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Panthers fall in grind-it-out game to No. 1 Trinity
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - Pikeville hoped their fate in the first round of the state baseball tournament would be different than last year as the Panthers met with the No. 2 team in Kentucky, Trinity (Louisville), in the first round of this year’s state tournament on Thursday. In the...
Water outage reaches fifth day
WAYLAND, Ky. (WYMT) - June 5 marked five days that members of the Wayland community had been without water. People in the community have been traveling to other counties to get water for basic daily tasks, such as washing, cleaning dishes, and washing clothes. Officials with Southern Water said the...
Perry County schools receive aid to rebuild
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - During the July floods of 2022, schools in Perry County, such as the Buckhorn School and Robinson Elementary School, were all but destroyed. Since the flood, officials with Perry Co. schools have been working to rebuild and new FEMA aid is helping that become a reality.
Pikeville becomes an official Kentucky Trail Town
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials and community members gathered in Pikeville to celebrate the city’s newest title: Kentucky Trail Town. The initiative began when the former First Lady of Kentucky Jane Beshear, wanted a trail to go through the entirety of the commonwealth. “For Pikeville to become a certified...
Bulldogs finish runner-up in 14th Region
HINDMAN — The 14th Region championship was decided by a pitcher’s duel. Unfortunately for Hazard, Estill County pitcher Jax Niece came out on top of the pitcher’s duel against Hazard’s Gaige Logan and Trace Kincaid as the Engineers picked up a 2-0 win over Hazard to claim the 14th Region championship last Friday evening.
Pikeville wins back-to-back region championships
PRESTONSBURG — In a total team effort, the Pikeville Panthers hunted down their second consecutive 15th Region Baseball championship with an 11-1 win over the Prestonsburg Blackcats Thursday night. It marked the first time since the 1998/1999 seasons that the Panthers have won back-to-back region titles. As both teams...
Sustaining the arts: The ongoing mission of The Arts Station
Since its inception on July 11, 2020, The Arts Station, created by the Appalachian Arts Alliance, has become a cornerstone of the Hazard Perry County community. The center offers a multitude of programs and events, with a mission of enriching the area with traditional Appalachian artistry and promising to do so for years to come.
Gov. Andy Beshear cuts ribbon at Mountain View PACE
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Governor Andy Beshear joined officials at Mountain View PACE in Pikeville to cut the ribbon. PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Governor Beshear said the facility is one of more than 10 planned or already operating in the commonwealth to serve people...
New PACE center opens for Kentucky senior citizens
PIKEVILLE, KY (WOWK) – A new day center for senior citizens has officially opened in Pike County, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joined local leaders to cut the ribbon at the new Mountain View PACE Day Center in Pikeville Wednesday. PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. The center is a place […]
New dentistry school coming to University of Pikeville
The Tanner College of Dental Medicine is set to be built on UPIKE's campus next to the Health Professions Education building. On Wednesday, UPIKE also announced a scholarship program with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid.
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