Kelsey Souto
Anchor/Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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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.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 1:47 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
The man accused of shooting and killing a Scott County sheriff’s deputy and shooting another person in Lexington had his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
A Georgetown couple says they are grateful to be alive after they say they were carjacked at gunpoint at their home moments after a suspect had just allegedly shot and killed a scott county sheriffs deputy a few miles away.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Kelsey Souto
Police say it is happening near the 127 mile marker.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
We spoke to educators about a new “rank change” program to allow them career development and the opportunity for better pay.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 9:54 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
It’s down to the wire, and Republican candidates for governor are making their final pushes before polls open Tuesday morning.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
A Lincoln County woman is thankful to be alive after the quick thinking and action of her husband.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 10:18 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
The Kentucky Gives Campaign of 2023 ends at midnight on Tuesday.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Kelsey Souto
Candidates in the hotly contested Republican race for governor will discuss the issues in the Kentucky Debate.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
A Kentucky woman is being faced with an impossible decision: give birth to a child who will likely be born, stillborn, or travel hours away across state lines for an abortion.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
Lexington police say they are improving technology to help cut down on crime.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
The need for quality health care is a major focus in Kentucky.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
A program formed at Blackburn Correctional Complex is educating inmates on the equine industry, taking them through anatomy courses, basic nutrition and first-aid.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton was joined by other advocates to discuss the pain associated with the violent acts and the impact on the community.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 4:11 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
Say bye-bye to Buybuy BABY stores and Bed Bath & Beyond locations across the country.The company has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to an announcement Sunday.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 4:16 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
A Georgia man is recovering after falling over 80 feet off a cliff a few weeks ago in Wolfe County.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
Nine months after the floods in eastern Kentucky, research is helping state and local leaders find areas of improvement to assist residents in recovering and getting back on their feet safely.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
168 million Americans are expected to file individual returns this year, representing everyone from young workers to retirees.As of April 7, about 101 million taxpayers had already filed, which means about 67 million Americans are waiting until the last few weeks to send in their returns.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 5:02 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
The Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed four people have died from a shooting in downtown Louisville Monday morning.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
The pandemic drastically changed the landscape of higher education and adult learning programs around the country.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 3:46 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
The number of overall sports-related injuries is decreasing, according to a study presented at an annual meeting of orthopedic surgeons. However, the number of head and neck injuries is on the rise.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
Officials in Woodford County say their biggest natural threat is flooding and they’re hard at work trying to prevent it.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
An estimated six Kentuckians lose their lives every day due to an overdose. It’s an epidemic that has plagued the bluegrass, and now a new law is helping to weed out those who are making the problem worse.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
The Anti-Defamation League has tracked antisemitic attacks in the united states since 1979. Never in that time has it recorded as many attacks as it did last year.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:53 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
A new initiative to bring more solar power to Lexington and Fayette County residents was announced by government officials last week.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
After some difficult years for the thoroughbred racing industry, new data indicates that racehorse fatalities have decreased by over a third since 2009.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
Ky. educators talk about this Legislative session and measures that may or may not make a difference in their profession.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
A program in Mt. Sterling is geared toward tearing down deteriorated homes.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:44 PM EDT
|By Kelsey Souto
A longtime Lexington restaurant is closing its door for good.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
After Friday’s severe winds, several power outages were caused by trees falling onto power lines. As power crews work to restore electricity, could this change tree-cutting policies down the road?
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
More than 5,700 customers in Woodford County remain without power after Friday’s severe weather.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 4:08 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Those fighting to make insulin affordable got welcomed news Wednesday.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 3:51 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Kentucky State Police has welcomed its largest cadet class since 2014 to their academy in Frankfort this weekend.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 3:51 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
On the final day for lawmakers to file their bills this session, a representative from Lexington announced plans to introduce a bill restoring broad abortion access in Kentucky.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:21 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Jimmy Carter's ties to the Bluegrass include presidential visits, and after he retired, he returned to volunteer building homes with habitat for humanity. But one of his presidential endorsements came from right here in the Commonwealth.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:19 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
This President’s day, many Americans are keeping former President Jimmy Carter top of mind as he entered hospice care this weekend.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:55 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
A recent spike in overdoses around central Kentucky has harm reduction experts trying to spread awareness and resources to those in need.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 4:46 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
A bill proposed in the state Senate would protect the privacy of victims of domestic violence, according to sponsors.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 3:45 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
TikTok could be banned by Kentucky lawmakers on state-owned devices.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Four people have been federally indicted on more than a dozen counts of healthcare fraud-related charges.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 4:31 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
UK researchers want to include those who use drugs or people in recovery to help them further their studies.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:28 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Thousands of dollars meant for Western Kentucky tornado victims ended up in incorrect hands.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:29 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Temperatures are dropping, and power bills are rising, leaving some electric customers with sticker shock when they get their monthly bills.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Pharmacy chains are adjusting hours nationwide due to staffing shortages. Those at UK's College of Pharmacy say how market demands are reorganizing their industry.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:45 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
The IRS will begin accepting individual tax returns on January 23. The government agency says they’re expecting more than 168 million individual tax returns this year.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:59 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Health leaders say we have not seen an expected post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases, but the city of Lexington is still reporting weekly increases in cases.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 11:35 AM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Monday marks the 50th anniversary of Lexington’s celebration of Martin Luther King jr.’s legacy.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:55 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Kelsey Souto
Kentucky fans are left with a lot of questions after Tuesday night’s loss to South Carolina.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 4:01 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
The University of Kentucky is rolling back some of its COVID-19 policies.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
A Victorian-era home in downtown Lexington was condemned last month. Now, the homeowner is fighting to save a slice of history.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:47 PM EST
|By Kelsey Souto
Several days into the new year and Kentuckians are beginning to feel the growing pains from the change to state sales tax.
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