Michael Berk is an Anchor/Reporter at LEX 18. With over 20 years of experience in local news, he has a strong background in sports journalism, having worked in various markets across the country, and is dedicated to covering the stories that matter most to central Kentuckians. Michael has been featured in numerous outlets including BMC, CNN, and New York Magazine.
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Michael Berk's coverage indicates a focus on local news, with an emphasis on government and politics, family and relationships, as well as crime-related topics. His articles portray a strong inclination towards human interest stories that resonate within the community.
If reaching out to Michael, consider pitching stories related to local government announcements or evolving community events tied to education, city ordinances, public health initiatives, or law enforcement efforts. Additionally, providing insights into social issues such as homelessness or community outreach programs could also align with his area of interest.
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By: Michael Berk
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Devine Carama has launched the first session of his annual One Lexington summer camp in Lexington, bringing together dozens of teens impacted by gun violence for six weeks of mentorship, life skills, and community building.
By: Michael Berk
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — The town of Wilmore in Jessamine County is marking a milestone-filled year with a three-day Salute to Service celebration that kicked off Thursday.
By: Michael Berk
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Surgeons at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital have successfully completed a kidney transplant using robotic technology, marking a first for a region that includes Kentucky, Southern Ohio, West Virginia and Tennessee.
By: Michael Berk
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Jeff Johnson is just shy of 60 days removed from undergoing a historic kidney transplant at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital.
By: Michael Berk
NICHOLAS COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Five years ago this week, many of the streets and businesses and homes in downtown Carlise were covered in water. Those places where the water had receded were caked in mud for weeks and some even months. Cars were strewn across yards, backyard trampolines looked as If they had been trampled. Some of the homes were even knocked right off their foundations.
By: Michael Berk
(LEX NEWS) — The Christian Appalachian Project is already on the ground in two Kentucky counties hit hard by flooding over the weekend.
By: Michael Berk
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — As central Kentucky gets ready to join the rest of the nation in celebration of America's 250 th birthday, the Lexington Fire Department is hoping to avoid a slew of alarms due to accidents related to the grill.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — One Lexington awarded roughly around $200,000 in grant money to 20 partner organizations working to combat gun violence in Lexington, as the city surpasses 150 days without a criminal homicide.
