Kentucky State

Auxier, KY

Pikeville, KY

Pike County, KY

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - When Lighthouse Christian Bookstore opened its doors in 1983, it was Jim Ratliff’s answer to a need for Christian resources in the region. That vision grew as the store flourished, bringing customers from all around to drop in for Bibles, study resources, gifts, and more.

Christian bookstore still burning bright in Pike County after 40 years

Morehead, KY

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WYMT/WKYT) - Police are investigating following the death of a middle school student this weekend in Morehead. Rowan County Middle School posted about the death Saturday. The Rowan County coroner’s office confirms the student was airlifted to UK Hospital, where he later died. We have reached out...

Weekend incident leaves middle school student dead

Virginia State

Dickenson County, VA

Clintwood, VA

DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WYMT) - A weekend crash in Dickenson County sent two people to the hospital. Officials with the Clintwood Fire Department were called to the intersection of Dickenson Highway and Cranesnest Campground early Saturday morning. When crews arrived, they found one car on the shoulder and another in...

Two injured in weekend crash in Southwest Virginia

Hazard, KY

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - One man was arrested after a traffic stop leads to several charges. On Saturday, May 20th around 8:30 p.m., one Kentucky State Police trooper saw a moving violation on Highway 15 in Hazard. Another trooper joined the first to stop the car. During the stop, the...

Traffic stop leads to discovery of convicted felon and large amount of drugs

Lexington, KY

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Perry Central beat Letcher County 8-2 in the 14th Region softball championship game on Monday. The Commodores and Cougars were locked in a tight one, 2-1 going into the 7th. Alyssa Dixon started the top of the 7th with a triple, sparking a six run 7th...

Perry County Central softball is headed to Lexington

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - For many people, Memorial Day might mean a day off of work or a day to hit the lake, but for those at the Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, this day takes on a whole new meaning. “Memorial Day means I’ve had...

EKY veterans share meaning of Memorial Day

Floyd County, KY

Wayland, KY

WAYLAND, Ky. (WYMT) - The small town of Wayland in Floyd County has recently made strides to ensure FEMA buyout programs and acquisitions go smoothly. The city of Wayland has had issues with flooding for as long as Mayor Jerry Fultz can remember, but the town previously applied for FEMA’s buyout program.

Floyd County town working closer to FEMA buyouts

Booneville, KY

BOONEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Crissy Blevins is an ARH Mountain Student Achiever. She is a senior at Owsley County High School where she has a 4.0 GPA. Crissy is a member of the Beta Club and the theatre club. Congratulations, Crissy!

ARH Mountain Student Achiever Crissy Blevins

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Recent data from the CDC reported the number of tick disease cases jumped 25% from 2011 to 2019. Pediatrician, Molly O’Rourke said taking precautions when you or your family is outside is key. “Just be more proactive. Keeping your kids in areas that are less...

Tick season is underway experts warn the effects for humans and animals

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - We continue to watch a summer pattern settle into the region as we close out the month of May. Warm and muggy conditions this evening mean I can’t completely rule out a stray storm, but most stay dry as partly cloudy skies stay in place overnight. Lows stay mild, in the middle to upper 50s. We’ll also have to watch for a bit of dense fog in the river valleys as we head into the morning hours.

Summertime Pattern Settles In

East Point, KY

Van Lear, KY

West Van Lear, KY

Meally, KY

Hagerhill, KY

Prestonsburg, KY

Denver, KY

Leander, KY

Thealka, KY

Williamsport, KY

Paintsville, KY

Thelma, KY

Tutor Key, KY

Emma, KY

Boons Camp, KY

Endicott, KY

Staffordsville, KY

Offutt, KY

Dwale, KY

Swamp Branch, KY

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Former Kentucky State Police Captain from EKY dies

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A former Kentucky State Police Captain from Eastern Kentucky died Thursday. Stanley Farler, who not only served as a KSP...

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