Wolfe County, KY

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A 52-year-old woman is injured after she reportedly drove off the road and over a 50 foot embankment, according to the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team (WCSRT). The rescue team says it got a call around 5 p.m. Monday about a woman in...

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team wants hikers to be prepared when exploring the Red River Gorge, after three hikers got lost. The rescue team says on Monday around 7 p.m. the team received a call about three lost hikers near Indian Staircase. Rescue crews say the group wandered off the trail and weren’t able to find their way back.

On Thursday June 2, 2022 the Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Office (LCCEO) held an Open House welcoming the community with food and drinks with time to meet the newest Agent, Sarah Deal. Ms. Deal is the East Region Family Consumer Science Agent at Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Service. She is...

CAMPTON — Perry Central came up short as Wolfe County held on to win 5-3 in the semifinals of the 14th Region Softball Tournament on Saturday, May 28. Wolfe County prevailed on its home field. Perry Central lost despite outhitting Wolfe County 14-9. Wolfe County pitcher Chloy Creech earned...

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Now that the warmer weather is here to stay awhile, many people will be out and about, enjoying all the outdoor activities the commonwealth has to offer. However, if you’re going to get out this summer, safety should be first and foremost in your mind....

CAMPTON, Ky. (WYMT) - For the first time since 2018, the Lady Engineers are atop the 14th Region mountain. Estill County used a 12-run third inning to beat Wolfe County 13-0 to win the 14th Region softball championship. “We’ve hit the ball good all season,” said Lady Engineers coach Lynn...

Letcher Central grabbed an early eight-run lead and the Lady Cougars turned away Hazard, 8-5, in the opening round of the 14th region tournament played at Wolfe County on Tuesday night. Autumn Wampler had two hits, including a double, scored one run, and batted in two as Central improved to...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Every Wednesday, a Lexington brewery gives back to the community by donating proceeds to non-profits. This Wednesday, Country Boy Brewing donated 10% of sales to the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team. “We’re definitely a scrappy insurgency, but we’re also now nicely equipped,” says Tommy...

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Wolfe County was awarded to construction six months ahead of schedule for the Mountain Parkway expansion project. Completing this project is at the top of Governor Andy Beshear’s to-do list. ”Governor Beshear, when he asked me to take this job, right after he was...

A critical infrastructure project for Eastern Kentucky and a priority for Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration is advancing to construction six months ahead of schedule. Today Gov. Beshear announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently awarded a contract to widen 11 miles of the Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County to Bizzack Construction Company. This project is part of the 46-mile Mountain Parkway Expansion, a transformational project to improve highway safety and support economic development in the region.

CAMPTON, Ky. (WYMT) - For the second straight year, a Wolfe County boys’ basketball player will play at the next level. Wilgus Tolson made it official with Alice Lloyd on Monday afternoon, signing his letter of intent to play for the Eagles. “I’m just looking forward to the program...

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced on Monday that the project to widen the Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County would be starting construction ahead of schedule. The project, which is a priority of Governor Andy Beshear’s administration, is starting six months ahead of...

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - As the weather gets warmer, many of us will be taking part in outdoor activities like hiking, but park officials and search and rescue workers are reminding everyone of the precautions we should take before we head out on a hike. “A lot of rescue...

It was a special night for three Paintsville Tigers and their families. Baron Ratliff, Gunner Collins and Zach Taylor were all celebrated before Thursday’s game against Wolfe County. All three seniors would have a stellar showing, highlighted by Ratliff’s two home runs. Taylor also had a two run game.

NORTON — The suspect in an April 22 assault and killing in Norton was returned to Virginia on Friday. Sean Daniel Roberts, 40, Norton, had been in a Kentucky jail since the incident as he fought extradition to Virginia. Norton police and deputies took Roberts to the Duffield Regional...

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Thursday, the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team announced a chance to win a Red River Gorge vacation. A post on Facebook said the Search and Rescue team joined partners at the Gorge to put together a weekend getaway package that people can enter to win.

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team has partnered with the Red River Gorge for a giveaway raffle that will help save lives. According to the WCSRT, you can purchase a raffle ticket to win a weekend adventure getaway package valued at more than $1,200.