Phil Pendleton is a News Reporter at WKYT/WYMT. He covers a range of topics including regional interest and world news, with a focus on climate change, water management, and the construction industry. Phil's work has been featured in numerous outlets including WDKY-TV, WBKO, and WAVE among others.
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Phil Pendleton's coverage predominantly focuses on local news in Kentucky, particularly crime and politics. If you're reaching out to him, consider providing insights or commentary related to ongoing criminal investigations or political developments within the state. Additionally, if you have information about evolving stories such as legislative sessions or budgetary issues specific to Kentucky, it could be of interest to him. It's important that your pitch directly relates to his focus on local news and aligns with the topics he regularly covers like legislative sessions, budget concerns, crime-related matters in Kentucky among others.
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HB 139 was passed largely along Republican party lines this past session and deals with a number of charges in election law, including what people can show as an ID to vote.
By Phil Pendleton Published Oct. 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM CEST | Updated 5 minutes ago
By: Phil Pendleton
Police say a man refused to stop for officers, fled and eventually crashed into several cars, injuring the people inside.
MONTICELLO, Ky. (WKYT) - Six people were arrested as part of an investigation into a “major theft and property damage case” involving the Country Farm and Home storage building, according to the Monticello Police Department.
The theater is more than 100 years old and has hosted movies and nationally known music acts.
By Phil Pendleton Published Oct. 26, 2026 at 10:22 PM CET | Updated moments ago
Two people were thrown from a bass fishing boat when another collided with it about 11:15 CST time Saturday in the Lily Creek section of Lake Cumberland in Russell County. One person surfaced, another did not. A recovery effort continued Monday.
By: Phil Pendleton, Samantha Valentino
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Democrat Charles Booker and Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr are running for the Senate seat held by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. The candidates addressed several issues voters have raised, including the cost of living, license plate readers, and child safety.
By: Phil Pendleton
Eddie Plaster's body was recovered Tuesday; people who knew him describe his jail ministry and work with people struggling with addiction By
By: Phil Pendleton
Eddie Plaster died Saturday when a boat collided with the one he was fishing on in the Lily Creek section of Lake Cumberland in Russell County. His body was found Tuesday.
