Phil Pendleton
Reporter
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I grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, went to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond where I majored in broadcasting. My first several years were spent working in radio news and since 2003 I've worked at WKYT.
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A nurse is facing several charges after police say she stole morphine from a nursing home.
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Construction is underway in Danville on a number of businesses, and developers say more is coming.
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People were evacuated from their homes along Stevens Avenue at River Road in Irvine Thursday night following the discovery, but they have since been allowed to return.
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Whether it’s food, bingo or BBQ everyone wants to get In on the act that is Fancy Farm.
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Sirens are often used to warn people of tornados or severe weather.
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The severe winds the central Kentucky area has received lately have done a number on trees in the area
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According to a preliminary autopsy, the cause of death came back as a drowning.
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Names were added to the Kentucky Law Officer Memorial in Richmond during a ceremony on Thursday.
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A procession from Frankfort to Cynthiana was held Tuesday morning to honor the life of fallen Scott County sheriff’s deputy Caleb Conley. He was shot and killed during a traffic stop Monday on I-75.
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Republican candidates running for governor and the constitutional offices say they are united to win in November.
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A teacher at Southern Middle School is under investigation after allowing a student to dress up as a controversial figure for a history project
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Early voting resumes across Kentucky. In one central Kentucky county, another generation of county clerk is operating his first election.
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Virginia Moore who became a key part of Governor Andy Beshear’s COVID-19 briefings, has passed away.
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A southern Kentucky police officer continues to make improvements after a serious motorcycle crash.
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There’s been a recent spike in drug overdoses and deaths in Clark County.
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Access to the Natural Bridge State Park was cut off for almost two weeks while crews worked to contain the fire
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Victims of Eric C. Conn are getting notices this week as the process to get social security backpay moves forward.
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Lawmakers will meet Wednesday and Thursday but must adjourn by midnight Friday according to the Kentucky Constitution.
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Senate Bill 75 comes after the Lexington Parking Authority raised rates and the hours for parking fees to be collected.
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Goldy is accused of having improper communication and making deals with a criminal defendant.
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Tornadoes damaged homes, barns and took down trees in Boyle and Mercer counties.
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Families there have been working to rebuild for months now while others are still waiting.
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A boy who survived a breathing condition and received treatment at Kentucky Children’s Hospital is the inspiration for a toy drive in Lincoln County.
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A southern Kentucky community is mourning the loss of one of their own over the weekend.
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It has been 25 years since 14-year-old Lydia Perkins disappeared in Lexington.
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"Hurricane hunters” fly into the hurricanes to get crucial and important readings to let people know how strong the storms are.
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Former Scott County coroner John Goble has been sentenced in connection with a scheme to steal guns and ammo from Kentucky State Police and then sell them.
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Honor Flight is an organization that started 17 years ago to take war veterans to the memorials built for them before the generation of vets is lost.
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The 2023 Teachers of the Year were honored and recognized in a ceremony in Frankfort. It was the first time in two years that the ceremony was held at the Capitol Rotunda.
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The explosion leveled part of the Indian Camp Mobile Home Park. One woman was killed and six others were injured.
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First responders are taking part in an exercise to prepare for a possible emergency in Madison County.
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Griffin Baker, an 8th grader at King Middle School, died over the weekend after he was injured in an ATV crash on August 12.
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Strong winds knocked down trees and caused damage to at least one home in southern Kentucky.
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County and state highway leaders said speed and people driving on the shoulders created a lot of problems.
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Jackson County currently has an incidence rate of 85.74 cases per 100,000 people, placing it in the red zone.
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A warning for boaters in Southern Kentucky as someone is stealing catalytic converters from trucks parked at boat ramps around Laurel Lake.
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There were two separate hearings, one dealing with business owners impacted by the mandates and a second involving a lawsuit from Attorney General Daniel Cameron.
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People waiting for unemployment benefits have a new avenue for seeking them as of Thursday.
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After being shut down for several days, Kentucky’s unemployment online portal is back up.
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Dozens took to the streets in Lexington Saturday, on the one year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death.
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A Lexington restaurant owner was among four people who filed the petition against Governor Beshear asking for his impeachment.
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Some children are going to school a few days a week or just on certain days, but in Pulaski County, kids are back in school for five days a week.
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As more holiday gatherings happen, Laurel County health officials are concerned they are going to see more COVID-19 cases.
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David Sparks sentenced 50 years in prison for the murder of Savannah Spurlock.
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From the number of bills already pre-filed, we know that removing the governor’s emergency powers, or at least limiting them, will be a top priority.
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COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Southern Kentucky and health department directors expect to go up even more within the next two weeks.
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The help comes in the form of extending the unemployment payments.
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Deputies are searching for a person they say struck several headstones at Locust Grove Cemetery with an SUV late Wednesday night.
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More help is on the way for people who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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