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[enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [1] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/28/kentucky-newsmakers-629-lexington-fire-chief-jason-wells-lexington-mayor-linda-gorton/ [title] => Kentucky Newsmakers 6/29: Lexington Fire Chief Jason Wells; Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Lexington Fire Department Chief Jason Wells and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [2] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/pike-co-double-murder-suspects-federally-indicted/ [title] => Pike Co. double murder suspects federally indicted [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => According to the indictment, the first count happened between the timeframe of Sept. and Oct. 2023 in Pike and Lewis counties. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [3] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/lexington-man-denied-bond-alleged-gang-involvement-asks-judge-release/ [title] => Lexington man denied bond for alleged gang involvement asks judge for release [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => A man accused of being involved in gang activity in lexington is asking a judge to be released. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [4] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/senate-bill-63-officially-effect/ [title] => Senate bill 63 officially in effect [timestamp] => [author] => McKinley Calandrino [content] => Special purpose vehicles like ATV’s and side-by-sides are now legal to drive on a highway with certain rules and regulations. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [5] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/artwork-pays-tribute-fallen-officers-downtown-prestonsburg/ [title] => Artwork pays tribute to fallen officers in downtown Prestonsburg [timestamp] => [author] => Andrew Colegrove [content] => Artwork in Prestonsburg pays tribute to three officers and a K-9 who lost their lives in the line of duty. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [6] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/letcher-county-bus-drivers-advocate-higher-wages/ [title] => Letcher County bus drivers advocate for higher wages [timestamp] => [author] => Neeley Greene [content] => Bus drivers for Letcher County Schools said they plan to “walk out” if they do not see an increase in their pay. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [7] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/local-barbershop-still-recovering-may-tornado/ [title] => Ky. barbershop still recovering from May tornado [timestamp] => [author] => Carlee Hogsten [content] => With many lives lost and buildings destroyed, communities like Somerset are still rebuilding parts of their town. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [8] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/law-targeting-sextortion-takes-effect-kentucky/ [title] => Law targeting sextortion takes effect in Kentucky [timestamp] => [author] => Samantha Valentino [content] => Several new Kentucky laws took effect on Friday. Among them was Senate Bill 73. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [9] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/new-3d-printed-home-could-make-houses-more-storm-flood-resistant/ [title] => New 3D printed home could make houses more storm and flood resistant [timestamp] => [author] => Phil Pendleton [content] => A new 3D printed home is going up in Somerset and could survive flooding and other natural disasters. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [10] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/weekend-roundup-lexington-pride-festival-duck-derby-juneteenth-freedom-5k/ [title] => Weekend Roundup: Lexington Pride Festival, Duck Derby and Juneteenth Freedom 5K [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => A derby for the ducks, a historic celebration and a way to commemorate the “historic footsteps” of those before us. If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend in central Kentucky, WKYT’s Destiny Quinn has you covered. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [11] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/more-than-just-cletus-kentucky-man-reflects-friendship-with-rick-hurst/ [title] => ‘More than just Cletus’: Kentucky man reflects on friendship with Rick Hurst [timestamp] => [author] => Caroline Mueller [content] => Actor Rick Hurst, known to millions as “Cleetus” from ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’, is being remembered by fans around the country, and by one longtime friend here in Eastern Kentucky. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [12] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/explaining-thursdays-isolated-storm-impacts/ [title] => Explaining Thursday’s isolated storm impacts [timestamp] => [author] => Carlyn McCreary [content] => Isolated strong to severe storms Thursday afternoon into the evening caused flooding and wind damage incidents throughout areas of central and eastern Kentucky. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [13] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/4-new-measles-cases-reported-kentucky/ [title] => 4 new measles cases reported in Kentucky [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Officials with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced four new measles cases were reported in the state this week. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [14] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/lge-ku-explains-lengthy-road-closure-due-downed-power-lines/ [title] => LG&E and KU explains lengthy road closure due to downed power lines [timestamp] => [author] => Mariah Congedo [content] => A stretch of Newtown Pike and Citation Blvd was closed for more than 12 hours due to downed power lines. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [15] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/bear-spotted-roaming-through-kentucky-city/ [title] => Bears spotted roaming through Kentucky cities [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => A bear has been spotted roaming through parts of Woodford County, according to Versailles police. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [16] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/crews-battle-lexington-fires-amid-heat-advisory/ [title] => Crews battle Lexington fires amid heat advisory [timestamp] => [author] => Lucy Cole [content] => Two fires broke out in close proximity to each other. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [17] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/good-question-which-is-more-dangerous-humid-heat-or-dry-heat/ [title] => Good Question: Which is more dangerous, humid heat or dry heat? [timestamp] => [author] => Victor Puente [content] => If you have a Good Question you’d like us to try to answer, send it to goodquestion@wkyt.com. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [18] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/lexington-road-reopens-after-storm-damage/ [title] => Lexington road reopens after storm damage [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Lexington Police say Thursday’s storms caused damage to power poles and electric lines along Newtown Pike. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [19] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/national-group-plans-mobile-protest-display-outside-ky-restaurant/ [title] => National group plans mobile protest display outside Ky. restaurant [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => A national advocacy campaign is bringing a mobile display to downtown Georgetown on Friday. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [20] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/off-beaten-path-cripple-creek-farms/ [title] => Off the Beaten Path: Cripple Creek Farms [timestamp] => [author] => Sam Dick [content] => A large white pickup truck slowly heads down a windy gravel road in Bath County. On the side of the pickup are three large black letters- CCF. Below the letters it spells out Cripple Creek Farms. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [21] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/explosions-spark-massive-house-fire/ [title] => Explosions spark massive house fire [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Crews responded to a three-story home along Highway 25 West in Williamsburg just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [22] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/1-taken-hospital-after-apartment-fire/ [title] => 1 taken to hospital after apartment fire [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Crews found a unit full of smoke. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [23] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/two-displaced-after-balcony-fire/ [title] => Two displaced after balcony fire [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Crews responded to the call at Redding Road just before 3 Friday morning. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [24] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/name-street-changed-celebrate-lexington-theatre-companys-newest-production/ [title] => Name of street changed to celebrate the Lexington Theatre Company’s newest production [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => The name of a Lexington road is temporarily changing to celebrate the return of a popular musical. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [25] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/time-is-everything-montgomery-co-braces-potential-hospital-closure/ [title] => ‘Time is everything’: Montgomery Co. braces for potential hospital closure [timestamp] => [author] => Madison Carmouche [content] => However, with Medicaid cuts looming in the proposed Big Beautiful Bill, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is one of 35 Kentucky hospitals potentially at risk of closing. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [26] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/27/governor-beshear-voices-opposition-possible-medicaid-cuts/ [title] => Governor Beshear voices opposition to possible Medicaid cuts [timestamp] => [author] => Kelsey Souto [content] => Democratic governors are teaming up to sound the alarm on threats to Medicaid and food assistance programs. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [27] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/changes-911-service-fee-spark-confusion-madison-county/ [title] => Changes to 911 service fee spark confusion in Madison County [timestamp] => [author] => Samantha Valentino [content] => Letters notifying property owners of their new 911 service fee have sparked confusion in Madison County. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [28] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/casey-county-family-thankful-help-after-violent-crash/ [title] => Casey Co. family thankful for help after violent crash [timestamp] => [author] => Phil Pendleton [content] => A Casey County family says another family helped them after a violent crash on KY 1247 in Pulaski County. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [29] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/kentuckians-preparing-future-weather-after-may-ef-4-tornado/ [title] => Kentuckians preparing for future weather after May EF-4 tornado [timestamp] => [author] => Carlee Hogsten [content] => Experts say many Kentuckians are wanting to be more storm prepared after deadly May tornado. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [30] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/ky-father-accused-setting-fire-that-killed-sons-indicted-2-counts-capital-murder/ [title] => Ky. father accused of setting fire that killed sons indicted on 2 counts of capital murder [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => A Kentucky father accused of setting a fire that killed his two sons has been indicted on two counts of capital murder. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [31] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/kentucky-boy-helps-rescue-woman-virginia-overlook/ [title] => Kentucky boy helps rescue woman at Virginia overlook [timestamp] => [author] => Buddy Forbes [content] => Brantley Eads realized there was a woman at least 30 feet below the overlook, lying in the brush on the mountainside. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [32] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/man-arrested-after-homemade-firework-found-burning-road/ [title] => Man arrested after homemade firework found burning in road [timestamp] => [author] => Caroline Mueller [content] => With Independence Day around the corner KSP is urging the public to use legal fireworks only, and follow safety precautions. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [33] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/former-wkyt-general-manager-receives-morehead-founders-award/ [title] => Former WKYT general manager receives Morehead Founders Award [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Morehead State University is giving one of its highest honors to a former member of our WKYT team. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [34] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/16-arrested-during-month-long-child-online-exploitation-crackdown-ksp-says/ [title] => 16 arrested during month-long child online exploitation crackdown, KSP says [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky State Police arrested 16 people as part of a national operation aimed at protecting children from online exploitation. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [35] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/flags-be-half-staff-fort-campbell-soldier-killed-aviation-accident/ [title] => Flags to be at half-staff for Fort Campbell soldier killed in aviation accident [timestamp] => [author] => Gabrielle Bunton [content] => He joined the Army in 2010 and arrived at Fort Campbell in May 2022. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [36] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/federal-judge-orders-us-labor-department-keep-job-corps-running-during-lawsuit/ [title] => Federal judge orders US Labor Department to keep Job Corps running during lawsuit [timestamp] => [author] => Steve Hensley [content] => This includes the Carl D. Perkins Job Corp Center in Prestonsburg [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [37] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/sentencing-delayed-teen-accused-shooting-cop/ [title] => Sentencing delayed for teen accused of shooting cop [timestamp] => [author] => Kelsey Souto [content] => He’s facing up to 15 years in prison for the attempted murder charge. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [38] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/marking-10-years-since-landmark-same-sex-marriage-decision/ [title] => Marking 10 years since landmark same-sex marriage decision [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Ten years ago today, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage across the country. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [39] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/good-question-why-does-postage-that-is-mailed-frankfort-an-address-frankfort-go-louisville-then-back-frankfort-be-delivered/ [title] => Good Question: Why does Frankfort mail go to Louisville first? [timestamp] => [author] => Victor Puente [content] => If you have a Good Question you’d like us to try to answer, send it to goodquestion@wkyt.com. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [40] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/big-name-bringing-tour-rupp-arena/ [title] => Big name bringing tour to Rupp Arena [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Actor and comedian Adam Sandler is hitting the road again, and he’s making a stop in the Bluegrass! [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [41] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/deputies-investigating-after-man-shot-multiple-times/ [title] => Deputies investigating after man shot multiple times [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Deputies found a 42-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds early Thursday morning on Robert E Cox Road. The investigation is ongoing. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [42] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/bowling-green-teen-released-ice-custody-returns-home/ [title] => Bowling Green teen released from ICE custody returns home [timestamp] => [author] => WBKO News Staff [content] => The teen who spent weeks detained by ICE is now back home. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [43] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/first-meeting-held-fcps-budget-solutions-work-group/ [title] => First meeting held for FCPS budget solutions work group [timestamp] => [author] => Madison Carmouche [content] => A group tasked with finding answers to Fayette County Public School’s $16 million budget shortfall met for the first time Wednesday night. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [44] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/26/attorneys-shed-light-evidence-come-second-crystal-rogers-trial-gets-underway/ [title] => Attorneys shed light on evidence to come as second Crystal Rogers trial gets underway [timestamp] => [author] => Brennan Crain [content] => As prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare their cases, previously revealed information from Steve Lawson’s trial is expected to face new scrutiny and interpretation. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [45] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/25/parents-voice-concerns-over-denials-medicaid-waivers-some-ky-children/ [title] => Parents voice concerns over denials of Medicaid waivers for some Ky. children [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => We are hearing more about issues with Medicaid coverage across the Commonwealth. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [46] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/25/harrodsburg-police-searching-armed-dangerous-suspect/ [title] => Harrodsburg police searching for ‘armed & dangerous’ suspect [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Harrodsburg police are looking for a man they say is armed and dangerous. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [47] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/25/lexington-mom-seeking-answers-sons-cold-murder-case/ [title] => Lexington mom seeking answers in son’s cold murder case [timestamp] => [author] => Samantha Valentino [content] => Christopher Snow was shot and killed in 2018, but his mother is continuing to fight for answers. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [48] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/25/vacation-bible-school-ky-church-helping-refugees-heal/ [title] => Vacation Bible school at Ky. church helping refugees heal [timestamp] => [author] => Alyssa Williams [content] => One central Kentucky vacation Bible school is not only giving kids an opportunity to grow stronger in their faith, but is also offering an escape for kids who have dealt with things many of us never will in our lifetime. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [49] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/25/ky-senate-leadership-discusses-new-laws-taking-effect-this-week/ [title] => Ky. Senate leadership discusses new laws taking effect this week [timestamp] => [author] => Phil Pendleton [content] => More than 100 new laws will take effect Friday after the work of legislators in the short-year session that ended in March. 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