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Robinson Elementary School was destroyed after the July 2022 flood damaged it beyond repair ⬇️ Read more about the rebuilding efforts: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/fema-awards-109-million-construction-new-robinson-elementary-school/

wkyt.comMadison County family raises awareness about safe organ procurementNetwork for Hope is the organ procurement organization, or OPO, in Kentucky. It was decertified in August.

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A Madison County family is raising awareness about safe organ procurement nearly three months after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came to Kentucky to decertify the state’s organ procurement organization, Network for Hope. Further details can be found ⬇️

wkyt.com‘Let’s make it the 51st state’: Trump suggests Venezuela could join USTrump suggested Tuesday that Venezuela could become part of the U.S.

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Trump suggested Tuesday that Venezuela could become part of the U.S.⬇️

A Trimble County school secretary is being praised as a hero after helping stop a gunman at the school in September ⬇️ Read more: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/28/trimble-county-school-secretary-praised-hero-helping-stop-school-gunman/

wkyt.comKentucky 6th District candidates Alvarado, Dembo debate costs, health care in Estill CountyThe forum was moderated by Estill County High School junior Lincoln Wilburn.

Republican Dr. Ralph Alvarado and Democrat Zach Dembo debated Tuesday in Estill County in the race for Kentucky’s 6th District, taking student questions on inflation, Medicaid, housing and education. Details ⬇️

wkyt.comSpecial master could evaluate DOJ claim of 20,000 noncitizens on California voter rollsA federal judge says he is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls.

A federal judge on Tuesday said he was considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls. More ⬇️

wkyt.comPolitical candidate charged with child molestation days before electionA Republican candidate in Georgia running for the state House of Representatives has been arrested on charges of public indecency.

A Republican candidate in Georgia running for the state House of Representatives has been arrested on charges of public indecency. Read the full story by clicking ⬇️

wkyt.comCheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally)General Mills is introducing Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios boxes with resealable Ziploc PantrySeal bags.

General Mills is introducing the first cereal box that includes a resealable bag. More ⬇️

wkyt.com18-year-old charged in hate-motivated attack after luring victim through dating app, police sayAn 18-year-old in Missouri was charged in a hate-motivated attack after allegedly luring a victim through a dating app, according to authorities.

An 18-year-old in Missouri was charged in a hate-motivated attack after allegedly luring a victim through a dating app, according to authorities. Details on the case ⬇️

wkyt.comSenator admits to sending unsolicited nude photos, calls actions ‘youthful indiscretions’Tennessee state Sen. Brent Taylor is addressing alleged “past indiscretions” that resurfaced a week before Election Day.

Tennessee state Sen. Brent Taylor is addressing alleged “past indiscretions” that resurfaced a week before Election Day. On Tuesday, the Nashville Scene reported that multiple sources told the publication they had received or seen unsolicited nude photos from Taylor. More ⬇️

wkyt.comDaVita settles ADA complaint with Lexington patientThe complaint alleged that a patient was not provided with an ASL interpreter during his many years of treatments at one of the company’s dialysis centers in Lexington.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky recently reached an agreement with DaVita Inc. Treatment Centers to resolve an Americans with Disabilities Act complaint. Details are ⬇️

wkyt.comFCPS to auction off surplus propertiesTwo former elementary schools and the district's old central office location are among the properties for sale.

Fayette County Public Schools is putting several surplus properties on the auction block. Find out when the auctions will take place by clicking the link ⬇️

wkyt.comLexington mayor proposes shared appreciation loans for first-time home buyersThe program would make homeownership possible for lower-income households by reducing monthly mortgage payments.

The program would make homeownership possible for lower-income households by reducing monthly mortgage payments. More details can be found by clicking the link ⬇️

wkyt.comHow to give your fallen leaves a new lifeMany Kentuckians are deciding what to do with leaves in their yards as fall continues, and leaves can be used as compost before being bagged as trash.

Many Kentuckians are deciding what to do with leaves in their yards as fall continues, and leaves can be composted before being bagged as trash. Tips on how to get the most out of them can be found ⬇️

wkyt.comBreeders’ Cup at Keeneland doubles horse farm tourism in central KentuckyTourists from across the country, including as far away as California and New Mexico, are in Central Kentucky touring horse farms ahead of the Breeders’ Cup races Friday and Saturday at Keeneland.

Tourists from across the country, including as far away as California and New Mexico, are in Central Kentucky touring horse farms ahead of the Breeders’ Cup races Friday and Saturday at Keeneland. More ⬇️

wkyt.comWKYT Fact✓Check|Booker, Barr claims on health care costs and Medicare for AllDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker and Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr are clashing over health care affordability as they compete to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker and Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr are clashing over health care affordability as they compete to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Where the two stand on the issue ⬇️

wkyt.comClerk says ‘business as usual’ as election monitors visit Fayette CountyFederal election monitors to observe Election Day in Fayette County

About a dozen federal election monitors are expected in Fayette County on Nov. 3, according to the county clerk. Full story ⬇️

wkyt.comDowntown Lexington ice rink will not open this holiday seasonThe partnership told WKYT the ice rink is taking a hiatus this season due to unforeseen circumstances. The group is working on bringing it back next year.

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The Downtown Lexington Partnership announced that the downtown ice rink will not be open this year, part of changes planned for the holiday season. More on the rest of this year's holiday festivities ⬇️

wkyt.comFayette County Public Schools transportation workers seek Teamsters representationFayette County school transportation employees are seeking union representation through Teamsters Local 783, which said more than 400 workers support the effort. District leaders said they plan to address employee concerns internally.

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Fayette County school transportation employees are seeking union representation through Teamsters Local 783, which said more than 400 workers support the effort. District leaders said they plan to address employee concerns internally. Details ⬇️

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Democrat Zach Dembo and Republican Ralph Alvarado will square off Tuesday at 7 p.m. in a 6th Congressional District debate at Estill County High School. Watch on WKYT+ or by clicking this link: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/alvarado-dembo-square-off-6th-district-debate/

wkyt.comFormer true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted listA 75-year-old woman who allegedly posed as an heiress to steal more than $14 million has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list.

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A 75-year-old woman who allegedly posed as an heiress to steal more than $14 million has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Details ⬇️

wkyt.comKnox County man arrested on child sexual abuse material chargesCurtis Spears, 26, is charged with 10 counts of distributing matter portraying a minor under 12 in a sexual performance.

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A Knox County man was charged and arrested Monday in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation More on the case ⬇️

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A localized ceasefire took effect ahead of a humanitarian mission led by U.S. first lady, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv. Read more on our website: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/one-city-ceasefire-between-russia-ukraine-brokered-by-first-lady-melania-trump-is-effect/

wkyt.comBeshear says SBA approves disaster declaration for June severe weatherHomeowners and businesses from 19 counties are eligible to apply.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that his request for a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration for June severe weather has been approved. Details ⬇️

wkyt.comMissing Laurel County teen foundAccording to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Brett Albergo was found safe Tuesday.

A teenager reported missing in Laurel County has been found. Details ⬇️

A jockey who was scheduled to ride in the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland this weekend was arrested Monday in Louisville on domestic violence charges. Full details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/veteran-jockey-arrested-domestic-violence-charges-louisville-will-not-ride-breeders-cup/

wkyt.comMore young adults are living with their parents, according to surveyThe high cost of living and a challenging job market are keeping more young Americans at home.

More young adults are living with their parents, according to survey. Find out why: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/more-young-adults-are-living-with-their-parents-according-survey/

wkyt.comCrews return to Lake Cumberland to search for boat crash victimTwo people were thrown from a bass fishing boat when another collided with it about 11:15 CST time Saturday in the Lily Creek section of Lake Cumberland in Russell County. One person surfaced, another did not. A recovery effort continued Monday.

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A body has been recovered from Lake Cumberland amid the search for a missing boat crash victim, Russell County Emergency Management confirmed.

wkyt.comKentucky animal shelter seeking information about person who abandoned dog at county fairgroundsThe dog was abandoned around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at the fairgrounds in Nelson County.

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Nelson County Animal Control and Shelter needs the public’s help in identifying the person who left a dog chained up at the county fairgrounds. More information ⬇️

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A Jessamine County sworn peace officer has been charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm after police say a shot was fired through the floor of a Lexington apartment. https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/sworn-peace-officer-charged-with-firing-weapon-lexington-apartment-complex/

wkyt.comLexington eliminates nearly $8M in medical debt for more than 4,100 residentsThousands of Lexington residents are receiving letters notifying them their medical debt has been wiped away through a city-funded relief program.

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Lexington eliminates nearly $8M in medical debt for more than 4,100 residents. Find out if you qualify for relief: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/lexington-eliminates-nearly-8m-medical-debt-more-than-4100-residents/

wkyt.comRisks spelled out for Anthropic investors include possible harms from runaway AI In selling itself to investors, Anthropic presents its own initial public offering as a step toward mitigating the risks it believes AI poses.

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Risks spelled out for Anthropic investors include possible harms from runaway AI. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/risks-spelled-out-anthropic-investors-include-possible-harms-runaway-ai/

wkyt.comRoad closure scheduled for Ky. highway in Fayette Co.A daytime closure is scheduled Oct. 29 for a Kentucky highway in Fayette County, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

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Road closure scheduled for Ky. highway in Fayette Co. Find out where to avoid and the recommended detour: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/road-closure-scheduled-ky-highway-fayette-co/

wkyt.comCommunity invited to watch Breeders’ Cup garland creationPeople can watch as the Kroger Floral Design Center makes the official Breeders’ Cup flower garlands during a viewing event in Versailles.

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Community invited to watch Breeders’ Cup garland creation. Find out more details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/community-invited-watch-breeders-cup-garland-creation/

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Crews return to scene to continue search for missing boat crash victim. Read more about the tragic accident that led to the man's disappearance: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/crews-return-lake-cumberland-search-boat-crash-victim/

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Warm afternoons and cool nights will keep Kentucky's weather comfortable through the end of the week, but a change is on the way for Halloween weekend⬇️ See the full forecast: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/alexa-mintons-forecast-kentucky-stays-mild-through-friday-rain-returns-this-weekend/

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UK was one of 16 schools across the country chosen for the investment ⬇️ More details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/uk-chosen-by-us-department-energy-1-million-investment-into-mineral-workforce-development/

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The Federal Trade Commission has sued Dollar General for what it characterized as “long-running deceptive pricing practices” ⬇️ Read more about the lawsuit: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/dollar-general-sued-allegedly-charging-customers-register-more-than-advertised/

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A now former Henderson High School teacher accused of misconduct with a student reached a plea deal ⬇️ More on the case: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/26/former-henderson-teacher-pleads-guilty-sexual-abuse/

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The U.S. Department of Justice wants to send federal election monitors to Louisville and Lexington for the General Election ⬇️ More details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/26/doj-seeks-federal-monitors-louisville-election-clerk-cites-state-law-barring-them-inside-polls/

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Trafficked items included lion teeth, a tiger pelt and a rhino horn⬇️ More details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/couple-sentenced-trafficking-protected-wildlife-items-including-tiger-pelt-lion-teeth/

wkyt.comFayette County Public Schools continue to implement corrective action planInterim Chief Financial Officer Kyna Koch said the district has started setting variance thresholds and escalation triggers requiring document manager review.

Fayette County Public Schools has added another layer of oversight to its corrective action plan, more than a month after launching a public online dashboard that tracks district spending changes. More ⬇️

A judge agreed to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital⬇️ More details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/27/judge-extends-court-ordered-block-trumps-renovation-plans-public-golf-course-washington/

The case against a man who was arrested after explosives were found inside a home has moved to federal court ⬇️ Read more about the case: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/26/man-indicted-federal-explosives-charges-after-johnson-co-incident/

wkyt.comGeorgetown extends data center moratorium to June 2027City council votes unanimously to extend moratorium for a second time.

The Georgetown City Council voted Monday night to extend the city’s data center moratorium, pushing the expiration date to June 30, 2027. More ⬇️

wkyt.comHere’s how to keep your pet safe during HalloweenHalloween brings hazards for pets, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, which says emergency animal clinics see a spike in cases during October.

Halloween brings hazards for pets, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, which says emergency animal clinics see a spike in cases during October. More ⬇️

wkyt.com2-time ‘Jeopardy!’ winner arrested for 2nd time in less than a yearCourt records show 44-year-old Philip Joseph “Joey” DeSena was arrested in Wake County.

A two-time “Jeopardy!” winner from North Carolina was arrested again, records show. The full story ⬇️

wkyt.comCouple arrested after children found living in what sheriff called a ‘house of horrors’A West Virginia couple faces child abuse and neglect charges after three children reported years of alleged abuse, authorities said.

A couple was arrested after three children reported years of abuse in what a sheriff called a “house of horrors” in West Virginia. More details on the case ⬇️

wkyt.com13 students taken to hospital after Mississippi school bus collisionMultiple students were taken to a hospital after a Mississippi school bus was involved in a collision Monday morning, authorities said.

Multiple students were taken to a hospital after a Mississippi school bus was involved in a collision Monday morning, authorities said. More ⬇️