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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...
'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...
Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference puts problems, progress on display
INEZ, Ky. (WYMT) - The 2024 Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference wrapped up Friday in Martin County, bringing folks from all around to the Collier Center for a day of discussions, dreaming, and dining. The conference included speakers and breakout sessions devoted to entrepreneurship, faith, economic development, housing and more. Organizers...
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