Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/trump-says-deal-reopen-strait-hormuz-could-come-early-wednesday/
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Crews put out a fire caused by a possible lightning strike at a Lexington home on Wednesday afternoon. More details ⬇️
House fire caused by possible lightning strike in Lexington
The Lexington Fire Department said that crews were dispatched to the 4100 block of Willow Drive around 1:49 p.m.
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China hits US with a series of economic measures, including export controls on drones: https://wkyt.com/app/2026/08/05/china-hits-us-with-series-economic-measures-including-export-controls-drones/
TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of Paris Pike blocked due to downed trees. Follow updates: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/portion-paris-pike-blocked-due-trees-roadway/
A celebration of life has been scheduled for George Zack, the former conductor and director of the Lexington Philharmonic ⬇️ More details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/celebration-life-scheduled-george-zack-former-conductor-director-lexington-philharmonic/
A woman is facing multiple charges after her 11-year-old son was found wandering alone outside a Louisville airport on Tuesday ⬇️ Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/mother-arrested-after-staff-finds-young-child-wandering-near-louisville-airport/
Edible hemp products facing nationwide ban: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/edible-hemp-products-facing-nationwide-ban/
A man is facing a violating graves charge after he allegedly stole items from a gravesite ⬇️ Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/man-charged-with-violating-grave-laurel-county-after-allegedly-taking-items-gravesite/
Authorities respond to Perez Hilton’s home after he appears to harm himself on livestream: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/authorities-respond-perez-hiltons-home-after-he-appears-harm-himself-livestream/
3-year-old dies after getting her head stuck in kitchen playset: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/3-year-old-dies-after-getting-her-head-stuck-kitchen-playset/
3-year-old dies after getting her head stuck in kitchen playset
The toddler’s sibling told police she was trying to reach some toys that had fallen into the playset when she got stuck.
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Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships are emerging⬇️ More details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/danube-rivers-water-is-dropping-so-low-that-world-war-ii-ships-are-emerging/
Lexington Emergency Management is scheduled to test the city’s outdoor warning siren network today at 10 a.m. ⬇️ Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/lexington-emergency-management-test-outdoor-warning-siren-network/
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Two individuals were exposed, and officials say both are now receiving treatment ⬇️ Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/04/rabid-bat-confirmed-knott-county-health-officials-urge-precautions/
WKYT's Amelia Lee was live this morning to talk about the arrest of Tyler Mack, a man who was wanted on multiple charges, including attempted murder⬇️ Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/man-wanted-multiple-charges-including-attempted-murder-arrested/
The Hart County Animal Shelter has been named the best in Kentucky in the Animals and Pets category by the Guide to Kentucky ⬇️ Read more: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/04/hart-county-animal-shelter-named-best-kentucky/
An inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Center on a bicycle last fall has been sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison ⬇️
Inmate sentenced to 10 more years after Henderson County Jail escape
A Henderson County Jail inmate who escaped on a bicycle meant for a children’s Christmas charity has been sentenced to 10 additional years in prison.
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New robotic technology is helping south-central Kentucky doctors find small lung tumors and remove them through tiny incisions. Click the link below to learn more ⬇️ Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/03/robotic-technology-helping-south-central-kentucky-doctors-find-remove-small-lung-tumors/
Police say concern has been raised by people in neighborhoods and at parks, including Lake Mingo Corman Park. Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/nicholasville-police-draft-e-bike-e-scooter-ordinance-amid-safety-concerns/
Tyler Mack is facing attempted murder, burglary, attempted robbery and kidnapping charges after he and a woman allegedly forced their way into a Madison County home in May⬇️ Read more: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/man-wanted-multiple-charges-including-attempted-murder-arrested/
Four people were arrested in connection with the fire. According to an arrest citation, the fire started when someone found a torch inside the school and threw it while it was lit. More: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/sadieville-leaders-push-revive-school-destroyed-by-arson-2022/
Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain’s Ceuta after mass crossing. Details ⬇️
Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain’s Ceuta after mass crossing
Some 860 minors remain in Ceuta while most of the 60,000 people who came across last week have gone back.
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A teenager was taken into custody Tuesday, accused of killing a man in East St. Louis, Illinois, while wearing a clown costume. More details ⬇️
Police arrest teen in clown costume accused of murder
A teenager was taken into custody Tuesday, accused of killing a person in East St. Louis while wearing a clown costume.
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A $23 billion class-action settlement with the Department of Education could result in debt forgiveness for 450,000 student loan borrowers following years of legal disputes spanning three presidential terms. Full details ⬇️
450,000 student loan borrowers may get debt forgiven in $23B settlement
A $23 billion class-action settlement with the Department of Education could result in debt forgiveness for 450,000 student loan borrowers.
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A pastor in Florida is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy and exposing him to HIV. Details ⬇️
‘Pedophile preacher’: Pastor accused of sexually abusing 14-year-old, exposing teen to HIV
A pastor in Florida is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy and exposing him to HIV.
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A man carrying ammunition and with a gun in his car was arrested Sunday at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after appearing to monitor security preparations two days ahead of Trump’s fundraiser there, authorities said Tuesday.
Man arrested at Trump golf course with loaded gun just days ahead of president’s visit
Authorities say they arrested a man who was walking the grounds and appeared to be monitoring security at President Donald Trump’s California golf course.
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A Lexington man was arrested Tuesday morning after law enforcement say he tried to steal a vehicle and threw rocks at several others. Details: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/08/05/lexington-man-charged-with-attempting-steal-vehicle-throwing-rocks-others/
A 15-year-old is missing in Laurel County and is considered a possible runaway, according to the sheriff’s office. More ⬇️
Teen reported missing in Laurel Co.
Shaun Comer was last seen during the overnight hours of Tuesday on Witt Road.
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