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.
The group was put together by Attorney General Daniel Cameron after the death of Breonna Taylor to review the state’s search warrant policies.
Legislators heard from county attorneys who said a decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court earlier this year is having a direct impact on their ability to prosecute some DUI cases.
Athletic leaders from three Kentucky universities all gave their input on how it would work on Monday.
The bourbon industry is celebrating after the European Union’s tax on American whiskey and Kentucky bourbon will end.
‘This isn’t acceptable’: Beshear addresses controversy gaining national attention at Ky. high school
Several parents have said they upset about inappropriate actions at an assembly at Hazard High School.
UK Football’s Wan’dale Robinson is pushing for change in our commonwealth. He’s using his story and his foundation, to do it.
There are now two parallel investigations into the death of UK student Lofton Hazelwood.
According to the UK Police Department, officers were called to the Farm House Fraternity around 6:20 p.m. Monday about an unresponsive student.
The Kentucky Retail Federation said shopping early should be a priority.
Slow down and move over: that’s the message Lexington Police and travel experts are sharing.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron wants to defend an abortion law passed in 2018 that was struck down by an appeals court.
University of Kentucky Police were in riot gear to keep tabs on the crowd after the Florida win, which is something officers are gearing up for again this weekend.
A new report found more than 90,000 people need to go back to work to get Kentucky to pre-pandemic levels.
KSP's new crime data paints a picture of addiction in the commonwealth, and just how much of an impact the pandemic made on a crisis gripping our region.
Experts say Ford's new massive investment is pushing the commonwealth into the future and bringing high-tech jobs along with it.
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.
Doctors said efforts to get vaccinated last year led to a mild flu season. But with hospitals already at capacity, a bad flu season could overwhelm hospitals.
Health experts say you get the best protection from COVID-19 from the vaccine. But some are trying other drugs meant for livestock instead of humans.
New data is in from the census bureau, and it shows some changes for Kentucky.
More companies are now backtracking to have employees wear masks, and some businesses are also requiring customers to cover up.
Kentucky’s Commissioner for Public Health, Dr. Steven Stack, says, despite a new increase in COVID-19 cases, he thinks most events this year will be allowed to go on as planned.
A new school year is quickly approaching in Kentucky. Districts will have students in classrooms again, but for some, that’s the only option.
Kentucky is continuing to see an increase in new COVID-19 cases.
Wednesday is your last chance to sign up for Kentucky’s first vaccine lottery drawing.
Several laws that passed in the last legislative session go into effect on Tuesday.
Concerns about the new delta variant of COVID-19 are mounting across the country.
Just about every business you go to lately has “help wanted” signs up—it’s a trend across the country and in Kentucky. Turns out, that worker shortage isn’t only affecting businesses.
For the second time in a matter of weeks, a cyberattack has disrupted critical US production - this time, the world’s largest meat processing company, JBS.
Experts in vaccine development said the second shot is necessary to increase the effectiveness and the length of the vaccine protection.
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul says he will not get the coronavirus vaccine. He says he has natural immunity. That comes as health leaders are urging everyone to get vaccinated.
Judges can start holding in-person hearings, and fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks inside court buildings.
Local leaders were set to be vaccinated against COVID-19 this morning, but that was before a last minute change of plans. We're also learning more about an unplanned vaccine rollout at a local Walgreens on Christmas day.
The FDA could soon approve Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. If it clears, it would be the second vaccine in the United States.
The pandemic and the mandates from Governor Andy Beshear are having an unexpected side effect, a shortage in propane.
Brewed owner Andrew Cooperrider has made it clear they have no intention of stopping indoor dining, saying he’s staying open until he’s in handcuffs.
