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Iran war's targets widen into civilian infrastructure and Saudi Arabia reports first deaths: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/08/bahrain-says-iran-hit-desalination-plant-stoking-fears-attacks-civilian-sites/ 

Corey Parker, ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Friday the 13th’ actor, dies at 60, reports say Actor Corey Parker died at age 60.

Corey Parker, ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Friday the 13th’ actor, dies at 60, reports say⬇️

Man hailed as ‘highway hero’ after video shows him safely stopping unconscious driver A man driving on a highway used his truck to safely stop another driver who experienced a medical episode that left him unconscious.

A man helped save a driver's life after a medical episode left him unconscious behind the wheel.

Teacher dies after being run over by pickup truck in apparent prank gone wrong Authorities say the teacher was run over after confronting a group of young people who threw toilet paper on his trees.

Authorities say five 18-year-olds are facing charges following the incident.

Proposed bill would penalize employers, remove truck drivers who can’t speak English well enough to understand road signs A lawmaker is proposing a bill that would take commercial truck drivers off the road if they cannot speak English well enough to understand road signs.

Proposed bill would penalize employers, remove truck drivers who can’t speak English well enough to understand road signs⬇️

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East.

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up⬇️

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Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/07/mother-daughter-killed-oklahoma-tornado/ 

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Trump to attend dignified transfer of 6 US soldiers killed in war >> https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/07/trump-attend-dignified-transfer-6-us-soldiers-killed-war/ 

Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment, at Americas summit Kristi Noem, who was just removed as Department of Homeland Security secretary, has been named a special envoy for the Shield of the Americas.

Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment, at Americas summit

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Corey Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ recovering after motorcycle crash that left him ‘fighting for his life’: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/06/corey-harrison-pawn-stars-recovering-after-motorcycle-crash-that-left-him-fighting-his-life/ 

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‘It’s terrible’: Tourist accused of stealing, injuring flamingos at famed Las Vegas hotel: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/06/its-terrible-tourist-accused-stealing-injuring-flamingos-famed-las-vegas-hotel/ 

EKU recruitment program addresses statewide teacher shortage In an October 2025 survey, the Kentucky Department of Education asked 171 public school districts, plus the Kentucky School for the Blind, the Kentucky School for the Deaf, and the Kentucky Tech System if they have unfilled positions in their schools. 80% of them said yes. Statewide, school districts reported more than 2,400 vacancies.

Just over 30 school districts in Kentucky came to Eastern Kentucky University’s teacher recruitment fair, looking for the next teachers to lead the Commonwealth’s classrooms.

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Board revokes dentist’s anesthesia permit, suspends dental license after patient death: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/06/board-revokes-dentists-anesthesia-permit-suspends-dental-license-after-patient-death/ 

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Man sentenced for impregnating 12-year-old girl: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/06/man-sentenced-impregnating-12-year-old-girl/ 

Harvesting hope through new partnership with hunters and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Boone Brothers, a Lexington-based hunting ministry has partnered with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to convert harvested deer meat into ready-to-eat jerky for children in central Kentucky school districts. Boone Brothers, founded by former Southland Christian Church pastor Jon Weece takes donated deer meat and turns it into jerky called Boone Bites. Deer meat donated by hunters is processed into jerky and distributed to school districts for their take-home snack pack programs.

Boone Brothers, a Lexington-based hunting ministry has partnered with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to convert harvested deer meat into ready-to-eat jerky for children in central Kentucky school districts.

Lexington Jewish community increases security amid Iran conflict Synagogue works with law enforcement, limits public events following national guidance

Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass Executive Director Mindy Haas said all of the organization’s local synagogues have enhanced security due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and other tensions.

Bill would require social workers to wear body cameras in some interviews House Bill 914 would require social workers to wear body cameras, similar to the type worn by police, in child interview cases. The sponsor said it's needed in child custody cases.

House Bill 914 would require social workers to wear body cameras, similar to the type worn by police, in child interview cases. The sponsor said it's needed in child custody cases.

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Story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/06/wkyt-investigates-mitch-barnharts-new-950k-role/ 

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The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 6:30, followed by Game Time Unplugged at 7:00, Kentucky Newsmakers at 7:30, and the Top Nine at 9:00!
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Weekend Roundup: Allegro Dance Project, UK Opera Theatre, and Kentucky Reptile Expo From aerial circus arts to exotic animals, Central Kentucky has a packed weekend of events for residents of all ages.

Dance, opera, and reptiles headline this weekend’s events in Central Kentucky!

FIRST ALERT WEATHER | Chris Bailey talks record highs and severe storms Saturday is a WKYT First Alert Weather Day

Saturday is a WKYT First Alert Weather Day

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6 US soldiers killed in war to be honored with dignified transfer; Trump to attend: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/06/6-us-soldiers-killed-war-be-honored-with-dignified-transfer-trump-attend/ 

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“I think if we disappeared a lot of people would be devastated that they didn’t have this to come to.”

Full story: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/06/owner-lexington-restaurant-says-community-support-makes-her-fight-little-harder-remain-open/

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Watch Afternoon Buzz with Dave Baker at 12:30 after WKYT News at Noon! Check it out on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving accusation against Trump The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving accusation against Trump ⬇️

KSP investigating deadly Boyle County crash Lebanon Road in Boyle County is closed in both directions due to a car accident.

BREAKING ⬇️

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Distilling even a small amount of whiskey at home is currently a federal felony, but a case now before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals could change that: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/06/federal-case-could-legalize-home-distilling-reshape-congressional-power/

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The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 11! Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/

Kentucky Utilities to credit overcharged customers Kentucky Utilities will issue bill credits to customers who were overcharged during the company’s interim rate increase.

Kentucky Utilities announced it will be compensating customers who were overcharged after a rate hike ⬇️

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President Trump appeared to rule out negotiations with Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East as the war reaches its seventh day ⬇️

https://www.wkyt.com/2026/03/06/trump-says-no-deal-with-iran-until-countrys-unconditional-surrender/