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Two incidents occurred in Harlan County, Kentucky this week. In the first incident, two men were arrested for drug and gun charges after being found in possession of methamphetamine and a handgun. The arrest was made during a drug trafficking investigation. In the second incident, a head-on collision took place on Interstate 77 resulting in minor injuries. The crash occurred when a southbound pickup truck crossed the median and struck a northbound semi-truck. No serious injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The city of Hazard held one of four ribbon-cutting ceremonies this week to welcome Davidson-Moore Eyecare. Davidson-Moore Eyecare has been open since earlier this year. City leaders, family and friends participated in the ribbon cutting Friday afternoon and then had refreshments inside. Dr. Jordan Davidson, the...

Police in Ashland are concerned that a missing woman could be critically endangered. Selena Taylor has been missing for nearly two months. She was last seen at Frasure’s Personal Care Home in Ashland on October 10th. Taylor is from Letcher County and has family in that area. She is...

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) - On Friday, KSP Post 13 troopers spent the morning shopping with kids at the Hazard Walmart. During this year’s event, more than 100 kids got to pick out their most wanted and needed items. KSP Post 13 Public Information Officer Matt Gayheart said he looks...

This week in Hilo, Hawaii, there were several incidents that occurred, including a police detective being charged with perjury and tampering with a government record, a wanted man being sought by the police, an elderly man being assaulted during an attempted robbery, and a detective being honored for his outstanding investigative efforts.

Hazard, Ky.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare and one of its cardiologists agreed to pay over $3 million to resolve allegations they submitted improper Medicare and Kentucky Medicaid claims for services not covered. Padubidri Chandrashekar, MD, allegedly had ARH bill Medicare and Kentucky Medicaid for diagnostic catheterization procedures that took place at...

Today, there's high school basketball on the agenda in Perry County, Kentucky. To know how to watch the games, we have you covered below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Perry County, Kentucky High School...

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...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - We will enjoy one more sunny day before the weather pattern turns soggy and potentially wintry for some. Temperatures will be all over the place this morning, thanks to a ridge/valley split. Some locations will wake up in the 20s while others will start their day in the 40s. The good news is that we’re all heading toward the 60° mark this afternoon. Look for a mix of sun and clouds and a southwest wind to help us get there.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Here are high school basketball scores from across the region for Friday, Dec. 8. You can also find highlights in the video player above. For ARH Sports Overtime, click here. BOYS’ SCORES:. Pineville 83, Rye Cove (Va.) 51. Leslie County 78, Cordia 23. Jenkins 47,...

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.

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Contractors working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently finished embankment repairs along U.S. 119 in Letcher County, which goes up Pine Mountain. As a result, some spots are missing a guardrail separating the road from a deep drop, leaving community members concerned. “There’s a lot of...

Discover how a renewable energy company plans to transform downtown Hazard into a green energy hub, promising jobs and technological advancement. Plus, get a recap of the fourth Republican debate for the 2024 presidential race, and remember Pearl Harbor with a 107-year-old veteran's recollections.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Action from the WYMT Food City Mountain Basketball Classic did not disappoint on Friday. Nate Johnson and Armando Barry have highlights from Knott Central High School and other games from across the region in ARH Sports Overtime. For local scores, click here. Harlan County vs Martin...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - For the fourth year, the Appalachian Arts Alliance put on its children’s theater Christmas play. The production, titled “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, had more than 30 kids participate. Executive Director of the Appalachian Arts Alliance, Tim Deaton, said seeing the students transform...

Compiled by Paul Lunsford. District Court Victor Colt Burt Stewart, 29, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security (first offense), failure to produce insurance card, expired or no registration plate, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt — bench warrant/failed to appear for hearing. Dante Cranford, 46, failure to produce insurance card, operating a vehicle on […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

Two incidents occurred in Paintsville, Kentucky this week. In the first incident, an inmate attempted to bribe a guard at the Floyd County Detention Center with $20 in exchange for a cigarette. The guard reported the incident, resulting in the inmate being charged with bribery of a public servant. In the second incident, the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center was investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for denying addiction medications to inmates. As a result, the detention center has agreed to end policies that prevented inmates from obtaining prescriptions for medication-assisted drug treatment programs.

KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Basketball season is in full swing, and Knott Central High School is the place to be as the WYMT Food City Mountain Basketball Classic continues. The awesome crowd received this week’s nod for Food City Fans in the Stands. You can catch the segment...

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...