Chad Hedrick
Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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Chad Hedrick joined WKYT in February 2021.
Before coming to central Kentucky, he spent six years at WKYT’s sister station, WSAZ in Huntington, WV where he climbed the ranks from part-time weekend photographer to reporter and weekend anchor.
While at WSAZ, Chad’s primary focus was on eastern Kentucky, including his hometown in Boyd County.
Chad has enjoyed being able to cover his home state these last several years, seeing it as a way of giving back to his community. He is passionate about meeting people, telling their stories, and doing what he can to help them.
He is a Morehead State grad, and an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.
Chad loves connecting with viewers on social media. You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Kentucky education group The Prichard Committee says they would like to see more discussions about race, and also gender and religion in Kentucky classrooms.
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A group of people who lived in an eastern Kentucky mobile home park is suing the city.
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Kentucky may be fully open and COVID restrictions lifted, but doctors warn the virus is still spreading, especially among those who are still unvaccinated.
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A year after her son's accident on Herrington Lake, Kelly Prewitt is sharing her family's story again to encourage parents to talk to their children about water safety.
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A new study from WalletHub ranks Kentucky dead last for jobs and 46th when it comes to state economies.
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The Lexington Urban City Council has passed an ordinance banning no-knock warrants out of a work session.
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In the wake of a tragedy, strangers offer what they can to help families as they process the devastating loss. That’s been the case since the Greene family was killed this weekend.
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As Kentucky school districts look to regroup after a year of challenges from the pandemic, education advocacy group, the Prichard Committee is encouraging parents and communities to get involved as districts get funding from the American Rescue Plan.
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Dr. Aaron Hesselson was being told he had to pay back money he never even received, or face a lien on his property.
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Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers is weighing in on the debate surrounding the department’s use of no-knock warrants.
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With Memorial Day weekend set to kick off the busiest travel season since the pandemic, highway safety officials want to make sure everyone safely gets to where they are going.
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Following the CDC’s updated guidance on masks, Governor Andy Beshear says the state of Kentucky will immediately follow that guidance.
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It’s hard to pass a business, restaurant, or store that isn’t advertising their efforts to hire workers. Many have told us they are struggling to get people to even apply.
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Some parents say they will definitely sign their child up to protect them, and help get us back to normal, while others say they don’t believe children need the shot.
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The drawing depicts two people hanging from a noose, what appears to be three hooded figures below and a burning cross.
Through tears, Brandy Mullins told WKYT how upset it made her that her son, 13-year-old JaVon, would be the target of such hate.
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Effective May 28, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, indoor venues and businesses with 1,000 people or less can operate at 75% capacity. Venues with over 1,000 can operate at 60%.
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University of Kentucky officials say low demand is the reason the Kroger Field location will disband and transition to clinic operations.
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A new dashboard is also tracking each county’s progress and health leaders hope it’ll push communities to be more accountable.
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Centre College has lifted some of their COVID-19 protocols. The school said Friday students and staff no longer have to wear face masks when outside on campus.
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Postcards of a flooded downtown are being sold to help Downtown Beattyville Alliance and the Love Local Flood Relief Fund.
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FEMA will be on the ground in Laurel County for at least six weeks with the capabilities of administering 7,000 vaccines a week to surrounding counties.
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Over the weekend, a video of traffic at a new roundabout in Rowan County went viral. It’s been viewed and shared thousands of times, but construction officials say there’s a perfectly good explanation behind it.
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Cases of COVID-19 appear to be at a plateau in Kentucky. However, reports of variants are ticking up, and are mostly impacting the younger population.
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All eyes have been on Minneapolis as we waited for a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, and that includes students on UK’s campus.
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Nearly 75% of the 231 new cases reported Monday were in people 49 years old or younger, and state health officials are going to be focusing heavily on this age group in the coming weeks.
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Just days before the pause, a young woman in Nicholasville got the vaccine. She’s using a blog to share her story and connect with others who may be anxious about this week’s news.
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Thursday is a day thousands of unemployed Kentuckians have waited for, as 13 regional unemployment offices will reopen for in-person appointments.
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Independent pharmacies in Kentucky have paused vaccination efforts as many of them are the locations where the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are offered.
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Capacity restrictions and a curfew have put a strain on the entire restaurant industry, and now with Gov. Beshear announcing the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge, those restrictions could be gone.
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It’s been a violent and deadly week across Lexington with four shootings in as many days. Police say three of the shootings were fatal.
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In Lee County, community leaders are looking for volunteers to help flood victims with urgent needs, like building supplies. But they’re also looking for help with basic needs, like laundry.
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Some drivers are giving the safety upgrades the green light, while others aren’t sure how it’ll work with bringing campers and boats to Cave Run.
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The Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Fraud Detection and Prevention Task Force is made of state and federal entities to investigate, prosecute and prevent unemployment insurance fraud.
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Starting Monday, Kentuckians age 18 and up will be eligible for the Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccine, and those as young as 16 years old can sign up for the Pfizer vaccine.
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Each of the three vaccines offered come with the risk of side effects like chills, tiredness, and muscle pains. But not everybody feels them after they get their shot, while others have a strong reaction.
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We're learning new details about an arrest that led to part of UK Hospital being evacuated.
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This year, the pandemic is forcing the KHSAA to make some changes, but fans and teams are excited to be back at Rupp and businesses are excited to see downtown come alive again.
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With life getting back to normal, safety experts want to make sure you and your family know what to do should you be faced with a violent situation.
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As COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to break records in Kentucky, there is a concern that interest could peak and the vaccinations could plateau before we reach herd immunity.
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Despite nearly 1.2 million Kentuckians getting vaccinated, and eligibility expanding Monday, health officials are still pushing for people to get tested for COVID-19. They say this is especially true for anyone who traveled for Spring Break.
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Fans are celebrating Morehead State’s first trip to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in 10 years.
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Beginning Friday, establishments can serve food and drinks until midnight, and stay open until 1 a.m. The extension is welcome news for sports bars as the NCAA Tournament kicks off.
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Tuesday marks a big deadline for lawmakers. It’s the last day they can pass legislation that the governor has the power to veto or sign into law. One of the major bills is all about school choice.
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Though it won’t bring them back, Gov. Andy Beshear is making sure the lives that were lost are not forgotten.
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Neighbors and business owners are still picking up the pieces from this month's flooding, but they’re not doing it alone. Organizations are stepping in to help, and they’re bringing volunteers from across the country.
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On Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear announced an expansion of the 1C phase just hours before President Biden called for states to make the vaccine available to every adult by May 1.
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In Laurel County, UnitedHealthCare is partnering up with former Kentucky football star and current Miami Dolphins player Lynn Bowden, Jr. to feed hungry students.
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While the numbers of Kentuckians who have gotten a vaccine are going up week-to-week, the number of those getting tested for the virus are dropping at a faster rate.
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The CDC released new guidance for those who have been fully vaccinated, saying they can gather with other fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask or social distancing. They still need to wear a mask when out in public.