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Man killed in Pike County motorcycle crash
ROBINSON CREEK, KY (WOWK) – One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a Mack Truck. According to the Kentucky State Police, the crash happened around 1:14 p.m. Sunday, April 29, along KY Route 122 in the Robinson Creek area of Pike County. Troopers say, according to their investigation, a motorcycle collided […]
Williamson veterinarian retires
Dr. Linda Knowles, owner and veterinarian of Williamson Animal Hospital, has announced her retirement after decades of service. Knowles said a profound love of animals was what guided her to become a veterinarian. "I was a young girl when I realized my strong attachment to four-legged creatures,” she said. “This,...
Belfry High School introduces four new head coaches
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Monday afternoon, student-athletes gathered in the Belfry High School auditorium for the introduction of four new head coaches. Brent Perry, Hannah Muncy, Kiersten Stanley and Marcos Paz were all named head coaches in four different sports. Perry, a Knox County native and Barbourville High...
‘We’re gonna dig ourselves out’: Elkhorn City leaders hopeful for progress
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WYMT) - After a change in city leadership and an examination by State Auditor Allison Ball’s office, Elkhorn City officials are hopeful for the town’s recovery. Financial issues were brought to light late last year, leading to the recent hiring of a new city clerk...
Grammy Award winner to perform in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - An artist with several achievements throughout his career is scheduled to perform in Pikeville. Officials at the Appalachian Wireless Arena announced Nelly will be performing there on Sept. 14. Tickets go on sale May 3 at 10 a.m. Officials said tickets can be purchased at the...
Second fatal UTV collision in Pike County in less than a day
PIKE COUNTY — A fatal UTV collision occurred early Sunday, April 21 morning on Upper Johnson Creek Road in Kimper, marking the second deadly UTV incident in Pike County within seven hours. Michael Hardin, 34, of Kimper, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Kyle Hardin, 38, of Phelps,...
Lady Rangers crush Gilbert, drop pair to Chapmanville
CHAPMANVILLE – The Lenore Middle School softball team dropped its second straight game to Chapmanville as the Lady Rangers lost 10-3 on Tuesday night at CMS. Chapmanville led just 3-2 after one inning and 4-3 after three before breaking the game open with a four-spot in the fourth and then adding two more insurance runs in the sixth.
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