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09/02/2024

When police revisited the case a number of years ago, a key piece of evidence was missing: the victim’s fingerprints.

Authorities in Pennsylvania said they have identified a man found frozen in a cave nearly 50 years ago.

09/02/2024

Carson leaves behind a husband and six children.

The Osage Beach Police Department said 33-year-old Phylicia Carson was identified as the officer who lost her life.

09/02/2024

UK’s Markey Cancer Center has a free Ovarian Cancer Screening Program. Women over the age of 25 who have a family history of ovarian cancer or other genetic risk factors, and any women over the age of 50, are eligible for free screenings.

Ribbons put up in Lexington to raise awareness for ovarian cancer

09/01/2024

They spent eight hours on Thursday digging and cutting through pipes before coming back early Friday morning to keep working.

A kitten was rescued after being stuck in a drain pipe for five days.

09/01/2024

Just a reminder, TSA canines are working dogs and should only be touched by their handlers.

The contest was held in recognition of National Dog Day.

09/01/2024

Hunter Syndrome affects the body’s ability to process sugar and impacts every organ in the body over time.

A family in Tennessee is dealing with a rare disease for a second time.

09/01/2024

A total of 15,000 workers have voted to authorize strikes.

More than 40,000 workers, represented by the UNITE HERE union, have been locked in difficult contract negotiations with major hotel chains that include Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and Omni.

09/01/2024

Bed bugs found inside laptops given out to students

The school has asked students to bring the laptops back to the school.

09/01/2024

Living kidney donor chains are a way to increase the number of available organs for transplant.

With her friend in need of a kidney, Susan Brough said it was never a second thought to donate one of hers.

09/01/2024

Actress Betty Bridges, mother of Todd Bridges, dies at 83

Betty Bridges has died.

09/01/2024

Boy, 12, hospitalized after jumping out second-floor window to escape burning home

Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the devastating blaze.

09/01/2024

Couple say couch, dishwasher saved them from landslide that crushed newly sold home

The couple’s home was reduced from three stories to two in a matter of seconds by a massive landslide.

09/01/2024

Attracting star high school football players to big-time collegiate programs takes big bucks and is big business.

Attracting star high school football players to big time collegiate programs takes big bucks and is big business. Over an 18-year span, the largest public universities which are members of the Football Bowl Subdivision of NCAA Division 1 athletics have spent more than $2.2 billion in today's dollars...

09/01/2024

Paralympic triathlon events postponed because of poor water quality in the Seine River

Heavy rains cause wastewater and runoff to flow into the river, leading to a rise in bacteria levels including E. Coli.

09/01/2024

Man shot on Malibu Drive Saturday night

Man shot in Lexington on Malibu Drive

09/01/2024

Amber Alert canceled after 13-year-old Texas girl found safe

Police are still investigating the relationship between the teenager and the owner of the suspect vehicle.

09/01/2024

Two injured in overnight shooting in downtown Lexington.

Police are investigating a shooting that took place last night in downtown Lexington at 300 BLK South Limestone near Winslow St.

09/01/2024

The couple lost everything they own in the landslide, but they are grateful to be alive.

The couple’s home was reduced from three stories to two in a matter of seconds by a massive landslide.

09/01/2024

A 2022 review by a government-appointed special investigator concluded decisions made by both Trump and Biden were the key factors leading to the rapid collapse of Afghanistan’s military and the Taliban takeover.

Harris, in a statement posted Saturday on the social media platform X, cited reports that Trump’s campaign aides created an altercation with a cemetery staffer.

09/01/2024

He said their department has a special victims unit, with two detectives and a victim advocate, who walk people through the resources available in the community, in the court process and UK’s own campus resources.

The 'red zone' is the time from the beginning of the fall semester through Thanksgiving break, when a majority of college campus assault take place.

09/01/2024

Nearly 100 officers are stationed throughout the city on game days.

As thousands of UK fans file into Kroger Field to watch the Wildcats, many may be unaware of the individuals that are working to ensure those fans get to and from games safely.

09/01/2024

A medical run in Indiana quickly turned bizarre after officials say they discovered a pet monkey was roaming free.

09/01/2024

When authorities arrived, they learned several families and friends had gathered to celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend and were preparing to enjoy a campfire when an unknown flammable liquid was used to start the fire.

One man is dead and several others were hospitalized after a campfire exploded during a Labor Day celebration in Minnesota.

09/01/2024

He’s missed the preseason this year because of shoulder problems, NBC Bay Area said.

Ricky Pearsall of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers was shot in San Francisco in a robbery attempt on Saturday, according to local media.

09/01/2024

The company said that more than 3,000 high schools and more than 750 youth programs currently use the caps.

With the recent deaths of three teenage football players, there’s a new push to make Guardian Caps, the protective soft-shell helmet coverings used by players in the NFL, mandatory for kids.

08/31/2024

The event also raises money to send future midwives to school.

Lexington 5K raises money to support midwives

08/31/2024

“Are you going to pick him up?” a bystander is heard saying in the video.

An officer in Texas was caught on camera wrangling an alligator with his bare hands.

08/31/2024

UK Meteorologist Matt Dixon helps out with UK Football for gameday weather updates – but his job encompasses more than just a typical outlook. Things like the shape of the stadium and the turf mean weather conditions in Kroger Field can be unique

With UK’s Home Opener happening this weekend, fans and players alike are going to have to be wary of the weather here in Kroger Field.

08/31/2024

Due to sports programming on WKYT and the CW, Saturday’s WKYT News at 6 p.m. will be streaming only.

Due to sports programming on WKYT and the CW, Saturday’s WKYT News at 6 will be streaming only.

08/31/2024

The crash was caused by tire failure, the National Transportation Safety Board said on the social media platform X.

At least seven people were killed when a commercial bus filled with passengers overturned on I-20 in Mississippi.

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WKYT Weather NOW with Ben Beddoes

It will be a very warm evening across our area, as a few showers and storms could still linger. Evening temperatures will fall into the 80s. By overnight, expect partly cloudy skies with a stray shower or storm possible.

All Blue Preview

The Wildcats will face off against Southern Mississippi at Kroger Field Saturday night at 7:45.

Watch Now: Rain rolling in for our Labor Day Weekend

Another toasty day for our Friday - but rain will change up our forecast by Labor Day. Alexa MintonWx breaks down your forecast for your weekend. Sponsored by: Bryant Heating, Cooling & Electric For more info: https://tinyurl.com/sxjm3a7v

UK's home opener, a delayed murder trial, dangerous heat and the first overdose awareness day. We're tracking today's top stories on WKYT and the CW Network!

WKYT Weather NOW with Chris Bailey

It’s another hot day across the state as we slowly start to change things up. These changes bring isolated storms in here today with a much greater storm threat over the Labor Day weekend as cooler air finally settles in.

FIRST ALERT | A few more storms with a little more steam

The mercury is set to climb into the mid-90s, making it one of those classic August days when the heat is the story. Ben Beddoes has the latest. MORE: https://tinyurl.com/52k5ecp3

Did you know water beads can swell to the size of a tennis ball if ingested? InvestigateTV+ looks for solutions to keep your family safe today at 9:30am.

WKYT Weather NOW with Chris Bailey

Temps continue to take center stage with plenty heat and that continues for a few more days. Some storms also join the party for some areas today and Thursday with a much greater storm chance lurking for the big holiday weekend.

WKYT Weather NOW with Jim Caldwell

Storms will join the heat a little later today. Meteorologist Jim Caldwell is tracking it all. For more info: https://tinyurl.com/a4e3fvyj

WKYT Weather NOW with Chris Bailey

The heat is on across the Commonwealth and surrounding areas as August ends on a very toasty note. This is ahead of a much cooler pattern sweeping in over the Labor Day weekend.

WATCH | Tracking the return of storms to the forecast

A toasty end to August and a return of rain for the commonwealth - WKYT's Alexa MintonWx tracks your full forecast. Sponsored by: Bryant Heating, Cooling & Electric For more info: https://tinyurl.com/mt8dc2kr

WKYT Weather Now with Chris Bailey

It’s the closing days of Meteorological Summer and toasty temps decided to show up fashionably late to the party.

WKYT Weather Now with Jim Caldwell

The summer sizzle is back in town! These next few days are likely to reach 90 or hotter. Meteorologist Jim Caldwell says this keeps going through the end of the week. For more info: https://tinyurl.com/sutj2zrx

WKYT Weather NOW with Ben Beddoes

Our amazing stretch of early October weather in the middle of August is coming to an end. The end will lead us into a steamier pattern that turns stormy into the last week of the month.

Surveillance footage captures car flipping, nearly crashing into Lexington business

NEW VIDEO: Surveillance cameras capture a car flipping and nearly crashing into a Lexington business.

WATCH: Tracking an upcoming switch in our weather pattern

We have another mild and sunshine filled day for our forecast but conditions are set to change in parts of next week. Alexa MintonWx walks us through our weekend forecast. Sponsored by: Bryant Heating, Cooling & Electric For more info: https://tinyurl.com/2ma5uaku

The number of firefighters in the U.S. has been on the decline since 2020. InvestigateTV+ uncovers the effects this crisis could have at 9:30am.

WKYT Weather Now with Chris Bailey

It’s another fall-like day across Kentucky as this big Canadian high pressure continues to do work.

WKYT Weather NOW with Jim Caldwell

We are about to reach the expiration date of our fall-like streak. Meteorologist Jim Caldwell says summer is about to sizzle again. For more info: https://tinyurl.com/yc8h45kn

WKYT Weather Now with Chris Bailey

If you’re asking yourself, what month is it? You’re not alone. This pattern is more like late September and early October than the middle of August. Still, we aren’t just going straight into fall as summer has a little fight left in the tank.