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Viral sheriff write-in candidate loses to incumbent

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A write-in candidate for Johnson County sheriff who surpassed 600,000 views on a campaign post on TikTok lost to the incumbent candidate. Jason Golden made posted a video to TikTok addressing his arrest at the Kentucky Apple Festival, where he was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and second-degree disorderly conduct.

Johnson County, KY · 1d
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Johnson Co., Ky General Election Results (Nov) 2026

Jason Golden: 96 (Write-In) Paintsville City Council:(Top 6 Elected)

Johnson County, KY · 1d
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Retirement to re-election: Matt Wireman returns to lead Magoffin County

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Matt Wireman, Magoffin County’s Judge-Executive-elect, retired from the role Dec. 31, 2025. However, he will take office again on Jan. 4, 2027. “I’m ready to get back,” Wireman said. “It’s been a year of reflection, and a year of looking toward the future.”

Magoffin County, KY · 1d
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Political rookie Hesterberg defeats veteran politician in Kentucky House race

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WCHS) — There were some surprises in Tuesday's general election and one of those came in eastern Kentucky. A political newcomer was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating a seasoned politician who had served in Frankfort for many years. "I will not be outworked by...

Floyd County, KY · 1d
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Kentucky mayor’s race decided by single vote heading to recanvass

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky mayor’s race decided by one vote is heading to a recanvass. Jim Tom Trent is the projected winner by one vote in the Morehead mayoral race, and the candidate behind him is a write-in, according to Rowan County Clerk Elwood Caudill Jr. Caudill...

Morehead, KY · 14h

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Summary judgment in Amber Spradlin lawsuit excludes local agencies, leaders

PRESTONBURG, Ky. (WKYT) - A judge has granted summary judgment dismissing local government agencies and officials from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Amber Spradlin. Judge John F. Vincent has ruled that several of the defendants are shielded by sovereign and statutory immunity. Spradlin was found stabbed...

Prestonsburg, KY · 18h

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Carter County singer wins first place at Grayson Octoberfest competition

GRAYSON — Carter County country music artist Tristen Moore walked away with first-place honors Saturday, October 31, after competing in the “Scary-oke” singing contest held as part of Grayson’s Octoberfest 2026 celebration. Moore, a native of Olive Hill, earned the competition’s top honor and received a...

Grayson, KY · 2d

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Lewis County resident questions nuclear company over jobs, land and what comes next

VANCEBURG, Ky. — Lewis County residents are getting their first chance to question The Nuclear Company, which wants to build a nuclear power site in the county. The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce met with a company representative on Oct. 29 at a pizza shop in Vanceburg to discuss the proposed project, called Prosperity One. The company says that if approved, the site could host up to six reactors and generate 6.6 gigawatts of electricity.

Lewis County, KY · 14h

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Olive Hill elects new mayor

It was a night of changes in Carter County, with Olive Hill residents picking a new mayor and the county clerk role changing hands by a margin of just 40 votes – emphasizing the importance of each and every vote cast. But while there was plenty of change, not all voters were eager to change course. In Grayson, voters voiced their confidence in Mayor Troy Combs, voting to return him to office by a respectable margin.

Carter County, KY · 2d

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Outdoor burn ban lifted in Knott County

KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The outdoor burn ban has been lifted in one eastern Kentucky county. Knott County’s ban has been lifted “for the time being,” according to county officials. Burning is now allowed between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. County officials said that weather and...

Knott County, KY · 1d

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‘Oily substance’ spill creates Boyd County road hazard

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WOWK) – Deputies in Boyd County are asking drivers to avoid a portion of U.S. 180 due to an oily substance spill in the roadway. According to the Boyd County Sheriff’s Office, an estimated “couple hundred gallons” of a “suspected oily substance” has been spilled at the intersection of U.S. 180 and […]

Boyd County, KY · 12h

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18-year-old elected to Breathitt County Board

BREATHITT CO., Ky. (WYMT) -At just 18 years old, Jarrett Hardin is proving age is just a number when it comes to serving your community. On Tuesday night, Hardin was elected to the Breathitt County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, capturing enough votes to secure one of three open seats on the board.

Breathitt County, KY · 1d

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Lawrence County upends North Laurel

LONDON — Lawrence County defeated North Laurel 35-14 in a late-season non-district game on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Bulldogs rushed 38 times for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Cavin Williams rushed 11 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns in Lawrence County’s win. In a similar rushing performance, Kaden Johnson took 16 carries for 122 yards and two touchdowns, aiding the Bulldogs offensively.

Lawrence County, KY · 1d

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Bath County Schools officials investigate threat at high school

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Bath County Schools officials investigated a threat at the district’s high school Wednesday. Bath County High School was evacuated because of a fire alarm and, as students were leaving the building, one student was reportedly heard saying that they had a gun, according to district officials.

Bath County, KY · 1d

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Hazard-Perry County Chamber honors businesses, individuals

The Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its annual Business Appreciation Lunch at the Primary Care Center of Eastern Kentucky event center, recognizing local businesses and their contributions to the community. Sponsored by Kentucky Power, the event brought together Chamber members and nonmembers for an afternoon of appreciation and...

Perry County, KY · 17h

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Scott Alexander wins fourth term as Perry County judge-executive

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Scott Alexander has been re-elected to a fourth term as Perry County judge-executive, defeating opponent and former judge-executive Denny Ray Noble for a third time. He said his campaign stuck to focusing on the good throughout the race. Alexander: ‘How do we help someone each day?’...

Perry County, KY · 2d

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State, Local Races Prove Every Vote Matters

The saying “every vote matters” held true in several local races across Kentucky on Tuesday, with a coin flip deciding the winner of city council seats in Ashland, Catlettsburg, Greenup, Hanson, Park Hills, and Powderly. Hopkins County Clerk Keenan Woodruff told the WFMW News Edge that a coin...

Kentucky · 1d

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Athens levy results in, Health Department levy not approved

Athens County residents across 14 townships voted for or against tax levies this Election Day. Of the proposed 23 property tax levies and two income tax levies county-wide, 16 property levies and both income levies passed. Seven levies were not approved in different townships and villages, including the levy related...

Athens, OH · 2d

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Jay Edwards lost hometown vote in state race

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nelsonville’s former State Representative Jay Edwards, a Republican, not only lost the race for Ohio treasurer statewide, but also each precinct in his hometown. Ohio Treasurer of State-elect Seth Walsh, a Democrat, received just around 50,000 votes more than Edwards in the state treasurer’s race,...

Nelsonville, OH · 16h

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Levy for Alexander schools fails by narrow margin

ALBANY, Ohio — A proposed 0.75% tax levy to benefit the Alexander Local School District failed Tuesday night by 21 votes, according to unofficial election night results from the Athens, Meigs and Vinton county election boards. The levy would have generated an estimated $1 million for local schools over the next five years.

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