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Harlan County forest fire rekindles amid dry fall conditions

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A forest fire in Harlan County continued to burn after being believed to be 60% to 70% contained the night before, sparking concerns about the persistent lack of rainfall in 2026. Joshua Adams, director of the Wildfire Division for the Harlan Fire Department, said the...

Harlan County, KY · 17h

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State agency opens 1,300 new acres of public lands in Southern and Eastern Kentucky

The new public lands are open in time for the modern-gun deer season.

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Bath County Schools closed for rest of week due to illness

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Bath County Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday. District officials said in a social media post that the closure is due to widespread illness among students and staff. The days will be traditional sick days and will be made up at a later...

Bath County, KY · 13h

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Annual Veterans Day event fills cemetery with comradery

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - A Veterans Day event in Pike County on Wednesday brought a crowd to Annie E. Young Cemetery to hear from guest speaker and former Kentucky chaplain Lee Watts and to celebrate those who served. Veterans, community members and students gathered at the cemetery for Thacker Memorial’s...

Pike County, KY · 17h

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KY Mayor Announces New Interim Fire Chief Amid Firing of Department Heads

LONDON — In the wake of last week’s General Election, London Mayor Tracie Handley has named a new acting fire chief after terminating the employment of previous Chief Donnie Hale and Assistant Chief Brandon Wagers. Marc Rudder is the city’s new Acting Fire Chief. Mayor Handley announced...

London, KY · 2d

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Kentucky lawmaker calls for stronger privacy protections as cities reconsider license plate readers

Rep. TJ Roberts plans to propose legislation this session to expand privacy protections and establish warrant requirements for the use of automated license plate readers.

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Kentucky measles cases rise to 207 as Bath County reports new infections

Data released Nov. 10 by the Kentucky National Electronic Disease Surveillance System showed Bath County's measles cases rise to 17, bringing the statewide number to 207.

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Democrats Finally Lost Their Last State House Seat in Rural Kentucky

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Eastern Kentucky Democrats used to brag that when the 1972 results came in, Richard Nixon had won nearly everywhere except for Massachusetts and Floyd County. It’s been a...

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Mayor Discusses Next Steps After Lexington Police Chief Resigns | Nov. 10, 2026 | News 19 at 5 p.m

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Former Jessamine County Prosecuter pleads guilty

FRANKFORT – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced on Friday the conviction of a former Assistant Jessamine County Attorney for abusing his position of trust for personal profit. Eric Wright, […]

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Clark County animal shelter urges pet vaccinations after distemper reports

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Clark County Animal Shelter is urging pet owners to check their animals’ vaccination status after receiving reports of canine distemper in local raccoons. The shelter said a wildlife rehabilitator reported that 15 raccoons and counting had tested positive for the virus in the...

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Jessamine County EMS welcomes new support dog

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Jessamine County Emergency Medical Services has a new furry friend. The department announced Tuesday that a support dog, named Teddy, has joined its ranks. K9’s For Warriors, the nation’s leading provider of trained service dogs for veterans, law enforcement and first responders, recruited Teddy at...

Jessamine County, KY · 1d

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Lexington opposes Kentucky American Water rate increase request

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky American Water customers could see higher bills in December. The company is asking state regulators to allow it to collect about $17.7 million more a year. Kentucky American Water says a typical residential customer would pay about $8 more a month if regulators approve the...

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Lexington welcomes city’s first new disc golf course in over a decade

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington unveiled the newest attractions at Coldstream Park Monday. City leaders cut the ribbon on a new walking trail and disc golf course. Mayor Linda Gorton said that the disc golf course is the first in the city in 12 years and that the sport’s popularity is growing in the city.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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8 names added to Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Monument in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Eight names were added to the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Monument in Lexington Monday. The monument is in the city’s Veterans Park and was dedicated in 2023 to honor the more than 30 Fayette County residents who have been inducted into the hall of fame.

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Cherie Devaux, first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, visits Kentucky Horse Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Cherie Devaux, the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, was at the Kentucky Horse Park on Tuesday as the featured guest for the park’s Equine Ed series. The series presents an in-depth interview and Q&A session with featured guests for audiences. Devaux made...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Kentucky ranks ninth in homelessness increase, study says

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A study by High Rise Financial ranks Kentucky ninth for the largest increase in homelessness. The study comes as the region saw record gas prices earlier this year, along with rising costs at the grocery store. Two central Kentucky shelters described what they are seeing. Clark...

Clark County, KY · 1d

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Flu is ahead of schedule in Lexington, according to health officials

Compare lab-confirmed cases of the flu this week and those seen at the same time in 2025, and the number is more than 20 times higher according to state officials. Dr. Morgan Blanton, chief medical officer with Baptist Health Richmond, told WKYT the sooner-than-expected increase doesn't tell the story for this year's flu season as a whole.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Kentucky State Police Honor Guard celebrates 45th anniversary on Veterans Day

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KBSI) – The Kentucky State Police is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its Honor Guard on Veterans Day, recognizing decades of service and dedication to the agency’s traditions. According to Kentucky State Police, the agency first established an Honor Guard unit in 1948, but the unit...

Richmond, KY · 1d

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Heritage Hospice honors area veterans with annual luncheon in Danville

For veterans across four central Kentucky counties, an annual luncheon hosted by Heritage Hospice is about more than a meal. It is a chance for the community to recognize their service and sacrifice.

Danville, KY · 1d