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Suspect in custody after large police presence on Newtown Pike

Updated: 58 minutes ago
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By WKYT News Staff
WKYT is currently tracking a large police on Newtown Pike in Lexington.

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Suspected thief arrested after being held at gunpoint by employee of Ky. towing company

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
An employee at a Towing company in Scott County held a suspected thief at gunpoint, according to an arrest citation.

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Impeachment to move forward against Ky. prosecutor

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
The House Impeachment Committee voted to adopt articles of impeachment against Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Goldy.

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The alleged Medicare and Medicaid-related crimes happened over the course of more than three...

Four from Ky. clinic indicted on federal fraud charges

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Kelsey Souto
Four people have been federally indicted on more than a dozen counts of healthcare fraud-related charges.

Lexington

2nd person charged in connection with Lexington fraud case

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
A second person has been charged in connection with a scheme to defraud Lexington out of nearly four million dollars.

Lexington

Lexington schools receive grants to help keep kids on the right path

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jim Stratman
City leaders are touting partnerships with Fayette County schools that they say can have a real impact on violence in Lexington.

Lexington

Lextran using grant money to buy new CNG buses, hybrid vehicles

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
Monday, Governor Andy Beshear announced more than $11 million in grant funds for seven transportation projects in five counties.

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Lexington man dead after being hit by car

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
State troopers say Jordan Wilkinson was walking on U.S. 127 in Lincoln County when he was hit by a car around 8 p.m. Monday.

State

‘Pay, support and respect’: Debate continues over Kentucky’s teacher shortage

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Phil Pendleton
The debate over Kentucky’s teacher shortage continued in Frankfort Tuesday.

Weather

Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Shower chances increase

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jim Caldwell
Expect some plain old rain to return to the region today and over the next few days.
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Crime

Grandmother identifies Lexington’s first homicide victim of 2023

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff and Samantha Valentino
Lexington police have confirmed the city's first homicide of 2023.

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Other central Kentucky cities adopting FLOCK camera program

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Chad Hedrick
In the last month, the City of Versailles installed 20 cameras throughout the city.

News

Ky. author’s books being removed from AP course curriculum

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
The national discussion of removing certain literature from the College Board’s AP curriculum for African American studies hit close to the Commonwealth.

Lexington

Popular Lexington restaurant back open

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
A popular Lexington restaurant is finally back open.

Good Question

Good Question: Are discount postage stamps counterfeit?

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 4:40 PM EST
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By Victor Puente
If you are planning on buying stamps online, you may be a little suspicious of some of the deals out there.

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UK researchers partner with non-profit for study on drug use

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 4:31 PM EST
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By Kelsey Souto
UK researchers want to include those who use drugs or people in recovery to help them further their studies.

State

Kentucky legislative session resumes Tuesday

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST
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By Phil Pendleton
Lawmakers will resume the legislative session on Tuesday and one of the first items on the agenda is dealing with reports of a teacher shortage.

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FCPS rolls out new classroom on wheels

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:20 PM EST
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By Jim Stratman
Fayette County Public Schools launched their new classroom on wheels Monday morning.

Regional

Hiker recovering following weekend rescue in the Red River Gorge

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:20 PM EST
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By Brandon Robinson
On Saturday afternoon, officials with the Wolfe County Search and Rescue received a 911 call about a man who broke his leg on a trail near the Cliff View Resort.

Lexington

One seriously injured in Lexington crash

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:36 AM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
One person has life-threatening injuries after a crash on New Circle Road past Harrodsburg Road in Lexington.

Weather

Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Milder days with some showers

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:38 AM EST
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By Jim Caldwell
Milder temperatures will be with us for a few more days.

Lexington

Sexual assault and kidnapping suspect appears in court

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:14 AM EST
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By WKYT News Staff and Samantha Valentino
The man charged in connection with three cold case abductions and sexual assaults is to appear in court Monday.

News

Powell County boy prepares for life after chemo

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:00 PM EST
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By Julia Sandor
For the last two and a half years, he’s been undergoing treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

News

Family seeks to open children’s museum in London

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:32 PM EST
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By Jeremy Tombs
The space will include more than 5,000 square feet of room to house their various exhibits and displays.

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Missing Owensboro girl found safe

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 7:18 PM EST
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By 14 News Staff
Kentucky State Police say a girl missing from Daviess County has been found safely in Louisville.

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Downtown Restaurants Are Feeling the Effects of Parking Rate Increases

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 6:17 PM EST
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By Hallie DeVore
Small businesses say they have seen a downturn since new parking rates were implemented.

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Gas leak shuts down Lexington road

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 5:28 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
Nearby roads are expected to be blocked for several hours.

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Breathitt County three-year-old looking for a kidney transplant

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST
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By Chandler Wilcox
Annista's blood type is A-, but her doctors say any type can work for a kidney transplant.

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Gas prices continue to fluctuate in Kentucky

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 3:14 PM EST
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By Samantha Valentino
Gas prices continue to fluctuate in Kentucky

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Cincinnati Zoo plans for colorful blooms this spring

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 2:22 PM EST
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By Catherine Bodak
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden prepare for annual "Zoo Blooms."

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Members of UK’s 1978 NCAA Championship team release limited-edition bourbon

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 10:50 PM EST
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By Jeremy Tombs
78 Legends has a limited release of 1,978 bottles, and its retail price is set at $1,978.

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Catholic Action Center seeing an increase in donations in the new year

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 10:33 PM EST
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By Julia Sandor
After a tough start to the year, Ginny Ramsey with the Catholic Action Center said they are seeing positive effects.

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Person killed in Pike County crash, U.S. 23 reopened

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 7:37 PM EST
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By Keaton Hall
U.S. 23 was closed Saturday afternoon at the Community Trust Bank in Pikeville due to a deadly crash.

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EKY community makes plans for new resort

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 5:30 PM EST
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By Alyssa Williams
Just along the Kentucky and Virginia line as you are leaving Letcher County lays Raven Rock; a landmark that many have spent decades trying to create a tourist destination out of.

Regional

Man identified in Floyd County trooper-involved shooting

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
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By Brandon Robinson
Officials closed U.S. 23 Friday afternoon between Route 80 and the intersection of KY 1428 at Allen following a trooper-involved shooting Friday afternoon.

News

FCPS Hosts 38th Annual Kentucky American Water Science Fair

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 5:14 PM EST
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By Hallie DeVore
Staff and students speak on science education in Lexington's youth.

News

Man identified in deadly Floyd County shooting

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 4:48 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
Kentucky State Police troopers initially responded to the shooting around 3 p.m.

News

Appalachian Horse Project continues to expand its work with free-roaming horses

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 4:25 PM EST
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By Chandler Wilcox
“Any time our vehicles pull up, they know they’re about to get snacks!" Appalachian Horse Project Executive Director Shauneece Brandenburg said.

Lexington

Lex police investigate early morning shooting, juvenile wounded

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 7:47 AM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
Lexington Police are investigating a shooting at Cheetah Gentleman’s Club early Saturday morning.

Lexington

Ky. native, winner of HBO Max climbing show pushes for inclusivity in the sport

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:44 PM EST
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By Grason Passmore
Cat Runner won the first season of the new HBO Max show, ‘The Climb,’ and now he’s coming back to the gym where he trained in hopes of inspiring a new generation of climbers.

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Nine-year-old shares story of surving rare heart defect

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:17 PM EST
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By Chad Hedrick
On National Wear Red Day, A nine-year-old girl is sharing her story of surviving a rare heart defect.

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Craft reveals who she was referring to in ‘Empty Chair’ campaign ad

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:28 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
In a speech recorded by WKYT, Kelly Craft reveals who she was referring to in her ‘empty chair’ campaign ad.

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Police: surveillance video showed Lexington murder suspect at scene of shooting

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:06 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
Court documents say surveillance video showed a Lexington murder suspect at the scene of the September shooting, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

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Dog found on vacation changes a Jessamine County boy’s life

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:16 PM EST
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By Amber Philpott
It's a story of a boy and his dog, but it doesn't follow the traditional tale of what you might think. Normally when WKYT brings you a Commonwealth of Kindness report, it’s about humans helping animals, but this story is quite the opposite. Recently a Jessamine County family encountered a dog on vacation that changed their lives.

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Lyric Theatre exhibit highlights superheroes of color

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
Lexington’s Lyric Theatre is celebrating Black History Month through an exhibit featuring African American superheroes.

Regional

Jessamine Co. Sheriff’s Office asking for help locating stolen trailer filled with thousands in donations

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:49 PM EST
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By Samantha Valentino
The Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a trailer they say was stolen at Southland Christian Church.

State

Kentucky Republican Party disputes Beshear’s teacher shortage numbers

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:51 PM EST
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By Julia Sandor
Governor Beshear said the state was down nearly 11,000 teachers, a number pulled from the government side, Kentucky Educator Placement Service.

Regional

New distillery coming to Woodford County

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:48 PM EST
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By Hallie DeVore
State leaders were on hand to break ground on Bluegrass Distillery at Elkwood Farms in Midway.

News

EKU, KYTC embroiled in disagreement over electronic signs on campus

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:07 PM EST
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By Jim Stratman
Eastern Kentucky University is embroiled in a disagreement with the state over electronic signs on campus.

Kentucky Newsmakers

Kentucky Newsmakers 2/5: Bluegrass Realtors CEO Justin Landon and 2023 president Kelly Nisbet

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:48 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
On the latest episode of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Bluegrass Realtors CEO Justin Landon and 2023 president Kelly Nisbet.
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