Payden Hinkle

Weekend Weather Anchor at WDKY-TV (Lexington, KY)

Weekend Weather Anchor and Reporter at FOX 56 News, Former CCS Athletic Director, NKU Grad

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Concerns around Robertson County KY sheriff Terry Gray's behavior continue after conditional discharge from 2 cases

3 days ago | fox56news.com | Corey Elam |Dustin Massengill |Payden Hinkle

MOUNT OLIVE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Officials in Robertson County have attempted to remove a sheriff from his position after he avoided jail time in 2023 and 2024 for alleged drunk driving. Sheriff Terry Gray had entered a plea after a disagreement outside a school in December 2023 and was accused of drunkenly driving a farm tractor in August 2024.
Kentucky weather tomorrow: More sunshine and warmer weather

6 days ago | fox56news.com | Payden Hinkle

Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — After a beautiful Sunday, more sunshine and much warmer temperatures are on tap for the workweek. Tonight will be another cool one with overnight lows in the upper 40s and low 50s under partly cloudy skies. Monday looks like a great day with plenty of sunshine and highs in the upper 70s to right around 80 degrees.
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Beautiful Sunday ahead

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Payden Hinkle

Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — It was a fairly nice Saturday for most of us, with just a few showers and storms popping up mainly to the southeast. I expect everyone to stay dry on Sunday with plenty of sunshine. Tonight, a few downpours remain possible, mainly across southeastern Kentucky, before they will fade late. Overnight lows fall into the 40s.
Louisa Police Department claim no evidence of human trafficking found at motel after viral social media post

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Matthew Duckworth |Payden Hinkle

LOUISA, Ky. (FOX 56) — A police investigation turned up empty in response to a viral post on social media that alleged human trafficking in Lawrence County on Tuesday. The Louisa Police Department spoke with FOX 56 to clarify the situation regarding the May 27 social media post. According to the police, an officer responded to the post and filed a report on Tuesday. “At this point, they have found no evidence of human trafficking,” the police told FOX 56.
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Spotty showers, with more rain late Memorial Day

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Payden Hinkle

Video note: Despite this article’s timestamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — After a cloudy day with a few light showers, we can expect a similar forecast overnight. Tonight a few showers are possible, mainly before midnight. Some rain could be steadier across our southern counties. Otherwise it’s mostly cloudy with overnight lows in the 50s. On Memorial Day, a few showers are possible throughout the day.
Kentucky weather tomorrow: A few showers mainly south

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Payden Hinkle

Video note: Despite this article’s timestamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — After a beautiful Friday, we had a little more cloud cover across the region today, and by Sunday, we’ll be introducing the chance for a few showers. Tonight expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with overnight lows in the lower 50s. A few spots could dip into the mid and upper 40s once again.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife urges boating safety ahead of summer

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Payden Hinkle

KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — As Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, Kentucky’s waterways are expected to be filled with boaters excited to kick off the season. Officials with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are urging people to put safety first before they hit any of the state’s waterways. Lieutenant Chris King said to have a plan before you go. “We encourage everyone to have a float plan. Call somebody that you’re close to that’s not coming on the lake with you,” King said.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife urges boating safety ahead of summer

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Payden Hinkle

KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — As Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, Kentucky’s waterways are expected to be filled with boaters excited to kick off the season. Officials with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are urging people to put safety first before they hit any of the state’s waterways. Lieutenant Chris King said to have a plan before you go. “We encourage everyone to have a float plan. Call somebody that you’re close to that’s not coming on the lake with you,” King said.
'Scariest moment of my life'

2 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Payden Hinkle

LONDON, Ky. ( FOX 56) - The sound of a tornado was unmistakable, like thunder that wouldn't stop. When debris started flying in London, families had only moments to react. "It's the scariest moment of my life," London resident Tonya Poindexter said. Poindexter said a gut feeling drove them to take cover. She and her daughters hunkered down in a small closet, something they'd never done before. "I have a feeling about this. I don't know what it was; it was just a gut feeling.
'The scariest moment of my life' London KY residents Tonya Poindexter, David Lopp describe terrifying tornado

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Payden Hinkle

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The sound of a tornado was unmistakable, like thunder that wouldn’t stop. When debris started flying in London, families had only moments to react. “It’s the scariest moment of my life,” Tonya Poindexter said. Poindexter said a gut feeling drove them to take cover, she said her and her daughters hunkered down in a small closet, something they’d never done before. “I have a feeling about this. I don’t know what it was; it was just a gut feeling.