Victor Puente
Morning News Anchor
Lexington, KY
I was born in Germany to parents serving in the Army.
I grew up in Clay City, Kentucky and developed a love of journalism while writing for my high school newspaper.
After graduating from Eastern Kentucky University I started working as a news videographer at another station in town, before joining WKYT to be a multi-media journalist. I shoot, write, and edit my own stories.
I also anchor our WKYT This Morning show with Kristen Kennedy.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Victor Puente
Toyota is proposing a major expansion at its Georgetown manufacturing plant.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 at 9:13 AM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Victor Puente
According to the UK Police Department, officers were called to the Farm House Fraternity around 6:20 p.m. Monday about an unresponsive student.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Victor Puente
As the pandemic altered life in 2020, new crime statistics reveal the number of violent crimes committed in Kentucky increased to their highest levels in more than a decade.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 12:05 PM EDT
|By Victor Puente
There have now been more cases in Lexington in August than April through July combined and Kentucky’s hospitals are struggling to keep up.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 3:52 PM EDT
|By Victor Puente
With plans still being made for the fall semester, so far the University of Kentucky doesn’t plan to require students to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 11:47 AM EDT
|By Victor Puente
The results of this year’s Triple Crown may not be decided by just a horse race, a failed drug test is likely to also have an impact.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2021 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Victor Puente
If you’ve been vaccinated, you’ve been given a vaccination card. It shows when you’ve had your first and second doses. So when do you need it, and what should you do with it?
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 11:50 AM EST
|By Victor Puente
Three Kentucky hospitals played a big role in the clinical trials of that vaccine.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 4:12 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Victor Puente
An investigation is underway in Lexington. It’s happening at a home on Furlong View Court.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 3:48 PM EDT
|By Victor Puente and Jennifer Edwards Baker
Because of the judge’s decision, some of the governor’s orders for restaurants, businesses and child care will be relaxed.