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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...
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....
Baseball Game Preview: Magoffin County Hits the Road
The Magoffin County Hornets will head out on the road to take on the Betsy Layne Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games. Magoffin County is headed into the matchup fresh...
Apple Blossom Festival blooms hope in Elkhorn City
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Apple Blossom Festival kicked off Friday, bringing a town favorite to Elkhorn City. Organizers and volunteers worked to fill the streets and boost community morale, hoping to reignite the fire that was once alive in the annual event. “Having the festival back in town...
KSP Trooper Island looking for campers
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - With Trooper Island welcoming its first week of campers later this month, posts around the state are still looking for applicants to spend a week at Kentucky State Police’s summer camp. The camp is a free, weeklong venture that brings students and troopers together to...
Perry man gets 20 years in Breathitt fentanyl case
A Perry County man was sentenced recently to serve 20 years in prison related to a Breathitt County fentanyl case. According to court documents, on April 19, 39th Circuit Court Judge Lisa H. Whisman sentenced Joseph Thomas, 37, of North Main Street Hazard, to serve 20 years on a charge of aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance (greater than or equal to 28 grams of fentanyl.
BSCTC Recognizes Paintsville ARH as Education First Employer
Big Sandy Community and Technical College recently acknowledged Paintsville ARH for achieving the designation of Education First Employer. This recognition, according to a statement from BSCTC, highlights ARH's dedication to supporting their employees through education and training initiatives, setting a commendable standard for other regional businesses. Businesses qualifying for the...
ARH Mountain Student Achiever: Haley Huffman
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Haley Huffman is an ARH Mountain Student Achiever. Huffman is a senior at Shelby Valley High School, where she has a 4.5 GPA. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club. Huffman has maintained at least a 4.0 GPA throughout her time in high school.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Heavy rain threat slowly diminishing this morning
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - A First Alert Weather Day continues through mid-morning as heavy rainfall is departing. Look for the steady, heavier rain to continue until mid-morning. Then, we’ll look for breaks of sunshine with an isolated shower / thundershower threat. High temperatures will reach between 77° and 82°.
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