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WKYT-TV signed on in September 1957 and has been standing for Kentucky ever since. We believe the Kentucky way of life is special, and it’s our mission to stand up for those who hold it sacred.
Dave Baker always has something to talk about. Join him for Afternoon Buzz, weekdays at 12:30pm on WKYT+ on Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV. Stream his past episodes anytime.
February 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Former NFL player charged with murder after girlfriend found dead in home⬇️
Former NFL player charged with murder after girlfriend found dead in home
A former NFL player is charged with first-degree murder after his girlfriend was found dead in her Tennessee home.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Colorado man who abused nearly 200 corpses gets 40 years, families call him a ‘monster’: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/07/colorado-man-who-abused-nearly-200-corpses-gets-40-years-families-call-him-monster/ 
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
77-year-old pastor sentenced to prison for multiple sex crimes against young boys: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/07/77-year-old-pastor-sentenced-prison-multiple-sex-crimes-against-young-boys/ 
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Elementary school teacher accused of receiving explicit photos of teen over Snapchat: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/07/elementary-school-teacher-accused-receiving-explicit-photos-teen-over-snapchat/ 
February 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
February 7, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 6:30, followed by Game Time Unplugged at 7:00 and Kentucky Newsmakers at 7:30!
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February 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM
‘I am extremely heartbroken’: Lil Jon confirms the death of his son: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/06/rapper-lil-jons-son-believed-be-found-dead-police-say/ 
February 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Savannah Guthrie’s demand for mom’s ‘proof of life’ is complicated in this era of AI and deepfakes >> https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/06/savannah-guthries-demand-moms-proof-life-is-complicated-this-era-ai-deepfakes/
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Luigi Mangione speaks out in protest as judge sets date for state murder trial >> https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/06/luigi-mangione-speaks-out-protest-judge-sets-state-murder-trial-june-8/
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
KSVT claims the Commonwealth has “failed to fulfill its constitutional obligation to provide all students with an adequate and equitable public education." ⬇️
Judge denies motion to dismiss Kentucky Student Voice Team lawsuit against the state
A Franklin County Circuit Court judge denied a motion to dismiss in the Kentucky Student Voice Team’s lawsuit against the state that claims the Commonwealth failed to provide an adequate and equitable public education.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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February 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Quick-Hitting Clipper Brings Light Snow for our Friday! The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 11! Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
February 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Teenager killed in Lexington shooting, coroner says >> https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/06/teenager-killed-lexington-shooting-coroner-says/
Teenager killed in Lexington shooting, coroner says
The Fayette County Coroner is on the scene of a police investigation near Versailles Road.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Three Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey players were killed Monday in a vehicle crash while heading to practice ⬇️

https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/06/3-junior-hockey-players-killed-crash-heading-practice/ 
February 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Kentucky’s right-to-work law does not require everyone who works for a union shop to join or financially support a union, which some say weakens unions overall ⬇️
Louisville Senator files bill to appeal Kentucky’s right-to-work law
Kentucky’s right-to-work law, passed in 2017, does not require everyone who works for a union shop to join or financially support a union, which some say weakens unions overall. Gary Clemons has filed Senate Bill 161, which would repeal that law.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
BREAKING ⬇️
Intruder shot, killed during home invasion, coroner’s office says
The Mercer County Coroner is responding to a shooting in Harrodsburg.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Roommate charged after body of Missouri nursing school graduate found decomposing in apartment: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/06/roommate-charged-after-body-nursing-school-graduate-found-decomposing-apartment/
February 6, 2026 at 1:10 PM