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EASTERN, Ky. — An employee of Duff-Allen Central Elementary in Floyd County was arrested at school Monday, after he was reported to be intoxicated on the job. A sheriff’s deputy was dispatched the school after staff members told the principal that they could smell alcohol on Gregory Neil Allen, 40, of Hueysville, who is an aide at the school.

FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) – One person has died and two people were injured after a vehicle crash in Floyd County this weekend. According to Kentucky State Police, the two-vehicle crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, on State Highway 114 in Prestonsburg. Troopers say a Honda Insight crossed the center lane, striking a […]

A juvenile student has been charged with making terroristic threats at an elementary school on Monday in Floyd County, Kentucky.

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — A suspect is in custody after police said an early morning shooting incident in Pike County, Kentucky, hospitalized a victim. Emergency dispatchers reported a shooting at Pikeville’s downtown city parking garage shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release from the Pikeville Police Department.

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in the city of Whitesburg on Sept. 19

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Officers with the Pikeville Police Department are asking for help finding a man who they said is considered armed and dangerous. The man they are searching for is Kevin Hopkins. According to police, he is known to frequently be in the Greasy Creek and Marrowbone areas.

MAGOFFIN COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A woman is being charged in a crash involving three vehicles in Salyersville. The crash happened on the evening of October 4, at the intersection of US 460 and KY Route 114. According to Kentucky State Police, Sarah Spurling was driving a 2013 Toyota Avalon...

Shawn Stines, the Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins dead in his chambers, was suffering an "extreme emotional disturbance," according to his lawyer.

MARTIN, Ky. (WCHS) — Many are collecting and donating supplies for those trying to bounce back from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The collecting effort in one area of Eastern Kentucky has taken on a special meaning. Two years ago, when flooding devastated eastern Kentucky, the Floyd County...

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) – The city of Prestonsburg has a new fire chief. Longtime member Celina Thomas was appointed to the position this week after decades of service to the department. She becomes the first female fire chief of the department. Thomas began as a volunteer in 2008...

PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A West Virginia man was indicted on several charges including murder. Chad Blackburn, 36, of Red Jacket, was arrested after a crash on U.S. 119 that killed Linda Wright of Pikeville and seriously hurt a passenger. Blackburn was indicted on murder, vehicular homicide, first degree...

HINDMAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Administrators with Knott County Schools announced the hiring of a new superintendent. Gregory Conn was announced Monday as the person to take on the role. He is succeeding Brent Hoover, who announced plans to retire earlier this year. Conn has 30 years of experience in education,...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Floyd county residents are preparing for a new income tax that will begin Jan. 1, 2025, and part of the money will be used for ambulance service. This tax probably wouldn't have been needed had it not been the actions of one man. When Jamey...

LANGLEY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Northern Kentucky-based business is expanding to Eastern Kentucky, with a mission to establish a new export in Floyd County. Infinity Design and Construction purchased a contracting and fabrication facility in Langley, hoping to create opportunity for the area workforce while eliminating a need to outsource some of the work it has been doing over the last decade.

WYMT First Alert Meteorologist Erik Dean has the latest First Alert Forecast featuring some chilly weather somewhere in the forecast.

INEZ — A $100-per-day fine levied last month by the Martin County Solid Waste Board against a disabled resident has surpassed $3,400, but the board showed no leniency at its meeting Thursday. Martin County Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy informed the board that he had spoken with Dwayne Mills,...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Fall weather is continuing in the Appalachian mountains today with temperatures in the low 70s. This pattern will continue this week, making rain and clouds a thing of the past. HEADLINES:. Sunny Days Ahead. Temperatures Hover Near Normal This Workweek. Even Cooler Weather Upcoming. DISCUSSION:. Yesterday’s...

The Department of Environmental Protections said that the state of Kentucky has 71 dams in the state that are high hazard dams and need repair. In the Lexington Times, Letcher County’s Elkhorn Lake is on top of the list for needing repair to help prevent a possible dam collapse.

As the crisp air of autumn settles in, Prestonsburg transforms into a hub of thrills and chills for the spooky season. With a full lineup of haunting events, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re a lover of all things spooky or looking for some family-friendly fun. Check out what’s happening around town this October!

INEZ — At the recent Martin County Tourism meeting, Cati Christian pitched an unexpected and intriguing idea—medieval reenactments. Christian, a member of the Appalachian Drakaríðendr, part of the Empire of Medieval Pursuits (EMP) based in Boyd County, proposed bringing the immersive historical experience to the county.