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Forecast

WYMT First Alert Weather

Warming trend underway as we head toward meteorological summer

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
While we could see some back-and-forth rain chances the next few days, the big story by this weekend will be the heat.

News

Photo Courtesy: Phil Pendleton

Teen dies after car drives into water at Lake Cumberland

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Phil Pendleton
According to a preliminary autopsy, the cause of death came back as a drowning.

Student Achievers

Crissy Blevins is an ARH Mountain Student Achiever

ARH Mountain Student Achiever Crissy Blevins

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
Crissy Blevins is an ARH Mountain Student Achiever.

State

Banners honor veterans in Vanceburg, Ky.

Banners honor veterans in Kentucky city

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kim Rafferty
McCann puts up each banner that lines the city streets.

News

Kentucky’s longest-serving rabbi honored after announcing 42-year retirement

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
He will be retiring June 30, 2023, to become Rabbi Emeritus at the synagogue.

News

Knoxville police investigating Victor Ashe Park shooting

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
A man was shot in Victor Ashe Park Monday, according to the Knoxville Police Department.

News

Family returns to Louisville Zoo following viral orangutan video

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sean Baute
The video shows the moment an orangutan seemingly asks to look at their two-week-old son.

News

Veterans honored in Barbourville Memorial Day service

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By RJ Johnson
“Well we have to remember that our freedom was never free, our freedom comes at a cost and it comes at a cost of men and women in the armed forces service that have sacrificed their life for our freedom,” Lt. Colonel Jason Partin said.

News

EKY veterans share meaning of Memorial Day

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Alyssa Williams
For many people, Memorial Day might mean a day off of work or a day to hit the lake, but for those at the Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, this day takes on a whole new meaning.

News

Knox County man reported missing

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
A Corbin man who police say requires regular medical treatment has been reported missing.
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News

Three more names enshrined into Patriots Peace Memorial

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Mark Stevens
The memorial honors active duty service members killed outside of combat.

News

Bond between horse and Madison Co. teen has the makings of a movie

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Amber Philpott
We have a follow up to a story we first brought you back in November about a horse running Breeders Cup weekend and its special bond with a Madison County teenager. What Cody's Wish has done on the track has made headlines, but perhaps it's what that bond has done for 17-year-old Cody Dorman off the track that has the makings of a Hollywood movie.

News

Lexington’s latest homicide has people talking about downtown safety

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Lucy Bryson
Lexington police are investigating a deadly shooting over the weekend.

News

Weekend incident leaves middle school student dead

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson and WKYT News Staff
The Rowan County coroner’s office confirms the student was airlifted to UK Hospital, where he later died.

State

Kentucky veterans, service members walk a symbolic 22 miles on Memorial Day

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Mariah Congedo
A group of veterans and members of the armed services walked from Richmond to Winchester on Memorial Day to bring awareness to veteran suicide.

State

Kentucky guardsmen who died in the line of duty honored during Frankfort ceremony

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Samantha Valentino
Kentucky officials honored those who have died in the line of duty by adding five names to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial in Frankfort during a Memorial Day ceremony.

News

Traffic stop leads to discovery of convicted felon and large amount of drugs

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
On Saturday, May 20th around 8:30 p.m., one Kentucky State Police trooper saw a moving violation on Highway 15 in Hazard.

News

Knox County man facing host of charges following police chase

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
On Friday, Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith received information that a wanted fugitive from another case was driving on U.S. 25E near Barbourville.

News

Police searching for suspects in Laurel County theft

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
It happened just before 6 a.m. Monday at a business off Highway 552 just south of London.

Forecast

Soggy at times for Memorial Day, heat returns later this week

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
If you have outdoor plans today, you might have to dodge some raindrops or rumbles of thunder at times.

News

Truck driver arrested in Southern Kentucky, accused of running cars off the road

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
Dispatch alerted deputies about a reckless driver in a semi running cars off the road just before 6:30 Sunday night traveling east on Highway 90.

News

“Redneck Rave” returns to Southcentral Kentucky for Memorial Day Weekend

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 10:36 PM EDT
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By Sarah Phipps
While some may view the word “redneck” as a derogatory term, the Redneck Rave works to show a different side of the culture.

News

Fundraiser brings communities together to support Deputy Caleb Conley’s family

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 9:44 PM EDT
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By Julia Sandor
Their games are going to bring people together to honor and remember Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley.

News

Johnson County mourns loss of long-time community volunteer

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 4:57 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Williams
Numerous Johnson Countians are mourning the loss of someone who was a pillar of their community.

News

Scott County group honors fallen veterans

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 3:17 PM EDT
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By Samantha Valentino
A group of Scott County veterans spent their Sunday visiting cemeteries.

News

EKY road crews working on ‘intensified’ repairs after flooding last summer

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 2:58 PM EDT
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By Chandler Wilcox
Road construction season is underway in Eastern Kentucky, and crews are anticipating more repairs than normal.

News

Henderson Police: Bradley Gillespie’s body recovered in river

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 2:21 PM EDT
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By Jill Lyman
Sunday marked the fifth day of the manhunt for Gillespie.

News

Former firefighter dies after rollover crash in Claiborne County

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 12:52 PM EDT
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By Carissa Simpson
A former firefighter died after a rollover crash on Friday, according to the Tazewell Fire Department.

News

Common Memorial Day weekend injuries and illnesses

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 12:19 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
For so many families, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of Summer.

News

A look at what’s being done to try and keep horses from dying while racing

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 11:21 PM EDT
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By David Ochoa
All of these deaths have people asking, is there a problem with the track? Is it an issue with how the horses are treated? Or something else altogether?

News

Wolfe Co. Search & Rescue share safety tips following accidents at Red River Gorge

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT
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By Julia Sandor
In 2023, the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team have already reached 35 rescue missions.

News

Director of popular EKY coal miners’ museum dies at 65

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:44 PM EDT
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By Keaton Hall
Tina Sue Webb of Hager Hill died on Saturday at the Pikeville Medical Center.

News

94 year-old among 2023 graduating class

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:49 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Keagy
The 94-year-old went to the school from 1937 to 1948, but left before her senior year to start a family.

News

Bell County awarded more than $2 million for community improvements

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Cameron Aaron
The awards were meant to support economic development, transportation, law enforcement, infrastructure, tourism and nonprofits across the county.

News

2023 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Queen crowned in Pineville

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Williams
Representing Southeast Community College, Paige Smith of Barbourville earned the coveted title of Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Queen.

News

Churchill Downs releases statement following 12th horse death

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:04 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
In Saturday’s first race, Kimberly Dream received a significant injury to her left front leg, according to Churchill Downs officials.

News

Louisville-based non-profit visits EKY to promote resources for struggling military veterans

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By Chandler Wilcox
A Kentucky organization is traveling across the Commonwealth to talk with veterans and first responders about available resources during tough times.

News

28 people without a home after Perry County apartment fire

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
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By Cameron Aaron
Viper Fire and Rescue Chief J.C. Amburgey said 28 people are without a home after the fire in the Slemp community.

News

Folks across the Big Sandy gather for Memorial Day Weekend

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Jordan Mullins
Folks were out in bunches to enjoy family time and festivities over Memorial Day Weekend.

News

Flags laid at Camp Nelson National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 5:08 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
This weekend, volunteers came out to pay their respects and ensure that the sacrifice of these heroes, is never forgotten.

News

Update: Missing man found in Knott County

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 12:31 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
A Knott County man has been reported missing after officials say he had not been seen since Sunday.

News

Northern Kentucky triplets graduate from high school with associates degrees

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 12:11 PM EDT
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By Ashley Smith
Triplets will graduate high school with an associates degree from NKU

News

Injured hiker rescued in Wolfe County

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 11:58 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A hiker in Wolfe County was taken to the hospital after suffering from a leg injury on Friday evening.

News

Teenager pronounced dead at Lake Cumberland

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:38 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Officials in Russell County are investigating the death of a teenager at Lake Cumberland.

News

‘I’ll gut you right here’: Man charged with threatening Little League umpire with knife

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:58 PM EDT
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By Matt Lackritz
Franklin Darby was charged with brandishing a deadly weapon and assault on an athletic official.

News

Lawsuit accuses Rowan Co. School board, superintendent, principal, of failing to investigate sexual abuse claims

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:37 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff and Grason Passmore
A Rowan County teacher and coach is accused of inappropriate sexual misconduct with a student.

News

Joint investigation leads to arrest of reported Corbin fentanyl trafficker

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
A joint investigation by the Laurel County Drug Task Force and Whitley County Sheriff’s Department led to the arrest of a reported fentanyl trafficker.

News

AAA reports third highest travel rate for Memorial Day weekend in decades

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:46 PM EDT
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By Isaac Calvert
An estimated 42 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend. Out of those 42 million people, an estimated 37 million people will be traveling by car.

News

Food Truck Friday: Entrepreneurs humbled by the hunger

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:05 PM EDT
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By Buddy Forbes
The growing trend has spread over the years, with people in the region hopping on board with their own takes on the meals on wheels.

News

Retired Kentucky State Trooper involved in 1983 shootout dies

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
A retired Kentucky State Trooper Roy Boleyn has died at age 72.
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