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Murder suspect arrested in Corbin
CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - A Tennessee murder suspect was arrested in Corbin. Officers with the Corbin Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Thursday. When they arrived, officers arrested the driver, Michael Merrick, 49, of Knoxville, after determining he was under the influence of alcohol.
Cyclist dead following medical emergency during RedBud Ride
LAUREL CO., Ky. (WYMT) - A cyclist has died following a medical emergency during the RedBud Ride. In a post on Facebook, officials with London Downtown said the woman was a beloved member of the Laurel County and cycling communities. The cyclist was later identified as Cammie McQueen Creech, 54.
New studies show alarming spike in vaping and substance use among Kentucky students
LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - New studies show a serious problem with vaping and substance use among kids in school. And there’s a direct correlation with mental illness. London police say they have been called to schools to investigate serious situations because of vaping. “We have had several instances where...
Longtime Southern Ky. lawmaker dies
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - A longtime Kentucky lawmaker from Williamsburg died Tuesday. Charles Siler, 94, represented the 84th District of Whitley and Laurel counties in the Kentucky House for around 20 years. The Republican served in the House from 1985 to 1990 and from 1995 to 2011. Siler was also...
Corbin takes down Johnson Central in David Iery Invitational championship
CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - The Johnson Central and Corbin baseball teams met in the championship game of the David Iery Invitational on Saturday night. The Golden Eagles scored two runs in the top of the first inning behind an RBI double from Kaleb Callaham and an RBI single from Brayden Shepherd.
East Kentucky Leadership Conference wraps up
CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - The 36th annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference came to a close on Friday. Folks gathered in downtown Corbin to discuss ways they can make change in their own communities. With sessions on issues like homelessness and what roles elected officials play, folks collaborated to find ways...
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