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KSP: Letcher man stole ATM from convenience store
A Letcher County man has been arrested on felony charges after, Kentucky State Police said, he burglarized a Perry County business and stole an ATM. According to an arrest citation written by KSP Trooper Nathan Roark, in the early morning hours of May 7, Ramey's Quick Stop at Vicco was burglarized.
Showers ending as temperatures are set to climb
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - After a few showers dotted the skies across the mountains on Saturday, but they will be moving out allowing some much warmer air to move in. Let’s take a look at the forecast. Saturday Night and Sunday. We will the the remaining showers and storms...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Hardin Co. woman facing public intoxication, false identity charges
CLAY CO., Ky. (WYMT) - Police in Clay County arrested a Hardin County woman after they said she reportedly slurred her speech and gave them false information about who she was. Deputies with the sheriff’s office were dispatched to a gas station in Manchester on Wednesday after receiving a call...
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.
Hundreds gather for Headwaters Arts Festival
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - On Saturday, the Harlan Tourist and Convention Commission hosted its first Headwaters Arts Festival. Hundreds of people made their to the Harlan Center way to celebrate local artists and vendors. “This festival focuses on all of the local art and talent that we have here in...
50K Powerball ticket sold in Perry Co.
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Monday, the Powerball drawing produced a $50,000 winning ticket in Eastern Kentucky. The winning ticket was purchased at Zip Zone in Hazard. The ticket matched four white ball winning numbers and the Powerball. The Kentucky Lottery advised the winner to sign the back of the...
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...
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...
Fog issues to start
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Fog issues are more widespread waking up this morning. We’ll get back to the sunshine before our next system arrives overnight. We’ll deal with fog issues early this morning. Skies will then turn partly sunny with forecast high temperatures topping out between 76° and 81°.
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