Krista Spadaccini

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Reporter at WDKY-TV (Lexington, KY)

Morning Anchor for @FOX56News • 📍Lexington, KY • Boston College Alum • Jersey girl • For story ideas email me at [email protected]

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Living next door to the Derby: Keeping the balance of track’s growth and community

1 month ago | fox56news.com | Krista Spadaccini

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Jason Riddle’s home is located on Burton Avenue in Louisville. From his front porch, Churchill Downs peeks through the houses across the street. “When there isn’t anything going on, it’s peaceful; it’s quiet,” said Riddle. “We can still hear Churchill Downs doing their work over there, which is fine.
Living next door to the Derby: Keeping the balance of track’s growth and community

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Krista Spadaccini

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Jason Riddle’s home is located on Burton Avenue in Louisville. From his front porch, Churchill Downs peeks through the houses across the street. “When there isn’t anything going on, it’s peaceful; it’s quiet,” said Riddle. “We can still hear Churchill Downs doing their work over there, which is fine.
Preserving horse racing’s colorful past: Georgetown honors Black blacksmiths

Feb 18, 2025 | fox56news.com | Krista Spadaccini

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — Horse racing runs deep not only through Kentucky’s history but also through generations of African Americans. In Scott County, Georgetown is honoring one of the industry’s best Black blacksmiths, Terry Thomas. Thomas has nearly 30 years of experience shoeing and trimming high-end thoroughbreds across central Kentucky.
Preserving horse racing’s colorful past: Georgetown honors Black blacksmiths

Feb 18, 2025 | yahoo.com | Krista Spadaccini

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — Horse racing runs deep not only through Kentucky’s history but also through generations of African Americans. In Scott County, Georgetown is honoring one of the industry’s best Black blacksmiths, Terry Thomas. Thomas has nearly 30 years of experience shoeing and trimming high-end thoroughbreds across central Kentucky.
Substituting a basketball for a baby: Koby Brea reacts to holding BBN’s youngest fan

Jan 14, 2025 | fox56news.com | Krista Spadaccini

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Each season, conference play for Kentucky Men’s Basketball has its highs and lows, but many of the most memorable moments are fan interactions that come after the games. Following the team’s Top-10 win over the University of Florida, UK’s Koby Brea was seen carrying one of Big Blue Nation’s youngest members down the court at Rupp Arena. The then 6-week-old infant is Kade. He’s the son of Clay and Michaela McMichael. “I still watch the video,” said Clay McMichael.
Substituting a basketball for a baby: Kobe Brea reacts to holding BBN’s youngest fan

Jan 13, 2025 | fox56news.com | Krista Spadaccini

by: Krista Spadaccini Posted: Jan 13, 2025 / 07:00 PM EST Updated: Jan 13, 2025 / 05:17 PM EST LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Each season, conference play for Kentucky Men’s Basketball has its highs and lows, but many of the most memorable moments are fan interactions that come after the games.
Substituting a basketball for a baby: Kobe Brea reacts to holding BBN’s youngest fan

Jan 13, 2025 | yahoo.com | Krista Spadaccini

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Each season, conference play for Kentucky Men’s Basketball has its highs and lows, but many of the most memorable moments are fan interactions that come after the games. Following the team’s Top-10 win over the University of Florida, UK’s Koby Brea was seen carrying one of Big Blue Nation’s youngest members down the court at Rupp Arena. Read more of the latest UK sports news AdvertisementThe then 6-week-old infant is Kade. He’s the son of Clay and Michaela McMichael.
'Small town, Big decisions:' Campton KY elects 18-year-old Jake Denniston for city commission

Nov 21, 2024 | fox56news.com | Krista Spadaccini

CAMPTON, Ky. (FOX 56) —A recent Wolfe County High School graduate is preparing for his new role in local government. A step up from class president, Jake Denniston, was elected to the Campton City Commission at just 18 years old. Barely old enough to vote, Denniston not only won his seat but, by a narrow margin, collected the most votes to also assume the role of Vice Mayor-Elect. “Even though it’s small,” said Denniston.
Lexington VA lung cancer program helps KY veterans 'clear the air'

Nov 11, 2024 | fox56news.com | Krista Spadaccini

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Research shows veterans smoke more than the general population, raising their risk of lung cancer and other chronic diseases. This trend dates back to when the United States military provided free cigarettes to deployed soldiers. The Lexington VA is now helping Kentucky veterans “clear the air.”Kentucky’s largest population of veterans served in the Vietnam era.
New exotic veterinarian Dr. Houston Wishmeier is filling a need in southeast Kentucky

Oct 10, 2024 | fox56news.com | Krista Spadaccini

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — From furry to feathered to even scaled friends, a checkup with Dr. Houston Wishmeier is wildly different than the average vet visit. He’s the newest exotic veterinarian in southeast Kentucky, filling a need not only in the community but for a local nonprofit as well. Wilderness Trail Wildlife Center in London relies solely on donations, and Wishmeier has been a huge asset to the nonprofit at a time when it matters most.

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