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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,...
SOAR hosts second annual Gala
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Community members from across the Commonwealth gathered at the Mountain Art Center in Prestonsburg for the second annual SOAR gala. The event hosted by Shaping Our Appalachian Region is centered around celebrating those who work to make the Appalachian region what it is today. Chief Operating...
Pike Co. employee charged after reported threats, shooting
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - A Pike County man is facing multiple charges after an incident at the office of Pike County Judge Executive Ray Jones. Police responded after a complaint on Monday of an incident at Jones’ office. When they arrived, police said Jones told them a worker was...
'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...
East Kentucky Gearheads host first Cruise-In of year
On Saturday, April 20, the East Kentucky Gearheads hosted its first Cruise-In event of 2024 at Advance Auto Parts in Paintsville. EKY Gearheads Treasurer David Jaynes said the event was well-attended with approximately 75 cars showing up to the event, which featured free door prizes and concessions. The EKY Gearheads meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Paintsville Recreation Center, Jaynes said, and encourages all members of the public interested in joining and helping promote community and car culture to attend the meetings.
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