Lucy Bryson
Reporter
Lucy’s broadcast journalism career began in the place she calls home, Eastern Kentucky. Through college, she worked part-time as a reporter and producer for WYMT-TV in Hazard. In her time there, she was on the scene reporting as flooding in Eastern Kentucky swept the area.
After signing with WKYT as a college student in January of 2023, she began familiarizing herself with Lexington news by working as a part-time reporter until her graduation from Asbury University in May of 2023. In her time at WKYT, she’s covered historic events like the Asbury University revival and the continuation of support for flood victims in Eastern Kentucky.
In July of 2023, she eagerly joined the morning team as their morning live reporter, where she currently works now.
As a Harlan County native, Bryson says she’s been inspired by her hometown hero Barbara Bailey, and hopes to one day make an impact as great as she has on Kentucky television.
Changes are coming to county clerk’s offices across the state, putting a pause on motor vehicle services in the near future.
Officials shared that they’re seeing a sharp increase in respiratory illness hospitalization in the area.
With chilly months ahead, and some colder temperatures already making their way in, your wallet may be taking a hit.
Whether you were traveling to see loved ones for thanksgiving, braving the cold for Black-Friday sales, or welcoming the Christmas season at the tree lighting, it was undoubtedly a busy weekend.
AAA says more than 700,000 Kentuckians will be traveling for the holiday weekend. Some are leaving from Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport.
If you receive a call from your local police department asking you for payment over the phone, you’re likely being scammed, according to the Georgetown Police Department.
The rivalry between the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee is extending beyond the playing field for a greater cause.
The Kentucky Department of Education has just released its school report card for this past academic year.
University of Kentucky researchers have discovered biomarkers in a horse that could determine whether or not they are prone to injuries that could cost them their life.
Steven Sheangshang, the man police say murdered Scott County deputy Caleb Conley, has been in and out of the courtroom facing Scott County and Fayette County charges, since the alleged killing in May. WKYT has been following the case since the beginning. Now there have been updates in this case.
A quick $2 purchase at your local gas station could make you a billionaire overnight, the Powerball Jackpot is over one billion dollars after no one won on Monday’s drawing.
If you get a strange call from a “solar installer” offering free solar panels or free energy, KU says it might be one that you want to hang up.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month and one organization is training caregivers to work with patients in their homes, not facilities.
KSP’S collision database shows that 2023 is trending upwards in the number of fatal collisions that have happened in the past year.
At the beginning of this school year, UK HealthCare collaborated with Fayette County Public Schools to offer the first-ever internship program for students with disabilities.
It was a sea of maroon at EKU’s Center for the Arts as hundreds came to pay their respects to legendary Colonel coach Roy Kidd.
A 6-year-old Kentucky child going through a difficult time received a special surprise.
The FDA approved updated COVID-19 boosters for Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations Monday.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Eastern Kentucky University students and Richmond locals, gathered together to undergo a training on suicide prevention, with a special guest.
Madison County EMS students have spent weeks working towards their certification. It all came down to a test on Tuesday that they didn’t even know was coming.
Labor Day is one of the busiest travel days of the year, and many are using this “bonus day” to travel home.
Steven Sheanshang is facing charges in both Scott and Fayette counties.
Thursday is Overdose Awareness Day and people in Lexington are reaching out to give those struggling with addiction hope.
A nonprofit made up of veterans and their loved ones is helping a Korean War vet from Kentucky.
The Kentucky Blood Center is having a blood drive every day of the week, and they kicked off day one today, coming at the end of what they refer to as their “trauma season.
One of the two people involved in a golf cart accident in Richmond has died. One member of the community already has plans to honor his life.
The University of Kentucky issued a crime bulletin related to reports of vehicle thefts.
Thousands of University of Kentucky students are heading back to the classroom Monday.
A Lexington woman who made national news over 30 years ago when she was the victim of an acid attack died on Wednesday.
A new school year is getting underway, and lawmakers are looking at new ways to make sure more students get free lunches.
The University of Kentucky’s 5th annual employer summit was hosted Thursday morning at Kroger Field’s Central Bank Club.
A former Anderson County High School band director facing criminal charges was back in court Tuesday morning.
Lexington businesses celebrated a successful year of tourism Tuesday morning as they recapped the positive impact it had on the city’s economy last year.
Champions at Keene Trace Golf Course hosted a special event Monday, remembering the life of a Marine corporal from Lexington who died while serving in Iraq nearly 20 years ago.
A Scott County deputy’s accused killer was in court Friday morning.
A vehicle was stolen from a Lexington Hyundai owner Wednesday morning, and it could be linked to a viral TikTok trend.
Her body was discovered nearly a mile downstream from her demolished home, the sheriff’s office said.
Emmanuel Contreras, 19, is facing charges in the death of 16-year-old Christopher Valdez. Police found Valdez shot near a park on Tazewell Drive in early July.
Six new affordable housing units in Lexington’s East End neighborhood are now available for applications after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday.
Eckert’s Orchard invited people of all ages to stop by over the weekend and pick fresh blackberries that are showing up for the first time this summer, to kick off the blackberry season.
Police say Nathon Miller was driving on June 14 when his vehicle crashed on U.S. 60, killing Thomas Reed.
The first round of the Barbasol Championship kicked off on Thursday.
Governor Beshear presented $538,000 to go towards repairing the Federal Place Apartments. The money will replace the elevator that’s been broken for nearly a year because of the July floods.
Since the release of the language-learning model ChatGPT, worries about artificial intelligence in education have been a hot-button issue; however, the University of Kentucky is looking to turn a positive spin on A.I.
An apartment complex in Breathitt County hasn’t had a working elevator since the flood, leaving the elderly tenants practically stuck on upper floors without an easy way to get down.
Independence Day celebrations have commenced across Kentucky.
100% of the proceeds will go to the Eli Hill Foundation, which has already provided scholarships in Eli’s honor.
Weeks after, organizers in Corbin say their trans rights rally was disrupted by two men who they believed were armed and dangerous, a new rally will be held in the same location.
The Georgetown Police Department recently shared a Facebook post advising drivers to be mindful of what they put on their cars.
