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Commonwealth of Kindness

UK medical students wanted to find a way to honor patients like Clara. Inspired by the national...

UK medical students lace up run running shoes to make a difference for sick kids

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
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By Destiny Quinn
UK medical students laced up their running shoes to make a difference for pediatric patients.

Commonwealth of Kindness

At just 13 years old, Caleb Farrar has learned what hard work looks like.

Kentucky teen cares for his community by caring for their lawns

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Destiny Quinn
Putting the care back into lawn care. That’s the mission of the Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service. Now, one Kentucky teenager fully understands what that means.

Off The Beaten Path

The sign welcoming you to Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure in Nicholas County depicts a sloth hanging...

Off The Beaten Path: A Kentucky zoo and the family that runs it

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
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By Sam Dick
The sign welcoming you to Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure in Nicholas County depicts a sloth hanging from the branch of a tree. Just off US 68 near Carlisle on Maysville Road you’ll find sloths and so much more.

Commonwealth of Kindness

Five-year-old Kash Lawson is at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on the heart transplant waiting...

Jessamine Co. students raise money for SRO’s son’s heart transplant

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Officer Zac Lawson is the SRO for Jessamine County’s Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School. Officer Lawson’s son needs a heart transplant.

Commonwealth of Kindness

Movement to honor Ky. boy’s memory goes worldwide

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 12:32 PM EDT
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By Destiny Quinn
You might start seeing painted rocks around Kentucky. It’s a movement that started in Versailles and has gone worldwide.

Off The Beaten Path

Off The Beaten Path: Miss Virginia

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Sam Dick
On weekday mornings and afternoons school crossing guard Virginia Mayes directs traffic and helps children at four Lexington schools.

Commonwealth of Kindness

Lexington Derby Eve tradition returns to help out good causes

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 3:34 PM EDT
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By Destiny Quinn
A Derby Eve tradition makes its return Friday night and organizers hope it will be bigger than ever.

Commonwealth of Kindness

Oncology patients in Corbin receive special blessing

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Destiny Quinn
Oncology patients coming in for radiation, infusion and chemotherapy appointments were gifted a special surprise in Corbin.

Commonwealth of Kindness

Ky. boy becomes official taste tester for Hershey’s after viral career day post

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 10:25 PM EDT
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By Chad Hedrick
A Cynthiana boy is the star of a new Hershey’s ad launching on Monday after he went viral last year at his school’s career day.

Off The Beaten Path

Off The Beaten Path: McLeod’s Coffee House serves more than just coffee

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By Sam Dick
Five mornings a week, at eight o’clock, the doors open to McLeod’s Coffee House on Southland Drive in Lexington, where they serve more than coffee and food.
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Community

Off The Beaten Path: Fmr. UK basketball player makes mark on art world

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
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By Sam Dick
One former UK Wildcat basketball player knows the joy of winning a national championship. LaVon Williams, Jr. was part of the 1978 team that won it all. Since then, Williams has made his mark off the court in the art world.

2023 St. Jude Dream Home

CycleBar Charity Ride - Mulberry Builders + St. Jude CYCLEBAR

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:27 PM EST
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By Amber Philpott
WKYT has partnered with Mulberry Builders for this year's 2023 dream home build in Lexington. The home is being built at 3517 Stolen Horse Trace in the Home Place neighborhood off Polo Club Boulevard in Hamburg. This weekend you can get a little exercise and support St. Jude at the same time. Mulberry Builders is hosting a 30 minute Charity Ride to raise money for St. Jude.

Commonwealth of Kindness

4-year-old Whitley Co. girl meets 911 operator who helped save her life

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:06 PM EST
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By Lucy Bryson
A four-year-old Whitley County girl met the 911 operator who helped save her life Thursday afternoon.

News

Lexington Restaurant Week kicks off July 21

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 10:12 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Event organizers announce the “call for participants” for Lexington Restaurant Week 2022. The event sponsored by Central Bank, Maker’s Mark and WKYT will encompass two weekends this summer from Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 31.

News

Fundraiser planned for Midway firefighter battling cancer

Updated: Jun. 20, 2021 at 12:59 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A barbecue cooking contest and a motorcycle rally will be held Saturday, June 26 to help Midway Fire Department Captain Allen Vann.

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Chris’ Christmas Lights: Share your photos here

Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 2:09 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
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News

Still Serving: Papa Leno’s, Blue Heron Steakhouse

Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 3:48 PM EST
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By Andrea Walker
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.

Out And About

Home & About - International Songwriting Competition (July 31, 2020)

Updated: Jul. 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Now is your chance is you’ve ever dreamed about being a songwriter.

Out And About

Home & About - Rose & Remington (July 16, 2020)

Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 5:40 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Our DeAnn Stephens is Home and About today with more on the new shop opening in Lexington.

Out And About

Home & About - Summer Meet at Keeneland (July 7, 2020)

Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Tradition calls for a Fall & Spring Meet but things are far from traditional at Keeneland this year!

Out And About

Home & About - Spotz Gelato (July 3, 2020)

Updated: Jul. 3, 2020 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
The fourth of July calls for fireworks, good food on the grill, and a scoop of something to cool us all down!

Out And About

Home & About - GreenPal app (July 2, 2020)

Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Has all the rain made your lawn out of control? Need a quick fix?

Out And About

Home & About - Model airplanes and balloon rockets offer summer fun (June 26, 2020)

Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
As parents look for ideas to keep their children occupied this summer, model aviation just may be the perfect answer.

Out And About

Home & About - Glamping at Kentucky Castle (June 25, 2020)

Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 6:02 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
There's a new way to enjoy the grounds of the Kentucky Castle.

Out And About

Home & About - BusyKid chore app (June 12, 2020)

Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 5:32 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Summer is almost here, the sun is out, but some kids are going stir-crazy, so why not put them to work?

Community

City leaders discuss new city hall for Lexington

Updated: Oct. 10, 2019 at 11:09 PM EDT
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By Victor Puente
Council members discussed possible plans for a new city hall in Lexington.

Community

Lexington family holds film festival in honor of son killed in crash

Updated: Jul. 13, 2019 at 11:20 PM EDT
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By Shelby Lofton
Angie and Joe Lance hosted a film festival in honor of their late son, Seth Lance.

Community

Lawmaker pushes for homeowners to keep grass off of the road to keep motorcycle riders safe

Updated: Jul. 1, 2019 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Victor Puente
A Kentucky lawmaker has prefiled a bill that would make blowing grass clippings into the road a misdemeanor in an effort to keep motorcycle riders safe.

Community

Lexington baseball league raising money for coach who lost home in fire

Updated: Apr. 16, 2019 at 11:57 PM EDT
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By Victor Puente
The Southwest Pony Baseball League is raising money for a coach, his fiance, and their six children, who lost their home and most of their belongings in a fire.

Community

Neighbors oppose Hamburg apartment development

Updated: Mar. 4, 2019 at 11:17 PM EST
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By Victor Puente
Members of a Lexington homeowners association are upset about a proposed apartment complex near their neighborhood.

Community

Protesters demand action in response to teen arrest caught on video

Updated: Feb. 12, 2019 at 11:49 PM EST
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By Victor Puente
Dozens of protesters rallied in downtown Lexington Tuesday night in response to the arrest of a 16-year-old that was caught on video.

Community

Scott County residents vow to carry on MLK's legacy

Updated: Jan. 21, 2019 at 11:06 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
Scott County residents gathered to celebrate the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, with a march and ceremony.

Community

Michigan community mourns loss of Abbas family, one week after deadly wreck

Updated: Jan. 13, 2019 at 10:14 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
A week after a wreck on I-75 in Lexington killed a Michigan family, members of the Northville and Dearborn communities gathered together once again.

Community

Danville residents honor lost loved ones in annual candle lighting vigil

Updated: Dec. 9, 2018 at 10:01 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
The Danville chapter of the Compassionate Friends organization hosted its annual Worldwide Candle Lighting vigil on Sunday, to helps parents, siblings, and grandparents deal with the loss of a loved one.

Community

This week's Mr. Food recipes

Updated: Dec. 7, 2018 at 5:31 PM EST
Get this week's recipes from Mr. Food!

Community

UK holiday program works to make sure no student is alone on Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 22, 2018 at 9:19 PM EST
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By Emilie Arroyo
Faculty members at the University of Kentucky made room at their Thanksgiving tables on Thursday for students who couldn't make it home, or didn't have anyone to spend the holiday with.

Community

Lexington's Thriller parade sees huge turnout

Updated: Oct. 28, 2018 at 11:00 PM EDT
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By Emilie Arroyo
It was way before midnight, but thrilling nonetheless! Downtown Lexington was packed Sunday evening for the annual Thriller parade.

Community

Dozens walk and roll to raise money for spina bifida

Updated: Oct. 7, 2018 at 11:09 AM EDT
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By Victor Puente
Dozens of people gathered in Lexington Saturday morning to raise money for spina bifida awareness and research.

Community

Georgetown bar hosts benefit concert for deputy Jaime Morales

Updated: Sep. 30, 2018 at 8:16 PM EDT
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By Emilie Arroyo
The second of two fundraisers, in less than two weeks, was underway Sunday evening at the Tipsy Cow Bar in Georgetown. Proceeds are going to Scott County Deputy Jaime Morales.

Community

Georgetown continues fundraising efforts for Deputy Morales

Updated: Sep. 23, 2018 at 10:26 PM EDT
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By Emilie Arroyo
Scott County residents continue to show their support for injured sheriff's deputy Jaime Morales, who was shot on the job several weeks ago. Morales was in critical condition for some time and later learned the injuries left him 90 percent paralyzed.

Community

Keeneland hosts hundreds of runners raising money for DV8 Kitchen

Updated: Sep. 1, 2018 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By Victor Puente
A race Saturday morning raised money for DV8 Kitchen as they work to expand their bakery.

Community

Kids take on cops at dunk tank during National Night Out in Frankfort

Updated: Aug. 7, 2018 at 11:14 PM EDT
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By Emilie Arroyo
Tuesday marked the 35th anniversary of National Night Out for police and first responders across Kentucky and the country. The annual event hopes to build relationships between police departments and the communities they serve, with the goal of making neighborhoods safer.

Community

Harrodsburg residents upset about damages left from sewage line repair

Updated: Jul. 26, 2018 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Lauren Minor
A job that started back in October 2017 has grown into a problem for homeowners living on College Manor in Harrodsburg.

Community

Versailles community rallies together following weekend power outages

Updated: Jul. 22, 2018 at 10:40 PM EDT
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By Emilie Arroyo
Kentucky power crews made significant progress in Woodford County Sunday evening, as outages dropped to the 7,000 range, from approximately 10,000 at the start of the day.

Community

Richmond residents call for an end to gun violence at first annual rally

Updated: Jul. 15, 2018 at 10:21 PM EDT
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By Emilie Arroyo
Dozens gathered in downtown Richmond Sunday evening to honor those who have been killed by gun violence, and push for change to stop another death.

Community

Airfest airshow held in Scott County

Updated: Jul. 15, 2018 at 5:40 PM EDT
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By Victor Puente
An airshow featuring historic planes and helicopters was held in Georgetown over the weekend.

Community

Community shoulders weight of repairing Boyle Co. community center hit by flooding

Updated: Jul. 12, 2018 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By Lauren Minor
The historic Forkland Community Center in Boyle County was devastated when flash flooding waters filled the building’s basement last month.

Community

Scott County 10-year-old raising money for others while being treated for cancer

Updated: Jul. 9, 2018 at 11:36 PM EDT
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By Victor Puente
A young boy in Scott County who has been fighting cancer for months is selling paintings to raise money for UK's Kentucky Children's Hospital.

Community

Mission group works to build homes in central Kentucky this week

Updated: Jul. 9, 2018 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Adam Burniston
Hundreds of children converged on Madison County Monday in an attempt to make a difference in central Kentucky, Monday.

Community

New initiative plans to replace aging mobile homes with energy efficient houses

Updated: Jun. 26, 2018 at 5:36 PM EDT
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By Chelsea Jones
Officials are saying it’s a big problem in Kentucky. They are trying to tackle the nearly 50,000 dilapidated Kentucky mobile homes built before 1980 that are still being lived in.
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