Kentucky finished October with a record number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths.With 38,877 new cases reported in October, the month surpassed all of the cases in March, April, May, June, and July combined. The 312 deaths broke the previous record set in September when 241 people lost their lives to illnesses related to the virus.
Take an interactive look at the number of coronavirus cases in Kentucky broken down by county, gender, and age. Plus view our county-by-county tracker.
For the first time in four years, life expectancy in the U.S. has gone up. The increase is small - just a month. But it marks at least a temporary halt to a downward trend.
As election day nears, WKYT crunched the numbers on voter turnout for every general election in Kentucky this decade to find out which counties had the best and worst turnouts.
WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey and Morning Meteorologist Jim Caldwell discuss what was a record-setting September when it comes to the lack of rainfall in Lexington.
While it might not surprise most Lexington drivers that New Circle Road tops the list for the highest number of collisions in Fayette County, a WKYT Fact Check reveals the other roadways with a high number of collisions.
As many Kentucky school districts head back to school with some districts still looking to fill teaching vacancies, WKYT takes a look at what teachers earn in all of the state's school districts.
For this week's episode of Conversations, Victor and Andrea accomplish something they've wanted to do since starting the podcast, interview Barbara Bailey.
On the latest edition of the Sports Buzz Podcast, Dave Baker takes a look back on the life and incredible legacy of former University of Kentucky quarterback Jared Lorenzen.
This week on the Sports Buzz Podcast — Buzz talks about sports, but not so much about winning. Instead, he talks about civility and how we can make a difference in the lives of those around us.
On this week’s Sports Buzz Podcast, Dave Baker goes Car Cast and talks about the Wildcats season, Cal’s contract and how the Basketball Hall of Fame is getting it wrong with a former Wildcat.
Dave Baker and Alex Walker break down the NCAA Tournament and Kentucky's path to a national championship on the latest edition of the Sports Buzz podcast.
Michael Crisp first moved to the Bluegrass when he was four and ever since has fallen in love with the history and stories that make this state so very interesting.
She is a wife and a mother who is devoted and protective of her family, but she’s also an incredibly talented woman who uses humor to take on all comers on what some say is the most entertaining Instagram account in the Big Blue Nation!
Victor and Andrea talk to WKYT morning executive producer Shelby McCuddy to get some insight on how we produce hours of news every weekday for our viewers.
In the latest installment of Conversations, Victor and Andrea talked to veteran WKYT photographer Darnell Crenshaw about a special project he is working on.
Lee K. Howard and Alex Walker are breaking down Kentucky's historic Citrus Bowl win and discussing the latest on the hardwood as the Wildcats begin conference play.
Are you looking for a fresh start in the New Year? It's that time of year when many of us make those resolutions to eat better, get in shape or spend more time with our family and friends. The real question, will we make that happen? In this episode of Uniquely Kentucky Amber sits down with Kentucky based Coach Colene.
For the third episode, Victor and Andrea talked to Dick Gabriel. Gabriel served as WKYT's Sports Manager for more than two decades. He now produces special projects and daily newscasts.
