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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.
Sheriff: One person dead after multi-vehicle crash
LAUREL CO., Ky. (WYMT) - (Update - 9:23 p.m.): The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office released the name of the person killed in a crash Monday. Officials said Johnathon Wyatt, 31, of Barbourville, was the driver of the motorcycle. (Update - 4:40 p.m.): Officials with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office...
Eastern Kentucky University to accept SNAP benefits as payment option
RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) — Eastern Kentucky University leaders strive to find new ways to help students. Now it’s the first Kentucky school to add the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a way to pay at on-campus convenience stores, known as Pods. The new payment option will...
WLKY Investigates: Should this regional Kentucky airport have a control tower?
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. — Major investment is coming to one of Kentucky’s busiest general aviation airports. On Monday, Congressman Andy Barr announced a $3.5 million dollar federal grant that will build a new terminal at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport. Airport staff say they need even more investment...
London County Police Department host fishing tournament for fallen officer
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) -For the second time since officer Logan Medlock’s death, the London Police Department will host it’s annual memorial fishing tournament on May 4. Officer Medlock was hit and killed by a drunk driver back in October of 2022 and colleagues feel this is a great way to honor Officer Medlock’s memory.
London officials finalizing plaza project plans
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - City of London officials are working to finalize plans for a new building that will be located in the downtown area. The “City Plaza” project is an estimated $3-3.5 million building that will house the London Police Department and London/Laurel County 911 Communications Center. Officials plan to start construction later this year.
Fire department introduces updated safety measure
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - The London Fire Department has introduced an updated safety measure for homeowners. The new “ALERT” sticker will allow homeowners to write how many occupants are in the household. With the sticker, first responders can act quicker in an emergency. ”It’s very key to us...
Good Question: Does the Safer Kentucky Act make ‘camping’ in line for things like events illegal?
(WKYT)—For today’s Good Question, a viewer asks, “Concerning the Safer Kentucky Act and the part about camping on the street with the intention of sleeping, would it now be wrong for those who show up early for events such as getting in line for tickets to ‘camp’? Is it written into the law to allow people to camp on streets in order to get a good place in line for an event or ticket?”
Stepping out of her comfort zone, EKU's Paige Smith thrives in marketing program
College can be a long journey of hard work and dedication for students of all majors and for Paige Smith, this meant going the extra mile and becoming top of her class within the College of Business. Smith grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and is part of the three plus...
Grad Profile: Holcomb takes an untraditional route
When graduating from high school, Madison County native and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) senior Ben Halcomb was convinced he didn’t want to go to college. Four years later, Halcomb will receive his degree in aviation with a concentration in pro-flight. COVID-19 contributed significantly to Halcomb’s educational journey, and the...
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