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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
Norton Children’s is growing and says it wants to hear from the public ⬇️
“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/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/kentucky-overdose-alert-system-records-spike-hardin-county-cases/
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 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/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/kentucky-overdose-alert-system-records-spike-hardin-county-cases/
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
The question of addiction is a key pillar in a landmark social media trial ⬇️
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
Owensboro Police say an arrest has been made as the result of an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation ⬇️
February 12, 2026 at 11:20 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
A city council in Wisconsin approved one of the first steps for America’s first “dementia village."
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
Authorities say more detainments are likely in the Nancy Guthrie case as they work through thousands of calls and tips ⬇️
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
President Trump announced Wednesday he is directing the DOE to issue coal funds to West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and Kentucky ⬇️
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/
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/former-employee-reacts-latest-lexington-blue-ruling/
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 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/
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/former-employee-reacts-latest-lexington-blue-ruling/
‘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
‘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/
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
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/
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
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/
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
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/
Lexington church hosts community ‘pray for peace’ service: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/lexington-church-hosts-community-pray-peace-service/
February 12, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Lexington church hosts community ‘pray for peace’ service: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/12/lexington-church-hosts-community-pray-peace-service/
Man who said he was released after questioning in Nancy Guthrie case wants an apology: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/man-who-said-he-was-released-after-questioning-nancy-guthrie-case-wants-an-apology/
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Man who said he was released after questioning in Nancy Guthrie case wants an apology: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/man-who-said-he-was-released-after-questioning-nancy-guthrie-case-wants-an-apology/
Kentucky lawmakers are moving forward with legislation aimed at addressing the state’s housing shortage
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/bill-aimed-address-housing-shortage-advances-state-capitol/
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/bill-aimed-address-housing-shortage-advances-state-capitol/
February 12, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Kentucky lawmakers are moving forward with legislation aimed at addressing the state’s housing shortage
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/bill-aimed-address-housing-shortage-advances-state-capitol/
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/bill-aimed-address-housing-shortage-advances-state-capitol/
“I’ve never seen anything act so pitiful, she was just shaking so violently,”
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/workers-rescue-deer-wastewater-treatment-tank-jessamine-county/
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/workers-rescue-deer-wastewater-treatment-tank-jessamine-county/
February 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
“I’ve never seen anything act so pitiful, she was just shaking so violently,”
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/workers-rescue-deer-wastewater-treatment-tank-jessamine-county/
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/workers-rescue-deer-wastewater-treatment-tank-jessamine-county/
She was last seen on Oct. 20, 1993.
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/family-seeks-answers-33-years-after-lexington-womans-disappearance/
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/family-seeks-answers-33-years-after-lexington-womans-disappearance/
February 12, 2026 at 1:30 AM
She was last seen on Oct. 20, 1993.
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/family-seeks-answers-33-years-after-lexington-womans-disappearance/
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/family-seeks-answers-33-years-after-lexington-womans-disappearance/
Defense attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines are seeking to remove the death penalty as a sentencing option in his murder trial.
Fact✓Check | New motion in case of former sheriff accused of killing judge
Defense attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines are seeking to remove the death penalty as a sentencing option in his murder trial.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Defense attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines are seeking to remove the death penalty as a sentencing option in his murder trial.
Investigators continue search for evidence in foothills near Nancy Guthrie’s home: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/investigators-continue-search-evidence-foothills-near-nancy-guthries-home/
February 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Investigators continue search for evidence in foothills near Nancy Guthrie’s home: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/investigators-continue-search-evidence-foothills-near-nancy-guthries-home/
Snow and ice melt raise concern of clogged storm drains, water quality: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/snow-ice-melt-raise-concern-clogged-storm-drains-water-quality/
February 11, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Snow and ice melt raise concern of clogged storm drains, water quality: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/snow-ice-melt-raise-concern-clogged-storm-drains-water-quality/
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 11, 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/
Report details $39 million in advertising, luxury travel expenses across executive branch.
Kentucky auditor finds millions in questionable state spending
“It is clear that some executive branch agencies are spending tax dollars extravagantly and this needs to stop,” Auditor Ball said.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Report details $39 million in advertising, luxury travel expenses across executive branch.
Minneapolis man accused of cyberstalking, threatening ICE supporter amid crackdown in Minnesota https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/minneapolis-man-accused-cyberstalking-threatening-ice-supporter-amid-crackdown-minnesota/
Minneapolis man accused of cyberstalking, threatening ICE supporter amid crackdown in Minnesota
A Minneapolis man is accused of cyberstalking and making online threats against a person who federal prosecutors say supported immigration officers.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Minneapolis man accused of cyberstalking, threatening ICE supporter amid crackdown in Minnesota https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/11/minneapolis-man-accused-cyberstalking-threatening-ice-supporter-amid-crackdown-minnesota/