Chad Hedrick
Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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Chad Hedrick joined WKYT in February 2021.
Before coming to central Kentucky, he spent six years at WKYT’s sister station, WSAZ in Huntington, WV where he climbed the ranks from part-time weekend photographer to reporter and weekend anchor.
While at WSAZ, Chad’s primary focus was on eastern Kentucky, including his hometown in Boyd County.
Chad has enjoyed being able to cover his home state these last several years, seeing it as a way of giving back to his community. He is passionate about meeting people, telling their stories, and doing what he can to help them.
He is a Morehead State grad, and an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.
Chad loves connecting with viewers on social media. You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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With just over two weeks until Kentucky’s primary election, five of the twelve names appearing on the Republican ballot for governor faced off in a statewide forum Monday night.
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For the first time since 2018, drug overdose rates in Kentucky are down from the year before.
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This week, Governor Beshear signed House Bill 207, which helps law enforcement agencies create wellness programs for physical and mental health.
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Eli Hill was killed Monday night in a freak accident while playing basketball at his home in Kentucky.
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Friday’s high winds were a major issue for truck drivers.
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A chapel service at a university has been happening for nearly a week.
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In December 2021, Kentuckians and generous givers around the country answered the call to donate after deadly tornadoes in western Kentucky. Just seven months later, that same call to action after deadly floods in eastern Kentucky.
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The number of Kentucky voters who are not registered as a Republican or a Democrat has reached a new high, breaking beyond the 10% mark for the first time.
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After a record year for overdose deaths in 2021, Kentucky is ramping up efforts to save lives and give people a second chance.
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The winning numbers were just drawn for the $1.1 billion-dollar jackpot.But playing the lottery in Kentucky doesn’t just give you a shot at the riches; it also benefits Kentucky students and scholarships.
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The election filing deadline is now closed.
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December 10 marks a somber anniversary for many central and western Kentucky communities. It’s the night violent and deadly tornadoes carved miles of destruction and changed lives forever.
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A year ago, downtown Mayfield was unrecognizable after the EF-4 tornado tore through the area. While there is still a lot of work to be done, there are signs of progress and hope.
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25 years ago, families in Paducah were mourning and in disbelief after a student at Heath High School opened fire on a prayer meeting outside of the school, killing three students.
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The story of Cocaine Bear is that of a black bear found dead in Georgia in 1985 after ingesting 40 kilos of cocaine.
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Kentucky families are together Thursday to celebrate the holidays and share memories, all while making new ones.
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Police say they received a call from a man who told them he just shot his wife at home.
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University of Kentucky president Eli capilouto is again responding to the viral assault on campus earlier this month.
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Former Kentucky governor and businessman John Y. Brown, Jr. has died.
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Last month, Big Blue Nation and the world, fell in love with an eastern Kentucky coal miner who went viral from a photo at Kentucky Basketball’s Blue-White game. Friday, Micheal McGuire and his family got the wildcat treatment at tonight’s game against Duquesne.
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Tributes have poured in since news broke of Officer Logan Medlock's death.
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A Kentucky man has gone viral after attending a basketball game with his family straight from work.
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A picture from this weekend’s University of Kentucky Blue-White Game in Pikeville is going viral.
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A study from WalletHub shows Kentucky is near the top of the list when it comes to employers struggling to hire.
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It’s the unofficial start to the wildcat basketball season, Big Blue Madness.
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Thanks to efforts from the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, families and businesses are getting a major helping hand.
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Reuben Adams, Jutahn McClain, Andru Phillips, DeVito Tisdale and Joel Williams were facing charges in connection with a March 2021 fight at a frat party. Those charges were later dropped by a Fayette County grand jury.
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Reports started coming in just before midnight, late Wednesday night.
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Jasmine's House is a facility for women as they begin their journey to sobriety. It opened at the first of the month, and Marie and Mike St. John say they are already guiding clients to recovery.
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Governor Andy Beshear said the aid that is being given is not enough, and too many people are being denied.
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One way people are stepping up is with the power of music.
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More than 1,400 Kentuckians have been rescued by first responders. Those rescues are still going on in areas that have been challenging to get to.
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The woman is Mae Amburgey. She is 98 years old, and is from Letcher County. She was in her home with her son and grandson as the waters rose.
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The damage is still being surveyed as water still stands in some neighborhoods.
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A Lexington woman has fallen victim to a nationwide trend of car thefts stolen simply by using a USB cord.
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The committee is touring the state with town halls and getting input from Kentuckians.
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Police agencies from across Kentucky and the country have been in Floyd County this week paying their respects to the three officers and K-9 killed.
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The massacre in Texas hits close to home for the victims and survivors of the Heath High School shooting in western Kentucky nearly 25 years ago.
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We’re now hearing audio from a series of phone conversations with Baffert recorded by the commission.
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The horse racing world is mourning after exercise rider Callie Witt died Friday morning in a freak accident at Keeneland.
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A Montgomery County man is facing several charges after a police chase that ended in Powell County.
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One of the most talked about bills from Kentucky’s legislative session this year died with the ending of the General Assembly.
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It was a marathon of overriding Governor Beshear’s vetoes Wednesday in Frankfort.
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Governor Andy Beshear is teasing a major economic announcement on Wednesday morning, calling it a “historic investment.”
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The American Kidney Foundation gives Kentucky a “C” for its existing laws and protections for living organ donors.
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Governor Andy Beshear is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky.
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We’re getting a better look at how much money the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund has raised.
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April Walker says she and her two children were supposed to land in Louisville Sunday evening, but after their first flight was delayed, and they missed their second, they are three of thousands of passengers impacted by cancellations.
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A new state budget that takes advantage of billions in surplus money is on its way to the governor for his approval.
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A flurry of action happened at the Kentucky State Capitol Tuesday as lawmakers near the end of the legislative session.
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