Hazard, KY

LOST CREEK, Ky. (WYMT) - Troopers with Kentucky State Police say they were called to a shooting on Upper River Caney Road in the Lost Creek Community Sunday evening. Troopers say they found Matthew White, who had a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. White was transported to U.K. Medical Center for treatment.

LOST CREEK, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Breathitt County Grand Jury will decide if any criminal charges should be brought against 41-year old James Henry White, who Kentucky State Police say shot 37-year old Matthew White, of Lost Creek, for allegedly trying to break-in to a home. KSP says it happened...

McDOWELL, Ky. — The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man caught on camera stealing from cars. The sheriff’s office released video of the man taking parts and items from vehicles at Frasure’s Creek in McDowell. The incident happened around 7 o’clock Sunday morning.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) officials told WYMT the hospital system will require all employees, providers, volunteers, students, and others who work inside of ARH locations in Kentucky and West Virginia to receive full doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. ARH officials sent a statement to WYMT explaining...

MANCHESTER, KY (August 4, 2021) - Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson is reporting that on July 31, 2021 at approximately 5:55 PM Clay County Sheriff K9 Deputy Wes Brumley along with K9 “Ghost” and Deputy Kendric Smith arrested April Hoskins, 33 of South Highway 66. The arrest occurred on South...

Students of the Harlan County schools will not be required to wear masks while at school this year. In a unanimous vote, the Harlan County School Board voted to adopt the Safe Return to Schools Plan. While the plan does recommend that students that are not vaccinated wear masks, it will not be required. That decision will be left up to the individual students and their parents. The exception to this will be while students are traveling on the district’s school buses.

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - A grim reality began to set in on Tuesday for restaurant owners in Eastern Kentucky. “I’m pretty discouraged by the fact that I feel like we’re just pretty much right back where we started at in a lot of ways,” Brad Shepherd of Heritage Kitchen said. “I feel like so many people have done everything right, everything that has been asked of them.”

LOST CREEK, Ky. — No charges have been filed following a shooting in Breathitt County on Sunday. Kentucky State Police responded to reports of the shooting just before 9 Sunday night at a residence at Lost Creek. Matthew White, 37, was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to...

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Letcher County Sheriff’s Office asks for drivers to pack their patience as schools start back for the school year. “Please be patient as everyone figures out their morning routines,” said a Facebook post. See when your school starts back here. You can see more...

MANCHESTER, Ky. (WYMT) - What started as a late-night traffic stop in Clay County leaves two people facing charges. Just after 11:30 Monday night, two Manchester Police officers noticed a car on Bridge Street with only one headlight. When the officers pulled the car over near Clay County Middle School,...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - This week highlights local farmers and all of the hard work they do. Local farmers and vendors throughout the Commonwealth will be setting up in their local market places to sell their locally grown and/or homemade goods. Not only does this week help support farmers and their efforts, but it also impacts our economy in a big way:

HAZARD, Ky. (WTVQ) – WellCare of Kentucky, a Medicaid and Medicare services provider, is adding 18 full-time jobs at its national call center in Hazard, nearly doubling employment at the facility. “I want to thank leaders of WellCare of Kentucky for selecting their Hazard County location for this expansion,” Gov....

A woman out of Perry County is now pleading guilty for her involvement in a federal carjacking case, where two others have been charged as well. 28-year-old Brandi Hurt, of Bonnyman, pleaded guilty last week to aiding and abetting a carjacking. While in court, she confessed to being with 33-year-old...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Wednesday Governor Beshear announced that WellCare of Kentucky, a Medicaid and Medicare services provider, would be adding 18 full-time jobs at its national call center in Hazard, nearly doubling employment at the facility. Gov. Beshear thanked leaders of WellCare Kentucky for choosing the Hazard facility...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Another pleasant day is in store across the mountains. Those below-average temperatures will stick around, but some scattered showers will be possible by the afternoon. Today through Thursday. A mix of sunshine and clouds on Wednesday could lead to some scattered showers and storms by the...

MARTIN, Ky. (WSAZ) - The non-emergency phone lines and power are out at Martin City Hall as well as the Martin Fire Dept. and Martin Police Dispatch. Martin Police say anyone needing to contact their office for a non-emergency, can call the Floyd County Sheriff’s Dept. at 606-886-6711 or 606-886-8965. Martin Police say the sheriff’s dept. will relay them the message.