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Perry woman facing child endangerment charge
A Perry County woman is facing a child endangerment charge after police responded to a call from social services. According to a citation written by Hazard Police Department Officer Michael Ritchie, he responded to the call April 11 at Hazard ARH after the social services personnel reported there were two people in a room at the medical center who allegedly had methamphetamine in their possession.
Perry County escapee captured
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A man who escaped from Kentucky Law Enforcement over the weekend is back in custody. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says that Joseph Humphreys was caught last night in Cannelton after a short foot chase. Humphreys was booked into the Perry County Detention Center and is being held on $1,805. The Sheriff’s […]
Five-run second inning powers Perry Central over Breathitt County
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The Perry Central Commodores hosted the Breathitt County Bobcats on Friday, April 26. The Bobcats were ahead 2-1 in the second inning. In the bottom of the second, Perry Central brought in two runs on a double RBI, giving the Dores a 3-2 lead. In the...
KSP: Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrests
A Floyd County duo was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a recent traffic stop, Kentucky State Police said. According to court documents written by KSP Trooper Samuel Reed, on April 10, Trooper Matthew Day observed a 2023 Nissan Sentra traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop.
Perry Central blanks Leslie County
HYDEN — Notching its second straight shutout win, Perry Central blanked host Leslie County 15-0 in five innings in a 54th District softball game on Tuesday, April 23. Perry Central pitcher Kaitlyn Grigsby pitched a five-hit shutout. Grigsby recorded five strikeouts and threw 70 pitches. Perry Central scored 15...
‘Dream come true:’ Historic conservation project in EKY was far from guaranteed
MIDDLESBORO — Senator Robin Webb remembers going to Perry County in 1997 to watch the first Rocky Mountain elk release with her father. It was the first step of Kentucky’s elk restoration program, and it took place on reclaimed coal mine land. Tuesday, Webb teared up as she...
Feelin’ like Summer?
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - Look for a late day - evening shower. Otherwise, a summer time feel is the theme moving through the weekend. Look for the clouds to continue to slowly increase today. We won’t really see a “rogue” shower threat evolve until later this afternoon into this evening. High temperatures will top out between 73° to 79°.
'Some of us are workable and some of us aren't': Floyd County running out of time to choose EMS provider
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After another joint meeting Tuesday night, Floyd County elected officials still do not have a plan for EMS service, with just 37 days until their current contract expires. “Al (Knable), some of us are workable and some of us aren’t," at large County Councilman Brad Striegel...
Leslie County event to bring in riders from all over the world
HYDEN, Ky. (WYMT) - The War Daddy Bike Race is coming to Leslie County again. The race has grown in popularity over the years. Participants come from all over the country and the world to take part in this race. “The first year, there were only 25 people in attendance,...
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