WKYT
Kentucky State University officials give lawmakers update after passage of controversial bill
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- Kentucky State University officials give lawmakers update after passage of controversial bill
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- Kentucky State University officials appeared before an interim legislative committee Wednesday to provide a progress report on the school’s status following the passage of Senate Bill 185 earlier this year: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/kentucky-state-university-officials-give-lawmakers-update-after-passage-controversial-bill/
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- RFK says HHS decertifies organ procurement organization
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is decertifying Network for Hope, an organ procurement organization serving Kentucky and parts of Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday on the University of Kentucky’s campus: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/hhs-secretary-kennedy-lexington-announce-healthcare-reform-action/
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- Kentucky law creates alternative diploma for students with special needs
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- Starting in 2027, thousands of Kentucky students with moderate to severe disabilities will be able to graduate with something many of them never could before — a high school diploma: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/06/so-many-more-opportunities-kentucky-law-creates-alternative-diploma-students-with-special-needs/
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- HHS Secretary Kennedy in Lexington to announce healthcare reform action
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- 30:53
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is announcing a new health care reform action in Lexington.
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- Byron Costner - Dr. Henry E. Cheaney Golf Scramble
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Byron Costner - Dr. Henry E. Cheaney Golf Scramble
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- Kentucky State Police investigating large-scale dog rescue in Adair County
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- As part of the investigation, KSP says a trooper is working with the county attorney on potential charges for the people involved: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/04/kentucky-state-police-investigating-large-scale-dog-rescue-adair-county/
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- Police warn about sharing back-to-school photos on social media
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Photos can contain more identifying information than parents realize: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/04/richmond-police-warn-parents-about-sharing-back-to-school-photos-social-media/
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- Health officials investigating over 600 reported cases of cyclosporiasis
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The KDPH says cyclosporiasis cases typically rise in the summer, but the average is usually only 35 cases per year: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/04/kentucky-health-officials-investigating-over-600-reported-cases-cyclosporiasis/
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- Kentucky lawmakers discuss delivery robots coming to the commonwealth
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- At least one lawmaker raised concerns about the robots sharing roads with drivers: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/kentucky-lawmakers-discuss-delivery-robots-coming-commonwealth/
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- Jeana Klevene, Zoë Proctor and Tess Fowler - Allegro Dance Project
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Jeana Klevene, Zoë Proctor and Tess Fowler - Allegro Dance Project
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- Kentucky man accused of ordering dog to attack officers
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The sheriff’s office said Gambrel refused to obey the officers’ order to stop threatening them, and said his dog “would get them.”: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/03/bell-county-man-arrested-after-allegedly-threatening-ordering-dog-attack-officers/
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- Gov. Beshear discusses potential Senate vacancy
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- He says it is “worth a reminder” that there’s currently one less vote for the SAVE Act, the war with Iran or the potential replacement of a SCOTUS justice: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/03/gov-beshear-discusses-potential-senate-vacancy-relation-with-sen-mcconnells-health-status/
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- Another Kentucky county passes 2-year data center moratorium
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The council says that the moratorium will allow the city to study the impact that a data center might have on the community: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/04/london-city-council-passes-2-year-data-center-moratorium/
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- Bat tests positive for rabies in Kentucky county
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The health department advises residents not to touch or handle bats or other wild animals if they appear sick, injured or dead: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/04/bat-tests-positive-rabies-knott-co/
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- Bill Ramsey and Michael Patterson - Denham Blythe Company Building the Bluegrass for 50 Years
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Bill Ramsey and Michael Patterson - Denham Blythe Company Building the Bluegrass for 50 Years
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- ‘Why in our backyard?’: Neighbors push back on proposed Lexington data center as council takes up...
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Residents living nearby said they have not seen a representative in their neighborhoods explaining what could be going on in their backyards: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/31/why-our-backyard-neighbors-push-back-proposed-lexington-data-center-council-takes-up-recommendations/
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- Annual Fancy Farm picnic draws national attention, Mitch Mcconnell did not attend
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Elder noted that Fancy Farm is one of the few venues where members of both parties share the same stage: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/31/annual-fancy-farm-picnic-draws-national-attention/
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- 227 dogs rescued from Kentucky home; nonprofit joins rescue
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Staff and volunteers found more than 200 neglected dogs on the Adair County property. The nonprofit Guardians of Rescue said 227 dogs have been rescued so far, with 64 still on the property: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/01/clark-county-nonprofit-joins-large-scale-dog-rescue-adair-county/
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- Kentucky Newsmakers 8/2: Kentucky Youth Advocates Exec. Dir. Shannon Moody; Bluegrass Realtors Pr...
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- 28:50
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Youth Advocates Executive Director, and Bluegrass Realtors president-elect Paula Elder and Treasurer Daniel Carmack.
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- Kentucky Newsmakers 7/26: Candidate for governor Rocky Adkins; Attorney General Russell Coleman
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- 26:38
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Candidate for Governor Rocky Adkins and Attorney General Russell Coleman.
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- Police departments denying open records requests for Flock cameras statewide
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Several police departments in Kentucky cities have denied open records requests following an amendment: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/30/police-departments-denying-open-records-requests-flock-cameras-statewide/
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- Animal shelters at capacity, officials urge community help
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Animal shelters across Central Kentucky are overcrowded, and officials are urging the public to step in to help ease the strain: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/30/animal-shelters-across-central-kentucky-capacity-officials-urge-community-help/
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- DartPoints says it will not build large data center on former Lexmark site
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- DartPoints bought the former Lexmark facility for $29 million in May, according to the Herald-Leader: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/30/dartpoints-says-it-will-not-build-large-data-center-former-lexmark-site/
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- Wildfire smoke from Pacific Northwest reaches Kentucky
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The fires, fueled by strong winds, grew more than 200,000 acres over the weekend across forests in central Oregon: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/29/oregon-wildfire-smoke-reaches-ohio-valley-air-quality-expected-remain-near-normal/
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- Kentucky city's Planning Commission to consider data center regulation
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- If approved, the ZOTAs would not allow for the development of major data centers:
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/30/lexington-fayette-urban-county-planning-commission-consider-data-center-regulation/
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- Gov. Beshear announces book tour across several states
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The governor will embark on a 13-stop tour starting on September 20 in Lexington and ending on October 6 in Louisville to promote his book “Go and Do Likewise.”: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/30/gov-beshear-announces-book-tour/
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- Lorrin Ingerson and Kristen Flick - Shaker Village Craft Fair
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Lorrin Ingerson and Kristen Flick - Shaker Village Craft Fair
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- Woman arrested after allegedly pointing gun at KFC employee
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- According to the arrest citation, she parked her vehicle, opened the trunk, removed an AR-15-style rifle and then allegedly pointed it at the employee in a threatening manner before driving away: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/28/woman-arrested-after-allegedly-pointing-gun-lexington-kfc-employee/
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- Back-to-school reminds families of vaccine requirements
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Doctors and health officials say Kentucky’s immunization rates fall below national levels as some parents hesitate on vaccines: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/28/back-to-school-season-brings-reminders-required-vaccinations-physical-exams-kentucky-students/
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- Cats found taped inside plastic tote, officials searching for answers
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A total of eight cats were trapped inside the tote in 90 degree weather, according to the Madison County Animal Shelter. Two of the cats were adults, and six were kittens: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/28/cats-found-taped-inside-plastic-tote-officials-searching-answers/
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- Man who won millions in Ky. Powerball pleads not guilty to domestic violence accusations
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Police say 51-year-old James Farthing was arrested Monday in Scott County after allegedly assaulting someone the day before: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/28/kentucky-powerball-winner-pleads-not-guilty-after-domestic-violence-accusations/
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- Barr urges Trump to approve major disaster declaration for Kentucky
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Congressman Andy Barr (R) of Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District is urging President Donlad Trump to approve Kentucky’s request for a major disaster declaration following deadly flooding that struck the commonwealth in June: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/29/barr-urges-trump-approve-major-disaster-declaration-kentucky-flood-damage/
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- New lawsuit accuses Kim Davis of hiding inherited property to avoid civil rights judgment
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A new lawsuit filed in Rowan Circuit Court accuses former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis of transferring inherited property to family members to avoid paying a civil rights judgment to David Ermold and David Moore, the same-sex couple she refused to issue a marriage license to in 2015: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/27/new-lawsuit-accuses-kim-davis-hiding-inherited-property-avoid-civil-rights-judgment/
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- Marty Brown and Carl Nathe - St Joseph's Helpers
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- 3:57
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Marty Brown and Carl Nathe - St Joseph's Helpers
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- Addiction Recovery Care agrees to pay $16M to resolve Medicaid fraud allegations
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- ARC operates residential and outpatient drug rehabilitation facilities across Kentucky: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/28/addiction-recovery-care-agrees-pay-16m-resolve-medicaid-fraud-allegations/
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- Driver facing DUI charge after allegedly driving into home
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The driver and the resident were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/28/driver-facing-dui-charge-after-allegedly-driving-into-lexington-home-driver-resident-taken-hospital/
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- Gov. Beshear demands transparency on Sen. Mitch McConnell health updates
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Beshear says in the letter that it has been 43 days since McConnell’s hospitilization and since then he has cast no votes, engaged in no official activities, and aside from two photos and statements, has not provided any proof he can carry out his duty as senator: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/27/sen-mitch-mcconnell-releases-update-his-condition-beshear-demands-further-transparency/
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- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman on Sen. McConnell's health issues
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Sen. McConnell, along with the Office of the Attending Physician, released an update on McConnell’s condition and ability to fulfill his duties:
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/27/sen-mcconnell-releases-update-his-condition/
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- Nancy Riddell and Megan Lucas - KY Hopeful Paws Rescue Barks & Recreation Bash
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Nancy Riddell and Megan Lucas - KY Hopeful Paws Rescue Barks & Recreation Bash
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- Family uses Life360 tracking feature to help police track assault victim
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The victim’s mother called 911 and used Life360 to track the vehicle’s location, aiding police in locating the suspect: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/23/wayne-county-family-uses-life360-help-police-track-assault-victim/
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- Cyclospora outbreak prompts school districts to pull produce from menus
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Some schools are taking a "wait-and-see" approach, others are pulling menu items entirely: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/24/cyclospora-outbreak-prompts-kentucky-school-districts-pull-produce-menus/
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- US measles cases hit record number in 35 years
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Data shows 93% of this year’s measles cases were in people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown:
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/26/us-measles-cases-hit-35-year-high-kentucky-reports-4-cases-jessamine-county/
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- Kentucky Newsmakers 7/19: Ky. Cabinet for Health & Family Services Sec. Dr. Steven Stack; state S...
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Sec. Dr. Steven Stack and state Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe.
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- Michael Collins - Mission of Hope and Vincent Fister Back to School Drive
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Michael Collins - Mission of Hope and Vincent Fister Back to School Drive
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- Cyclospora infection impacting businesses nationwide
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The parasitic outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce is having a big impact on consumers and businesses: https://www.wkyt.com/video/2026/07/23/better-living-cyclospora-infections-impact-business/
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- 2026 on pace to be one of the most active tornado years
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Since 1950, the National Weather Service has confirmed nearly 1500 tornadoes across Kentucky’s 120 counties: https://www.wkyt.com/video/2026/07/24/which-counties-kentucky-have-historically-had-most-tornadoes/
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- Investigations into fatal Herrington Lake boat crash continue
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Criminal and civil investigations continue into a fatal Fourth of July boating crash on Herrington Lake that killed a 25-year-old man and sent his father to the hospital with serious injuries: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/24/investigations-into-fatal-herrington-lake-boat-crash-continue/
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- University launches workforce preparation, land restoration program in Eastern Kentucky
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- The Center of Excellence is part of a $2 million Appalachian Regional Commission POWER grant that will expand KSU’s outreach in Eastern Kentucky: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/22/ksu-launches-center-focused-workforce-preparation-land-restoration-eastern-kentucky/
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- Educators gather to learn AI classroom and security applications
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Educators at the summit learned how AI can reduce administrative workload — including drafting emails and presentations — freeing up time for one-on-one instruction with students: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/22/kentucky-educators-gather-lexington-learn-ai-classroom-security-applications/
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- Demolition at army depot underway after chemical weapons neutralization
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Williams said completing the project without a serious injury or fatality was a significant accomplishment: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/22/demolition-blue-grass-army-depot-underway-after-chemical-weapons-neutralization/
