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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.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 59m

Teacher, boyfriend groomed student for sex after inviting her to pizza party, police say https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/teacher-boyfriend-groomed-student-sex-after-inviting-her-pizza-party-police-say/

Teacher, boyfriend groomed student for sex after inviting her to pizza party, police say

A former teacher in Nebraska and her boyfriend are facing charges after authorities said they groomed a student.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 1h

STORY >> https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/teacher-died-after-being-served-margarita-mexican-restaurant-with-industrial-degreaser-it-family-says/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 2h

BREAKING: Kentucky’s 2nd wild deer case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/kentuckys-2nd-wild-deer-case-chronic-wasting-disease-confirmed/

Kentucky’s 2nd wild deer case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed

State wildlife officials say Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a wild deer in Pulaski County, marking the second case of the fatal disease in Kentucky’s wild deer population.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 2h

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/federal-reserve-cuts-key-rate-government-shutdown-clouds-economic-outlook/

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 2h

Trial starts in $40M lawsuit filed by a teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/trial-starts-40m-lawsuit-filed-by-teacher-who-was-shot-by-6-year-old-student/

Trial starts in $40M lawsuit filed by a teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student

Trial has begun in a $40 million lawsuit accusing a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school of ignoring multiple warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun hours before he shot his teacher.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 3h

Woman accused of walking away from crash scene, leaving behind injured 1-year-old ➡️ https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/woman-accused-walking-away-crash-scene-leaving-behind-injured-1-year-old/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 3h

SAFETY ALERT: 3 armed suspects caught on camera breaking into Lexington home ➡️ https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/3-armed-suspects-caught-camera-breaking-into-lexington-home/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 4h

Here's a look at cities where fast food is actually cheaper than cooking at home. ➡️ https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/cities-where-fast-food-is-cheaper-than-cooking/

Cities where fast food is cheaper than cooking

In some places, in the battle of “fast food versus cooking,” takeout surprisingly reigns supreme for being both time-saving and wallet-friendly.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 4h

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 4h

PHOTOS: Here's a look at the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa from a WKYT viewer in Jamaica. THE LATEST ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/bkp66ftw

WKYT @wkyt.com · 5h

SAFETY ALERT ➡️ https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/ksp-looking-wanted-man/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 5h

Funeral home worker dies after being crushed by concrete burial vault ➡️ https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/funeral-home-worker-dies-after-being-crushed-by-concrete-burial-vault/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 6h

'Local celebrity' captured ➡️ https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/most-elusive-dog-ky-countys-history-finally-captured/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 6h

The 8-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl used a dinosaur sticker and their sweaters to help stop their dad's bleeding.

Father calls his young children ‘heroic’ for saving his life after apparent road rage stabbing

A father says his young children helped save his life after he was stabbed during a confrontation with another driver.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 7h

A man who spent 43 years in prison before his conviction was overturned now faces deportation ➡️ https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/man-who-spent-43-years-prison-before-his-conviction-was-overturned-now-faces-deportation/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 7h

Coroner asks dentists to help identify remains found near Lexington park https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/coroner-asks-dentists-help-identify-remains-found-near-lexington-park/

Coroner asks dentists to help identify remains found near Lexington park

The Fayette County Coroner’s Office is asking for help identifying skeletal remains found near Masterson Station Park.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 7h

It's National Cat Day! We want to see your fabulous felines ⬇️

WKYT @wkyt.com · 8h

Trump says ‘it’s too bad’ he can’t run for a third term https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/29/trump-says-its-too-bad-he-cant-run-third-term/

Trump says ‘it’s too bad’ he can’t run for a third term

Trump has repeatedly mentioned the idea of staying in power, even distributing "Trump 2028" hats as souvenirs.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 8h

Halloween pumpkin waste is a methane problem, but chefs and farmers have solutions: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/28/halloween-pumpkin-waste-is-methane-problem-chefs-farmers-have-solutions/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 10h

‘Silver Belle’ to make cross-country tour as U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, including Kentucky stops: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/28/silver-belle-make-cross-country-tour-us-capitol-christmas-tree-including-kentucky-stops/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 12h

Father critically injured after stolen car crashes into family’s home during police chase

Father critically injured after stolen car crashes into family’s home during police chase

A stolen car was crashed into a family's home during a police chase, critically injuring the father inside.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 14h

‘Still in God’s hands’: Mom of 4 killed in crash, 9-year-old son fighting for his life in hospital: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/28/still-gods-hands-mom-4-killed-crash-9-year-old-son-fighting-his-life-hospital/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 15h

Fewer Americans say they’ll fly or book hotels this holiday season. Here's how you can cut costs if you’re still heading out to celebrate.

Holiday flights trend down as more people economize

Fewer Americans say they’ll fly or book hotels this holiday season. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares how you can cut costs if you’re still heading out to celebrate.

WKYT @wkyt.com · 16h

Man admits to killing his 4 children; bodies found in trunk of car, authorities say: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/28/man-charged-with-murder-admits-killing-his-children-with-bodies-found-vehicle-authorities/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 17h

Lexington officers honored on National First Responders Day for mass shooting response: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/28/lexington-officers-honored-national-first-responders-day-mass-shooting-response/

Lexington officers honored on National First Responders Day for mass shooting response

The Warehouse Block District on National Avenue celebrated National First Responders Day with free lunch for EMTs, firefighters and police officers.