Andrea Walker
WKYT
Lexington, KY, United States
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Berea third grader decorates Christmas trees for charity
A young girl in Berea has captured the true meaning of Christmas through an annual fundraiser for charity. → Read More
Stanton Parks & Rec announces changes after fight at little league game
The Stanton Parks and Rec Board says the fight broke out among parents and coaches. → Read More
Salute to Seniors: Zack Sadler from Madison Southern
“Zack is just an awesome, amazing kid, no matter what we ask him to do, he does it.” → Read More
Powell County comes together to recover from intense flooding
Part of the recovery process is raising money for more gear in case Mother Nature rears her ugly head again. → Read More
Salute to Seniors: Andrea Dugger from Corbin High School
Geneva Williams says that while she’s inspired by students of all ages, she has a special place in her heart for high school seniors like her goddaughter, Andrea Dugger. → Read More
Salute To Seniors: Daniel Watkins from Fleming County High School
This week, we’re honoring Daniel Watkins from Fleming County High School. He was nominated by his aunt, Sarah Arrasmith. “He has been through a lot, not just in the last year with covid, but in the last few years,” Sarah said. → Read More
WKYT relaunches Still Serving series as restaurants hit by new round of restrictions
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve done our best to support local businesses struggling to make ends meet as we all work to adapt to our new normal. → Read More
OSHA fines FCPS transportation dept. in connection with COVID-19 outbreak
Leaders with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, said the fines come after a months-long investigation into the school’s transportation department. → Read More
State officials urge Kentuckians to limit holiday gatherings
With temperatures dropping outside, gatherings normally start transitioning indoors this time of a year. → Read More
New mobile COVID-19 testing site at Tates Creek Golf Course
The city’s mobile testing program is up and running at the Tates Creek Golf Course. → Read More
Early voting in Kentucky on pace for a million votes before Election Day
Early in-person voting is underway in Kentucky, and across much of the United States. → Read More
Monday is the last day to register to vote in Kentucky
This year’s general election is now less than a month away, but the deadline to register to vote is even closer. → Read More
Kentucky lawmakers react to president, first lady testing positive for COVID-19
Kentucky lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are showing mostly concern and compassion for the president and the first lady after their positive COVID-19 diagnosis. → Read More
Bluegrass Chapter of the Red Cross helping with Hurricane Laura relief
The Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross is hard at work on the ground and behind the scenes right now helping those impacted by the hurricane in both Louisiana and Texas. → Read More
YMCA of Central Kentucky working to meet the needs of the community’s ‘new normal'
Since the pandemic first hit back in March, the YMCA of Central Kentucky has been working hard to adapt its program to meet the needs of the community’s “new normal.” → Read More
Sen. McConnell talks about CARES Act funding in Georgetown
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made a stop in Georgetown Monday for a tour of Eco-Fibre. → Read More
WATCH: Waterspout spotted on South Fla. coast
National Weather Service in Miami said it formed around 1:14 p.m. local time near Sunny Isles Beach before making landfall. No injuries were reported. → Read More
Lexington teacher sets up 'virtual pajama party' for students
Experts say developing a routine, and keeping up with classwork are key to helping them find their new normal. → Read More
COVID-19 pandemic leaves Georgetown couple stuck on cruise ship
They talked with WKYT's Andrea Walker about how they're coping with being cooped up on their journey home to Georgetown. → Read More
Kentucky teachers finding creative ways to keep kids learning
Kentucky teachers are continuing to find creative ways to keep kids learning outside the classroom. → Read More