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Powell County, KY

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Governor Andy Beshear vetoed a controversial bill that targets transgender youth. Senate Bill 150 passed in the final days of the legislative session, before the start of the veto period. The bill bans access to gender-affirming health care and restricts bathroom use policies for transgender youth,...

Group hopeful after Gov. Beshear vetoes ‘anti trans’ bill

Auxier, KY

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A former Kentucky State Police Captain from Eastern Kentucky died Thursday. Stanley Farler, who not only served as a KSP Captain, but also several other law enforcement posts, died at his home in Auxier. He was 71. Farler was born in 1951 in Hazard, served...

Former Kentucky State Police Captain from EKY dies

Hazard, KY

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Kentucky doctor, accused of writing improper drug prescriptions, was awarded $14 million in a case where he argued pharmacy companies wrongly assigned drug orders to him. James Dustin Chaney opened the Clarion Health and Wellness in Hazard in 2010, but he was charged in...

KY doctor awarded $14 million after losing license in federal drug case

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A man who was a familiar face to many at WYMT and around Hazard has died. Keith Cornett, a businessman and the husband of longtime former WYMT General Manager Ernestine Cornett, died Thursday. He was 74. Cornett served the community with accounting and income tax services...

Businessman, husband of former WYMT General Manager dies

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Homeowners impacted by historic flooding in July of 2022 have another opportunity to receive financial help. A United States Department of Agriculture grant would give each homeowner up to almost $41,000 that can help flood survivors repair their homes. “These funds can be used to hook...

USDA announces homeowners impacted by July flood could be eligible for grant money

Johnson County, KY

Paintsville, KY

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Worth Goble is a collection of stories. The West Van Lear veteran served in the Navy during World War II, hitting the water before his 19th birthday as one of 18 Johnson County men drafted to join the crew on the USS Hornet CV-12. Now, at 98 years old, he is the oldest living member, sharing his stories with those he loves.

98-year-old hometown hero honored at Paintsville Lowe’s

Richmond, KY

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - A historic hotel in downtown Richmond may be opening its doors once again. The Glyndon Hotel was first built in 1889. The original building was destroyed in a fire two years later, but the current hotel has called Main Street home ever since. “People think of...

Plans underway to restore historic Ky. hotel

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - If you’ve ever seen a commercial for a prescription drug, you might have had a similar thought to the viewer who sent in today’s Good Question. Steve asks, “Why are prescription medicines advertised on TV when they are not available to the public except with a doctor’s prescription?”

Good Question: Why are prescription medicines advertised on TV?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The medical world has seen so many advances thanks to technology. Now, artificial intelligence or AI, is helping in a new way when it comes to preventing colorectal cancer. With more and more younger Kentuckians being diagnosed with colon cancer, a Lexington hospital is now the...

Saint Joseph Hospital using new ‘smart’ tool for colorectal cancer screenings

Nashville, TN

Knott County, KY

KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Wednesday night, Knott County native and country music artist Brit Taylor made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Taylor said, growing up, she always dreamed of singing on the Opry stage, and her dream finally became a reality. In an interview with WYMT’s Olivia...

Knott County native makes her debut at the Grand Ole Opry

West Virginia State

Morehead, KY

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WYMT) -The Eagles released their 2023 schedule which features five home games and two FCS opponents Mercer and Tarleton State. Morehead State’s season gets underway Thursday, Aug. 31 as the Yellow Jackets of West Virginia State travel down to Jayne Stadium. The Eagles will start a road...

Morehead State releases 2023 schedule

Perry County, KY

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Police serving a search warrant this week ended up leading officers to a large amount of drugs and left one woman facing charges. It happened Wednesday at a house on Eversole Street in Hazard. During the search, Hazard Police found more than 8 grams of meth,...

Large amount of drugs found, one charged following drug bust in Perry County

London, KY

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - One woman is facing some serious charges after police say she was caught driving under the influence with a young child in the car. It happened early Sunday morning on East Second Street in London. In a report, the arresting officer said when he pulled...

Police: London woman facing charges for driving drunk with a child in the car

Pikeville, KY

Prestonsburg, KY

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Big Sandy Community and Technical College hosted an event Thursday all about inclusion, diversity and community building. The “Appalachia Together” event invited guest academics and advocates to discuss their specialties and experiences in the region, chatting through the framework of finding, belonging and creating community.

‘It’s not hard work. It’s just heart work’: BSCTC speakers discuss finding belonging, creating community

RICHMOND, Ky. (WYMT) - In the same style that got the Colonels to the CBI Championship Game, EKU rallied late but was unable to secure the win. The Colonels trailed 42-24 at the halftime break, but a scoring run midway through the second made it a one-possession game. Tournament stand-out...

EKU comes up just short CBI Championship Game

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WKYT Investigates | Justice: Delivered, delayed or denied?

STANTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A blue light and a flag inside the Powell County Sheriff’s Office honor the brotherhood and sisterhood of those who serve and...

WKYT Investigates | Justice: Delivered, delayed or denied?

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