Kelsey Souto
Anchor/Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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Kelsey Souto is an anchor and reporter for WKYT. She joined the team in Lexington, Ky. in August 2022 after spending time at our sister station in Huntington, WV, WSAZ.
Kelsey was born and raised in the sunshine state and is a graduate of the University of South Florida.
She enjoys consumer reporting, crunching numbers and meeting the people who make every story unique.
In her spare time, you can catch her hiking the outdoors, playing with animals or reading a new book.
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WKYT has learned the prosecution of the man accused of killing Scott County Sheriff Deputy Caleb Conley is being taken over by state’s Attorney General office.
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The man accused of shooting and killing a Scott County sheriff’s deputy and shooting another person in Lexington had his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
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A Georgetown couple says they are grateful to be alive after they say they were carjacked at gunpoint at their home moments after a suspect had just allegedly shot and killed a scott county sheriffs deputy a few miles away.
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We spoke to educators about a new “rank change” program to allow them career development and the opportunity for better pay.
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A Lincoln County woman is thankful to be alive after the quick thinking and action of her husband.
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A Kentucky woman is being faced with an impossible decision: give birth to a child who will likely be born, stillborn, or travel hours away across state lines for an abortion.
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The need for quality health care is a major focus in Kentucky.
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A Georgia man is recovering after falling over 80 feet off a cliff a few weeks ago in Wolfe County.
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Nine months after the floods in eastern Kentucky, research is helping state and local leaders find areas of improvement to assist residents in recovering and getting back on their feet safely.
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168 million Americans are expected to file individual returns this year, representing everyone from young workers to retirees.As of April 7, about 101 million taxpayers had already filed, which means about 67 million Americans are waiting until the last few weeks to send in their returns.
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The pandemic drastically changed the landscape of higher education and adult learning programs around the country.
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The number of overall sports-related injuries is decreasing, according to a study presented at an annual meeting of orthopedic surgeons. However, the number of head and neck injuries is on the rise.
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An estimated six Kentuckians lose their lives every day due to an overdose. It’s an epidemic that has plagued the bluegrass, and now a new law is helping to weed out those who are making the problem worse.
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A new initiative to bring more solar power to Lexington and Fayette County residents was announced by government officials last week.
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After some difficult years for the thoroughbred racing industry, new data indicates that racehorse fatalities have decreased by over a third since 2009.
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Ky. educators talk about this Legislative session and measures that may or may not make a difference in their profession.
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A program in Mt. Sterling is geared toward tearing down deteriorated homes.
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Those fighting to make insulin affordable got welcomed news Wednesday.
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Kentucky State Police has welcomed its largest cadet class since 2014 to their academy in Frankfort this weekend.
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On the final day for lawmakers to file their bills this session, a representative from Lexington announced plans to introduce a bill restoring broad abortion access in Kentucky.
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Jimmy Carter's ties to the Bluegrass include presidential visits, and after he retired, he returned to volunteer building homes with habitat for humanity. But one of his presidential endorsements came from right here in the Commonwealth.
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This President’s day, many Americans are keeping former President Jimmy Carter top of mind as he entered hospice care this weekend.
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A recent spike in overdoses around central Kentucky has harm reduction experts trying to spread awareness and resources to those in need.
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A bill proposed in the state Senate would protect the privacy of victims of domestic violence, according to sponsors.
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TikTok could be banned by Kentucky lawmakers on state-owned devices.
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Four people have been federally indicted on more than a dozen counts of healthcare fraud-related charges.
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UK researchers want to include those who use drugs or people in recovery to help them further their studies.
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Thousands of dollars meant for Western Kentucky tornado victims ended up in incorrect hands.
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Temperatures are dropping, and power bills are rising, leaving some electric customers with sticker shock when they get their monthly bills.
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Pharmacy chains are adjusting hours nationwide due to staffing shortages. Those at UK's College of Pharmacy say how market demands are reorganizing their industry.
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Health leaders say we have not seen an expected post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases, but the city of Lexington is still reporting weekly increases in cases.
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Monday marks the 50th anniversary of Lexington’s celebration of Martin Luther King jr.’s legacy.
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Kentucky fans are left with a lot of questions after Tuesday night’s loss to South Carolina.
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Several days into the new year and Kentuckians are beginning to feel the growing pains from the change to state sales tax.
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Monday night’s game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills took a frightening turn. A player for the Bills collapsed on the field and had to be administered CPR.
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Two health organizations are teaming up to expand access to infant CPR skills across Kentucky, especially in rural and remote areas..
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A group of Kentucky mothers gathered at the State Capitol Wednesday to urge lawmakers to take action on medical marijuana.
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It will be several months of repairs for the Hall of Justice building in Madison County after a burst pipe caused significant damage on Christmas day.
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Due to a recent spike in illnesses and inclement weather, the Kentucky Blood Center says they are significantly below average for collections this month.
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A local pharmacy talks about the ongoing shortage of children's cold medicine and the upcoming impacts of severe winter weather.
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A Lexington woman is recalling her brush with the so-called “Merchant of Death,” a Russian arms dealer convicted of federal crimes, recently traded back with his home country in a high-profile prisoner swap.
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It’s been a day of reflection and remembrance in the sports world after legendary coach Mike Leach passed away from complications with a heart condition.
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Eastern Kentucky emergency officials are making a coordinated effort to keep their ambulances stocked full of qualified and trained emergency medical technicians.
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At the beginning of the new year, a change to Kentucky’s sales tax law will go into effect on more than 30 services, one of which includes utilities.
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Right now, the only person who has announced a bid against Beshear in the Democratic primary is Geoff Young. On the Republican side, 12 people are vying for the state’s top job.
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The ‘Respect for Marriage act’ became a landmark bill passed by the Senate Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriage. Supporters and opponents of the bill, react.
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A Kentucky-based grief counselor is encouraging people struggling with mental health to take advantage of resources.
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UK HealthCare is seeing an increase in suicidal teenagers seeking care
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While both the Pitts Rd. fire and the Chamberlain fire are now 100% contained firefighters are hoping for a soaking rain on Friday to help put out the remaining flames.
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