Garrett Wymer
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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Garrett Wymer is a special projects reporter and weekend evening anchor.
He joined the WKYT News team in September 2014 as a multimedia journalist.
Garrett was named the state's Best Multimedia Reporter for 2016 in the Kentucky Associated Press Broadcasters awards competition.
Before working at WKYT, Garrett was a multimedia journalist at sister station WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, Va.
He graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2013, where he double majored in journalism and political science.
Garrett lives in Lexington with his wife, Amy, and two dogs, Walter and Oliver.
Advocates fear that potential changes could discourage Kentuckians from switching to an environmentally-friendly power source.
Technology could be the answer to getting life-saving medication to isolated areas in rural Kentucky.
A backlog of claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is impacting more than a million Americans. Experts say it also includes people in Lexington, although there are signs of progress.
A number of Marine Corps veterans say they are one step closer to getting the justice and help they deserve.
For decades it was a silent danger flowing through the faucet; and to this day veterans, civilian employees and family members are still dealing with health issues linked to water contamination at Camp LeJeune.
"This is good news," Gov. Andy Beshear said. "This is the direction we want to go in."
Thousands of Kentuckians have had problems with the state’s unemployment system. Was it avoidable?
Thursday’s collapse at a Lexington parking garage marks the third time that concrete has fallen from downtown parking structures in the past 15 years.
Supporters say momentum, like the need for new revenue, is growing. But resistance remains.
Many of Kentucky’s Appalachian counties have higher foster care rates.
More Facebook difficulties are just the latest hurdle the hemp-based business has faced.
A number of factors could impact what jobs are in demand and when, economists say.
Why do health disparities exist in the region, and what’s being done about it?
Kentucky has recovered a number of jobs lost during the pandemic, but some industries are lagging behind.
In the video, the sheriff calls the team’s action an “outrage” that “disrespected” the American flag, national anthem and veterans.
Today marks two weeks since Christmas, and state leaders say we’re seeing the impact from get-togethers over the break.
Crown Recovery Center addresses a need in the central part of Kentucky, leaders say.
Low supply and high demand have forced many gun owners and sportsmen to adapt.
A New Year’s Eve bomb scare in downtown Lexington turned out to be a false alarm, but there was still major fallout for some Lexington businesses.
We’re learning new details about an RV parked in downtown Lexington that led to evacuations over a bomb scare.
The coronavirus, calls for change and other obstacles confronting officers over the past year are re-shaping policing as the calendar turns to 2021.
While there aren’t new statewide coronavirus numbers today, public health officials are still urging folks to celebrate Christmas safely.
Hospitals have prepared to deal with challenges, as they are among the first to receive vaccines.
Some changes for Kentucky's 2020 elections could become permanent.
n the days leading up to Thanksgiving, we talked about seeing those post-holiday bumps in cases. Now that’s been two weeks since Thanksgiving, we’re getting a better idea of how things stand after the holiday.
State leaders are keeping a close eye on hospital capacities across the state.
Experts say meth is making a comeback, but a new drug is also starting to cause concerns.
Governor Beshear announced new restrictions Wednesday in the fight against COVID-19.
Will the busy shopping season be enough to keep doors open after a tough year?
Seven percent of Kentucky bridges are classified as in ‘poor’ condition, federal data shows.
The two long-time senators have a long history together.
The closing of the polls in Kentucky signals the end of a lot of hard work for the campaigns in the race for the state’s U.S. House 6th District seat.
When will we know who wins big races in Kentucky and across the country?
WKYT Investigates sorted through stacks of campaign finance reports to answer the question: Where did all the money come from?
Bluegrass, red state. It hasn't always been that way. How did it change? Could it change again?
Initial coronavirus symptoms can easily be confused with other illnesses. That can cause problems for non-COVID patients.
Kentuckians are casting their ballots as the race for U.S. Senate heats up, and the candidates in that race are also getting out to vote early.
WKYT Investigative Reporter Garrett Wymer fact-checks several claims made by the candidates in The Kentucky Debate.
Experts are concerned by reported rises in depression, drug overdoses and suicide during the pandemic.
The ballots of tens of thousands of Kentuckians were rejected in the primary because of errors with the way they sent back their ballots. But experts say the most common mistakes are easy to avoid.
"Long Violent History" is available now.
A WKYT Investigates analysis found a lack of uniformity in COVID-19 data even among different SEC schools.
Members of an Anderson Co. recovery support group want others to know there is a way out of addiction.
Part V, the conclusion, in a week-long series targeting lies, conspiracies and other misinformation on social media.
Part III in a week-long series targeting lies, conspiracies and other misinformation on social media.
Part I in a week-long series targeting lies, conspiracies and other misinformation on social media.
President Trump's suspension of foreign worker permits months ago made things harder for one of Kentucky's signature industries.
At least four Kentuckians are scheduled to speak at the 2020 Republican National Convention.
Many question marks still surround the X's and O's for college football this fall.