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Two injured in shooting at Anderson County party⬇️
Two injured in shooting at Anderson County party
A shooting at an Airbnb party in Anderson County early Saturday morning left two people wounded, according to the Kentucky State Police.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Two injured in shooting at Anderson County party⬇️
Three dead, one hospitalized after Leslie County house fire: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/three-dead-one-hospitalized-after-leslie-county-house-fire/
Three dead, one hospitalized after Leslie County house fire
Three people have died and one was left hospitalized after a mobile home fire, according to Thousandsticks Volunteer Fire Department.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Three dead, one hospitalized after Leslie County house fire: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/three-dead-one-hospitalized-after-leslie-county-house-fire/
Student helps 99-year-old veteran return to site where he lost his hand in World War II:https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/student-helps-99-year-old-veteran-return-site-where-he-lost-his-hand-world-war-ii/
February 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Student helps 99-year-old veteran return to site where he lost his hand in World War II:https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/student-helps-99-year-old-veteran-return-site-where-he-lost-his-hand-world-war-ii/
40 Kentucky schools lost program funding earlier this school year when a federal grant was discontinued midstream.
Kentucky schools lose federal funding for community programs
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence said the goal of the money was to bring students, families, community partners and the school districts together.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
40 Kentucky schools lost program funding earlier this school year when a federal grant was discontinued midstream.
Community members are concerned about the impacts of the proposal.
‘This garbage will destroy us’: Pike Co communities protest potential private landfill
Community members are concerned about the impacts of the proposal.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Community members are concerned about the impacts of the proposal.
41 DUI arrests by trooper dismissed after many drivers were deemed sober: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/41-dui-arrests-by-trooper-dismissed-after-many-drivers-were-deemed-sober/
February 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
41 DUI arrests by trooper dismissed after many drivers were deemed sober: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/41-dui-arrests-by-trooper-dismissed-after-many-drivers-were-deemed-sober/
Court rules that large Confederate flag be taken down along interstate highway: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/court-rules-that-large-confederate-flag-be-taken-down-along-interstate-highway/
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Court rules that large Confederate flag be taken down along interstate highway: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/court-rules-that-large-confederate-flag-be-taken-down-along-interstate-highway/
19-year-old college baseball player identified as student killed in team bus crash: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/19-year-old-college-baseball-player-identified-student-killed-team-bus-crash/
February 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
19-year-old college baseball player identified as student killed in team bus crash: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/19-year-old-college-baseball-player-identified-student-killed-team-bus-crash/
AI is showing up in kids’ toys, and consumer advocates want to know how safe it really is.
Consumer advocates push for AI toy safety transparency
AI is showing up in kids’ toys, and consumer advocates want to know how safe it really is. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains the transparency push for toymakers and the simple safety steps parents can take at home.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
AI is showing up in kids’ toys, and consumer advocates want to know how safe it really is.
The infant’s family has also filed a lawsuit.
Court rules child abuse occurred after an infant died during a nap with a blanket at day care
A home day care in Iowa will no longer be able to practice after the state’s supreme court ruled that there was child abuse in the death of an infant.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The infant’s family has also filed a lawsuit.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Mount Sterling’s iconic Ruth Hunt Candy Company is experiencing its busiest season of the year.
Ruth Hunt Candy Company Faces Sweetest and Lucrative Time of Year.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Mount Sterling’s iconic Ruth Hunt Candy Company is experiencing its busiest season of the year.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Mount Sterling’s iconic Ruth Hunt Candy Company is experiencing its busiest season of the year.
New DNA samples from Nancy Guthrie’s home sent for testing: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/new-dna-samples-nancy-guthries-home-sent-testing-authorities-say/
February 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
New DNA samples from Nancy Guthrie’s home sent for testing: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/14/new-dna-samples-nancy-guthries-home-sent-testing-authorities-say/
The city of Lexington is taking steps to improve its snow removal plan following a major winter storm that forced Fayette County Public Schools students to stay home for eleven days.
Lexington explains how it will review and revise snow removal plan
The city of Lexington is taking steps to improve its snow removal plan following a major winter storm that forced Fayette County Public Schools students to stay home for eleven days.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The city of Lexington is taking steps to improve its snow removal plan following a major winter storm that forced Fayette County Public Schools students to stay home for eleven days.
A popular birthing center will close Monday, leaving expectant mothers in southern Kentucky searching for alternatives.
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Details: https://tinyurl.com/y8xw5rv6
February 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A popular birthing center will close Monday, leaving expectant mothers in southern Kentucky searching for alternatives.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/y8xw5rv6
Details: https://tinyurl.com/y8xw5rv6
Firefighters rescue dog after 50-foot fall into abandoned well: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/firefighters-rescue-dog-after-50-foot-fall-into-abandoned-well/
February 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Firefighters rescue dog after 50-foot fall into abandoned well: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/firefighters-rescue-dog-after-50-foot-fall-into-abandoned-well/
Professional bull riders compete at Rupp Arena while local theaters present meaningful productions!
Weekend Roundup: Bull riding, “The Secret Garden,” and a production honoring Black History Month
Professional bull riders compete at Rupp Arena while local theaters present meaningful productions
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February 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Professional bull riders compete at Rupp Arena while local theaters present meaningful productions!
The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 6:30, followed by Game Time Unplugged at 7:00 and Kentucky Newsmakers at 7:30!
Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
February 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 6:30, followed by Game Time Unplugged at 7:00 and Kentucky Newsmakers at 7:30!
Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
Feds investigating whether 2 ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/feds-investigating-whether-2-ice-officers-lied-about-shooting-venezuelan-man-minneapolis/
Feds investigating whether 2 ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis
Feds open a criminal probe into whether ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Feds investigating whether 2 ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/feds-investigating-whether-2-ice-officers-lied-about-shooting-venezuelan-man-minneapolis/
February 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
As we head into the weekend, things will be looking good until Saturday night.
Ben Beddoes’ Forecast | A rainy second part of the weekend
It will be a pleasant start to the weekend, but rain will arrive by Saturday evening.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
As we head into the weekend, things will be looking good until Saturday night.
ECONOMIC NEWS: EPA ends credits for vehicle feature agency's head says 'everyone hates' https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/epa-ends-credits-automatic-start-stop-vehicle-ignition-feature-zeldin-says-everyone-hates/
EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says ‘everyone hates’
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
ECONOMIC NEWS: EPA ends credits for vehicle feature agency's head says 'everyone hates' https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/epa-ends-credits-automatic-start-stop-vehicle-ignition-feature-zeldin-says-everyone-hates/
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Golden Alert issued for missing 23-year-old man in Laurel County >> https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/golden-alert-issued-missing-23-year-old-man-laurel-county/
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Golden Alert issued for missing 23-year-old man in Laurel County >> https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/golden-alert-issued-missing-23-year-old-man-laurel-county/
US NEWS: What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/what-know-about-homeland-security-shutdown-starting-this-weekend/
What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend
Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
US NEWS: What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/13/what-know-about-homeland-security-shutdown-starting-this-weekend/