Find out where you can donate: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/paws-4-cause-holds-food-drive-struggling-rural-shelter/

CNN and MS NOW journalists are now back at the White House, hours after federal judge orders Trump to lift ban. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/judge-orders-white-house-restore-access-news-outlets-trump-banned/ 

CNN and MS NOW journalists are now back at the White House, hours after federal judge orders Trump to lift ban

Hours after a federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to lift a ban on three news outlets from White House grounds, reporters from two of the outlets had been let in.

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One killed in late night Woodford County crash. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/one-killed-late-night-woodford-county-crash/ 

One killed in late night Woodford County crash

A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Woodford County, according to the Versailles Police Department.

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Could your power bill go down? Read about the federal grant program targeting the nation's aging power grid: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/could-your-power-bill-go-down-feds-target-aging-grid-cut-costs-100m-americans/

Could your power bill go down? Feds target aging grid to cut costs for 100M Americans

The Energy Department is set to announce it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation’s aging and stressed power grid.

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Read more details about the court's decision: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/kentucky-supreme-court-upholds-opinion-fayette-co-judges-impeachment/

The excitement is building for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! We'll begin drawing for prizes starting at 4pm. Who's ready?

Click the link below for more details about the re-indictment ⬇️ Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/23/graves-county-middle-school-teacher-re-indicted-grooming-after-previous-charges-dropped/ 

Total cases and hospitalizations continue to rise. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/measles-cases-see-sharp-increase-kentucky/ 

In a letter to Congress, the acting Navy Secretary said 8 sailors have attempted suicide during the Lincoln strike group's ongoing operation⬇️ Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/8-sailors-uss-lincoln-strike-group-attempted-suicide-during-lengthy-deployment-navy-says/ 

Robert W. Hirst was captured by Japanese forces and forced to endure the brutal, 65-mile Bataan Death March. Click the link below for the full story⬇️ Read more: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/23/84-years-later-wwii-soldier-who-died-bataan-death-march-identified-laid-rest-kentucky/ 

As My Chemical Romance performed their song “Cancer,” Kimberly King released a handful of ashes into the air. Read the full story below ⬇️ Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/louisville-mothers-tribute-late-son-goes-viral-louder-than-life/

UPDATE ⬇️ Click here for more details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/i-75-backup-lexington-caused-by-misarranged-traffic-cones/ 

New blood test can detect more than 50 types of cancer. Here’s what to know: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/new-blood-test-can-detect-more-than-50-types-cancer-heres-what-know/

Construction on I-75 has caused a “significant backup,” according to the city of Lexington’s traffic ticker ⬇️ More traffic details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/construction-causes-significant-traffic-backup-i-75-lexington/ 

The lawsuit claims that the priest told the woman he didn’t believe her ⬇️ Read more about the lawsuit: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/23/louisville-pastor-resigns-after-woman-claimed-he-failed-protect-her-sexual-assaults/ 

Kratom is a plant-based substance that in small doses can have a stimulant effect, but can have a sedating effect in large quantities. More ⬇️

Kratom concerns after deaths of Ole Miss students

Health officials warn about herbal extract found at both scenes

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Four people are displaced after a house fire in Lexington. Click the link below for more details ⬇️ Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/4-people-displaced-following-lexington-house-fire/ 

Record-high diesel prices are squeezing drivers across Kentucky, with AAA reporting a historic $6.38 a gallon this week. Robertson County’s school district, the smallest county school district in the state, is watching pump prices closely as its all-diesel bus fleet continues to run. Full story ⬇️

Rural Kentucky school district navigates record-setting diesel prices

Record-high diesel prices are squeezing drivers across Kentucky, with AAA reporting a historic $6.38 a gallon this week.

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Legal counsel for man accused disputes police report, claims client acted in self-defense and never urinated on victim ⬇️ Read more: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/23/man-accused-attacking-urinating-kentucky-fan-restroom-says-claims-are-false/ 

Click the link below to read more about the judge's decision ⬇️ Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/24/judge-orders-white-house-restore-access-news-outlets-trump-banned/ 

McDonald’s said Wednesday it will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally. More on what customers can expect ⬇️

McDonald’s to roll out $8.5 billion overhaul. Here’s what is changing at your local restaurant

McDonald's plans to spend $8.5 billion to turn around sagging sales.

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Aldi is lowering prices for fall. Here’s what’s cheaper: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/23/aldi-is-lowering-prices-fall-heres-whats-cheaper/

Authorities in Georgia said one person has been arrested after an investigation into unauthorized cameras installed at a school auditorium. More details ⬇️

Unauthorized cameras found in school auditorium, raising questions about how long they were there

Colquitt County Schools said a vendor's access was revoked and counseling is being offered to families.

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Simone Biles said her six-figure Porsche was stolen from her home in Chicago. In a TikTok video posted this week, Biles revealed that three masked men stole her Porsche GTS. Read the full story ⬇️

Simone Biles says 3 masked men stole her Porsche from her home

Simone Biles said three masked men stole her Porsche GTS from her Chicago home. She later said the vehicle was recovered.

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Police in Idaho said they have identified a man found dead under a church pew more than 40 years ago. They have wondered about a possible link between Dr. Mathew Francis Betkouski and the Chicago Tylenol murders in 1982, which killed seven people. More ⬇️

Police ID ‘Unknown Wanderer’ found dead in church, probe possible tie to 1982 Tylenol murders

Police in Idaho announced Wednesday they solved a decades-old cold case of the man known as the "Unknown Wanderer."

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A Bourbon County man has been charged with assault and unlawful imprisonment after police say he attacked a woman last week. More on the case ⬇️

Bourbon County man arrested, accused of assaulting woman

Timothy Haskins is charged with second-degree unlawful imprisonment, third-degree terroristic threatening and fourth-degree assault (domestic violence, minor injury).

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Following last weekend’s upset victory over Texas A&M, ticket demand for Kentucky football has surged, but it has also brought an unwelcome factor into the excitement: ticket scammers. How to keep from getting scammed ⬇️

UK Athletics warns of ticket scams

The University of Kentucky’s Police Department said that it has recently received multiple reports of fraudulent ticket offers shared through social media platforms.

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The superintendent of Woodford County Schools is asking drivers to slow down after a Versailles police officer was sent to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at a district elementary school. More on what she had to say ⬇️

Woodford Co. superintendent implores public to slow down after police officer hit during after-school pick-up

The officer was struck on Tuesday afternoon on Troy Pike near Southside Elementary School and is expected to make a full recovery.

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Nonprofits across Lexington are calling on city leaders and candidates for office to meet their needs ahead of November’s election. What the candidates had to say ⬇️

Lexington nonprofits call on mayoral candidates for support

Both incumbent Mayor Linda Gorton and challenger Raquel Carter said they are looking forward to helping the community alongside nonprofits.

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USPS announces recommended 2026 holiday mailing, shipping deadlines. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/23/usps-announces-recommended-2026-holiday-mailing-shipping-deadlines/

USPS announces recommended 2026 holiday mailing, shipping deadlines

The U.S. Postal Service has released its recommended mailing and shipping deadlines for customers ahead of the 2026 holiday season.

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