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2022 was another unprecedented year.
In July, heavy rains shattered records as disastrous flash floods swept through Eastern Kentucky leaving a path of devastation across 13 counties. Flood-ravaged communities were left searching for loved ones and on the path to the monumental task of cleaning up and rebuilding.
In addition to its investigative work, WKYT’s “Bridging the Great Health Divide” took an in-depth look at the disparities in health care that still exist between the state’s rural areas and the rest of the country.
Helping an area in need.
After devastating flooding, WKT worked with community partners to raise money to support flood relief efforts in Kentucky’s Appalachian counties.
"Appalachia Rises” supported the ARH Foundation Fund for Flood Relief and the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Crisis Fund.
These funds directly supported the families impacted by the summer flooding.
Bridging a health divide.
WKYT remains committed to investigating the significant gap that exists between the health outcomes of people living in one region versus those living in another.
Bridging the Great Health Divide uses the power of journalism—primarily local journalism—to expose the health gaps that exist between the Appalachian regions and the rest of nation.
Tackling a political divide.
In a year marked by divisiveness in Washington and Kentucky’s state capital, politics took center stage. In addition coverage of issues most important to each generation of Kentuckians and the long-running weekly public affair program “Kentucky Newsmakers,” WKYT hosted the only televised debates in the Lexington mayoral race.
Investigating important issues.
In addition to regular news coverage and quarterly 30-minute specials created by its investigative team, WKYT spotlighted a wide array of issues and concerns impacting Kentuckians.
Leading in digital content.
WKYT took major steps to broaden its digital coverage, as the station brought viewers a more in-depth look at stories with interactive charts and graphics to help readers better understand a story.