Keaton Hall
Reporter/Producer, WYMT
Hazard, KY
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I am a graduate of the University of Tennessee: College of Communications. I spent my childhood in Knoxville and Atlanta, Georgia, where I managed to not become a Bulldog fan.
I worked in radio throughout college and was an anchor for the university's student TV news broadcast, The Volunteer Channel. I started at WYMT as a reporter in November 2021.
I look forward to meeting you all and telling your stories!
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Governor Andy Beshear has announced $8 million dollars in funding for early childhood education.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help in finding two stolen vehicles.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 7:26 PM EDT
|By Buddy Forbes and Keaton Hall
Wednesday, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center opened the doors for its newest center, planting its programs in Knott County.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 1:19 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, those purchasing fireworks are feeling the pinch of skyrocketing prices.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 2:57 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
On Wednesday, President Biden called for a suspension of the federal gas tax until the end of September.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 7:27 PM EDT
|By Ethan Sirles and Keaton Hall
Many people are reporting power outages due to strong winds across the region.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 5:46 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
On Tuesday, the Pike County sheriff’s Department kicked off year two of their kids day camp by hitting Fishtrap lake.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
On Monday, the Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels awarded 32 Eastern Kentucky non-profits, more than $320,000.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in identifying a theft suspect.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 2:35 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall and Neeley Greene
The new Born Learning Trail opened Friday at Thompson Park in Barbourville with several learning opportunities for children.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 3:10 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Kentucky has been selected as one of five states to take part in the Rural Partners Network.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 12:41 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
People hunting down deals in Perry County have a new place to look, as Ollie’s Bargain Outlet opens a new location in Hazard.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 5:04 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
RAM is asking for General Support Volunteers to help with the set-up and tear-down of the Clinic, and to help assist patients with registration and mobility.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 11:02 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
County Judge-Executive Jeff Noble has won the Democratic Primary.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 6:21 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Thompson officially made the show’s finale on Monday night, cracking the top three.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
‘KY Gives Day’ is a 24 hour period when non-profits across the state, strive to raise as much money as possible.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 7:47 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
This week, May 8th through the 14th is national nursing home week.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 7:36 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Abner has been dubbed ‘The Singing Nurse’ by her peers at the School of Bluegrass.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 12:02 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
If you know a nurse, buy them a coffee this week. Friday, May 6th is National Nurses Day.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Volunteers with the Appalachian Horse Project are spreading the message that ‘Kindness Rocks,’ by hiding painted ‘Kindness Rocks’ at the Knott County Trail Day.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Students and Faculty at Emmalena Elementary in Knott County held a balloon release in memory of a beloved bus driver, who died recently.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Faculty and Staff at Eastern Kentucky University are unionizing, calling it a response to years of stagnant wages and a poor work culture.
Updated: May. 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Maynard’s focus for years has been getting fast, affordable broadband internet service to the mountains.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 7:36 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Williams and Keaton Hall
The first annual St. John Live: Hometown Hope event was held in Corbin on Saturday, offering support and hope to those suffering from addiction.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 7:21 AM EDT
|By Keaton Hall, Dakota Makres and Brandon Robinson
Harlan Independent High School junior Kaleb McLendon was selected as the Kentucky Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of America.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
The Kentucky State police are inviting people around the state to cover their cruisers in stickers.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 7:42 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
After over a decade of setbacks, the Sunshine Fire Department in Harlan has announced the construction of a new station.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 7:36 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced improvements to infrastructure in Harlan and Bell county on Monday.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
A man was arrested Sunday afternoon, after a dangerous cross-county police chase.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 4:11 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Norton Police have confirmed that a victim of a Domestic Assault case from Friday, has died.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 9:00 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Firefighters were told people were still getting out of the building when calls came in.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Senator Rand Paul visited Alice Lloyd College on Tuesday, marking his first visit to the school.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 8:07 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Beshear was in London handing out nearly $3 million in funding for Laurel and Clay county water systems, when he announced $250 million more had been secured for the ‘Clean Water Program.’
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
60 to 70 trucks are expected to go through the WB Transport facility every day, which will help create more than 150 jobs in the region.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 4:34 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Police say the officer was ‘assisting the individual with relocating.’ An altercation between the officer and suspect occurred, which led to the shooting.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall and Ethan Sirles
More than 20 businesses, cars and homes throughout Bevinsville had their windows smashed early in the morning hours of Friday by a man wielding a hatchet.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 5:59 AM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
The short film, The Arbors, which was made in Corbin, is receiving international attention from film festivals.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 5:38 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Dr. Jeremy Wood, tenured professor of Physics and Astronomy at Hazard Community and Technical College, has recently made an astronomical discovery.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2022 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
The KSP said the third individual, Wynona Poff, 53, also of Middlesboro, was flown to University of Tennessee Medical Center for her injuries.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Police are investigating, what they say was a burglary, at the Hazard ARH Physicians Clinic.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2022 at 7:47 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Matthew Black, an administrator for Clear Creek Baptist College, died Friday morning.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 2:38 PM EDT
|By Ethan Sirles and Keaton Hall
A release from Rogers’ office said the bill would make it possible for eligible applicants to get payments 60 days after they are approved for the funds.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 6:34 PM EDT
|By Keaton Hall
Some officials are worried pandemic-related stress is causing students to take up vaping.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Keaton Hall
No arrests have been made after a federal investigation in Johnson County recovers $70,000 in street value of meth.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 6:05 PM EST
|By Keaton Hall
“take time to prepare. Be prepared to be safe and warm.”
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 5:38 AM EST
|By Keaton Hall and Brandon Robinson
More than 40 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder and March is National Sleep Awareness Month.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 10:49 PM EST
|By Keaton Hall
The Appalachian Arts Alliance’s big Spring continues as they kick off the year’s first Thursdays on the Triangle event in Downtown Hazard Thursday, March 10.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 9:55 PM EST
|By Keaton Hall
The free, St Patrick’s Day themed event featured crafts, snacks and drinks for kids of all ages.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 6:58 PM EST
|By Keaton Hall
The fire is currently three to five acres in size and spreading due to high winds and dry conditions.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 5:07 PM EST
|By Keaton Hall
After this school year, Neace will move on to his new lead role as the Board President of the Kentucky Theater Association.