Chad Hedrick
Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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.
This week, Governor Beshear signed House Bill 207, which helps law enforcement agencies create wellness programs for physical and mental health.
After several years, and a strong push from lawmakers, patients, and advocates, medical marijuana has passed in Kentucky.
Eli Hill was killed Monday night in a freak accident while playing basketball at his home in Kentucky.
A chapel service at a university has been happening for nearly a week.
The election filing deadline is now closed.
Police say they received a call from a man who told them he just shot his wife at home.
Former Kentucky governor and businessman John Y. Brown, Jr. has died.
Starting next year, Kentuckians with certain severe medical conditions and who meet specific requirements will be able to possess and use small amounts of legally purchased medical cannabis to treat their medical conditions.
A Kentucky man has gone viral after attending a basketball game with his family straight from work.
As recovery efforts continue, state leaders are calling out the Federal Emergency Management Agency after they said a “steady stream of reports” from eastern Kentuckians indicate they are being denied federal aid.
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.
A photo of a 98-year-old woman sitting in her flooded house in Kentucky has gone viral.
A new state budget that takes advantage of billions in surplus money is on its way to the governor for his approval.
There is renewed debate Monday of legalizing sports betting in Kentucky after a series of related bills were filed in Frankfort.
The inmate was one of roughly 100 people inside the candle factory as an EF-4 tornado collapsed the building on top of them.
Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari testified in front of lawmakers Wednesday afternoon about a bipartisan bill regarding name, image, and likeness rules for college athletes.
The bourbon industry in Kentucky was hit hard in 2020, especially tourism. However, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association said almost every economic measure was up in 2021.
In his address, titled “Our Future is Now,” the governor focused on education, economic investments, healthcare, and public safety.
A new electric vehicle battery plant will create 5,000 jobs in Hardin County.
