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Former Perry prosecutor pleads guilty to federal charge
Perry County's former top felony prosecutor has pleaded guilty in federal court in a case in which prosecutors alleged that he traded favorable outcomes in criminal cases for drugs and sexual favors. On May 10, former Commonwealth's Attorney Scott Blair, 52, entered a guilty plea before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanly...
Periods of showers through Saturday
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Off-and-on showers will continue through Saturday, but we are tracking drier, milder weather by Sunday and early next week. Scattered showers are possible tonight, and some could be briefly heavy. It will not rain all night, and there is no severe weather threat, but you may need the umbrella for those Friday night plans. Lows bottom out in the lower-60s under a mostly cloudy sky. Some areas of dense fog are also possible.
WYMT Anniversary: Steve Hensley celebrates 25 years
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - WYMT Managing Editor and Senior Anchor Steve Hensley celebrated his 25th anniversary at WYMT on Friday. Steve is a Hazard native who started interning at the station several years before he joined the staff full-time in 1999. In celebration of his milestone, several former co-workers sent...
Breathitt Co. officials look to curb food insecurity
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Food insecurity is an ongoing issue for people across the nation, including Breathitt County. From inflation to transportation, there are several barriers folks face trying to get food. Jackson Mayor Laura Thomas said folks have to choose between buying fresh food for more money or...
Rain is moving in
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - Showers, a few thunderstorms will be the theme the next few days. Some of the activity could be locally heavy. A combination of elements are coming together to provide showers and scattered thunderstorms today into tonight. Some of this activity could produce some locally heavy rainfall. High temperatures today will be in the mid and upper 70s.
Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules
A Franklin Circuit judge has given a legal victory to Hazard and several other Kentucky cities interested in imposing a restaurant tax. The tax, created by the legislature in 1980, is levied in about 50 of Kentucky’s 418 cities on retail sales of food and beverages in all restaurants in the city. The tax rate […] The post Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Hazard High acknowledges recent scholars
Hazard High School is celebrating notable academic achievements with seven students selected as Governor’s Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year and two receiving full rides to Berea College as Hurst Scholars. Superintendent Sondra Combs and Vice Principal Luke Glaser said the school is proud of the students. “We’re really...
EKU basketball hires Hazard native Matt Hurt
RICHMOND, Ky. (WYMT) - Hazard native Matt Hurt has joined the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team as the program’s director of operations. Hurt returns to the Commonwealth after serving as the director of basketball operations at Coastal Carolina since 2012. “Matt’s transition to Richmond will be seamless,”...
Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest
A man and woman are facing charges including drug trafficking after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine when police executed a search warrant in the Cawood community. Marco Hopkins, 43, of Evarts, and Teai Skidmore, 32, of Cranks, were arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on May 7. According to a press […] The post Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hazard continues winning streak with win over Jackson County
Hazard pushed its winning streak to five games with a 9-6 win over Jackson County Friday evening. The win helped the Bulldogs improve their record to 19-10 on the season. Hazard had six doubles on the game to help them pick up the big win. The Bulldogs got going in...
Hazard teachers recognized for excellence in teaching
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Three teachers with the Hazard Independent School district were recognized for excellence over the weekend. Patrick Hall, Cindy Lindon and Paul Spare received the Excellence in Teaching award from Campbellsville University in their respective grade levels. Superintendent Sondra Combs said, since 1987, the university has recognized...
Hazard Middle School students chosen to attend 2024 Rogers Explorers
The Center for Rural Development has selected four Hazard Independent students to participate in the 2024 Rogers Explorers Program, the organization announced in a recent statement. Hazard Middle School students Ava Sparkman, Gannon Mullins, Chloe Brashear, and Landen Sloas have been chosen as Rogers Explorers and invited to attend this...
Harlan Co. cities work together to solve wastewater issues
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - In June of 2023, Cumberland, Benham and Lynch were selected for the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Closing America’s Wastewater Gap” study. “The shape that our systems are in now, I think it’s something that’s going to come back and haunt us if...
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