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Kentucky State Police warns public not to approach 2 teens missing from group home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky State Police warn the public not to approach two teens that escaped from a Bell County group home. In a release, KSP said Post 10 in Harlan was looking for Jeremiah Fulton, a 17-year-old from Albany, Ky. and Bailin Milliner, a 16-year-old from Shepherdsville, Ky.
Search warrant leads to drug bust in Harlan Co.
HARLAN CO., Ky. (WYMT) - Three people were arrested after police reportedly found them trafficking drugs. On Tuesday, deputies with the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on Hal Street in Cawood. Police arrested one suspect after he tried to get away on foot.
Festival supports art in the mountains
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Hundreds of people made their way to downtown Hazard for the first Queen City Artisan Festival. Shannon Gabbard and her husband helped plan the event, wanting to create a venue for crafters in the area to sell their items. “There’s lots of other festivals that crafts...
Skies clearing out for Mother’s Day
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A weak cold front brought a few showers to the mountains on Saturday, however high pressure is moving in and clearing out our skies for Mother’s Day. As our skies clear, it is going to be another night to look outside to possibly see the Aurora Borealis. The Geomagnetic Storm that caused the northern lights on Friday night, will continue into early Monday. While it’s not a sure bet, there is at least a small chance of seeing the northern lights again early on Sunday and Sunday night into Monday.
Seventh Annual Grey Matters run sees near-record numbers
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - WYMT’s Chief Forecaster, Brandon Robinson, spread awareness and money for brain cancer research in an annual 5K/10K race. The seventh annual Grey Matters run brought support from nearly 200 people to the streets of Whitesburg to promote brain cancer and tumor awareness. “My favorite thing...
Harlan County School Board approves pay increase
The Harlan County School Board recently approved a pay increase for the 2024 – 2025 school year for the district’s classified and certified employees. Superintendent Brent Roark advised the board on the district’s financial situation. “I had hoped that our legislature would come through with enough money for significant raises,” Roark said. “They did give […] The post Harlan County School Board approves pay increase appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Below average to start Mother’s Day weekend
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Cooler highs will linger to kick off the weekend. Spotty showers are possible for the afternoon and evening on Saturday, but we are tracking more sunshine for Mother’s Day. Tonight Through Saturday Night. A mainly dry and cool night is on tap across the mountains....
Police investigating gas station theft
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The Perry County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Ramey’s Qwik Stop convenience store on Highway 15 Tuesday after getting a report of a robbery at the store’s ATM machine. Authorities said the suspect spray painted the security cameras before breaking in and pulling...
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