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Fort Campbell Helicopter scene

Gov. Beshear: Deaths expected following helicopter crash in Trigg County

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Brandon Robinson
Fort Campbell officials confirmed two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) helicopters were involved in a crash in Trigg County, but did not confirm if there were casualties.

Forecast

WYMT First Alert Weather

One more dry day before storm chances return to wrap up the week

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
If there is anything you need to get done outside, today is your day. Conditions take a turn as we head toward the end of the week.

News

A man faces charges in connection with a shooting incident Wednesday in Williamson, W.Va., that...

Homes and vehicles damaged during shooting; man arrested

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Eric Fossell
Police say the suspect admitted to shooting out of a car, and they found evidence of at least 10 shots fired.

News

Protesters chanting in the House gallery were being escorted out in handcuffs.

Protesters escorted from House Chamber as controversial ‘anti-trans’ bill becomes law

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Chad Hedrick
There were intense moments at the Kentucky Capitol on Wednesday as the general assembly voted to override governor andy beshear’s veto of controversial legislation opponents call “anti-transgender.”

News

Impeachment of former Commonwealth’s Attorney to reach full Senate

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Phil Pendleton
The impeachment of former Commonwealth’s Attorney, Ronnie Goldy, is heading to the Full Senate.

News

Fire breaks out at Best Western hotel in Somerset

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Alyssa Williams
On Wednesday evening around 5:30, firefighters responded to a fire at the Best Western Hotel on 103 on Jefferson Drive in Somerset.

News

New Kentucky law calls for school resource officers in private schools

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Isaac Calvert
In wake of the recent shooting in Nashville, Gov. Beshear said that safety continues to be the number one priority when it comes to Kentuckians, especially children in schools.

News

Memorial for Vietnam veterans held in Frankfort

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
Civic leaders in Frankfort held a ceremony in memory of the 1,100 Kentuckians that died in the Vietnam War.

News

KY organizations react to override of Gov. Beshear’s ‘anti-trans’ bill veto

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Alyssa Williams
Several Kentucky organizations who are for and against Kentucky Senate Bill 150 are reacting to the override of Gov. Beshear’s veto on the bill.

News

‘Finally, we get to do something about it’: God’s Pit Crew reminds flood survivors they are not forgotten

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Olivia Calfee
God’s Pit Crew, a non-profit organization out of Danville, Virigina is back in Letcher County eight months after the flood.
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News

Arsonist destroys bulldozer on southern W.Va. trail

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Andrew Colegrove
An arsonist destroyed an expensive piece of equipment that was parked on the Buffalo Mountain Trail system.

News

One dead after McCreary Co. house fire

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
One person is dead after a house fire in McCreary County,

News

Active shooter training held in Madison Co.

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
In Richmond, officers, other first responders and supporting agencies held an active shooter training session at the Richmond Mall.

News

KY legislators override governor’s veto of ‘anti-trans’ bill

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Phil Pendleton
The controversial Senate Bill 150 was overturned by KY lawmakers during a legislative session in Frankfort on Wednesday.

News

Floyd Co. man arrested for assault, resisting arrest

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Alyssa Williams
On Saturday, March 25, Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cyruss McVey and London City Police Officer Joey Robinson arrested John Philip Duff, 57, of Ligon, KY.

News

SEKY sheriff’s office launches death investigation after body is found

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Alyssa Williams
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Detective Taylor McDaniel and Deputy Greg Poynter are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in a car off West Line Creek Road in Laurel County on Saturday, March 25.

News

Corbin man and woman plead guilty to murdering woman’s mother

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Alyssa Williams
Christie McFadden, 32, of Corbin and Joseph McFadden, 36, also of Corbin, plead guilty to murdering Christie’s mother, Sherry Rose.

News

Police: Pikeville woman stabs mother, flees, leaving children behind

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Buddy Forbes
According to the citation, Hurley and Hinkle were arguing about cleaning the apartment, as well as a custody situation with the children who were in the home, when things escalated.

State

Hundreds of people gather in Frankfort to protest Senate Bill 150

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Phil Pendleton
Lawmakers will meet Wednesday and Thursday but must adjourn by midnight Friday according to the Kentucky Constitution.

News

State Auditor: “Elliott County Clerk is not fulfilling her duties”

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
The audit found 14 issues, one of which will be referred to the Attorney General, the Department of Revenue and the Department of Local Government for further review.

News

Firefighters fight flames at CTA Acoustics

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jennifer K. Perkins
Crews say both the ventilation system and the oven have sprinkler systems, but officials with Corbin Fire Department had to reverse flood the pipes in order to extinguish the fire.

News

One in custody after loaded gun found on campus at SWVA high school

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
It happened around 9 a.m. Wednesday at Twin Valley High School in Buchanan County.

News

Man arrested after police pursuit

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Alyssa Hannahs
A man is behind bars after a police chase following a traffic stop attempt by the Wayne County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Unit.

News

Home destroyed during early morning fire in Laurel County

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
Around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, crews from East Bernstadt Fire and Rescue were called to a possible barn fire off Old Crab Orchard Road.

News

Crews fight fire in Rockcastle County

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, members of the Mount Vernon, Brindle Ridge and Brodhead fire departments were called to a fire at a garage near the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center on U.S. 25.

News

Police use DNA evidence to solve two unrelated crimes

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
An officer from one Southeast Kentucky police department has solved two unrelated burglaries, one from 2017, by using DNA evidence to link suspects to the crimes.

Forecast

Sunny days before active weather returns to wrap up March

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:20 AM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson
The chill has returned this morning for many folks, but we should see a nice couple of days on the way before some changes move in.

News

Kentucky’s congressional delegation President Joe Biden to approve federal disaster declaration for February storms

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:02 AM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson
The storms led to two deaths and power outages across the state.

News

Pikeville hopping toward holiday egg-citement

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:07 AM EDT
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By Buddy Forbes
If you are hunting for an egg-citing Easter event, the City of Pikeville is offering a few different options this year.

State

Central Kentucky school hoping extra security will avoid appearance of being ‘soft target’

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:05 AM EDT
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By Phil Pendleton
Former Boyle County Sheriff Derek Robbins has served as the student resource officer for the last several months at Danville Christian Academy.

News

Cat returns home after voyage inside recliner

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
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By Andrew Colegrove
A woman had a recliner picked up from her house and realized her pet had stowed away in it.

News

Dozens stranded at Blue Grass Airport after delays

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:49 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Dozens of people are stranded at Blue Grass Airport after multiple flight cancellations.

News

EKY State Police detective honored

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:39 PM EDT
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By Evan Hatter
A Kentucky State Police detective working in Eastern Kentucky was honored Tuesday night at a state law enforcement conference.

News

Volunteers work to help flood victims in eastern Kentucky

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:27 PM EDT
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By Chad Hedrick
The Breathitt County Long Term Recovery Team met Tuesday night as they continue their efforts to help neighbors recover.

News

Advocates, officers react after Nashville school shooting

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
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By Grason Passmore
In the wake of the deadly Nashville school shooting, we are getting reactions from advocates against violence who say significant changes are needed to combat gun violence across the country.

State

Kentucky puppy who would only eat chicken fingers makes a full recovery

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:10 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A dog with a picky appetite is finally with her forever home.

Student Achievers

ARH Mountain Student Achiever Kassidy Morgan Blackburn

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:37 PM EDT
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By Evan Hatter
Kassidy is a senior at Prestonsburg High School where she has a 4.0 GPA.

News

Cyclists, officials share tips to stay safe while on your ride

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:30 PM EDT
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By Jordan Mullins
With spring in full bloom, cyclists are hitting the streets, but officials and experienced riders are sharing tips to keep folks safe.

News

EKY rescue crews discuss rescuing men who fell more than 80 feet from cliffs

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Williams
One father is praising Wolfe County Search & Rescue after his son fell 80 feet from a cliff on Saturday.

News

‘We’re losing adult learners’: KY Council of Postsecondary Education President visits EKY

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Olivia Calfee
He led conversations with community, workforce and education leaders about why higher education matters.

News

New Kentucky law cracks down on failing addiction recovery programs

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Kelsey Souto
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.

News

UK study looks at how COVID played a role in spike in overdose deaths in Kentucky

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 3:35 PM EDT
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By Samantha Valentino
A new study at the University of Kentucky is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic played a role in a significant spike in overdose deaths in Kentucky.

News

Psychologist has tips for parents to talk with kids about tragic events

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By Mariah Congedo
A Kentucky psychologist is trying to help parents talk to the kids after tragic events like Monday’s deadly school shooting in Nashville.

News

Good Question: Who should you contact to get utility wires in your yard cleaned up?

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 2:07 PM EDT
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By Victor Puente
A viewer reached out about some utility work being done in her backyard, and that led to today’s Good Question.

News

Police looking for two men in connection with drug case

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 1:24 PM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson
On March 21st, detectives from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake Cumberland Area Drug Task Force were surveilling known locations for drug activity in the county.

News

Several EKY artists among those performing at Railbird Festival in June

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson
The show will take place June 3rd and 4th at The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington.

News

Police investigating incident that led to evacuation of college campus

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:14 PM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson and Keaton Hall
Police were sent to the campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Techincal College (SKCTC) Tuesday morning after college staff received a threat.

News

Heavily traveled bridge down to one lane for repairs

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson
Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 office posted on their Facebook page the bridge that runs over Carr Creek Lake is down to one lane until further notice.

News

Gov. Andy Beshear orders flags to half staff in remembrance of Nashville shooting victims

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:46 AM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson
The order comes after a proclamation from the White House in the aftermath of the acts of violence that left three students and three staff members dead on March 27th.

News

Man killed after hitting debris in road on dirt bike

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:33 AM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson
Deputies with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office were called to Hanging Rock Highway near McConnell early Monday morning.
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