Tyler Melito

Lexington

Anchor and Multimedia Journalist at WDKY-TV (Lexington, KY)

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Articles

Crash claims life near Man O' War Boulevard in Lexington KY

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Matthew Duckworth |Tyler Melito

Vehicle flipped upside down, single driver declared dead on scene. Crash near Man O' War Boulevard occurred at 2 a.m. Tuesday. Lexington police investigate deadly crash on Boston Road.
What’s going on with all the cicadas in central and southern Kentucky?

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Tyler Melito |Madylin Goins

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Depending on where you live, chances are you’ve probably heard that loud screeching noise that feels like it’s never-ending. Brood 14 cicadas have made their presence felt across 12 states, especially in Kentucky. Between the endless screeching and the relentless splatter decorating outdoor-parking vehicles, FOX 56 is trying to answer the question: What’s the deal with cicadas?
Lexington Legends prep for legendary reunion weekend

3 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Tyler Melito

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — It is going to be a special weekend at Legends Field in Lexington for the first full weekend in June. With the help of local partners such as Lexington Clinic and the YMCA of Central Kentucky, the Lexington Legends will be hosting their “Come Home Again Reunion Weekend.”Team General Manager Justin Ferrarella and the rest of the club hope this will be a weekend that not only honors the team’s 25-year history but also is fun for everyone, weather permitting.
How county officials put together a budget: A deep dive into Garrard County

3 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Tyler Melito

LANCASTER, Ky. (FOX 56) – A county budget isn’t something that just comes together overnight; that shouldn’t come as a surprise. It’s a thorough and delicate process to organize and account for every single dollar flowing in and out of a community. Every county has its process, and that includes Garrard County. Since taking office three years ago, Judge-Executive Chris Elleman has taken a unique approach to maximizing every dollar. It’s a process that typically starts around March.
How county officials put together a budget: A deep dive into Garrard County

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tyler Melito

LANCASTER, Ky. (FOX 56) – A county budget isn’t something that just comes together overnight; that shouldn’t come as a surprise. It’s a thorough and delicate process to organize and account for every single dollar flowing in and out of a community. Every county has its process, and that includes Garrard County. Since taking office three years ago, Judge-Executive Chris Elleman has taken a unique approach to maximizing every dollar. It’s a process that typically starts around March.
Buffalo Trace Distillery touts over 90% recovery from April flooding

3 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Tyler Melito

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) – It’s been almost two months since near-record flooding tore through Frankfort and Franklin County. While much of the county looks to be back to normal, you still see some of the scars left by the storm. One of the places where the scars are still present despite being busy seemingly at all hours of the day is Buffalo Trace Distillery, a staple of Kentucky’s capital city. Floodwaters nearly engulfing this site is one of the lasting images of April’s storms.
Buffalo Trace Distillery touts over 90% recovery from April flooding

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tyler Melito

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) – It’s been almost two months since near-record flooding tore through Frankfort and Franklin County. While much of the county looks to be back to normal, you still see some of the scars left by the storm. One of the places where the scars are still present despite being busy seemingly at all hours of the day is Buffalo Trace Distillery, a staple of Kentucky’s capital city. Floodwaters nearly engulfing this site is one of the lasting images of April’s storms.
Work continues on Burnside traffic connector project

3 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Tyler Melito

BURNSIDE, Ky. (FOX 56) – In Pulaski County, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is hard at work on a new connector along Kentucky Route 1247. The project will include new right-in, right-out intersections and new access roads to Vanhook Road near Richardson Lane. Route 1247 is a four-lane road with two lanes going in one direction and two going the other.
Work continues on Burnside traffic connector project

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tyler Melito

BURNSIDE, Ky. (FOX 56) – In Pulaski County, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is hard at work on a new connector along Kentucky Route 1247. The project will include new right-in, right-out intersections and new access roads to Vanhook Road near Richardson Lane. Route 1247 is a four-lane road with two lanes going in one direction and two going the other.
New KYTC initiative to shorten lines at driver licensing offices

1 month ago | fox56news.com | Tyler Melito

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Just this year alone, vision screening requirements, 15-year-olds now being able to get their learner’s permit, and Real ID enforcement have all gone into effect, creating headaches at Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) driver licensing offices statewide. Because of all of this, the state has been looking at ways to improve those wait times and better the overall experience for customers.