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September 27, 2026

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[ September 25, 2026 ] Monticello Mayor Kenny Catron Elected City Official of the Year Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Special Deer Hunt Begins Today Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log Local News

Former UK student indicted in connection with baby’s death

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A former UK student charged in her baby’s death has been indicted. Laken Snelling is accused of hiding the birth and putting the baby’s body in a closet. On Monday a Fayette County […]

Advocates in Kentucky concerned over proposed domestic violence registry

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – In Kentucky’s capital, multiple bills are being discussed to address domestic violence. One of them, House Bill 773, would create a repeat domestic violence offender registry. While the goal is to keep Kentuckians […]

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers offering cash reward for information about wanted man

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Lexington Police Department is searching for a man wanted on a parole violation warrant, according to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers. Gage Cates was described by Bluegrass Crime Stoppers as 5 feet, 5 inches […]

Kentucky General Assembly overrides Gov. Beshear’s first veto of legislative session

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky lawmakers voted to override Gov. Andy Beshear’s first veto of the legislative session. House Bill 314 seeks to remove the Kentucky Communications Network Authority from the Governor’s office, according to a news release […]

Kentucky leaders highlight farmers’ role in aviation’s future in Frankfort

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – State leaders from agriculture, business, aviation, and the Kentucky General Assembly are holding a press conference they say will highlight the economic opportunity alternative aviation fuel presents for Kentucky’s farmers, communities, and workforce. […]

Good Question: What ID do you need to vote in Kentucky if you are registering for the first time?

March 11, 2026 Kisha Jones

For today’s Good Question, Pamela asks: What ID do you need if you are registering for the first time or if you have moved to a different county? In Kentucky, unless the poll worker knows you, […]

Kentucky auditor finds foster children kept in state offices, hotels & other unlicensed sites

March 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – State Auditor Allison Ball’s office has released an examination of children in Kentucky’s foster care system being placed in non-traditional locations, including office buildings. The exam covered a nearly two-year period. Auditors found […]

Bill would require social workers to wear body cameras in some interviews

March 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A bill filed in the Kentucky General Assembly this week would require state social workers to wear body cameras in certain situations, aiming to increase transparency during child custody cases. House Bill 914, […]

Kentucky bill would bar teacher certification for those diagnosed with certain disorders

March 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Republican sponsors introduced Senate Bill 351 last week, a measure that would block teaching certificates for educators diagnosed with certain disorders excluded from the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill’s origin Sen. Gex […]

New video shows dignified transfer of Kentucky soldier killed in Operation Epic Fury

March 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – A soldier from Glendale is the latest casualty of the war in Iran. The Pentagon says Sergeant Benjamin Pennington was hurt on March 1 by an attack on US soldiers at an air […]

Ky. man who won $167 million Powerball jackpot pleads guilty to Florida charges

March 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky man who claimed a $167M lottery prize has pleaded guilty to charges in Florida. James Farthing won a $167 million Powerball jackpot after buying a winning ticket in Georgetown last April. […]

Deadly crash involving garbage truck, pickup truck shuts down Mercer County Road

March 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – One person was killed in a crash in Mercer County on Monday morning. The crash involved a pickup truck and a garbage truck, according to the Mercer County Coroner’s Office, and was on […]

Former UK student indicted in connection with baby’s death

Advocates in Kentucky concerned over proposed domestic violence registry

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers offering cash reward for information about wanted man

Kentucky General Assembly overrides Gov. Beshear’s first veto of legislative session

Kentucky leaders highlight farmers’ role in aviation’s future in Frankfort

Good Question: What ID do you need to vote in Kentucky if you are registering for the first time?

Kentucky auditor finds foster children kept in state offices, hotels & other unlicensed sites

Bill would require social workers to wear body cameras in some interviews

Kentucky bill would bar teacher certification for those diagnosed with certain disorders

New video shows dignified transfer of Kentucky soldier killed in Operation Epic Fury

Ky. man who won $167 million Powerball jackpot pleads guilty to Florida charges

Deadly crash involving garbage truck, pickup truck shuts down Mercer County Road

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