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A big day for small business: Clay County start-ups awarded more than $100,000

MANCHESTER, Ky. (WYMT) - Thirteen small businesses gathered at EKU Manchester to celebrate their new enterprises and receive awards from One Clay County totaling $110,000. Michael White, executive director of One Clay County, said awards were designed to meet the needs of each business. “One is an initial start-up business,...

Clay County, KY · 21h
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Harlan County forest fire rekindles amid dry fall conditions

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A forest fire in Harlan County continued to burn after being believed to be 60% to 70% contained the night before, sparking concerns about the persistent lack of rainfall in 2026. Joshua Adams, director of the Wildfire Division for the Harlan Fire Department, said the...

Harlan County, KY · 1d
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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 · 8d
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Road projects advance at three Boyle County development sites

DANVILLE — Three access road projects are moving forward in Boyle County to prepare industrial and commercial property for development, according to a Nov. 5 update from Develop Danville. Two […]

Boyle County, KY · 3d

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Jessamine County EMS welcomes new support dog

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Jessamine County Emergency Medical Services has a new furry friend. The department announced Tuesday that a support dog, named Teddy, has joined its ranks. K9’s For Warriors, the nation’s leading provider of trained service dogs for veterans, law enforcement and first responders, recruited Teddy at...

Jessamine County, KY · 2d

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Adkins touts eastern Kentucky roots in campaign stop in Harlan

Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins visited Harlan County on Tuesday. Adkins spoke to a group of supporters at Camp Blanton, bringing a strong message of opportunity and possibility for Eastern […]

Harlan County, KY · 1d

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Follow These 7 Kentucky Trails To Abandoned Ghost Towns And Ruins Nature Took Back

Somewhere in the Kentucky woods, an old coal camp still has its store, school, and homes. The catch?. They’re built from open metal frames, so you can look straight through the walls. I love that idea so much. The real town emptied out decades ago, and those see-through outlines...

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Kentucky judge denies misconduct allegations, asks commission to dismiss charges

Kentucky judge denies misconduct allegations stemming from his handling of an attorney who posted a social media video, asks Judicial Conduct Commission to dismiss charges

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Kentucky measles cases climb to 207; Christian County reports 66 cases

Kentucky has now reported 207 confirmed measles cases in 2026, as the state continues to deal with its largest measles outbreak in decades.

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Bath County Schools close for remainder of week due to student, staff illness

Bath County school leaders announced that Thursday and Friday would be traditional sick days due to "widespread student and staff illness."

Bath County, KY · 1d

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Remembering Veterans in Clark County

Sam Dick went off the beaten path to visit a Winchester radio station that offers a unique way to honor veterans.

Clark County, KY · 10h

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Rockcastle County doctors cite kindergarten vaccination rate amid measles concern

MT. VERON, Ky. (WKYT) - Health leaders in Rockcastle County say not enough kindergarten-age children are receiving the measles immunization, raising concern about a possible measles outbreak. Doctors at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mount Vernon say they wish more parents planned to vaccinate their children. Vaccination rate falls short of...

Rockcastle County, KY · 1d

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State Representative-Elect believes broadcasting career helped his campaign

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Tanner Hesterberg flipped the 95th District House seat red last week, and no Democrats will now represent Eastern Kentucky in the state legislature. Hesterberg lives in Prestonsburg and has a law office in Pikeville. But he started his career after college as a reporter and anchor at WYMT in 2012.

Prestonsburg, KY · 1d

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Democrats Finally Lost Their Last State House Seat in Rural Kentucky

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Eastern Kentucky Democrats used to brag that when the 1972 results came in, Richard Nixon had won nearly everywhere except for Massachusetts and Floyd County. It’s been a...

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5 Kentucky high school seniors chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that five high school students from Kentucky, including one from Fayette County, were among the 161 seniors chosen as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The five students are:. Hosamulhaq Brula from South Warren High School in Warren County;. Samuel J. Busse...

Kentucky · 2d

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Lexington homelessness on rises despite statewide decline, survey finds

Officials say Lexington is 254 shelter beds short of what is needed.

Lexington, KY · 3d

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Kentucky auditor has finished her examination of Fayette schools. What happens now?

Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball’s office has turned its examination of Fayette County Public Schools’ finances over to the school district for review, a spokesperson said Thursday. Olivia McKown, a spokesperson for Ball’s office, confirmed that FCPS has received the audit. It has not been made public yet. “The confidential draft special examination report was submitted to the district on the evening of Tuesday, November 10. The district has 15 days to prepare and send their response to the Auditor,” McKown said. “Our office will review their responses and determine if an auditor reply is needed. Once the final APA review is complete, it will be released to the public in early December.” “Once they receive it, they have 15 days to respond. Our office will not release it to the public until we receive and review their response,” McKown said. FCPS has received the special examination from the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts and will work within the established 15-day timeframe to review and respond, district spokesperson Miranda Scully said. “Just as we have done with all previous reports and audits, FCPS will share the examination publicly once that formal review process is complete, in coordination with the Auditor’s office,”

Fayette County, KY · 1d

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Lexington welcomes city’s first new disc golf course in over a decade

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington unveiled the newest attractions at Coldstream Park Monday. City leaders cut the ribbon on a new walking trail and disc golf course. Mayor Linda Gorton said that the disc golf course is the first in the city in 12 years and that the sport’s popularity is growing in the city.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Lexington opposes Kentucky American Water rate increase request

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky American Water customers could see higher bills in December. The company is asking state regulators to allow it to collect about $17.7 million more a year. Kentucky American Water says a typical residential customer would pay about $8 more a month if regulators approve the...

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Free expungement clinic in Lexington helps people with criminal records

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Immanuel Baptist Church on Armstrong Mill hosted the 10th Clean Slate Expungement Clinic for people in the city seeking help after a criminal record. Nine volunteer attorneys were on hand to help start the expungement process for about 100 clients. Seeking a job with benefits. Grant...

Lexington, KY · 22h