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Deputies investigating homicide in Clay Co.
We are told Jackson’s body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for an autopsy.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The musician has a personal connection to the facility.
Tyler Childers speaks out against Stanford birthing center closure
Mothers held their second protest in a week in hopes their voices and 4,000 signatures on and petition persuades hospital officials into changing their minds.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
February 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Quiet For Now, But Weekend Turns Soggy Across Kentucky! The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 11! Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
February 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Man accused of killing estranged wife, her 4-year-old daughter, because child wasn’t his: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/man-accused-killing-estranged-wife-her-4-year-old-daughter-because-child-wasnt-his/ 
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The bill is named after a Bardstown mother who is presumed dead. Her case went to trial last year with two convictions ⬇️

https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/crystal-rogers-act-passes-kentucky-house-representatives/ 
February 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement responded to Gov. Andy Beshear’s comments about the agency ⬇️
ICE responds to Gov. Beshear’s comments on the agency
ICE responded to Gov. Andy Beshear’s comments about the agency.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:10 PM
A Raising Cane’s location in Boston alleges in a lawsuit that its landlord is trying to evict the restaurant over the smell of its chicken fingers ⬇️
Raising Cane’s faces eviction over chicken finger smell, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit claims Raising Cane's has spent more than $200,000 on efforts to reduce the restaurant’s odors.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Norton Children’s is growing and says it wants to hear from the public ⬇️
Norton Children’s wants to hear from all ages as part of planning for new pediatric care campus
Norton Children’s is growing and says it wants to hear from people of all ages at the Follow the Balloon Virtual Listening Session.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
“Substance abuse disorder does carry a stigma with it, but just know that there are people that care. There are resources out there. We just have to get you hooked up with them." ⬇️

https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/kentucky-overdose-alert-system-records-spike-hardin-county-cases/ 
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The question of addiction is a key pillar in a landmark social media trial ⬇️
Instagram chief testifies he doesn’t believe people can get clinically addicted to social media
Plaintiffs in the landmark trial seek to hold social media companies responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Owensboro Police say an arrest has been made as the result of an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation ⬇️
Teen facing 26 child porn related charges in Owensboro
Owensboro Police say an arrest has been made as the result of an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigation.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:40 AM
A city council in Wisconsin approved one of the first steps for America’s first “dementia village."
City approves plan to create first ‘dementia village’ in the US
A city council in Wisconsin approved one of the first steps for America’s first “dementia village."
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February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Authorities say more detainments are likely in the Nancy Guthrie case as they work through thousands of calls and tips ⬇️
More detainments likely in Nancy Guthrie case, sheriff says
Authorities investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance detained a man who says he was questioned for hours before being released.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
President Trump announced Wednesday he is directing the DOE to issue coal funds to West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and Kentucky ⬇️
President Trump signs order designed to revive the coal industry
President Trump says he plans to continue approving permits for new coal mines.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM
A judge ruled Tuesday that Lexington Blue and companies affiliated with it are permanently prohibited from operating businesses in Kentucky.
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/former-employee-reacts-latest-lexington-blue-ruling/ 
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
‘Beyond grateful’: Basketball coach saves the life of the opposing coach during a game: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/beyond-grateful-basketball-coach-saves-life-opposing-coach-during-game/ 
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Britney Spears sells the rights to her entire music catalog, reports say >> https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/britney-spears-sells-rights-her-entire-music-catalog-reports-say/
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Man charged in acid attack that left woman with permanent injuries >> https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/man-charged-acid-attack-that-left-woman-with-permanent-injuries/
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Authorities looking for body of woman ‘heinously murdered,’ possibly dismembered: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/authorities-looking-body-woman-heinously-murdered-possibly-dismembered/ 
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM