Kristen Kennedy
WKYT
Lexington, KY, United States
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WKYT Investigates: Sanders-Brown using drug to treat dementia
Neurologists at the University of Kentucky are in the spotlight once again. Their work with the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging helped a little-known drug gain big attention. → Read More
A new mobile clinic is ready to roll
Kentucky Children’s Hospital is debuting a new mobile clinic, meeting patients closer to home. → Read More
CHFS issues report in favor of Lexington daycare owner
A Lexington daycare owner has been fighting the state’s decision to shut her facility down. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Daycare discrimination
A daycare owner in Lexington is fighting the state’s decision to shut her down. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: UK HealthCare’s ICU Recovery Unit
A small clinic on UK HealthCare's campus gained big popularity during the pandemic. The ICU Recovery Clinic became many COVID-19 patients' lifeline after leaving the hospital. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: School spending inflation
If you look at most school supplies, you're going to notice an increase in what you pay this year. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Bluegrass Death Doula
There is a woman in Lexington breaking barriers, and making uncomfortable conversations, much more comfortable. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Waiting for justice
The pandemic put a lot of systems on pause, including our state's justice system. When the governor declared a state of emergency in March of 2020, the state's supreme court halted all jury trials. It wasn't until May of 2021 that judges re-opened their courtrooms. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Rising car taxes
All drivers will likely pay more in car taxes this year. Demand is high for new and used vehicles, and when the value goes up, state transportation leaders say, so do your taxes. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Nursing burnout
Recent COVID-19 surges are exposing shortages in our hospitals. ICU nurses are often working longer shifts, and aren't always addressing the emotional toll of the the virus. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Back-to-school COVID-19 protocols
Teachers, students, and staff are navigating a new normal. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Back-to-school spending
School districts across the country are working with extra funds this year. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Housing market boom
Homes throughout Central Kentucky continue to sell at record high prices. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Drinking in the pandemic
Researchers at the University of Kentucky say they're seeing a rise in drinking and stress on caregivers. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Our own DeAnn Stephens dealing with unemployment insurance fraud
Fake unemployment claims are popping up throughout our state. At least a dozen Kentuckians have called us and talked with us about their problem. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Unemployment insurance fraud
There are currently thousands of Kentuckians with unanswered unemployment claims. Some are trying to receive benefits. Others are trying to stop benefits from falling into the hands of scammers. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: The costs of COVID on renters and landlords
The pandemic has been hard on thousands of Kentuckians. There are renters still struggling to make ends meet, and landlords now trying to break even in their investments. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Sin Tax Revenue in a Pandemic
When COVID-19 hit Kentucky last March, businesses had to close. People started working from home, and if you ask brewers like Chris Paumi, more people started drinking from home. → Read More
WKYT Fact Check | How Kentucky compares to neighboring states in COVID-19 cases
We wanted to take a look at how Kentucky’s COVID-19 case count compared to neighboring states. → Read More
WKYT Investigates: Cost of COVID-19 Testing
Drive-thru testing sites throughout the state aren’t charging patients. Who’s paying for the testing? → Read More