Andrea Walker
Everyday Kentucky host/Morning Anchor
Lexington, KY
Andrea Walker is the host of Everyday Kentucky.
Andrea was born and raised in Jessamine County.
She's a graduate of West Jessamine High School and Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Broadcasting and Electronic Media.
Before joining the team at WKYT, she worked at Gray Television sister-station WBKO in Bowling Green where she was the station's 6 and 10 p.m. anchor for two years.
While there, she was named the state's Best Anchor in 2015 and 2016 among division two stations.
Before WBKO, she also anchored and produced the morning news program at WNKY in Bowling Green.
A young girl in Berea has captured the true meaning of Christmas through an annual fundraiser for charity.
Kroger is allowing shoppers in Lexington and surrounding areas, to donate directly to tornado relief funds with the Red Cross at checkout this week.
The Stanton Parks and Rec Board says the fight broke out among parents and coaches.
One young Kentuckian is following in her mother's footsteps this weekend at the Miss America pageant.
WKYT is honoring high school seniors who’ve managed to stay positive throughout the pandemic.
We’re heading to Montgomery County High School for our latest Salute to Seniors where there’s a young man with an old soul.
May is teacher appreciation month. With that in mind, WKYT is teaming up with Toyota to celebrate teachers and the amazing work they do in our “Thank a Teacher” campaign.
With graduations on the horizon, WKYT is honoring students who’ve managed to make the most of a difficult year.
Finding a resume as impressive as Kennedy Hudson’s is a tall order.
With graduations on the horizon, WKYT is honoring students who’ve managed to make the most of a difficult year.
Senator Paul has never been one to shy away from controversial topics and that was certainly the case when we caught up with him Thursday morning for a wide-ranging discussion.
Despite the challenges of virtual learning, Harper Schurman managed to keep up her grades while lifting the spirits of those around her.
All of us have endured changes in life at the hands of COVID-19 but few have been impacted more than Kelsey Haste who contracted the virus in her senior year of high school.
One young man has been making it through a difficult year with a smile on his face.
WKYT’s Bill Bryant caught up with him Thursday morning for this Sunday’s edition of Kentucky Newsmakers to get the senator’s thoughts on everything from mask mandates and pandemic relief to gun control.
“Zack is just an awesome, amazing kid, no matter what we ask him to do, he does it.”
Part of the recovery process is raising money for more gear in case Mother Nature rears her ugly head again.
Geneva Williams says that while she’s inspired by students of all ages, she has a special place in her heart for high school seniors like her goddaughter, Andrea Dugger.
This week, we’re honoring Daniel Watkins from Fleming County High School. He was nominated by his aunt, Sarah Arrasmith. “He has been through a lot, not just in the last year with covid, but in the last few years,” Sarah said.
The Lexington Fire Department’s technical rescue crew spent their snow day, training for ice rescues.
No one could have predicted the impact COVID-19 would have on our lives, including small business owners opening new restaurants amid a slew of pandemic restrictions.
Many area restaurants have managed to stay open, in spite of pandemic restrictions. But they need your help to stay afloat.
Andrea Walker recently got a chance to check out two local restaurants that are Still Serving.
Opening a new restaurant isn’t easy, but imagine opening a new ice cream shop, in the middle of winter, during a pandemic. That’s what the folks at Freshie’s Ice Cream & Soda Fountain are up against.
It’s tough to succeed in the restaurant industry under the best of conditions, but the pandemic is making it nearly impossible.
The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the ongoing pandemic. They’ve been impacted by nearly every new round of restrictions we’ve seen so far, but despite all that, many of your favorites are Still Serving.
Back in March, Berea was the first college in Kentucky to cancel their semester over concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight months later, local businesses and restaurants in the area are continuing to play it safe when it comes to health guidelines and restrictions.
Indoor dining at thousands of restaurants across Kentucky is on hold right now as we continue to battle the spread of COVID-19. However, many are ‘Still Serving’ thanks to their creativity and their loyal customers.
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve done our best to support local businesses struggling to make ends meet as we all work to adapt to our new normal.
With temperatures dropping outside, gatherings normally start transitioning indoors this time of a year.
County clerks in Kentucky must have their final tally submitted to the Secretary of State’s office Tuesday.
The city’s mobile testing program is up and running at the Tates Creek Golf Course.
Two members of the grand jury in the Breonna Taylor case are speaking out publically, for the first time, in an exclusive interview with Gayle King on CBS This Morning.
2020 will go down as one of the most challenging years in history for our country, our state, and of course our educators. But as always, they rose to the occasion.
Early in-person voting is underway in Kentucky, and across much of the United States.
Kentucky lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are showing mostly concern and compassion for the president and the first lady after their positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
The story of Barbara Bailey’s life and career is rooted in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky.
While many events have had to fall by the way-side because of the COVID-19 pandemic, one tradition is going on as scheduled in Lexington.
UK infectious disease specialists say because COVID and the flu have such similar symptoms, one of their toughest battles will be distinguishing which virus patients are struggling with.
“I used to give blood when I was a younger woman when it was convenient for me,” said Jill Evely. “I didn’t really think about it.” Evely’s mindset on giving changed in an instant when her two-year-old granddaughter, Lilly, was diagnosed with leukemia.
With no fans in the stands, and the governor’s latest request to keep gatherings small, the Kentucky Derby will be different this year.
The Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross is hard at work on the ground and behind the scenes right now helping those impacted by the hurricane in both Louisiana and Texas.
It has been five years since the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department launched its first needle exchange program.
Since the pandemic first hit back in March, the YMCA of Central Kentucky has been working hard to adapt its program to meet the needs of the community’s “new normal.”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made a stop in Georgetown Monday for a tour of Eco-Fibre.
Pastor John Wither’s car was stolen from his home Tuesday morning. He’s now offering a $500 reward, not for the car, but for a priceless item he left inside.
George Krikorian spent most of his life developing entertainment centers, mostly in California. Instead of an empty lot at the corner of South Broadway and High Street, he immediately saw an opportunity.
The first full week of August marks National Farmers Market Week in America.
A Louisville-based boutique is partnering with a non-profit to provide some much-needed supplies to help students and staff at one Lexington elementary school get through the pandemic.
