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Tandy Park Takeover begins as part of Breeders’ Cup Festival
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The days-long “Tandy Park Takeover” event began Wednesday, Oct. 28, as part of the Breeders’ Cup Festival. From Wednesday to Friday, Oct. 30, people can visit the Fifth Third Pavilion at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a “mash up” of food, art, music and more.
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This Enchanting Independent Bookstore In Kentucky Feels Like Stepping Into Your Own Hogwarts Library
Poor Richard’s Books in Frankfort, Kentucky, doesn’t need magic spells or moving staircases to feel extraordinary, because the books stacked floor to ceiling do all the enchanting on their own. If you’ve ever wished you could wander through a library that felt alive with possibility, this independent bookstore...
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Former DE editor-in-chief named College Photographer of the Year runner-up
Lylee Gibbs was in the mountains of Winchester, Kentucky, when she was named runner-up of the world’s largest collegiate photojournalism competition. As a panel of judges evaluated work from students across the globe for the 81st College Photographer of the Year competition, the former Daily Egyptian editor-in-chief was immersing herself in Winchester for a photojournalism workshop. The workshop came just months after her summer working in northern Kentucky as a grantee of Boyd’s Station Project 306.36. There, she documented the everyday life of Harrison County, Kentucky, and created many of the photographs that would win big at CPOY.
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‘Watercolor girl’: Lexington artist finds new calling painting horses ahead of Breeders’ Cup
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - As part of the Breeders’ Cup, guest artists will be on hand, including one in the 1936 Room creating watercolor portraits of horses. “I honestly don’t know a time in my life when I didn’t have art as a part of it,” said Noa Artemisia Clare, who signs her work as Artemisia Clare.
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WKYT wins five KBA Excellence in Broadcasting Awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - WKYT won five awards at the 2026 Kentucky Broadcasters Association (KBA) Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, announced Oct. 25 at the KBA Annual Membership Conference at the Galt House in Louisville. The station entered the ceremony with a state-leading 12 nominations, outstripping all other television stations in...
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Doug High returns to WKYT as part of its morning team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Doug High, a longtime familiar face on central Kentucky television, is joining WKYT starting Monday, Nov. 2. High will be the new co-host and producer of Everyday Kentucky, airing weekdays at 9 a.m. on WKYT with India Jones. He will also co-anchor WKYT Mornings weekdays on CW Lexington at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. with Destiny Quinn, and will fill in as anchor when needed across the WKYT platform of stations and streaming newscasts.
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Lancaster theater prepares to host Highway 27 North concert event
LANCASTER, Ky. (WKYT) - The Grande Theater in Lancaster will host a concert next Thursday, Oct. 29. Larry Todd directs the Highway 27 North Band, which will perform songs from several decades during the show. The event is intended to introduce or reintroduce the theater to the community and beyond.
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New Dolly Parton mural unveiled in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A new mural of the late country singer Dolly Parton now graces the side of a Lexington business. PRHBTN said in a social media post that the mural, located at 705 W. Third St., was painted by The Art of Kacy. Father Jim Sichko sponsored the...
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Pennington set to release studio album
Asher Pennington is a Craft Academy student at Morehead State University who writes music professionally. Under the name Asher Ryan Music, he plans to release his debut album “Kentucky Indie Darling,” in February with a single releasing each month until the album’s release.
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Mercer Band Faces Tough Competition At Estill Tournament
The chill finally arrived in the Bluegrass State this past weekend, and it felt even cooler as Mercer County Band arrived at Estill County High School in Irvine. They were there this past Saturday for the 5th Annual Estill County Engineers Tournament of Champions. Mercer Band had attended this contest three times before and always done well.
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Chase Matthew takes the stage for homecoming
Chase Matthew brought music and memories to Morehead State University for homecoming week. As part of the 137 Concert Series hosted by MSU’s Athletics Department, Chase Matthew, a Nashville singer-songwriter, and his opener, Tyra Madison, a Kentucky native, performed in Button Auditorium on Wednesday. While Matthew and Madison were...