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Upcoming ‘March Against Drugs’ marks milestone
MANCHESTER, Ky. (WYMT) - Thousands of folks from across the region joined two decades ago in a march symbolizing strength. Named the ‘Clay County March Against Drugs,’ community members plan to gather once again to raise awareness about substance abuse. “We want people to be more aware of...
Ohio students using technical skills to serve EKY
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The U.S. Grant Career Center from Bethel, Ohio has made it their mission to continue serving Eastern Kentucky following the July 2022 floods. The group of more than 20 students and a handful of staff came back to the mountains for a second time in an effort to help repair and rebuild.
Kentucky man found dead after being reported missing; police say his motorcycle struck tree
A Kentucky man reported missing by his family on Friday was found dead Sunday after he apparently lost control of his motorcycle and struck a tree, state police said. Kentucky State Police were notified at approximately 5:40 p.m. Sunday by Laurel County 911 of a single vehicle fatality collision on McWhorter Road in Laurel County.
KSP searching for suspect in murder case
LESLIE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Troopers with Kentucky State Police are searching for a man in connection to a deadly stabbing in Leslie County. Police have identified Darin J. Hensley, 51, of Beverly, as a suspect. Hensley is wanted in connection to a deadly stabbing that happened off KY-406. The...
Showers then warm!
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - Showers and a few rumbles of thunder are possible before the pattern becomes more scattered this afternoon. We’re off to a wet start with showers, some heavier bursts of rain and perhaps a few rumbles of thunder. This activity will become more scattered heading through the afternoon with some breaks of sunshine. High temperatures will range between 68° to 74°.
North Laurel softball routes Clay County in five innings
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The North Laurel softball team hosted Clay County on Tuesday night. The Lady Jaguars and the Lady Tigers met once already this season when North Laurel beat Clay County, 13-0, in five innings on April 15. Looking for another substantial win, the Jaguars gained an...
DENSE Fog Advisory in effect until 10am
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - Once the fog burns off, we’ll see lots of sunshine with a possible record tying high temperature Thursday. As expected, locally dense fog has developed early this Wednesday morning. This will burn off by mid-morning and we’ll see lots of sunshine the rest of the day. High temperatures will top out between 79° to 84°.
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