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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d
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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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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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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 · 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 · 21h

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Kentucky opens two wildlife management areas totaling 1,337 acres

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources opened two wildlife management areas Wednesday, Nov. 4, adding 1,337 acres in eastern and southern Kentucky. Crow Creek in Clinton and Cumberland counties and Muddygut near Lowmansville offers deer, turkey and small game hunting, according to the department. Hunting at both properties...

Kentucky · 18h

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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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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 · 21h

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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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Part of Mt. Sterling under boil water advisory

Mt. Sterling, Ky. (WKYT) - Customers in Mt. Sterling are currently under a boil water advisory. According to Mt. Sterling Water and Sewer, the advisory is for an area on Owingsville Road stretching from Little Mount Trailer Park — the park is not included — to JDF Contracting.

Mt Sterling, KY · 2d

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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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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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‘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 · 19h

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In rural KY, low turnout means tight election results — and a magistrate selected by coin toss

Some Eastern Kentucky races were decided by margins of fewer than 50 votes.

Knott County, KY · 4h

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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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Traffic Alert | Oily spill affecting drivers near I-64 in Eastern Ky.

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) – We have a traffic alert Thursday evening for drivers in the Cannonsburg area of Boyd County. Sheriff Jamie Reihs said it is due to an estimated 200-gallon spill of a suspected oily substance near the Interstate 64 on-ramp at the 185-mile marker, located near the junction of State Route 180.

Boyd County, KY · 19h

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Nearly half votes cast locally in General Election were done during early voting

Nearly half the votes cast in the November General Election were cast via early voting, according to the County Clerk's Office. Of the more than 8,700 ballots cast, 43 percent of them were from some form of early voting, County Clerk Chris Cockrell told the Advocate Wednesday. The number was...

Montgomery County, KY · 2d

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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 · 1d