Kelsey Souto

Anchor/Reporter

Lexington, Ky.

Kelsey Souto is an anchor and reporter for WKYT. She joined the team in Lexington, Ky. in August 2022 after spending time at our sister station in Huntington, WV, WSAZ.

Kelsey was born and raised in the sunshine state and is a graduate of the University of South Florida.

She enjoys consumer reporting, crunching numbers and meeting the people who make every story unique.

In her spare time, you can catch her hiking the outdoors, playing with animals or reading a new book.

Lexington

Victims advocates in Lexington offering help, resources after a crime

Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:56 PM EDT

By Kelsey Souto

Advocates from the police department and commonwealth attorney's office have resources available for crime victims.

State

Organizations gather in Lexington to help voters get registered

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:34 PM EDT

By Kelsey Souto

On this National Register to Vote Day, different organizations are trying to help people get ready to vote this November.

Lexington

Lexington boy’s death in state-contracted treatment facility sparks lawsuit

Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:19 PM EDT

By Kelsey Souto

A Lexington family is demanding answers after a boy’s death in foster care.

Lexington

Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Easter Seals partnering to expand care for children with special needs

Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 5:33 PM EDT

By Kelsey Souto

More care and services will soon be available for children with special health care needs.

Regional

Morehead Fire Department now has paid full-time firefighters

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:19 PM EDT

By Kelsey Souto

For the first time in program history, they’re adding full-time paid positions to the roster.

Lexington

Retired state troopers suiting back up to serve their communities

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:09 PM EDT

By Kelsey Souto

Law enforcement agencies across the country are feeling the pinch from staff shortages.

Lexington

Flock cameras appear to be paying off, according to Lexington police

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:44 PM EDT

By Kelsey Souto

A new tool for the Lexington Police Department appears to be paying off.

Regional

Boaters enjoy Herrington Lake this holiday weekend

Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 3:18 PM EDT

By Kelsey Souto

This Labor Day, boaters at the lake said no weather could keep them away from their hidden oasis.

News

Ky. teacher says it’s nearly impossible for students to graduate debt-free today

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 4:41 PM EDT

By Kelsey Souto

Suzanne Griffith, a teacher, attended Morehead State in the mid-80s. She says she was able to work to pay her college fees, but she says, now, tuition is so expensive that’s nearly impossible for students.

Lexington