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London mayor responds to criticism after removal of two plaques

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - London Mayor Tracie Handley responded to criticism Thursday following the removal of two plaques. In a social media post, Handley said that the plaques honoring Troy Rudder and Randy Smith for their contributions to tourism and community development were not approved by a vote of the London City Council in 2024, though they were later installed.

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Kentucky Woman Storms Onto Football Field, Violently Strangulates Player Leaving Him Hospitalized

A high school football game in Kentucky ended with a player in the emergency room, spectators spilling onto the field, and a woman facing a felony charge. The score was 21-12. North Laurel was leading Wayne County in the third quarter when a confrontation between players drew people from both sides onto the field. What followed went well beyond a football altercation. Per the Monticello Police Department, Kayla Barrett, 36, of East Bernstadt, grabbed a Wayne County player from behind and strangled him during the disturbance. An arrest warrant alleged she put both hands around the back of the p...

Wayne County, KY · 9h

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Somerset police warn of residential rental property scams

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - The Somerset Police Department warned residents Friday to be aware of scams involving residential rental property. Police said that scammers are posing as property owners, rental agents or representatives of rental companies and are soliciting upfront payments for security deposits or application fees through Cash App.

Somerset, KY · 1d
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Screening for Christmas movie filmed in Pulaski County sells out

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - A Christmas movie filmed in Pulaski County sold out a local screening at an event venue in Somerset. “Christmas at Moose Lake” will screen at The Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. The movie follows a New York-based professional, Alyssa, who returns to her family’s lake house following a breakup.

Pulaski County, KY · 2d
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16-year-old Somerset girl Somerset located

Police in Somerset said that 16-year-old Savana Lynnea Groves has been located.

Somerset, KY · 1d

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London mayor terminates fire chief, assistant fire chief

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - London Mayor Tracie Handley reportedly terminated the city’s fire chief and assistant fire chief. According to termination letters obtained by WKYT, Fire Chief Donnie Hale and Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Wagers were dismissed, effective immediately, due to concerns about department leadership, firefighter training requirements and an incident involving activating a fire alarm on Dec. 3, 2025.

London, KY · 2d

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KSP searching for 2 teens who escaped from state custody

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. – Authorities are searching for two missing juveniles who escaped the Woodsbend Youth Development Center in Morgan County. According to Kentucky State Police, 16-year-old Matthew Wren, of Whitley County, and 16-year-old Charles Orr, of Grant County, were last seen Thursday evening. They were wearing navy short-sleeve T-shirts, navy sweatshirts, khaki pants, white socks and black shoes.

Morgan County, KY · 1d

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KSP: Corbin man arrested after shooting wife during domestic dispute

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - One Corbin man is facing felony charges after Kentucky State Police say he shot his wife during a domestic dispute Tuesday night before barricading himself inside his home. Troopers from KSP Post 11 arrested David Michael Holbrook, 82, who also goes by Mike Holbrook, late...

Corbin, KY · 2d

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Man charged with fleeing police, drug possession in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after a reported vehicle pursuit in Laurel County. According to Sheriff John Root with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, a vehicle fled during an attempted traffic stop after a deputy observed the vehicle driving erratically around 1:08 a.m. on Kentucky 552.

Laurel County, KY · 2d

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This Overlooked Kentucky Town Lets You Live Like Royalty For Just $1,300 A Month

Most royalty throughout history had to conquer something to live well, but Somerset, Kentucky has a much simpler arrangement. You just show up, pay around $1,300 a month, and the good life is yours. That figure covers the essentials of daily existence in Somerset, including housing, groceries, utilities, and the...

Somerset, KY · 2d

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London mayor-elect wants to move city government past controversy

London Mayor-elect Matt Orr says he wants to move the city government away from controversy and refocus attention on city business when he takes office in January.

London, KY · 2d

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Missing London man located

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - UPDATE: Oakley has been located. ORIGINAL STORY - A Golden Alert has been issued for a 21-year-old man reported missing in London. Christopher Eugene Oakley was reported missing at 10:48 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. He was last seen off Moriah Road. Oakley is a white man,...

London, KY · 1d

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Whitley County’s losing skid hits 21 games with 38-0 loss to Boyle County

DANVILLE — Whitley County’s struggles continued Thursday night as defending Class 4A state champion Boyle County scored 35 first-quarter points on its way to a 38-0 victory over the Colonels in the opening round of the KHSAA football playoffs. The loss ended Whitley County’s season at 0-11 and...

Whitley County, KY · 2d

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People who live near Kentucky, Tennessee border share fun rivalry ahead of Saturday’s big game

Williamsburg, Ky. (WKYT) - People in Whitley County who are Kentucky fans have friends and family who are Tennessee fans, and residents say Saturday’s Kentucky-Tennessee football game carries added weight because of it. Church and the rivalry. Ralph Davis lives in Tennessee but goes to church in Kentucky. He...

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Edwards powers Wayne County to playoff victory over Black Bears

Harlan County’s 2026 season ended much the same way it did in 2025 as the Black Bears fell 41-6 to Wayne County in the first round of the 4A playoffs on Friday in Monticello. Wayne County scored on five of six possessions. The Bears moved the ball well but...

Harlan County, KY · 1d

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Corbin Buyers Have More Options as Homes Sit Longer on the Market

Corbin buyers gained more leverage as active listings climbed roughly 20% and homes spent more time on the market than a year ago.

Corbin, KY · 21h

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Somerset Community College launches geothermal drilling training program

SOMERSET, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Somerset Community College is partnering with the Geothermal Drillers Association to launch a hands-on training program that will prepare workers for geothermal drilling careers and help develop the region’s energy workforce. The Geothermal Drilling Intensive will take place Jan. 11-23, 2027, at...

Somerset, KY · 2d

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Houston, Lawson reach milestones as Middlesboro blanks Lynn Camp in playoff opener

MIDDLESBORO — Middlesboro continued its impressive season with a dominant performance in the opening round of the KHSAA Class A football playoffs, defeating Lynn Camp 44-0 while two Yellow Jackets reached significant individual milestones. The victory improved Middlesboro to 10-1 and advanced the Yellow Jackets into the second round...

Middlesboro, KY · 2d

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Williamsburg wins defensive battle, moves to second round with win over Hazard

WILLIAMSBURG — It was a memorable Friday for Williamsburg coach Jerry Herron and his Yellow Jackets. On the same day Herron was named his district’s Coach of the Year, Williamsburg continued its postseason success with a hard-fought 26-14 victory over Hazard in the opening round of the KHSAA Class A football playoffs.

Williamsburg, KY · 1d

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RECC Announces Schedule System Maintenances

IMPORTANT NOTICE – SCHEDULED SYSTEM MAINTENANCE. As we prepare for our move to our new Somerset headquarters, South Kentucky RECC will be conducting scheduled system maintenance beginning Friday, November 6, at approximately 5 pm ET. During this time, several services will be temporarily unavailable, including:. 🔵Payments: SmartHub, payment kiosks...

Somerset, KY · 1d