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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.
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...
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....
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°.
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.
Hazard set to host Queen City Artisan Festival
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Saturday, the ArtStation will host the first Queen City Artisan Festival in downtown Hazard. The purpose of the festival is to bring together talented artists from across the region to showcase their art. While it is an opportunity for local artists to gain more attention,...
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A community together for a moment of silence
The National Day of Prayer was commemorated across the commonwealth May 2, drawing together people of all denominations and inviting neighboring communities to unite in prayer. The event in Hazard was held at the amphitheater beside City Hall, led by Pastor Tim Reynolds of Hazard First Baptist and supported by a youth service team from Grant Career Center in Bethel, Ohio.
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