Carlee Hogsten

Lexington

Intern at WKYT-TV (Lexington, KY)

Multimedia Journalist at KRNL Magazine

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Keeneland Spring Meet back after flooding delay

1 week ago | wymt.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The horses are off at Keeneland, where just a week ago, the start of the Spring Meet was delayed due to heavy rain and flooding. Racing was supposed to start last Friday, but the severe weather prompted track officials to postpone opening day by two days, to Sunday. Now, the fans are back and more excited than ever to bet on their favorite horses. For Emma Campbell, Friday was one of her last Keeneland races before graduating from UK in May.
Keeneland Spring Meet back after flooding delay

1 week ago | wave3.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The horses are off at Keeneland, where just a week ago, the start of the Spring Meet was delayed due to heavy rain and flooding. Racing was supposed to start last Friday, but the severe weather prompted track officials to postpone opening day by two days, to Sunday. Now, the fans are back and more excited than ever to bet on their favorite horses. For Emma Campbell, Friday was one of her last Keeneland races before graduating from UK in May.
Keeneland Spring Meet back after flooding delay

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -The horses are off at Keeneland, where just a week ago, the start of the Spring Meet was delayed due to heavy rain and flooding. The meet was supposed to start last Friday but the severe weather prompted track officials to postpone opening day by two days, to Sunday. Now, the fans are back and more excited than ever to bet on their favorite horses. For Emma Campbell, Friday was one of her last Keeneland races before graduating from UK in May.
Ky. Emergency Operation Plan in effect as storms continue

3 weeks ago | wave3.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -WKYT isn’t the only one tracking the weather. Governor Andy Beshear ordered on Wednesday that the Kentucky Emergency Operations Plan be in effect. This includes the activation of the state Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort, where multiple entities, including FEMA, are monitoring this weekend’s severe weather threats. Director of KY Emergency Management Eric Gibson said it’s important for Kentuckians to stay weather-aware. “Be smart about your driving.
Ky. Emergency Operation Plan in effect as storms continue

3 weeks ago | wbko.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -WKYT isn’t the only one tracking the weather. Governor Andy Beshear ordered on Wednesday that the Kentucky Emergency Operations Plan be in effect. This includes the activation of the state Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort, where multiple entities, including FEMA, are monitoring this weekend’s severe weather threats. Director of KY Emergency Management Eric Gibson said it’s important for Kentuckians to stay weather-aware. “Be smart about your driving.
Ky. Emergency Operation Plan in effect as storms continue

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -WKYT isn’t the only ones tracking the weather; Governor Andy Beshear ordered on Wednesday that the Kentucky Emergency Operations Plan is in effect. This includes the activation of the state Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort, where multiple entities including FEMA are monitoring this weekend’s severe weather threats. Director of KY Emergency Management Eric Gibson said it’s important for Kentuckians to stay weather-aware. “Be smart about your driving.
UK students start to move into their Big Blue Dorms

Aug 18, 2024 | wkyt.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -Around 6,000 students are moving in to start the wildcat journey at the University of Kentucky. Hundreds of faculty members and student volunteers, including Director of Housing Lisa Williams, welcomed the families today with open arms. “Our demand for on-campus housing continues to increase, our returners want to stay with us,” Williams said.
48th annual Woodland Art Fair brings in people from around the country

Aug 17, 2024 | wkyt.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -With over 200 booths full of unique decor, clothing, and food, the Woodland fair has something for everyone to enjoy this weekend. Executive Director of the Lexington Art League, Lori Houlihan says this event brings communities together. “It’s really representing what a creative culture we have here,” Houlihan said.
Community voices concerns after Lexington crash that killed bicyclist and motorcycle rider

Aug 16, 2024 | wkyt.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -On the intersection of Mason Headley Road and Beacon Hill Road Thursday around 7:10 pm, a bicyclist and motorcyclist collided resulting in two fatalities. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says Zachary Allen was driving the motorcycle and Zachary Blessing was riding the bicycle. Now bicyclists and pedestrians are calling for more safety measures to be added to Lexington roads.
Health officials discuss global mpox outbreak and how it could impact Kentucky

Aug 15, 2024 | wkyt.com | Carlee Hogsten

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -The last time we saw the World Health Organization declare an Mpox outbreak as a Global Health Emergency was in July of 2022, and it lasted for almost a year. Now, even though we are seeing cases rise outside of the United States, Woodford County Health Department’s Cassie Prather said Kentuckians can do things to prevent cases here. “Thankfully there’s a vaccine, it is a two dose vaccine,” she said.