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The annual Christmas for Charity event was held on Dec. 2 at the Federal Building of Hazard Community and Technical College. This year's beneficiary was the Housing Development Alliance. The event, running from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., featured live music by the jazz funk band Utopia and catering by Big Blue Smokehouse. Tickets were sold at $85 each, with proceeds supporting the HDA and the Christmas for Charity Endowed Scholarship fund. “This marks the 24th year for the Christmas for Charity event. We have a goal to raise $20,000 for the beneficiary and $10,000 for our scholarship fund which is spread across all three high schools,” said Betsy Clemons, executive director of the Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce and Christmas for Charity board member. Clemons reported that more than 450 tickets were sold, making the event a huge success.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A First Alert Weather Day continues as we are tracking showers and breezy winds Saturday night. As cooler air filters in on Sunday, we could see some areas of wintry mix, mainly in higher elevations. Tonight Through Sunday Night. A Tornado Watch is in place for...

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...

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...

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.

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) - 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...

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,...

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.

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.-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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

The Clay County Historical Society offers over 70 books for sale written by Clay County authors or authors with a Clay County connection. We also offer t-shirt, mugs, Clay County Courthouse prints/note cards and miscellaneous other items. To place an order, shop online, give us a call at 606.598.5507, or come by the office on a Thursday or Friday between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm. We accept credit cards, checks, and cash. Please remember on most items we must add 6% sales tax for KY residents, and if necessary shipping and handling.

Catch up on the latest from WYMT Mountain News at 6 p.m. Discover how local schools are tackling teacher shortages, learn about a renewable energy company's plans for Hazard, and get the latest weather forecast. Plus, updates on local crime and employment issues.

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) - 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...

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...