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Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting in Knox County.
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UK students graduate in uncertain job market
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Ky. schools warn of dangerous TikTok trend
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WKYT Investigates: Four FCPS employees face criminal charges; personnel files reveal new details
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Body of missing boater recovered from Ky. lake
Updated: 3 hours ago
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By
WKYT News Staff
A body has been recovered in the search for a missing man in Laurel Lake.
Lexington
Police urge caution as UK graduation crowds fill downtown
Updated: 8 hours ago
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By
WKYT News Staff
There’s a sea of blue everywhere you look in downtown Lexington for UK’s graduation ceremonies.
Crime
Man deported to Mexico over a decade ago arrested in Kentucky
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By
WKYT News Staff
A man who was deported to Mexico over a decade ago was arrested in Kentucky, according to federal court documents.
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Weekend Roundup: Dancing with the Lexington Stars; Heart Walk; ‘Foodstock’
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By
WKYT News Staff
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Destiny Quinn
If you have an event coming up that you would like highlighted, you can email Destiny at Destiny.Quinn@wkyt.com.
Good Question
Good Question: What are they building in front of the Kroger on Nicholasville Road?
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By
Victor Puente
If you have a Good Question you’d like us to try to answer, send it to goodquestion@wkyt.com.
Forecast
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: A very nice Mother’s Day weekend coming up
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By
Ben Beddoes
High pressure settles in for Mother's Day weekend as the weather really couldn't be much better.
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Ky. mayor, former fire chief address firefighter resignations
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WKYT Investigates: Four FCPS employees face criminal charges, personnel files reveal new details
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Kentucky school districts warn of dangerous TikTok trend
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Ky. mayor, former fire chief address firefighter resignations
Updated: 4 hours ago
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By
WKYT News Staff
The former Lawrenceburg fire chief is sharing details about his resignation.
Lexington
Juvenile with life-threatening injuries after accidental shooting
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By
WKYT News Staff
The Lexington Police Department says they were called to Biloxi Court around 11:30 p.m. Thursday for a shooting with a juvenile victim.
Weather
Mother’s Day Weekend looks fantastic
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By
Jim Caldwell
Enjoy this stretch while it lasts, though—showers and storms are lined up to move in by Monday, giving the early part of next week a stormy feel.
News
New details about arrest of Ky. fugitive who escaped from hospital
Updated: 10 hours ago
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WKYT News Staff
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Alyssa Williams
We’re learning new details about the arrest of a fugitive who escaped from a Kentucky hospital.
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Truck driver accused of watching YouTube before deadly crash indicted on murder charge
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
WKYT News Staff
A truck driver has been indicted for murder after a crash that killed a tow truck driver on I-64 in Bath County.
National
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter has died at 85
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
The Associated Press
The Supreme Court says retired Justice David Souter has died at age 85.
Lexington
One arrested after stolen car found in Lexington
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By
WKYT News Staff
Police say they were told about the stolen car by Kentucky State Police around 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after Lexington crash
Updated: 24 hours ago
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By
WKYT News Staff
Lexington police are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle.
News
Kentucky couple loses phone access, personal info in scam
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By
Madison Carmouche
A Franklin County couple is able to take a deep breath after falling victim to a phone scam.
News
FCPS school evacuated due to dangerous TikTok trend
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By
WKYT News Staff
A dangerous TikTok trend has made its way to Kentucky.
News
Kentucky lawmaker takes action after discovery of unauthorized photos on pornographic website
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM EDT
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By
Matthieu Welch
Over 18,000 photos of Grayson County residents, including a local lawmaker, had been uploaded to a pornographic website without consent.
News
Brooks Houck defense attorneys, prosecutors argue over expert testimony in upcoming Crystal Rogers murder trial
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By
Noelle Friel
Houck and Joseph Lawson are set to be tried together at the end of June for their roles in Rogers’ presumed murder.
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Regional
Ky. fugitive who escaped hospital arrested
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By
WKYT News Staff
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Alyssa Williams
Police say Martinez was last seen near the Morehead Boot Ranch by Main Street.
National
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By
The Associated Press
and
NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
The Catholic Church has chosen Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American, to be the new Pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
Lexington
Distiller’s journey back to school to complete his degree
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By
Mariah Congedo
David Carpenter, will get his diploma nearly two decades after he first enrolled at the University of Kentucky.
News
Lexington-based agency helping Kentuckians build families
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By
Destiny Quinn
Kentucky’s only locally based, full-service surrogacy agency has opened in Lexington.
News
How the state makes sure you get what you pay for at the pump
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDT
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By
Samantha Valentino
Each year, inspectors from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture inspect the roughly 60,000 gas pumps across the state.
News
The effects large hail can have on crops
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM EDT
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By
Ben Beddoes
Large hail not only causes damages to structures, but crops as well.
News
Downtown Nicholasville reopens after industrial vehicle breaks down
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By
WKYT News Staff
Officials say an industrial vehicle broke down in front of the courthouse.
News
Ky. Catholic leaders react to pope announcement
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM EDT
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By
WKYT News Staff
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Grason Passmore
and
Kelsey Souto
Central Kentucky Catholic leaders are reacting to the selection of the next pope.
Weather
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY | Chris Bailey tracks our severe weather threat
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By
Chris Bailey
Cooler winds blow in behind tonight's storms.
Good Question
Good Question: Why does my tap water in Lexington smell like chemicals?
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM EDT
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By
Victor Puente
If you have a Good Question you’d like us to try to answer, send it to goodquestion@wkyt.com.
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