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Man shot after ramming police cars, attempting to run officer over in stolen front loader: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/10/man-shot-after-ramming-police-cars-attempting-run-officer-over-stolen-front-loader/
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Man shot after ramming police cars, attempting to run officer over in stolen front loader: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/10/man-shot-after-ramming-police-cars-attempting-run-officer-over-stolen-front-loader/
Detective solves 1973 cold case involving 16-year-old who vanished while walking with friends: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/detective-solves-1973-cold-case-involving-16-year-old-who-vanished-while-walking-with-friends/
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Detective solves 1973 cold case involving 16-year-old who vanished while walking with friends: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/detective-solves-1973-cold-case-involving-16-year-old-who-vanished-while-walking-with-friends/
Father arrested after 5-year-old child found with loaded gun at school, authorities say: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/father-arrested-after-5-year-old-son-found-with-loaded-gun-school-authorities-say/
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Father arrested after 5-year-old child found with loaded gun at school, authorities say: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/father-arrested-after-5-year-old-son-found-with-loaded-gun-school-authorities-say/
“There’s so much bias in this case, it should never be heard in Pike County.”
Family of man charged in fatal DUI crash raise concerns about fair trial
“There’s so much bias in this case, it should never be heard in Pike County,” Teresa Blackburn said.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
“There’s so much bias in this case, it should never be heard in Pike County.”
Man beaten with bat in violent attack outside of Target; suspect arrested, police say: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/man-beaten-with-bat-violent-attack-outside-target-suspect-arrested-police-say/
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Man beaten with bat in violent attack outside of Target; suspect arrested, police say: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/man-beaten-with-bat-violent-attack-outside-target-suspect-arrested-police-say/
15 teams from throughout Appalachian schools showed off their STEM skills at the Southeast Kentucky FIRST Robotics Regional Competition on Friday.
15 Appalachian school teams compete in First Lego Robotics Tournament
FIRST officials said the challenge is aimed to build a pipeline and pathway for students, while they have fun doing it.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
15 teams from throughout Appalachian schools showed off their STEM skills at the Southeast Kentucky FIRST Robotics Regional Competition on Friday.
Commissioners voted to move forward with the purchase, and they have entered into a formal agreement with the company.
Kentucky American Water to buy troubled water system in Livingston
Commissioners voted to move forward with the purchase, and they have entered into a formal agreement with the company.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Commissioners voted to move forward with the purchase, and they have entered into a formal agreement with the company.
Officials kill gator responsible for deadly attack of 61-year-old: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/officials-kill-gator-responsible-deadly-attack-61-year-old/
January 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Officials kill gator responsible for deadly attack of 61-year-old: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/officials-kill-gator-responsible-deadly-attack-61-year-old/
Luigi Mangione’s federal death penalty trial could start before the end of the year: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/luigi-mangione-heads-court-he-fights-block-death-penalty-murder-charge-key-evidence/
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Luigi Mangione’s federal death penalty trial could start before the end of the year: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/luigi-mangione-heads-court-he-fights-block-death-penalty-murder-charge-key-evidence/
Ramsey’s Diner helps Lexington couple recover from house fire: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/ramseys-restaurant-helps-lexington-couple-recover-house-fire/
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Ramsey’s Diner helps Lexington couple recover from house fire: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/ramseys-restaurant-helps-lexington-couple-recover-house-fire/
Wife of woman killed by ICE officer makes first public comment: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/10/grieving-wife-renee-good-shares-statement-after-spouse-killed-by-ice-officer/
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Wife of woman killed by ICE officer makes first public comment: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/10/grieving-wife-renee-good-shares-statement-after-spouse-killed-by-ice-officer/
The jailer said he decided to remove them after being made aware that posting inmate mugshots is doing more harm than good.
Scott County removes inmate mugshots from website citing post-incarceration barriers
Names and charges of current inmates remain available on the website
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The jailer said he decided to remove them after being made aware that posting inmate mugshots is doing more harm than good.
Tonight at 8 on WKYT+ Samantha Valentino sit down with Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers and ONE Lexington Gun Violence Prevention Community Director Devine Carama for a WKYT Investigates special.
January 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Tonight at 8 on WKYT+ Samantha Valentino sit down with Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers and ONE Lexington Gun Violence Prevention Community Director Devine Carama for a WKYT Investigates special.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defends use of ‘F-bomb’ following deadly ICE shooting: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/minneapolis-mayor-jacob-frey-defends-use-f-bomb-following-deadly-ice-shooting/
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defends use of ‘F-bomb’ following deadly ICE shooting: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/minneapolis-mayor-jacob-frey-defends-use-f-bomb-following-deadly-ice-shooting/
Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session began Tuesday, with lawmakers filing hundreds of bills between the state Senate and House in the first week.
Kentucky lawmakers file hundreds of bills in first week of 2026 session
Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session began Tuesday, with lawmakers filing hundreds of bills between the state Senate and House in the first week.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session began Tuesday, with lawmakers filing hundreds of bills between the state Senate and House in the first week.
The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 6:30, followed by Game Time Unplugged at 7:00 and Off the Beaten Path at 7:30!
Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
January 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 6:30, followed by Game Time Unplugged at 7:00 and Off the Beaten Path at 7:30!
Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
Off the Beaten Path: Family recipes at the B&N Food Market in Bagdad:
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/off-beaten-path-family-recipes-bn-food-market-bagdad/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/off-beaten-path-family-recipes-bn-food-market-bagdad/
January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Off the Beaten Path: Family recipes at the B&N Food Market in Bagdad:
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/off-beaten-path-family-recipes-bn-food-market-bagdad/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/off-beaten-path-family-recipes-bn-food-market-bagdad/
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Trump seeks to invest in Venezuela’s oil industry https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/trump-meets-with-oil-executives-white-house-friday-seeking-investments-venezuela/
Trump meets with oil executives at the White House on Friday, seeking investments in Venezuela
President Donald Trump is meeting with oil executives at the White House on Friday. He hopes to secure $100 billion in investments to revive Venezuela’s oil industry.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Trump seeks to invest in Venezuela’s oil industry https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/trump-meets-with-oil-executives-white-house-friday-seeking-investments-venezuela/
Just in:
Lexington man sentenced for 2023 homicide
A Lexington man was sentenced for a 2023 homicide on Friday.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Just in:
Kentucky lawmakers could vote on a bill this session to change where residents apply for driver’s licenses.
Kentucky lawmakers could vote on bill to change driver’s license application process
Kentucky lawmakers could vote on a bill this session to change where residents apply for driver’s licenses.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Kentucky lawmakers could vote on a bill this session to change where residents apply for driver’s licenses.
“It’s like getting a chance to thank the people that are responsible for me being here." ⬇️https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/high-school-referee-returns-campus-where-he-collapsed-while-officiating-game/
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
“It’s like getting a chance to thank the people that are responsible for me being here." ⬇️https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/09/high-school-referee-returns-campus-where-he-collapsed-while-officiating-game/
Watch Afternoon Buzz with Dave Baker at 12:30 after WKYT News at Noon! Check it out on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Watch Afternoon Buzz with Dave Baker at 12:30 after WKYT News at Noon! Check it out on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/