Tow truck driver advocates for roadside safety after friend’s death
Kentucky tow truck driver Troy Caldwell died when he was struck by a vehicle on I-64 in Bath County in September. Since Caldwell’s death, Johnson has been working to implement safer road laws.
WKYT Investigates | Documentary on organized crime in Lexington sparks concern
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A recent video circulating the internet has sparked debate, conversation and even concern for safety. The documentary-style video talks about supposed gang affiliation in ...
Kentucky lawmakers preview upcoming legislative session
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its annual legislative preview in Lexington on Monday. While some lawmakers attended the conference, others were in Frankfort. Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session ...
Kentucky road crews prep for the winter weather season
With the possibility of us seeing our first flakes of the season later this week, many Kentuckians are stocking up on salt to ...
What to expect when you travel for Thanksgiving this year
According to AAA, nearly 80 million Americans will leave home for Thanksgiving. “Here in Kentucky, we expect over a million people to travel. We’re right around 2% more than what we saw in Kentucky, ...
NTSB report reveals new details about deadly Ky. parachute crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the investigation into a parachute crash that killed a Kentucky couple.
Ky. man facing charges after people report he appeared to be dead
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A man is facing drug charges after people thought he was dead. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded Sunday evening to a call at the CMR store ...
Andrew Carr collects first SEC player of the week honors
This week’s award is the first SEC weekly honor for Kentucky on the young season. Carr had previously been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week while at Wake Forest in January of ...
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks a late week winter setup
Temps are back on the mild side again today as clouds thicken and winds gust ahead of the aforementioned cold front. This boundary will fire up some showers and storms well to our west today with a ...
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Good Question: Is whooping cough dangerous to seniors?
(WKYT)—Today’s Good Question is: Do seniors 65 and older need to take a booster for whooping cough? What is the danger to ...
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Kentucky Blood Center kicks of Big Blue Crush week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It is time to roll up your sleeve and support Big Blue Nation and the Kentucky Blood Center. Monday ...
Crash backs up busy intersection near UK campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A crash has backed up a busy intersection near the University of Kentucky’s campus. According to ...