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Golden Alert for missing Lexington teen

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
Golden alert for missing teen.

Crime

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in identifying burglary suspects.

Scott Co. Sheriff’s Office asking for help identifying to burglary suspects

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in identifying burglary suspects.

Lexington

The City of Lexington’s solar energy program, Solarize Lexington, is trying to get ahead of...

Lexington officials warn consumers about solar energy scams

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Chad Hedrick
The City of Lexington’s solar energy program, Solarize Lexington, is trying to get ahead of potential scams targeting the program.

State

A small group with Progress Kentucky traveled in a caravan from Lexington to Berea In hopes of...

Group hopeful after Gov. Beshear vetoes ‘anti trans’ bill

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Grason Passmore
Senate Bill 150 passed in the final days of the legislative session, before the start of the veto period.

Regional

Why are Detroit drug dealers coming to Richmond?

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
In the past, Richmond police and other law enforcement agencies have been arresting several Detroit drug dealers for decades. We wondered what attracts these out-of-town drug dealers five hours away to a city of just under 40,000 people.

Link2Hope

Saint Joseph Hospital using new ‘smart’ tool for colorectal cancer screenings

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Amber Philpott
The medical world has seen so many advances thanks to technology. Now, artificial intelligence or AI, is helping in a new way when it comes to preventing colorectal cancer.

Lexington

LexPark adding new security measures to downtown area

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Julia Sandor
LexPark has added more security to some of their garages, and local businesses say they are hopeful it will make for a safer community.

News

What are the legal ramifications of fake GoFundMes?

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Samantha Valentino
A fake GoFundMe claiming to support the family of Eli Hill has opened up questions about the legal ramifications of fraudulent GoFundMes.

Lexington

Veterans, families get first look inside all-new Fisher House

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff and Jeremy Tombs
Kentucky veterans and their families got a first look inside the all-new Fisher House.

Regional

Pastor says they are ‘down, but not out’ after large fire at church

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Phil Pendleton
Crews are responding to a large fire at a Kentucky church.
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State

Beshear vetoes controversial ‘anti-trans’ bill

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a controversial bill dealing with transgender and human sexuality issues in schools.

Sports

First look at planned improvements to Counter Clocks stadium

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
The team released a series of renderings on Friday.

Lexington

Lexington Comic & Toy Convention underway at Central Bank Center

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
The four-day event kicked off Thursday at Central Bank Center downtown.

Regional

Woman arrested after toddler dies after ingesting fentanyl

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Alyssa Hannahs
Kentucky State Police Post 14 reports troopers were contacted by Boyd County 911 after a 2-year-old was found unresponsive.

State

Voter rolls shrink in 82 Kentucky counties

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
Overall, 3,792 voters were added in February, while 132,205 were removed.

Weather

Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Rounds of heavy rain are moving through the region

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Jim Caldwell
The steady rounds of rain will stick with us through the day. The best zone of formation will be along and north of I-64.

News

Overnight apartment complex fire in Lexington

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:41 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Lexington fire crews battled an overnight apartment complex fire.

News

New historical marker honors Madison Co. Tuskegee Airmen

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:33 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A new historical marker was unveiled in Madison County on Thursday.

Lexington

Family Fun Night in Lexington helps grieving families

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By Grason Passmore
An organization is taking a new approach to grief counseling for families and children, providing a safe space to those who have lost loved ones while helping families create new, happy memories together.

News

Gov. Beshear addresses controversial bills

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT
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By Phil Pendleton
Governor Beshear signed several pieces of legislation on Thursday, but others are unresolved.

News

UK baseball team visits teammates of boy killed in tragic accident

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
UK baseball team gave a big show of support to a grieving community.

News

Lexington business donates part of profits to support mission of coffee shop

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Lucy Bryson
A Lexington business is donating part of its profits to support a coffee shop.

Lexington

High rent prices continue to cause problems for Lexington renters

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
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By Julia Sandor
While some experts say that the housing market is doing well in Lexington, some renters say they’re struggling to find a place to stay that’s affordable.

Regional

First look at new distillery coming to Georgetown

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
The renderings reveal a large winding building topped with solar panels.

Regional

Drag Queen Storytime in Louisville increases security after threats from White Lives Matter

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt and David Ochoa
Drag Queen Storytime Kentucky said the group had been shown evidence that a White Lives Matter group would plan to travel to Kentucky to protest and scare guests.

News

Crews respond to large fire at Ky. church

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff and Chad Hedrick
Crews are responding to a large fire at a Kentucky church.

WKYT Investigates

WKYT Investigates | AI anxieties: Preparing Kentucky for the future (a.k.a. now)

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:05 PM EDT
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By Garrett Wymer
AI continues to evolve daily. What could it mean for Kentucky?

National

Lawmakers tell ex-CEOs ‘you must answer’ for bank failures

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:18 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission have also launched investigations into the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and President Joe Biden has called on Congress to strengthen rules on regional banks and to impose tougher penalties on executives of failed banks.

News

Owensboro pastor charged with theft of church funds released on bond

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:35 PM EDT
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By Jill Lyman
62-year-old Kenneth Shaver is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition of Property $10,000$100,000.

Lexington

Two more suspects facing charges in connection with young woman’s murder

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:02 PM EDT
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By Jeremy Tombs and WKYT News Staff
Two more people have been charged in connection to the death of a woman in Lexington.

News

New details released after grand jury looks into death of man accused of killing Ky. officers

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:23 AM EDT
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By Jeremy Tombs
A Pike County grand jury looked into Lance Storz’s suicide.

News

BBB issues warning after fraudulent GoFundMe set up in wake of Eli Hill’s death

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:09 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
We’re uncovering some new information about a fraudulent online fundraiser made after the death of a Kentucky boy.

Weather

Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Rounds of storms with heavy rain

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:42 AM EDT
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By Jim Caldwell
We’ll squeeze out one more mainly dry day. It’ll be breezy and warm before the heavy rain arrives.

Regional

Plans underway to restore historic Ky. hotel

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:19 PM EDT
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By Grason Passmore
A historic hotel in downtown Richmond may be opening its doors once again.

Regional

98-year-old hometown hero honored at Paintsville Lowe’s

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:48 PM EDT
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By Buddy Forbes
The West Van Lear veteran served in the Navy during World War II, hitting the water before his 19th birthday as one of 18 Johnson County men drafted to join the crew on the USS Hornet CV-12.

Regional

Community holds vigil for Kentucky boy killed in freak accident

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Chad Hedrick
A community grieving the loss of 8-year-old Eli Hill will come together to remember the little boy.

News

KSP says Lexington man is wanted for murder

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
State police say a grand jury indicted Dustin Herrick for murder and DUI following a deadly crash in Spencer County.

Regional

Community mourns loss of Kentucky boy who died in freak accident

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Julia Sandor
The Corbin community is continuing to mourn the loss of 8-year-old Eli Hill.

Crime

Task force arrests several people in connection with Ky. drug investigation

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
The Madison County Drug Task Force says the six men were arrested Wednesday to conclude an investigation that began in February.

Lexington

Lexington launches program to encourage solar power

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:53 PM EDT
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By Kelsey Souto
A new initiative to bring more solar power to Lexington and Fayette County residents was announced by government officials last week.

News

State auditor finds systemic problems with Kentucky State University’s finances

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By Phil Pendleton, WAVE Staff and WKYT News Staff
Kentucky’s state auditor released the findings of a special examination of Kentucky State University.

News

Tragic death of Kentucky boy brings attention to subject of organ donation

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 2:04 PM EDT
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By Mariah Congedo
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says 8-year-old Eli Hill was killed in a freak accident Monday while playing basketball at his home in Corbin.

News

EKY drag show canceled after reported threats to harm

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By Alyssa Williams and Jordan Mullins
A drag show that was set to be held in Prestonsburg has now been cancelled after the event owner received death threats and claims that people were going to harm those in the LGBTQ+ community who attended the show.

Weather

Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Wetter pattern is here

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:03 AM EDT
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By Jim Caldwell
Today will not be a total washout but it will include some showers in the region.

Lexington

New push to preserve historic Black communities in Lexington

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:29 PM EDT
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By Grason Passmore
In Lexington, there is a new push to preserve historic black communities to keep the city’s history of diversity alive.

Crime

2 arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Lexington Marathon

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff and Jeremy Tombs
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a Lexington Marathon gas station.

News

‘It’s been a dream come true’: KY Music Hall of Fame unveils new case for a popular young music star

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By Olivia Calfee
It features Kentuckians who have made a recent impact in music.

News

Can blooming trees bounce back from frost?

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Jason Lindsey
Lows in the teens, over the weekend, turned spring blooms brown, but there’s some good news.

News

Racehorse fatalities down by more than a third since 2009

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By Kelsey Souto
After some difficult years for the thoroughbred racing industry, new data indicates that racehorse fatalities have decreased by over a third since 2009.

Lexington

Two Lexington schools singled out in Dept. of Education audit

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
State leaders are calling for improvements at two low-performing schools in Lexington.
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