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Lexington

Deer

You might notice more deer along Kentucky roads this time of year

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Alexa Minton
The start of October happens to coincide with deer mating season, meaning drivers might start to notice a few more deer trotting along the roadways.

Crime

Jeffrey Plowman

Lexington man accused of fleeing police with 2-year-old son unbuckled in car

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WKYT News Staff
A Lexington man is facing charges of kidnapping and fleeing police after an arrest over the weekend.

News

Inmate dies after ‘incident’ at Kentucky jail, sheriff says

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
An inmate at the Whitley County Detention Center has died after an “incident” that happened over the weekend, according to Sheriff Bill Elliotte

Lexington

Flu shots and the updated COVID-19 vaccine are now available.

LFCHD now offering flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Mariah Congedo
Fall is underway and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is encouraging people to take steps now to protect themselves from the flu and the current variants of COVID-19.

News

The investigation began on September 24 when some hunters were in a remote wooded area of...

Coroner identifies remains found in wooded area

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
The investigation began on September 24 when some hunters were in a remote wooded area of Morehead and found what they believed to be human remains.

News

Oakley Hacker, Kentucky’s oldest known living WWII veteran, celebrates his 107th birthday with...

Kentucky’s oldest known WWII veteran celebrates birthday

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
Kentucky officials celebrated the birthday of the commonwealth’s oldest known WWII veteran on Monday. Oakley Hacker turned 107 years old.

News

First responders like those here at the Georgetown Fire Department spend all of their time...

Georgetown first responders partner with AMEN House for food drive

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Lucy Bryson
First responders like those here at the Georgetown Fire Department spend all of their time helping the community in dangerous situations, but now they’re trying to give back in another way.

Lexington

Lexington is marking another violent weekend in the city.

Lexington marks another deadly weekend amid recent surge in violence

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Julia Sandor
A series of shootings left two people dead and four others injured. It’s part of the recent stretch of violence across the city over the past two weeks.

News

Micheal Jones, 30.

Man gave officers false name...of someone who had several active warrants, police say

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
Police say a man arrested after a traffic stop tried to give officers a false name...of a wanted person.

Weather

A quick drop by the weekend

Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Another stretch of Summer-like temperatures

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Jim Caldwell
We will string together a bunch of warm days through the middle of the week. When we get a cool down by the end of the week, it will mean a very different brand of air gets here.
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast

News

Jamarcus Glover, ex-boyfriend of Breonna Taylor, arrested on drug trafficking charges

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Natalia Martinez
He was most recently arrested by the Jeffersontown Police Department in January 2022.

News

Family, friends of Lex. man killed in hit-and-run honor his life

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Alyssa Williams
It was in September when 37-year-old Matthew Druin was killed in a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of New Circle Road and Russell Cave Road.

News

World War II veteran laid to rest 81 years after his death

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Presley Allen
A World War II POW identified in June will be laid to rest in his hometown 81 years after his death.

News

Harrodsburg man arrested for attempted murder of a police officer

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alyssa Williams
A Mercer County man was arrested Sunday on several charges, including attempted murder of a Harrodsburg Police officer.

News

Shots fired along Sherard Circle in Lexington

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff and Jessica Umbro
Police are looking into a possible shooting that took place on the 700 block of Sherard Circle in Lexington.

Kentucky Newsmakers

Kentucky Newsmakers 10/1: Candidates for Fayette Co. clerk: Democrat Susan Lamm; Republican Dawne Perkins

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 4:11 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with the candidates for Fayette County Clerk, Democrat Susan Lamb, and Republican Dawne Perkins.

State

Fire officials offer advice for forest fire season

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 1:55 PM EDT
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By Alexa Minton
Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season officially begins in October, signifying the period in which the state is at a higher risk of forest fires.

News

Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 12:50 PM EDT
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By Samantha Valentino
Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins

News

Four people hurt in overnight shooting, suspect arrested

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 9:27 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Lexington Police are investigating an overnight shooting.

Lexington

UK’s School of Agriculture Celebrates 50 years of Alumni Celebrations

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 7:08 AM EDT
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By Alexa Minton
UK’s College of Agriculture is celebrating 50 years of alumni celebrations this week, allowing alumni from across the country to come on back and celebrate their Kentucky home.

News

Pedestrian hurt in crash

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 6:49 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
It happened early Sunday morning.

News

Harrison Co. ‘Witches Day Out’ receives backlash from protestors

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:13 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Williams
Witches Day Out in Cynthiana is usually filled with live music, and various food and craft vendors, but this year’s brought in more than the organizers bargained for.

News

Celebrating community diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:02 PM EDT
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By Jessica Umbro
At the Dubois Community Center in Mount Sterling, attendees celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month.

News

SEC Nation visits Lexington for matchup against Florida

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
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By Samantha Valentino
SEC Nation visits Lexington for matchup against Florida

Regional

Body found at Lake Cumberland

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:19 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Officials are investigating a body found on Lake Cumberland.

News

One killed in overnight shooting, victim identified

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 3:25 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
It happened early Saturday morning in in Lexington.

News

Driver hurt after crashing into home

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 1:18 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
The crash happened a little before 9:30 p.m. Friday.

News

Police: Pedestrian hit, killed on New Circle Rd

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:17 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian accident in Lexington.

News

How a government shutdown could impact your travel plans

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:00 PM EDT
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By Grason Passmore
Those with AAA said the best advice they can offer travelers is to constantly check on your flight’s status online.

Sports

Big Blue Nation prepares for matchup with Florida

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Julia Sandor
SEC Nation is in town as fans are getting ready to face off with Florida.

News

Veteran care workers share impact gov. shutdown can have on active military members and veterans

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Williams
A shutdown can impact Americans in active duty as well as our veterans who rely on federal benefits.

State

Ryan Quarles selected as new president of KCTCS

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson
Dr. Ryan Quarles, the current Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture, was selected as the system’s fourth president.

Regional

Danville Fire Department welcomes ‘Safe Haven Baby Box’

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By Darnell Crenshaw
Friday morning, state and local officials celebrated the blessing of the Danville Baby Box at Fire Station Two on the south Danville bypass.

News

Police looking for suspect following Letcher Co. shooting, victim identified

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Cameron Aaron
Kentucky State Police confirmed a deadly shooting in Letcher County on Thursday.

Regional

Grain bin rescue training held in central Kentucky

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By Alexa Minton
Clark County Fire Department today made their way to Gilkison Farm to visit grain silos and practice helping farmers when they get stuck.

News

Coroner identifies victim in Lexington shooting

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff and Jessica Umbro
The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim in a Lexington shooting.

News

Mayor calls for ‘prayers and peace’ after violent week in Lexington

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Mayor Linda Gorton is calling for “prayers and peace” amid a surge in violence in Lexington.

News

Man sentenced for 2019 Lexington shooting

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 3:37 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A Lexington man has been sentenced for a 2019 shooting death.

News

13-year-old facing murder charge in shooting of 12-year-old

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:12 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A 13-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 12-year-old Malachi Hagan Moses in Laurel County.

News

Renewal Resource Day held for Medicaid recipients in Lexington

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:40 PM EDT
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By Lucy Bryson
The Centro De San Juan Diego provided Latinx recipients of Medicaid, along with other community members, a renewal resource day to encourage them to maintain their health coverage.

News

Pair accused of stealing thousands from elderly victim

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Two people are accused of stealing from an elderly victim in Kentucky.

News

Five transgender FCPS students file lawsuits over SB 150

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:03 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Five Lexington transgender students and their families have filed a new lawsuit, challenging SB 150.

News

Elementary students in Laurel County hear gun safe program

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:57 AM EDT
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By Phil Pendleton
The Eddie Eagle Gun Safe progam teaches kids what to do if they see gun.

News

‘I have waited 8 long gruesome years’: Sherry Ballard responds to Brooks Houck arrest

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:37 AM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
In October 2015, police named Houck a suspect in the case and said Rogers, the mother of five.

All Blue

All Blue Weather Preview - Florida

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:02 AM EDT
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By Jim Caldwell
The Gators will roll into town with some sunshine and temperatures running in the 70s.

Weather

Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Another sunny & dry streak begins today

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:26 AM EDT
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By Jim Caldwell
Here we go again with another streak of dry & sunny days. We’ll even cruise above normal for highs through the middle of next week.

2023 St. Jude Dream Home

Lawrenceburg man stunned to win 2023 St. Jude Dream Home

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By Amber Philpott
The 2023 St. Jude Dream Home giveaway is in the books. This year our viewers helped us raise $700,000 to help ensure the mission of St. Jude and treating childhood cancer. This year's winner was Billy Hume of Lawrenceburg, KY.

Breaking

Coroner identifies pedestrian hit and killed near Ky. park

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:24 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed in a Montgomery Co. crash.

News

KSP investigating deadly Estill Co. crash

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:41 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Police are investigating a crash in Estill County.

News

Retired judge comments on Brooks Houck case

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 7:40 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute and Quenton Robertson
Nearly eight years after being named a suspect, Crystal’s boyfriend at the time of her disappearance has been charged with her murder.
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