focus is on rebuilding.
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Amber Philpott sat down with Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear for an end-of-the-year interview.
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Kentucky leads the country when it comes to lung cancer diagnosis rates and deaths, but one University of Kentucky doctor says there is more hope now than ever when it comes to screenings, treatment, and surviving. November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Early detection is key when it comes to so many cancers, and now a simple screening is proving to be a link to hope when it comes to beating lung cancer in the Commonwealth.
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Maddy Prather, a 16-year-old Fleming County High School student, will be dancing her way down the route as a member of the Spirit of America National Dance Team, for the second year in a row.
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In early November, the first statue to honor a Kentucky woman was installed at the state capitol. It was of a pioneer in the field of education and fitting for an administration that has worked hard to put Kentucky schools first. Recently, WKYT's Amber Philpott sat down with Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman to talk about how much this statue means to her personally and about the message it sends going forward about the value of education in the commonwealth.
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The work of an electrical lineworker is one of the top ten most dangerous jobs in the U.S. The job is also essential in keeping the lights on for millions of Americans.No one knows that more than a Wolfe County man who, in 2021, was working on getting the lights back on after an ice storm when he suffered a devastating injury.Scott Spencer is sharing his remarkable comeback and hoping it can be a learning lesson for fellow linemen this winter.
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