Kelsey Souto
Anchor/Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
Kelsey Souto is an anchor and reporter for WKYT. She joined the team in Lexington, Ky. in August 2022 after spending time at our sister station in Huntington, WV, WSAZ and previously KMVT in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Kelsey was born and raised in the sunshine state and is a graduate of the University of South Florida.
She enjoys consumer reporting, crunching numbers and meeting the people who make every story unique.
In her spare time, you can catch her hiking the outdoors, playing with animals or reading a new book.
They believe one possible solution to combating the ongoing teacher shortage could be paying student teachers.
Helping students graduate quicker, so they can hit the workforce sooner.
Kentucky’s Supreme Court heard arguments on gerrymandering Tuesday.
Eastern Kentucky University sent out a statement Tuesday morning notifying the campus community about Kidd’s passing.
The pandemic showed us that a lot of things can be handled online. Now, college admission exams, like the SAT and ACT, are transitioning to a digital format too.
A Lexington teacher facing sex crime charges appeared in court Wednesday afternoon.
On Monday, UK cut the ribbon on the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits, the world’s largest distilling institute.
The Kentucky-based agro-tech business has been dealing with difficulties over the past several months.
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have been visiting East Palestine, Ohio to gather more data as part of a larger study.
Tens of thousands of customers remain without power across the Bluegrass after Sunday’s storms.
The man accused of shooting and killing a Scott County sheriff’s deputy had his second court hearing regarding his murder charge in Georgetown.
The man accused of shooting and killing a Scott County sheriff’s deputy and shooting another person in Lexington had his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
A Lincoln County woman is thankful to be alive after the quick thinking and action of her husband.
Candidates in the hotly contested Republican race for governor will discuss the issues in the Kentucky Debate.
A Georgia man is recovering after falling over 80 feet off a cliff a few weeks ago in Wolfe County.
The pandemic drastically changed the landscape of higher education and adult learning programs around the country.
Officials in Woodford County say their biggest natural threat is flooding and they’re hard at work trying to prevent it.
Ky. educators talk about this Legislative session and measures that may or may not make a difference in their profession.
A program in Mt. Sterling is geared toward tearing down deteriorated homes.
Jimmy Carter's ties to the Bluegrass include presidential visits, and after he retired, he returned to volunteer building homes with habitat for humanity. But one of his presidential endorsements came from right here in the Commonwealth.
This President’s day, many Americans are keeping former President Jimmy Carter top of mind as he entered hospice care this weekend.
A recent spike in overdoses around central Kentucky has harm reduction experts trying to spread awareness and resources to those in need.
TikTok could be banned by Kentucky lawmakers on state-owned devices.
Kentucky fans are left with a lot of questions after Tuesday night’s loss to South Carolina.
The University of Kentucky is rolling back some of its COVID-19 policies.
A group of Kentucky mothers gathered at the State Capitol Wednesday to urge lawmakers to take action on medical marijuana.
Due to a recent spike in illnesses and inclement weather, the Kentucky Blood Center says they are significantly below average for collections this month.
A Lexington woman is recalling her brush with the so-called “Merchant of Death,” a Russian arms dealer convicted of federal crimes, recently traded back with his home country in a high-profile prisoner swap.
At the beginning of the new year, a change to Kentucky’s sales tax law will go into effect on more than 30 services, one of which includes utilities.
Right now, the only person who has announced a bid against Beshear in the Democratic primary is Geoff Young. On the Republican side, 12 people are vying for the state’s top job.
Kentucky voters will head to the polls in less than a week and be faced with two proposed constitutional amendment questions.
Cybercriminals are wreaking havoc on American infrastructure, including a recent attack on the fourth-largest healthcare provider in the country.
Sometimes election season can bring out the worst in people, from damaging and vandalizing signs to flinging mud across the aisle.
A Lexington couple has been living a homeowner’s nightmare after they say they were duped by a loan-appointed consultant and home contractor.
The race for a US Senate seat is heating up.
