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Kentucky family gets FEMA aid after public radio investigation, but many more are still waiting
One family is getting thousands of dollars in additional disaster aid from FEMA following a Kentucky Public Radio story that showed how the agency failed to notify disaster victims about a deadline to appeal aid decisions.
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 […]
“Thursdays on the Grand” debut in Hazard
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Community members in Hazard gathered on Main Street in downtown Hazard for the first “Thursday on the Grand.”. The event included a ribbon cutting Thursday evening for a new outdoor space in downtown Hazard. The outdoor space is next to the Goal Line restaurant, where...
Singing and signing: Local artist signs record contract
Eastern Kentucky continues to birth fresh talent in the world of country music and the subject of the most recent musical success story may be the youngest to ever come from Johnson County. Adalyn Ramey, at 12 years of age, has amassed quite the resume and a repertoire of original...
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.
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.
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...
Undefeated Angels finish season as champion
INEZ — Martin County hosted the 2024 Cal Ripken Tournament last week at Frank Horn Field. The Angels narrowly escaped the Vipers 9-6 to secure the crown and cap off an undefeated season. The Vipers defeated the T-Birds 12-8 to advance to the Championship game and earn Runner-up. Angels...
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...
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