Karyn Czar
Morning News Anchor / ReporterKaryn Czar joined the WUKY News team July 1, 2013, but she's no stranger to radio.
As a news anchor and reporter for Clear Channel until they closed their Lexington news bureau in April 2009, she has over 15 years of radio experience and has taken home numerous Associated Press and Edward R. Murrow awards including best reporter, best continuing coverage, best spot news, best newscast and best use of sound.
You can hear her weekday mornings during Morning Edition.
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A significant hantavirus outbreak is unfolding on a cruise ship that departed from Argentina in early April. -
The Governor said "careless decisions at the federal level" have led to rising gas prices across the country, with Kentucky being one of the top state’s affected according to economists. -
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton recognized the Lexington Fire Department by signing a proclamation highlighting their bravery and commitment to community safety. -
Investigators say 18-year-old Braylen Weaver killed two employees at a U.S. Bank before leading officers on a multi-agency and multi-county manhunt last week. -
Always a Runner won the 152nd edition of the Kentucky Oaks on Friday night, the first time the race for top 3-year-old fillies has been run under the lights in prime time at Churchill Downs. -
Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell, opponent withdrawsPresident Donald Trump on Friday endorsed Kentucky congressman Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader. -
The suspected gunman has been identified by state and federal authorities as 18-year-old Brailen Weaver. -
Tens of thousands of thoroughbred racing fans are converging on Louisville for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Officials say large events like these can increase the dangers of human trafficking. -
Gatton Park in Lexington, in partnership with Oak View Group, will host the first annual 2026 Fourth of July Concert as part of the new Summer Concert Series announced earlier this month. -
Coleman was a high school assistant principal, civics teacher, and basketball coach when Gov. Andy Beshear tapped her to be his running mate in 2019. The pair beat out incumbent Matt Bevin with their focus on education, including raising teacher pay.
