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Flat Gap woman arrested following one-vehicle crash
A one-vehicle collision led to the arrest of a Flat Gap woman on charges of alcohol intoxication and leaving the scene of an accident May 10. Deputy Isaac Owens of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said he was dispatched to a Flat Gap residence in reference to a woman who called 911 and said she was involved in a single-vehicle crash and could not open the driver’s side door, according to the arrest report.
Breathitt Co. officials look to curb food insecurity
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Food insecurity is an ongoing issue for people across the nation, including Breathitt County. From inflation to transportation, there are several barriers folks face trying to get food. Jackson Mayor Laura Thomas said folks have to choose between buying fresh food for more money or...
Former Perry prosecutor pleads guilty to federal charge
Perry County's former top felony prosecutor has pleaded guilty in federal court in a case in which prosecutors alleged that he traded favorable outcomes in criminal cases for drugs and sexual favors. On May 10, former Commonwealth's Attorney Scott Blair, 52, entered a guilty plea before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanly...
Periods of showers through Saturday
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Off-and-on showers will continue through Saturday, but we are tracking drier, milder weather by Sunday and early next week. Scattered showers are possible tonight, and some could be briefly heavy. It will not rain all night, and there is no severe weather threat, but you may need the umbrella for those Friday night plans. Lows bottom out in the lower-60s under a mostly cloudy sky. Some areas of dense fog are also possible.
Hardin Co. woman facing public intoxication, false identity charges
CLAY CO., Ky. (WYMT) - Police in Clay County arrested a Hardin County woman after they said she reportedly slurred her speech and gave them false information about who she was. Deputies with the sheriff’s office were dispatched to a gas station in Manchester on Wednesday after receiving a call...
WYMT Anniversary: Steve Hensley celebrates 25 years
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - WYMT Managing Editor and Senior Anchor Steve Hensley celebrated his 25th anniversary at WYMT on Friday. Steve is a Hazard native who started interning at the station several years before he joined the staff full-time in 1999. In celebration of his milestone, several former co-workers sent...
Rain is moving in
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - Showers, a few thunderstorms will be the theme the next few days. Some of the activity could be locally heavy. A combination of elements are coming together to provide showers and scattered thunderstorms today into tonight. Some of this activity could produce some locally heavy rainfall. High temperatures today will be in the mid and upper 70s.
Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules
A Franklin Circuit judge has given a legal victory to Hazard and several other Kentucky cities interested in imposing a restaurant tax. The tax, created by the legislature in 1980, is levied in about 50 of Kentucky’s 418 cities on retail sales of food and beverages in all restaurants in the city. The tax rate […] The post Hazard, some other Kentucky towns may enact restaurant tax, judge rules appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Hazard continues winning streak with win over Jackson County
Hazard pushed its winning streak to five games with a 9-6 win over Jackson County Friday evening. The win helped the Bulldogs improve their record to 19-10 on the season. Hazard had six doubles on the game to help them pick up the big win. The Bulldogs got going in...
Hazard High acknowledges recent scholars
Hazard High School is celebrating notable academic achievements with seven students selected as Governor’s Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year and two receiving full rides to Berea College as Hurst Scholars. Superintendent Sondra Combs and Vice Principal Luke Glaser said the school is proud of the students. “We’re really...
Hazard teachers recognized for excellence in teaching
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Three teachers with the Hazard Independent School district were recognized for excellence over the weekend. Patrick Hall, Cindy Lindon and Paul Spare received the Excellence in Teaching award from Campbellsville University in their respective grade levels. Superintendent Sondra Combs said, since 1987, the university has recognized...
Retirement Announced: Share your photos with Brandon Robinson
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Help us celebrate WYMT Chief Forecaster Brandon Robinson’s retirement by sharing your photos with Brandon below. Brandon was very active in the community and had thousands of public appearances on behalf of WYMT throughout the region during his 17-year career. Read more about Brandon’s retirement...
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