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Elizabethtown, KY

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Williamson, WV

MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A fallen West Virginia State trooper killed in the line of duty is being remembered for his dedication to the community. The Williamson Public Library posted several pictures on their Facebook page showing WVSP trooper Cory Maynard reading to children. According to a post from...

Fallen trooper remembered for dedication to community

Laurel County, KY

London, KY

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - 4:30 P.M UPDATE: Police officials said the person was identified. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying a person. Police officials said they found the person on I-75 on Saturday morning at 5:40 a.m. The person was found near mile...

IDENTIFIED: Laurel County Sheriff’s Office finds person on I-75

Prestonsburg, KY

Magoffin County, KY

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Prestonsburg Police Department reportedly found more than two ounces of meth, several pills, and money following a traffic stop Friday morning. Officers with the department stopped the Magoffin County man, who was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Impala on KY-114, after they received reports that the driver was possibly intoxicated.

Magoffin Co. man arrested following traffic stop

Manchester, KY

Clay County, KY

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The City of Manchester Fire Department responded to a fire at a home in Clay County at approximately 8:04 p.m. Thursday night after being notified of the fire by Clay County E-911. Once crews arrived, they found smoke emitting from the attic space in the...

Clay County fire department puts out multiple fires

Hazard, KY

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The ARH Foundation is raffling off a Mercedes Benz convertible, with all proceeds going to Eastern Kentucky flood relief. ARH Foundation Executive Director Angela Bailey says there are still families in need of flood relief. “We still have thousands of individuals who are in homes that...

ARH Foundation raffling off Mercedes for flood relief ‘this really isn’t over’

Corbin, KY

CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - The second annual Hometown Hope Recovery Rally kicked off in Corbin on Saturday, inviting those in recovery and those who have recovered to utilize treatment resources and sharing testimonies of overcoming addiction. The event’s emcee, Tony Barrett, said one mission throughout this event is to break...

‘There’s hope after dope’: Second annual Hometown Hope Recovery Rally kicks off in Corbin

Paintsville, KY

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Shaping Our Appalachian Region is working to celebrate Appalachian artists, working in harmony with its partnering counties to turn up the volume. “When you think about sort of shaping our Appalachian region, we do need a soundtrack for that,” said Paintsville Tourism Executive Director Jeremiah Parsons.

‘Shaping our Appalachian region needs a soundtrack’: Country Music Highway Tribute Shows announced

Lexington, KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - The Johnson Central Lady Eagles have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Clark’s Pump and Shop State Softball Tournament with a win over Highlands. The Lady Eagles took an early two-run lead in the second inning, then scored again in the fifth. Highlands scored late,...

Johnson Central beats out Highlands in first round of Clark’s Pump and Shop State Softball Tournament

Louisville, KY

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – After the deaths of 12 horses, Churchill Downs has announced new safety initiatives and precautionary measures. A pause of track-based incentives such as trainer start bonuses and purse pay-out allocations to every race finisher through last place. Purse pay-outs will now be limited to the top five finishers. Churchill Downs is engaged in ongoing discussions with horsemen to determine ways to reallocate these funds to best serve industry needs;

Churchill Downs announces steps to improve safety

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Churchill announced on Friday they will be moving their remaining spring races to Ellis Park. For fans in Louisville, that means they’ll have to drive two hours for the races. Churchill made its decision as various organizations are investigating the series of horse deaths. “At...

Fans’ reaction to Churchill Downs moving Spring races to Ellis Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - After winning region 13 and punching their ticket to Lexington, the South Laurel Cardinals met with the Daviess County Panthers in round one of the Clark’s Pump and Shop State Softball tournament. Fielding errors and struggles from the plate led to the Cardinals getting shutout...

South Laurel held scoreless in first round of KHSAA State Softball tournament

Harlan, KY

HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - We are in the midst of festival season in Eastern Kentucky, and this week, it’s Harlan’s turn for the fun. Friday marked the second day of the 68th Annual Poke Sallet Festival in downtown Harlan. The weekend features several events, including the “Run for...

Second day of 68th Annual Poke Sallet Festival kicks off

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - The London Town Center Summer Concert series kicked off on Friday. The series is presented by London Tourism and Parks. On Friday, the band county wide opened up at 6:30 p.m. before Sammy Kershaw took the stage at 8 p.m. Kershaw is known for a string...

London Tourism kicks off the Summer Concert Series with a special guest

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The summertime pattern settles in as we head through the first weekend of meteorological summer. The good news is that pool and lake time doesn’t look like it’ll be interrupted by too many spotty storms. Tonight through Tomorrow Night. Those spotty storms out by...

Temps increase as storm chances become slim

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - We’re keeping it warm and toasty throughout the region as we continue to head into June’s first weekend...but some relief is on the way as well. After a toasty afternoon today, we’re in for a mild and muggy overnight tonight as, even with clear skies, lows only fall back into the lower to middle 60s.

June’s heat continues into the weekend

Cecilia, KY

Rineyville, KY

Glendale, KY

Vine Grove, KY

Radcliff, KY

Stephensburg, KY

Boston, KY

Lebanon Junction, KY

Hodgenville, KY

Sonora, KY

Eastview, KY

Flaherty, KY

White Mills, KY

Fort Knox, KY

Vertrees, KY

Meeting Creek, KY

New Haven, KY

Trappist, KY

Buffalo, KY

Muldraugh, KY

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EKY State Police detective honored

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (WYMT) - A Kentucky State Police detective working in Eastern Kentucky was honored Tuesday night at a state law enforcement conference. Detective Scott Caudill,...

EKY State Police detective honored

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