WKYT
People swept off tubes and rafts amid rough river conditions
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- People swept off tubes and rafts amid rough river conditions
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- A rescue team official urges anyone planning to float a river to research conditions in advance and notify others of their plans: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/20/people-swept-off-tubes-rafts-amid-rough-river-conditions-saturday/
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- Angela Turner - Clark County Public Library Summer Reading Program and New Bookmobile
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Angela Turner - Clark County Public Library Summer Reading Program and New Bookmobile
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- Possible tornado causes damage in Kentucky county
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- “We actually watched the swirling clouds come through, and was able to see — I mean, we could see the funnel...": https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/22/possible-tornado-damages-barns-equipment-owen-county-truck-trailer-business-2/
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- Food insecurity affecting many Kentuckians statewide
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Findings show Kentucky ranked second in the nation for food insecurity and had the highest low food security rate, meaning people are skipping meals all together because of finances or lack of access to affordable options: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/21/food-insecurity-affecting-many-kentuckians-statewide/
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- Several rabid animals found across Kentucky this summer
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Rabies attacks the central nervous system and spreads through a bite or scratch of an infected animal. Raccoons, foxes, bats, and skunks are among the most common carriers. Infected animals may drool excessively or bite and gnaw at objects: http://wkyt.com/2026/07/21/several-rabid-animals-found-across-central-kentucky-this-summer/
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- Tracking severe storm threat
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- 13:27
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Chris Bailey is LIVE tracking a severe threat
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- Tracking severe storm threat
- Runtime
- 9:14
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Chris Bailey is LIVE tracking a severe threat
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- Richard Weber - Springhouse Gardens Sun, Soil, Summer Success
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- aired July 20, 2026
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- David Paul - Woodford County Masons' Charity Golf Scramble
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- David Paul - Woodford County Masons' Charity Golf Scramble
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- Rocky Adkins announces candidacy for Kentucky governor
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- According to a news release, Adkins’ campaign will focus on lowering costs, strengthening public schools and health care, protecting workers and organized labor and “creating opportunity in every community.”:
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/21/rocky-adkins-announces-candidacy-kentucky-governor/
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- Dachshund rescued after becoming trapped underground for 5 hours
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A dachshund was safely rescued over the weekend after becoming trapped inside a buried concrete pipe on the south side of Lexington, Kentucky:
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/21/lexington-dachshund-rescued-after-becoming-trapped-underground-5-hours/
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- Retired FCPS finance director to speak at news conference
- Runtime
- 15:36
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Retired Fayette County Public Schools Director of Finance Rodney Jackson is speaking out. https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/20/retired-fcps-finance-director-speak-news-conference/
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- Star of ‘Tiger King’ moved to Kentucky prison
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The 63-year-old Maldonado was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison in 2020 after he was found guilty of several charges including two counts of murder for hire, eights counts of falsifying wildlife records and nine counts of violating the Endangered Species Act: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/17/star-tiger-king-moved-lexington-prison/
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- Farmer sees business boost amid Kentucky cyclosporasis outbreak
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Ally Vallandingham, co-owner of Stepping Stone Farm in Paris, said she has seen an increase in customers coming directly to her farm since the outbreak began: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/20/paris-farmer-sees-business-boost-amid-kentucky-cyclosporasis-outbreak/
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- Community members call for change after two shootings in residential area
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- “We’re trying to make sure people can eat. We’re trying to make sure people have mental health. We’re trying to make sure people stop shooting each other.":
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/18/neighbors-leaders-call-change-after-two-shootings-centre-parkway/
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- Crysta McGee - Network for Hope's Live Healthy & Move Health Fair
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Crysta McGee - Network for Hope's Live Healthy & Move Health Fair
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- Addiction Recovery Care settles DOJ Medicaid claims, separate tax credit dispute
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- ARC said it reached a settlement with the Justice Department’s Civil Division resolving civil claims related to historical Medicaid billing practices. The organization said it cooperated with federal authorities during the review process and is moving forward with an increased focus on compliance and accountability: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/16/arc-settles-doj-medicaid-claims-separate-tax-credit-dispute/
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- Kentucky city ranked number one cat-loving city in the U.S.
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- The ranking includes the top 25 cat-loving cities, but Lexington is the only one on the list in Kentucky: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/16/lexington-ranked-number-one-cat-loving-city-country/
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- Food distributors staying ‘vigilant’ as Cyclosporiasis cases rise
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- While the source is still being investigated, shredded iceberg lettuce, sold at some Taco Bell restaurants is being linked to the nationwide outbreak: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/17/lexington-food-distributors-staying-vigilant-cyclosporiasis-cases-rise-ky/
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- Winner of $167 million in Ky. Powerball indicted in connection with 2025 crash
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- James Farthing was indicted by a Fayette County grand jury for leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance and wanton endangerment: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/15/man-who-won-167-million-ky-powerball-indicted-connection-with-2025-crash/
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- Bond for man accused of killing romantic partner remains $1M after court appearance
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Jake McClure appeared before a judge Wednesday in connection with a deadly shooting on July 6. He is charged with murder — domestic violence in the death of 64-year-old Eddie Matthews: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/15/man-accused-killing-romantic-partner-scheduled-preliminary-hearing/
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- Kentuckians divided on house votes to make daylight saving time permanent
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- The U.S. House voted this week on a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, ending the twice-yearly clock change in the spring and fall: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/16/house-votes-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent-kentucky-voices-divided-proposal/
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- New Kentucky law targeting organ donation safety takes effect
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A law targeting organ donation safety will go into effect on Wednesday, July 15.
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- Commonwealth files to dismiss lawsuit filed by Fayette County Board of Education chair
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Commonwealth files to dismiss lawsuit filed by Fayette County Board of Education chair
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- Somerset fire crews respond to house fire
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Somerset fire crews respond to house fire
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- Judge asked to rule on lawsuit that could allow executions to resume in Kentucky
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Judge asked to rule on lawsuit that could allow executions to resume in Kentucky
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- Recent Kentucky rainfall giving plants a boost, expert says
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Recent Kentucky rainfall giving plants a boost, expert says
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- Madison Co. Grand jury indicts suspect in deadly bank shooting
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Madison Co. Grand jury indicts suspect in deadly bank shooting
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- EKY opioid settlement funds: Local recovery facility seeks share of unused money
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- EKY opioid settlement funds: Local recovery facility seeks share of unused money
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- Georgetown Fire crews respond to reported apartment fire
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Georgetown Fire crews respond to reported apartment fire
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- Good Question: What do junkyards do with gas in junk cars?
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Good Question: What do junkyards do with gas in junk cars?
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- Kentucky Newsmakers 7/12: Woodford Co. Judge-Executive James Kay; Ky. Treasurer Mark Metcalf
- Runtime
- 26:45
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Woodford County Judge-Executive James Kay and Kentucky state Treasurer Mark Metcalf.
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- Tom Miller - 2026 Grand Tour of Homes
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- aired July 15, 2026
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- Murder of 6-year-old boy leads to law toughening sentencing and parole requirements
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Logan’s Law expands the definition of a violent offender and increases the time some offenders have to serve before parole in Kentucky: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/15/logans-law-take-effect-legislation-makes-changes-sentencing-parole/
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- Independent investigation launched into case of man killed in Herrington Lake boat crash
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Justin Peterson with Peterson Law says they have reason to believe reckless driving is the cause of this tragedy: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/14/law-firms-launch-independent-investigation-into-case-man-killed-herrington-lake-boat-crash/
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- A dog found on a city bus is searching for her fur-ever home
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A Lexington city bus recently had a stowaway, one you can provide a loving home to:
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/15/dog-found-lextran-bus-seeks-forever-home/
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- Shawna Kidd, Dannarae Conley and Erin Myers - Moving Forward with Hope 1st Annual Hope Festival
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Shawna Kidd, Dannarae Conley and Erin Myers - Moving Forward with Hope 1st Annual Hope Festival
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- Herrington Lake boat crash witnesses speak about incident
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Two women say they felt compelled to share what they saw with investigators: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/14/herrington-lake-boat-crash-witnesses-speak-out-investigation-continues/
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- Rocky Adkins leaves Gov. Beshear’s administration
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Governor Andy Beshear’s senior advisor’s last day was Friday, July 10: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/13/rocky-adkins-leaves-gov-beshears-administration/
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- Health officials investigating 100 reported cases of Cyclosporiasis outbreak
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating 100 reported cases of Cyclosporiasis statewide, 61 of which have been confirmed: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/14/kentucky-health-officials-investigating-100-reported-cases-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/
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- April Schultz - "The Mountain Minor" at the Madison County Public Library
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- April Schultz - "The Mountain Minor" at the Madison County Public Library
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- Man facing charges in connection with tampering with physical evidence
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Man facing charges for tampering with physical evidence following Tyler Smith's death: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/11/one-charged-lexington-shooting-investigation/
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- Sen. Mitch McConnell says he is continuing to recover
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- In a statement addressed to Kentuckians Sunday afternoon, McConnell said he understands questions about his recent absence and acknowledged that he has been hesitant to share details publicly: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/12/senator-mitch-mcconnell-sends-health-update-hospital-bed/
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- Three people wanted after apparent motel stabbing
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three people wanted for questioning in connection with an apparent stabbing: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/13/laurel-county-sheriffs-office-searching-3-people-wanted-questioning-connection-with-stabbing/
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- Charli O'Dell, Zoe Fields & Anna Morton - 'CATS: Young Actors Edition' Gateway Regional Arts Center
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Charli O'Dell, Zoe Fields and Anna Morton - 'CATS: Young Actors Edition' Gateway Regional Arts Center
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- A woman accused of killing her boyfriend is claiming self defense
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- A woman accused of killing her boyfriend filed a motion stating she was defending herself: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/09/woman-accused-killing-her-boyfriend-claims-self-defense/
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- 'Nothing will...stop me until justice is served': Family believes shooting investigation mishandled
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- A family demands answers after their high school graduate student was killed in a shooting: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/09/family-demands-answers-after-lafayette-high-grad-tyler-smith-killed-shooting/
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- 'It just seems so unfair': Burgin city council begins making decisions about allowing data centers
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- The Burgin city council heard the first reading of an annexation ordinance that could allow a data center to be built:
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/07/10/burgin-city-council-hears-first-reading-annexation-ordinance-that-could-allow-data-center/
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- Fayette County Public Schools face budget shortfall after end of fiscal year
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The size of the shortfall is not expected to be known until at least September.
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- Domestic violence advocate shares warning signs after Berea man charged in partner’s death
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Domestic violence advocate shares warning signs after Berea man charged in partner’s death
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