Samantha Valentino
Reporter
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Samantha Valentino joined the WKYT team in April 2022.
She grew up in Connecticut where she fell in love with journalism at a young age. Samantha moved to Lexington in 2018 to study broadcast journalism and criminology at the University of Kentucky.
While at UK, she helped create the University of Kentucky's podcast "Bowman's Friends," hosted WRFL 88.1 F.M.'s news program "Campus Voices," and worked as an anchor, reporter, and producer for the UK Student News Network.
Samantha came to WKYT part-time just before graduating from UK and switched to full-time the day after crossing the graduation stage.
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A group of Scott County veterans spent their Sunday visiting cemeteries.
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Officials said the classmate was injured in the shoulder.
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Researchers are examining opioid prescriptions for adolescents and young adults after major dental procedures. They are working to revise the way doctors prescribe pain medication.
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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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The Kentucky Department of Education is issuing new guidance to schools over the recently passed Senate Bill 150.
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Ky. boy receives more than 13 thousand birthday cards
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While they might be pretty to look at, the trees are known to cause not so pretty damage.
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Those against the bill have concerns about its potential mental health impacts on the LGBTQ+ community.
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Parents planning surprise for their 6-year-old-son with cancer
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Valentine’s Day, a holiday for celebrating love, is especially significant for one Kentucky couple.
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Lexington Police asking drivers to stay safe on Super Bowl Sunday
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UK researcher hopes study can help combat food insecurity
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After a failed campaign for the US Senate against Senator Rand Paul, former State Representative Charles Booker said that his work isn’t over.
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After picking up their groceries, customers can check in on their health with free glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and blood pressure screenings at Walmart stores across the country.
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We’re taking a closer look at several of the issues that will be back on the table when they return in February
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Lexington FD working influx of water pipe-related calls
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Governor Beshear says the National Guard, Kentucky State Police, and local first responders have assisted road crews in trying to clear the interstate and conducting wellness checks on those stuck on I-71.
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The student's charges include alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct, fourth degree assault and third degree assault (of a police officer). Her bond was set at $10,000.
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A student at the University of Kentucky has been arrested in connection to a physical and verbal assault against another UK student.
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As a result of the collision, Officer Medlock suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene by the Laurel County Coroner.
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The Burl and Landline Presents: A Concert for EKY Flood Relief
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A woman in Kentucky is sharing her harrowing story of how she escaped rising floodwaters last week with her grandmother.
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