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WKYT @wkyt.com · 42m

Sources of Strength summit empowers students to provide support to peers: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/sources-strength-summit-empowers-students-provide-support-peers/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 4h

Father arrested after kicking 4-year-old son in the chest to keep him quiet, police say: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/father-arrested-after-kicking-4-year-old-son-chest-keep-him-quiet-police-say/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 5h

Girl shot in head during church attack returns home from the hospital: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/girl-shot-head-during-church-attack-returns-home-hospital/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 6h

A study by NHTSA revealed that 41 young Kentucky drivers died in car crashes in 2023. They also had a 138% involvement rate in fatal crashes, which was the highest in the nation.

Kentucky among highest state for teen driving deaths as safety week highlights risks

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 6h

Coast Guard audio captures stranded family’s mayday call. ‘Our ship burned while we were sleeping’: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/coast-guard-audio-captures-stranded-familys-mayday-call-our-ship-burned-while-we-were-sleeping/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 7h

Kentucky is the largest beef producing state east of the Mississippi River.

Lexington-area beef producers express concern about proposal to import foreign cattle

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average cost of ground beef per pound was more than $6 in August, $2 more than it was four years ago. Factors include drought and a decline in inventory.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 7h

The high school student said he was "was just holding a Doritos bag" while waiting for his ride after football practice.

Police swarmed student after AI system mistook bag of chips for gun, officials say

A teen says he was searched by police after an AI detector mistook a crumpled chip bag for a gun.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 8h

‘Ava’s Law’ Petition created to protect victims after police say woman killed by ex-boyfriend: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/avas-law-petition-created-protect-victims-after-police-say-woman-killed-by-ex-boyfriend/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 8h

‘Those are our babies’: Beloved school crossing guard praised for confronting aggressive driver: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/those-are-our-babies-beloved-school-crossing-guard-praised-confronting-aggressive-driver/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 9h

As the government shutdown drags into its fourth week, federal employees across Kentucky are going without a paycheck for this month.

Kentucky federal workers left unpaid after fourth week of government shutdown

It’s not just airports feeling this strain but some members of the military, like Tyler Sutter, are also dealing with uncertainty.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 9h

An Eastern Kentucky mother and her husband appeared in court Friday for a case involving the death of her 10-year-old son, with both defendants seeking new legal representation.

Attorney conflicts addressed in high profile child murder case

Both Jayden Spicer's mother and her husband appeared in Breathitt County Circuit Court via zoom on Friday morning.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 9h

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 10h

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Good Question: Can the president pardon the same person for a new crime?

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 11h

Three injured in Lexington crash: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/three-injured-lexington-crash/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 12h

Developing: Coroner on scene of police investigation at Lexington home >
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/coroner-scene-police-investigation-lexington-home/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 13h

Man accused of starting devastating Palisades fires pleads not guilty: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/man-accused-starting-devastating-palisades-fires-pleads-not-guilty/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 13h

Police said the teen had been under investigation for several months.

15-year-old boy arrested on over 30 felony counts of sex crimes, police say

Police in Ohio say a 15-year-old boy is facing more than 30 felony counts related to sex crimes.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 14h

“The law might have tolerated government conduct of this sort a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. But in the here and now, the First Amendment bars government officials from shutting down peaceful protests.”

Police detained man for following National Guard while playing Darth Vader theme song, lawsuit says

A man who says he was detained by police for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone sued the District of Columbia on Thursday, claiming the officers violated his constitutional rights.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 15h

Amen House calls for donations ahead of potential SNAP cuts in November: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/amen-house-calls-donations-ahead-potential-snap-cuts-november/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 15h

The explosion on Oct. 10 at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant claimed the lives of people ages 21 to 60 years old.

What to know about the blast at a Tennessee explosives plant that killed 16 people

The investigation involves delicate searches for both victims' remains and for any dangerous materials that need to be disarmed.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 16h

Paraeducator at Ky. elementary school facing child abuse charges: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/paraeducator-ky-elementary-school-facing-child-abuse-charges/

WKYT @wkyt.com · 16h

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 16h

About 1,000 employees are expected to receive layoff notices next week, and the company also plans to eliminate about 800 vacant jobs, a company spokesperson said.

Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster

Target said Thursday that it is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailer’s customer base.

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 17h

New satellite images show before and after of demolition of White House East Wing: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/24/new-satellite-images-show-before-after-demolition-white-house-east-wing/

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WKYT @wkyt.com · 17h

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