Garrett Wymer
Anchor/Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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Garrett Wymer is a special projects reporter for WKYT. He also anchors WKYT News at 6:30 on The CW Lexington and fills in on the anchor desk for other newscasts. He anchored WKYT's weekend evening newscasts for three years.
Garrett is part of a team that won a National Edward R. Murrow Award in 2022 for "Bridging the Great Health Divide," a year-long reporting effort that focused on addressing health disparities in Kentucky's Appalachian counties.
Garrett joined the WKYT News team in September 2014 as a multimedia journalist. Before working at WKYT, he had the same role at sister station WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, Va.
Garrett graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2013, where he double majored in journalism and political science.
He lives in Lexington with his wife, Amy, and two dogs, Walter and Oliver.
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The state AG’s office says it has an “ongoing” investigation after dozens of consumer complaints related to Choice Home Warranty.
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A federal trial began Monday afternoon to decide how much money Kim Davis might owe two same-sex couples.
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The lawsuit was filed against the alleged driver and a local bar.
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Last week a grand jury declined to indict the officer who shot Desman LaDuke, 22.
Questions still remain, but the audio indicates that police were aware of at least two alleged violations when they pulled over the truck earlier that night.
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YS Precision Stamping has faced multiple citations and fines since 2020, state records show.
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Cheyeene R. Clifford, 24, had a blood-alcohol content of .14 after the crash, his arrest citation states.
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A Lexington man, who was a candidate for Urban County Council, is now facing federal charges in connection with the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Millions of dollars have poured into multiple flood relief funds, both public and private. How have the donations been used?
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Even as he fights his own battle, Brian Amburgey continues to vow not to leave anyone behind.
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The company, founded by Elon Musk, hopes its brain implant could restore body control to people who are paralyzed.
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Complaint reports show it is still a common problem.
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"What a dog needs to be happy is different than what you think they might need to be happy."
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Human trafficking occurs in all 120 Kentucky counties, state investigators said.
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It’s a prevalent but often misunderstood problem. This is what experts want you to know.
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Neighbors, business owners and Lexington leaders expressed concerns about having a strip club at that specific location.
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Online court records show Sheangshang has a lengthy criminal history with multiple charges going back 25 years.
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A number of factors are to blame, experts say, for the rate of pedestrian-involved crashes across Kentucky.
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In effect, ARC’s noncompetes have become increasingly restrictive as the company continues to expand statewide, a WKYT investigation found earlier this month.
The initial date had to be rescheduled.
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Fixes are now rolling out in a phased approach.
The terms of the contract have become increasingly restrictive as the substance use disorder recovery company grows.
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The tiny technology can be helpful in many different situations for monitoring one’s heart health, doctors say.
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Some advocates disagree on the best way to address the problem.
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AI continues to evolve daily. What could it mean for Kentucky?
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Reports show the NCAA Tournament can be a drain on productivity in the workplace.
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The Office of the Attorney General has issued a consumer alert to warn Kentucky homeowners about the potential for construction- and repair-related scams in the aftermath of last week’s storms.
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Many Kentuckians have been wondering what’s taking so long to get the power back on and how do power crews prioritize which repairs to make first.
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Heightened interest in ‘Cocaine Bear’ punctuates unanswered questions tied to ‘Bluegrass Conspiracy’
Melanie Flynn disappeared in 1977. Her body has never been found.
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The process took a Louisville reporter on a journey through Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia.
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In the early- to mid-1980s, WKYT reported extensively on what would become known as the ‘Bluegrass Conspiracy.’
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The film is loosely based on fact, stemming from a story with Bluegrass connections.
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More first responders and service members with PTSD are falling through the cracks in Kentucky state law, veterans’ advocates said.
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The licensing board’s director says the process is working, but some upcoming changes will improve its efficiency.
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Family members of two officers killed in the line of duty 31 years ago are frustrated that Kentucky’s death penalty has been on hold for years. What’s next?
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The changes are expected to increase pressure, especially on uninsured Kentuckians.
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Successful pre-pandemic efforts provide a blueprint as advocates try to address COVID-era overdose increases.
It is the latest step in a legal battle that has stretched longer than seven years.
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Post-conviction attorneys want Frankie Covington’s life sentence vacated.
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What does it mean for revenue in the state’s coffers? And what does it mean for the cash in Kentuckians’ wallets?
Owners will have to overcome zoning obstacles before the business can open its doors.
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Grassroots support groups are trying to bridge the gap in their absence.
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Residents and business owners fear late-night crowds will fuel more violence.
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State highway engineers are relying on them in more areas to cut down on crashes.
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A virtual public hearing scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.
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A recent round-up of suspects in two central Kentucky counties netted nearly two dozen arrests.
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Pediatricians do not recommend the practice, but some still do it either by choice or by accident.
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Big changes have allowed the vet to keep 'bridging the great health divide' for animals in Appalachia.
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