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Appalachia is home to all manner of useful and unique resources, and plenty of mundane ore, too, like copper. Here is where to find copper deposit locations in Fallout 76!. When it comes to where to find copper deposit locations in Fallout 76, you have plenty of options, such as Dabney Homestead or Spruce Knob. These spots are typically public workshops where you can build an ore extractor to farm mass amounts of resources. But be wary because public workshops also enable PvP, and some curious player may stumble upon your setup and take it for their own.

The Kentucky State Police, Hazard Post, has announced plans to conduct regular traffic safety checks in Perry, Knott, Letcher, Breathitt, and Leslie Counties. These checks, approved by the State Police, aim to enforce Kentucky's traffic laws.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - It’s been a bit of a dreary day across the mountains, but we have seen some much-needed rain. A cold front is crossing the region this evening bringing the showers, but the air behind this front isn’t going to be much colder in the short term. In fact, tonight we only drop into the lower 50s for lows. Showers will continue off and on early into Sunday morning but should taper off by lunchtime. Expect some very dense fog to start your Sunday and we see some eventual clearing by the afternoon. Highs will top out around the 60 mark for most of the region. As we head into Monday morning expect partly cloudy skies and lows in the upper 30s.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - For more than 20 years, the Art of the Mountains has hosted Christmas at the Cabin. With handmade items and crafts, it is an opportunity for folks to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts. Rae Ann Barnett serves on the group’s committee and said this allows them to teach...

Catch up on the top stories from WYMT Mountain News at 4:30 p.m. A Southern Kentucky family seeks answers after a fatal drunk driving crash. Plus, learn about a new recovery hub in Whitesburg and get into the holiday spirit with the Archer Park light spectacular.

A Wise County, Virginia man, Randall Scott Hileman, aged 56, has been handed a ten-year federal prison sentence for significant drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the sentencing following Hileman's guilty plea to charges of conspiring to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine, as well as illegal firearm possession as a previously convicted felon.

Welcome to Payne Gap, a charming town nestled in Letcher County, Kentucky. With a population of 738, Payne Gap offers residents a suburban rural mix feel, providing a peaceful and close-knit community. In this essay, we will explore various aspects of the neighborhood, including its population, median home value, public and private schools, neighborhood rankings, resident diversity, median household income, similar places, and current residents' reviews. Let's dive in and discover what makes Payne Gap such a unique and desirable place to live.

Catch the latest on WYMT Mountain News this morning, as Whitesburg unites to combat addiction, and a study reveals the potential for a 4-year public college in Southeastern Kentucky. Plus, get your weather update with First Alert meteorologist Cameron Aaron.

The venue was thought to be one of the largest in Eastern Kentucky at one point, drawing people from other states.

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 Saturday is $3.247, a week ago the price is $3.259 , according to AAA.

A woman is facing charges after a shooting that wounded a man on Wednesday. The shooting occurred in the Blue River area Wednesday evening, and the wounded man was airlifted to a hospital for treatment of his wounds. The name of the woman and her alleged victim have not been...

• Kentucky lawmakers have commissioned a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a public, four-year university in the southeastern region of the state. • The Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE) conducted the study and identified Hazard as the best location for the institution due to its central location.

The Kentucky Coal Museum in Benham stands as a poignant reminder of Eastern Kentucky's coal mining heritage. Established in 1994, the museum, housed in a former company store, showcases the coal miner's way of life through an extensive array of exhibits. From the Mock Mine to the Loretta Lynn Exhibit, visitors are transported through a rich history that honors the region's past while acknowledging its future, as demonstrated by the museum's solar panel installation.

Compiled by Paul Lunsford. • Okey Boggs, first-degree unlawful imprisonment — pretrial conference scheduled Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. • Teddy Andrew Smith, speeding (10 miles per hour over the limit) — continued for arraignment Feb. 5. • Leah Shay Thomas, 21, speeding (10 miles per hour over the limit) — failed to appear for […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.

The annual event delivers presents to any families who attend, with a special appearance from the man in red himself

JENKINS, Ky. — A traffic stop resulted in a Letcher County pair being taken to jail on drug trafficking charges. A Jenkins police officer pulled over a vehicle containing Emory Mitchell Mullins, 49, of McRoberts, and Samantha Nicole Callihan, 34, of Blackey. Inside the car, he found 7.5 ounces...

Construction on the Skyview high-ground community outside Hazard is moving forward as its environmental permit has been approved by the federal Department for Housing and Urban Development.

Kentucky's coal mining towns, with Garner, KY as a prominent example, stand as enduring symbols of America's industrial heritage. These towns are defined by the legacy of the coal mines—a history steeped in the resilience and labor of the communities that powered the nation. Garner, once a bustling hub, now channels its rich past into preserving the memory of an industry that was both the lifeblood and challenge to the welfare of its miners and their families.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Wednesday, Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle announced the sheriff’s office received a special gift from the city of Florence in Northern Kentucky. Engle said the Perry County Sheriff’s Office was donated a Ford Police Interceptor cruiser. He added this is the second cruiser...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The sixth-ranked Breathitt County Bobcats defeated the second-ranked Martin County Cardinals, 84-79, in their season opener at the DJ Begley Classic in Memorial Gym in Hazard on Saturday, Dec. 2. It was a high-scoring game from the start with both teams getting turnovers and finishing at...