Khyati Patel

Kentucky, Louisville

Anchor and News Reporter at Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY)

Anchor and News Reporter at Spectrum News 1 (Northern ,KY)

Anchor | Reporter at @SpectrumNews1KY #NorthernKentucky #Covington #Lexington #Louisville

Articles

Marty Pollio ends the school year and discusses his potential replacement

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The school year ended for Jefferson County Public School students and the district’s current superintendent, Marty Pollio, on Friday. Pollio officially retires on July 1.
Contract talks begin for new superintendent—identity kept under wraps

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools has begun negotiations to select its next superintendent. What You Need To KnowThe Jefferson County Public Schools is in contract negotiations with its new superintendentThe Board of Education voted 5-2 to move forward with a candidateThe candidate selected will not be announced until a contract is signedCurrent superintendent Marty Pollio retires July 1By a 5-2 vote, the school board approved an unnamed candidate, pending a signed contract.
‘It makes me really angry’: grant cuts affect Kentucky eating disorder clinic

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

What You Need To KnowAn eating disorder clinic in Louisville said in the last two weeks, they’ve had several grants eliminated by the National Institutes of Health. The lab will lose more than $300,000 that helps their research in understanding eating disorders in children. Cheri Levinson, lab director of the EAT Lab, said one in five kids in Kentucky have an eating disorder.
Community members react after DOJ drops consent decree

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

What You Need To Know The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division said it’s dismissing a lawsuit against the Louisville Metro Police Department, meaning it plans to dismiss a proposed consent decree with the city Some Louisville community members said while they're not surprised, they're disappointed with the decision The 12 Republican members of the Louisville Metro's Minority Caucus said they welcome the DOJ's decision Lyndon Pryor, president and CEO of the Louisville Urban League,...
Investors demand answers from Ford, Blue Oval SK on alleged anti-union activity

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A group of Ford Motor Company investors sent a letter demanding answers on allegations of union busting at Kentucky’s BlueOval SK Battery plants earlier this month. A nonprofit faith-based group sent the letter on May 1 ahead of Ford’s Shareholders meeting on May 8.
New era of food access with community food center

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A community food center is coming to Louisville. It’s part of an expansion project for a nonprofit organization that’s working to fill a crucial need for healthy options in the Louisville’s west end.
Three generations, one battle: Kentucky family ready for Survivors Parade

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One hundred and fifty-one cancer survivors and those with the disease will walk Friday at Churchill Downs in the annual Oaks Day Survivors Parade. Among those walking this year are three women, all from the same family, who survived the disease.
Black milliner bridges Derby fashion and diversity

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s never too early to plan the perfect outfit for the Kentucky Derby. What You Need To KnowDiana Heron is one of the few Black milliners in LouisvilleHeron brings creativity to her work, using bright colorsHer clients include Olympian and Real Housewife of Atlanta, Sanya Richards RossFor many, a Derby look isn’t complete without a hat or fascinator. Diana Heron is one of the few Black milliners in Louisville.
Louisville Mayor’s budget proposal aims to make the city safer

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville, unveiled a $1.2 billion budget on Thursday, April 24 aimed at making the city safer, more affordable and easier to live in. Among the biggest priorities include public safety, housing and economic development.
Looming tariffs affect Kentucky's various industries

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Khyati Patel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Many Kentuckians may have to brace for higher prices on goods as tariffs, put in place by President Donald Trump, loom across the nation.