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Longtime Southern Ky. lawmaker dies
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - A longtime Kentucky lawmaker from Williamsburg died Tuesday. Charles Siler, 94, represented the 84th District of Whitley and Laurel counties in the Kentucky House for around 20 years. The Republican served in the House from 1985 to 1990 and from 1995 to 2011. Siler was also...
Cyclist dead following medical emergency during RedBud Ride
LAUREL CO., Ky. (WYMT) - A cyclist has died following a medical emergency during the RedBud Ride. In a post on Facebook, officials with London Downtown said the woman was a beloved member of the Laurel County and cycling communities. The cyclist was later identified as Cammie McQueen Creech, 54.
Update: Name released of firefighter injured in Laurel Co. fire
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - (Update - 12:29 p.m.) Officials have identified the firefighter hurt in a blaze Monday in Laurel County. The firefighter was identified as Captain Eric Philpot with the Corbin Fire Department. Monday evening, the sheriff’s office began looking for a missing person who was believed to...
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