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U.S. president draws backlash from comments during political rally. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/small-price-pay-trump-says-iran-can-take-out-la-or-san-diego-during-political-rally/
October 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
U.S. president draws backlash from comments during political rally. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/small-price-pay-trump-says-iran-can-take-out-la-or-san-diego-during-political-rally/
Trump shared more about what he thinks truckers will save due to the order. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/trump-signs-order-extending-tax-free-use-red-dyed-diesel-saying-it-will-save-farmers-millions/
October 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Trump shared more about what he thinks truckers will save due to the order. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/trump-signs-order-extending-tax-free-use-red-dyed-diesel-saying-it-will-save-farmers-millions/
Death row inmate dies in custody at maximum security prison. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/death-row-inmate-dies-custody-maximum-security-prison/
Death row inmate dies in custody at maximum security prison
A death row inmate died in custody exactly 29 years after being sentenced to death in relation to a Floyd Co. fatal stabbing and sexual assault, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
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October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Death row inmate dies in custody at maximum security prison. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/death-row-inmate-dies-custody-maximum-security-prison/
Kickoff for the Homecoming Throwback Game is set for 7 p.m. ET Saturday and will be televised nationally on ESPN. More details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/kentucky-football-vs-lsu-officially-sold-out-homecoming-blue-out-kroger-field/
October 6, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Kickoff for the Homecoming Throwback Game is set for 7 p.m. ET Saturday and will be televised nationally on ESPN. More details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/kentucky-football-vs-lsu-officially-sold-out-homecoming-blue-out-kroger-field/
Andrea Conn was killed in a tragic three-vehicle crash. Read more about her life at the link below ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/community-mourns-loss-mental-health-advocate/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/community-mourns-loss-mental-health-advocate/
October 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Andrea Conn was killed in a tragic three-vehicle crash. Read more about her life at the link below ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/community-mourns-loss-mental-health-advocate/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/community-mourns-loss-mental-health-advocate/
Legislative leaders have already spoken about potential changes to state execution laws during their 2027 session. See what Tennessee lawmakers are considering ⬇️
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/tennessee-republicans-consider-more-execution-options-after-christa-pike-lethal-injection-fails/
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/tennessee-republicans-consider-more-execution-options-after-christa-pike-lethal-injection-fails/
October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Legislative leaders have already spoken about potential changes to state execution laws during their 2027 session. See what Tennessee lawmakers are considering ⬇️
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/tennessee-republicans-consider-more-execution-options-after-christa-pike-lethal-injection-fails/
Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/tennessee-republicans-consider-more-execution-options-after-christa-pike-lethal-injection-fails/
A write-in candidate for sheriff was arrested after allegedly harassing a political booth at the Kentucky Apple Festival. Click the link below for more details ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/sheriff-write-in-candidate-arrested-festival/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/sheriff-write-in-candidate-arrested-festival/
October 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
A write-in candidate for sheriff was arrested after allegedly harassing a political booth at the Kentucky Apple Festival. Click the link below for more details ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/sheriff-write-in-candidate-arrested-festival/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/sheriff-write-in-candidate-arrested-festival/
A missing Kentucky girl was found in Idaho, according to FBI Louisville ⬇️
Missing Kentucky girl found in Idaho, reunited with family
A missing Kentucky girl was found in Idaho, according to FBI Louisville.
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October 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A missing Kentucky girl was found in Idaho, according to FBI Louisville ⬇️
Trump is facing backlash after making a statement during a political rally suggesting that Iran could take out two cities in the United States ⬇️
Read more: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/small-price-pay-trump-says-iran-can-take-out-la-or-san-diego-during-political-rally/
Read more: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/small-price-pay-trump-says-iran-can-take-out-la-or-san-diego-during-political-rally/
October 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Trump is facing backlash after making a statement during a political rally suggesting that Iran could take out two cities in the United States ⬇️
Read more: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/small-price-pay-trump-says-iran-can-take-out-la-or-san-diego-during-political-rally/
Read more: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/small-price-pay-trump-says-iran-can-take-out-la-or-san-diego-during-political-rally/
Police in Ohio are investigating after five children were found living inside a boarded-up house without food or electricity. ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/5-children-found-alone-boarded-up-house-without-food-or-power-police-say/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/5-children-found-alone-boarded-up-house-without-food-or-power-police-say/
October 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Police in Ohio are investigating after five children were found living inside a boarded-up house without food or electricity. ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/5-children-found-alone-boarded-up-house-without-food-or-power-police-say/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/5-children-found-alone-boarded-up-house-without-food-or-power-police-say/
Police are investigating after a man was reportedly stabbed in Lexington. Click the link below for what we know so far ⬇️
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/man-taken-hospital-following-lexington-stabbing/
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/man-taken-hospital-following-lexington-stabbing/
October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Police are investigating after a man was reportedly stabbed in Lexington. Click the link below for what we know so far ⬇️
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/man-taken-hospital-following-lexington-stabbing/
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/man-taken-hospital-following-lexington-stabbing/
The greater Lexington baseball community is mourning the death of a young player last week.
More on his life ⬇️
More on his life ⬇️
Southeastern Cal Ripken Baseball League community mourns loss of 6-year-old
Family, baseball league work to keep boy's memory alive.
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October 6, 2026 at 10:40 AM
The greater Lexington baseball community is mourning the death of a young player last week.
More on his life ⬇️
More on his life ⬇️
Bluegrass Community and Technical College has received a $1.7 million federal grant to continue its TRIO Talent Search program for five more years.
Details ⬇️
Details ⬇️
BCTC receives $1.7 million federal grant to continue Talent Search program
The program serves nearly 700 low-income and first-generation students in Fayette, Bourbon and Clark counties.
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October 6, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Bluegrass Community and Technical College has received a $1.7 million federal grant to continue its TRIO Talent Search program for five more years.
Details ⬇️
Details ⬇️
Versailles police told the Lexington Herald-Leader the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Louisville is reviewing cameras and SD cards ⬇️
Read more about the investigation: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/federal-investigation-underway-involving-bourbon-maker-wes-henderson/
Read more about the investigation: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/federal-investigation-underway-involving-bourbon-maker-wes-henderson/
October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Versailles police told the Lexington Herald-Leader the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Louisville is reviewing cameras and SD cards ⬇️
Read more about the investigation: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/federal-investigation-underway-involving-bourbon-maker-wes-henderson/
Read more about the investigation: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/federal-investigation-underway-involving-bourbon-maker-wes-henderson/
Billy Ray Cyrus returned to his home state to pay tribute to KSP Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty. Click the link below for the full story ⬇️
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/billy-ray-cyrus-pays-tribute-kentucky-trooper-hayden-phillips/
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/billy-ray-cyrus-pays-tribute-kentucky-trooper-hayden-phillips/
October 6, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Billy Ray Cyrus returned to his home state to pay tribute to KSP Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty. Click the link below for the full story ⬇️
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/billy-ray-cyrus-pays-tribute-kentucky-trooper-hayden-phillips/
Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/billy-ray-cyrus-pays-tribute-kentucky-trooper-hayden-phillips/
Instead of the finished home she expected, the homeowner said she was left with torn-up floors and no addition. Read more below ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/louisville-woman-says-contractor-took-67000-work-that-remains-unfinished-3-years-later/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/louisville-woman-says-contractor-took-67000-work-that-remains-unfinished-3-years-later/
October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Instead of the finished home she expected, the homeowner said she was left with torn-up floors and no addition. Read more below ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/louisville-woman-says-contractor-took-67000-work-that-remains-unfinished-3-years-later/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/06/louisville-woman-says-contractor-took-67000-work-that-remains-unfinished-3-years-later/
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
More on the lawsuit ⬇️
More on the lawsuit ⬇️
Starbucks mislabeled 8 ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks, lawsuit alleges
The federal lawsuit alleges that eight protein beverages Starbucks sells in the U.S. contain varying amounts of sugar even though the company lists them as sugarless.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
More on the lawsuit ⬇️
More on the lawsuit ⬇️
Spirit Halloween is once again venturing into the most wonderful time of year with Spirit Christmas returning.
Where they will be opening ⬇️
Where they will be opening ⬇️
Here are where Spirit Christmas stores will open in the United States this holiday season
Spirit Halloween is once again venturing into the most wonderful time of year with Spirit Christmas returning.
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October 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Spirit Halloween is once again venturing into the most wonderful time of year with Spirit Christmas returning.
Where they will be opening ⬇️
Where they will be opening ⬇️
The network said Leavitt is joining Fox News as a contributor. Read the story below for more details ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/karoline-leavitt-joins-fox-news-after-departing-white-house-press-secretary/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/karoline-leavitt-joins-fox-news-after-departing-white-house-press-secretary/
October 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The network said Leavitt is joining Fox News as a contributor. Read the story below for more details ⬇️
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/karoline-leavitt-joins-fox-news-after-departing-white-house-press-secretary/
Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/10/05/karoline-leavitt-joins-fox-news-after-departing-white-house-press-secretary/
A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “ American Idol ” was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, after a jury convicted him last week of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.
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Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn sentenced for wife’s murder
Prosecutors said Caleb Flynn staged a home invasion in February after shooting Ashley Flynn, a 37-year-old schoolteacher and volleyball coach.
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October 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “ American Idol ” was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, after a jury convicted him last week of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.
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President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.
Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
The U.S. military has not carried out the death penalty since 1961.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.
Kentucky’s voters rolls have gotten smaller over the past 20 months, according to the Kentucky State Board of Elections.
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Kentucky voter rolls shrink nearly 5% since January 2025
Secretary of State Michael Adams took off voters that had been inactive for at least two federal election cycles due to death or moving out of state.
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October 6, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Kentucky’s voters rolls have gotten smaller over the past 20 months, according to the Kentucky State Board of Elections.
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Three people were displaced after a fire in Lexington on Monday night.
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More details ⬇️
3 displaced after Monday night fire in Lexington
The fire happened on the 400 block of Hollow Creek Road.
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October 6, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Three people were displaced after a fire in Lexington on Monday night.
More details ⬇️
More details ⬇️
The project to widen I-75 in Lexington remains on schedule for completion this fall.
An update from state transportation officials ⬇️
An update from state transportation officials ⬇️
I-75 widening project in Lexington nears completion
State transportation officials say that final paving should wrap up around the end of October with all eight lanes open from Newtown Pike to the Southern Split.
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October 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The project to widen I-75 in Lexington remains on schedule for completion this fall.
An update from state transportation officials ⬇️
An update from state transportation officials ⬇️