Wolfe County, KY

(WYMT) - The Wolfe County Wolves lost to Lewis County in the KHSAA Softball Semi-State tournament, 10-6. The Wolves led at the end of the second inning 1-0. After a rain delay, Wolfe County got behind and never caught up, down 8-2 after the fourth inning. Wolfe County ended their...

LEXINGTON It had been 727 days since the last time a state tournament softball game was played in Kentucky prior to Friday’s semi-state matchup between Lewis County and Wolfe County. The stands at John Cropp Stadium were packed with hundreds of fans from both counties and were eager for action...

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. (WXIX) - A Tri-State family is furious after the man who is accused of killing their loved one requested that his bond be changed and, in effect, reduced. Jarron Slayback, 31, died in June 2020 on a vacation with friends to Wolfe County, Kentucky. Kentucky State Police...

Congratulations to the Wolfe County Lady Wolves for winning the KHSAA 14th Region Softball Tournament with a 4-3 victory over Perry Central!! Wolfe County is Back-to-back 14th region softball champions. Due to heavy rain in Powell County the game was played at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester .

The 14th Region softball tournament championship will be decided tonight as Wolfe County takes on Perry County Central at Powell County. First pitch is at 6:00pm.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - As we head closer to summer, heat-related illnesses are more common as people spend more time outdoors. Yesterday, Wolfe County Search and Rescue responded to a hiker in distress due to heat exhaustion. Whether it is sunny skies or overcast like today, heat-related illnesses can affect anyone. With a forecast this week of high humidity levels, it’s something you’ll have to watch because it can catch you off guard.

As temperatures continue to rise and the summer season gets in full swing, individuals should keep the potential for heat-related illnesses in mind. While heat rash, cramps and sunburns also fall within the category, the symptoms for heat exhaustion and heat stroke should be a familiarity for those planning outdoor activities over the next few months. Organizations like the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team respond to numerous calls of individuals experiencing these illnesses on hiking trails each year.

(WYMT) - The 14th Region Player of the Year, Jaz Johnson signed to play basketball at Mars Hill University. In his senior campaign, Johnson averaged 22.7 points per game and scored more than 2,000 points in his time as a Wolf. “Oh, I can’t wait I can’t wait to get...

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Drivers who use KY 1812 in Wolfe County will need to find. an alternate route beginning Monday, May 24. The bridge crossing Landsaw Fork at milepoint 4.4 will be closed for up to 60 days for replacement. The project to replace the bridge 0.1 miles...

In a pressure-packed moment, Tyler Brook just tried to remain calm. "My heart was pumping, obviously," said Brook, a Madison Central senior. "I didn't want to swing at anything stupid." He certainly didn't. The senior catcher delivered a walk-off single in the eighth inning as Madison Central (25-5) pushed its...

DROP KICKED HIMSELF TO JAIL: SHAWN PATRICK PEARCE, 29, OF CAMPTON, KENTUCKY; ARRETSED BY STATE POLICE ON NUMEROUS CHILD PORNOGRAPY CHARGES. A Wolfe County, Ky. man was arrested Thursday, May 6, by a special state police unit, after he was found to be in possession of a large amount of child pornography imagery.

CAMPTON, Ky. (WYMT) - One Eastern Kentucky man is facing serious charges following an investigation by Kentucky State Police. Officials say troopers served a search warrant Thursday at a home in Campton after learning someone inside was uploading child pornography to the internet. During the search, they found equipment used...

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - It was a rescue for the record books for the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team after they rescued a hiker in their longest rescue yet. The rescue team said a woman was hiking with her friends Sunday afternoon in the Clifty Wilderness area of Red River Gorge, in the Dry Fork Drainage, when she hurt her right leg.