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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.
Showers ending as temperatures are set to climb
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - After a few showers dotted the skies across the mountains on Saturday, but they will be moving out allowing some much warmer air to move in. Let’s take a look at the forecast. Saturday Night and Sunday. We will the the remaining showers and storms...
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...
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...
Hydrogen Future Could Offer Sustainable Energy and Economic Growth for Appalachia
The nation’s transition to a sustainable and clean-energy future heavily focuses on the use of hydrogen as an energy source. To expedite a hydrogen-fueled future, the Biden administration recently announced more than $7 billion in federal funding to expand hydrogen infrastructure on a nationwide scale. Rohit Pandey, assistant professor of mining and minerals engineering at […]
Quentin Williams’ no-hitter pushes Cougars past Green Dragons
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - For Letcher Central and Harlan baseball, Friday marked the end of the regular season. The Cougars hosted the Green Dragons just two days removed from their 4-1 loss to Harlan. Behind Quentin Williams’s 14 strikeouts and no-hitter, Letcher Central shut out Harlan 7-0 to end their...
Grigsby no-hits Knott Central for second time
HAZARD — Behind a no-hitter from pitcher Kaitlyn Grigsby, Perry Central blanked Knott County Central 15-0 in four innings on Tuesday, May 14. Following the win, Perry Central improved to 22-10. A perennial 14th Region title contender, Perry Central thrived throughout the matchup. Grigsby no-hit Knott County Central for...
No injuries following commercial structure fire in Clintwood, Va.
CLINTWOOD, Va. (WJHL) — No injuries were reported after an industrial structure fire broke out in Clintwood, Virginia on Friday night, according to a social media post from the Sandy Ridge Fire Department. The Clintwood Fire Department and several other departments responded to the fire near the Happy Valley area on Friday at 10:20 p.m. […]
Mingo Central’s Slone, Thomason ink with UPike
NEWTOWN – The biggest thrill for an educator or a coach is to see his or her athletes move on to the next level to further their education and athletic playing career. That day came into fruition on Monday, May 13, as two more Mingo Central High School athletes signed national letters of intents.
Johnson Central baseball player signs to UPike
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Brock Butcher, a catcher and pitcher for Johnson Central, signed to play baseball at the University of Pikeville on Monday afternoon. Butcher pitched for eight games this season, earning three saves for the Golden Eagles. The senior has recorded 13 RBI and hit one home...
DecoGirl Designs Introduces Exclusive New Collection of Premium Hair Accessories
Elegant and Chic Hair Accessories for Bridal, Prom, and Formal Occasions. At DecoGirl Designs, our mission is to empower women to express their unique style confidently.”. ALVA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DecoGirl Designs unveils its latest collection of hair accessories, featuring a variety of hair clips and headbands suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions. This new collection represents the brand's dedication to offering high-quality, stylish accessories that cater to a diverse array of fashion needs.
Harlan Co. cities work together to solve wastewater issues
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - In June of 2023, Cumberland, Benham and Lynch were selected for the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Closing America’s Wastewater Gap” study. “The shape that our systems are in now, I think it’s something that’s going to come back and haunt us if...
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