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HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A company working to develop communities with renewable energy now has an office in Perry County. Edelen Renewables opened in downtown Hazard. The business is working to create hundreds of jobs in Eastern Kentucky while creating renewable energy infrastructure. Founder Adam Edelen, who was recently the...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Enjoy the dry and mild weather on Thursday and Friday because we are tracking a potent weather system for the weekend. High pressure continues to sit over the region through tonight, so we are tracking dry weather. However, clouds begin to increase. Overnight lows fall into the upper-30s and lower-40s under a partly to mostly cloudy sky.

The trial for two men accused of kidnapping and intimidating a federal witness has been delayed. Kenneth Ray Grubb, 33, and Landon Wagers, 18, were set to answer charges on December 12th in federal court at London. The trial has now been rescheduled for January 30th. Grubb and Landon Wagers,...

The bustling streets of downtown Hazard, Kentucky, are soon to be illuminated with the joy of the holiday season during the 'Christmas in a Small Town' event. From December 7 to December 9, Triangle Park will be the center of festivities, with a kickoff event on Thursday setting the stage for a weekend filled with community cheer and yuletide joy. Approximately 400 children will be treated to the magic of the season with 'giving trees' on Main Street, alongside new attractions like a scavenger hunt, a Little Debbie Christmas tree eating contest, and a petting zoo, previously exclusive to the Perry County Fair, now open for families to enjoy.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Christmas in a Small Town kicks off on Thursday in downtown Hazard. The event will last through December 9 in Triangle Park. City leaders said there will be several events for folks in the community to enjoy each day. Janet Smith, Treasurer for the Perry County...

HYDEN, Ky. (WYMT) - Staff at Hyden Citizens Bank are working diligently to warn folks of potential scams this holiday season. Whether through letter, email or text, Hyden Citizens Bank Community Outreach Officer Joel Brashear said to ‘go with your gut’ if something seems suspicious. ”The main thing,...

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Davidson Baptist Church in Perry County is bringing back a Christmas tradition following the July 2022 flood. Church leaders said, after the flood, many of the decorations from their nativity scene were destroyed or washed away. Pastor Peter Youmans said he thinks, now more than...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Two years ago the Lady Wildcats claimed their second-ever WYMT Food City Mountain Classic title. Leading the way was now Kentucky guard Cassidy Rowe, who finished the game with 20 points. In that game, Knott Central and Shelby Valley both came out with some fire in...

Oneida Baptist Institute started in 1899 at a time when public education was limited and is still relevant today, its president says.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare and one of its cardiologists have agreed to pay more than $3 million to settle civil allegations that they submitted, or caused the submission of, improper claims to Medicare and Kentucky Medicaid for non-covered services, according to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky Carlton S. Shier IV.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - We will wake up to some chilly air this morning, but the sun will help warm us up quite nicely by this afternoon. Most of us will start our day in the low 30s or upper 20s in the sheltered valleys, so make sure you grab a jacket or hoodie on your way out the door. You should be able to shed that pretty quickly, unless you are cold-natured, this afternoon. Abundant sunshine, combined with a nice southwest breeze, will take us in the mid-50s later today. Once the sun goes down though, those temperatures will crash with it.

Ashley Vibbert, 30, of Manchester, KY was arrested by KSP Trooper Lee on Monday afternoon. Vibbert was charged with Speeding 21 mph over Limit, Failure to Produce Insurance Card, Improper Lane Usage – Vehicles Keep Right Except to Pass, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. She was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

JACKSON, Ky. (WYMT) - ***UPDATE 9:33 p.m.***. Officials have reopened the road to local traffic as crews are still on the scene. The Jackson Fire Department posted on Facebook warning community members in Breathitt County to avoid Railroad Street in south Jackson. The fire department is battling a house fire...

The Appalachian Arts Alliance held their "Night of the Arts" winter event at the Hal Rogers Forum on Friday, Dec. 1. The evening was free to the public and was a celebration of Christmas spirit, featuring an array of dance and song performances. The event's lineup included classic Christmas songs...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - City leaders in Hazard announced a new phone number for customers to report water leaks. “This line is for water leak reporting only,” officials explained on Facebook. If you see a water leak, you can report it at 1-606-436-2221. Officials said the number is active,...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A quick-hitting system could bring some snowflakes to portions of the region by late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Temperatures remain above freezing for most, so we are not expecting impacts. Tonight Through Tuesday Night. We are tracking some drier air to filter into the region tonight....

HINDMAN, Ky. (WYMT) - In the first contest of the day, Harlan and Clay County squared off in a boys consolation contest at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6. Harlan fell to Perry Central in the opening round, 89-58. Clay County dropped a nail-biter by two points to the Floyd...

MANCHESTER, KY - The Manchester Police Department (MPD) is reporting that safety checkpoints will be conducted by MPD Officers beginning Monday, December 4th through Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Road safety checkpoints throughout the city limits of Manchester will target driving impairment and seat belt usage as well as enforcement of...

BEATTYVILLE — The North Magoffin Elementary School and Herald Whitaker Middle School archery teams excelled in the 3rd Annual Heather Antle Memorial Tournament at Lee County High School on Saturday, Dec. 2. Herald Whitaker Middle School placed second. John Martin Connelley led the Hornets, placing first in the Middle...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.