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Kentucky Senate

Lawmakers inch closer to passing budget

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Phil Pendleton and Cameron Aaron
A conference committee went over the final document Tuesday morning, and it could be voted on in both chambers of the legislature as early as Wednesday.

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A container ship as it rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday,...

WKYT Investigates | What are the conditions of Kentucky bridges?

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
A cargo ship struck a Baltimore Bridge’s support early Tuesday morning, causing the entire structure to collapse in a matter of seconds.

ARH Student Achievers

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ARH Mountain Student Achiever: Keagan Tucker

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Cameron Aaron
Keagan Tucker is a senior at East Ridge High School, where he has a 3.7 GPA.

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Housing Development Alliance

$3M secured to build homes for flood survivors

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Cameron Aaron
Officials said HDA, based in Hazard, will build homes to be sold at appraised value and financed for home buyers through forgivable grants and loans.

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KSP confiscates drugs

Two arrested on drug charges

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Chandler Wilcox
Finch and Crace were both charged with possession of a controlled substance.

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“We’re very fortunate now, we actually have two boats,” Fire Chief Chase Deaton said. “We have...

Jackson Fire Dept. discusses important water rescue safety

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jack Demmler
When dealing with water rescue operations, Deaton said the first thing he would do is determine how many people are impacted and start search and rescue operations as soon as possible.

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Tornado Survivor

Kentucky woman who Survived 1974 Tornado Outbreak shares story

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Alexa Minton
Survivor of 1974 Tornado Outbreak shares her story

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TikTok, Popular video sharing app.

Lexington insurance agent goes viral on TikTok

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Kelsey Souto
He’s an insurance agent and his online videos on TikTok have racked up more than a million views.

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Breaks Interstate Park

Interstate park receives grant for expansion

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Buddy Forbes and Chandler Wilcox
Officials said the expansion will increase annual revenue by nearly $100,000.

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Murder

Man sentenced after 2014 Rowan Co. murder

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Cameron Aaron
On June 22, 2014, Anthony T. Paysen, 29, and four other men were involved in a break-in that resulted in the murder of Bo Otis in his Rowan County home.
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William Trevor Goodson, 31.

Former Laurel Co. employee indicted by grand jury

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Anthony Sizemore
The defendant was arrested on March 1.

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Yolando Lomeli

Laurel Co. woman charged with murder

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Chandler Wilcox
Police said they received a call Monday night from a woman saying her husband had been shot.

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A closeup view of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore shows the damage caused...

Chairman of Ky. Sen. transportation committee discusses Baltimore bridge collapse

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Phil Pendleton and Cameron Aaron
Jimmy Higdon, the Chairman of the Kentucky Senate transportation committee, called the incident a tragic situation.

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Lottery representatives announced they’ve invested more than $5 billion in education in the...

Kentucky Lottery celebrates decades of success on 35th birthday

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Mariah Congedo
Lottery representatives announced they’ve invested more than $5 billion in education in the Commonwealth.

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Good Question: Why is Easter so early this year?

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Victor Puente
Easter falls on March 31 this year, and while that may seem a bit early, it’s not that uncommon for the holiday to happen in March.

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Karianna Burton

Leslie Co. woman pleads guilty to murder

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Chandler Wilcox
Police said Burton fired several shots at a home in November 2021. One person died as a result of the shooting.

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The Hazard Area Community Choir brought members from at least nine churches to perform songs...

Hazard Area Community Choir present “Footsteps to the Cross”

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 11:45 PM EDT
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By Jack Demmler
“It’s so important to be mindful of what Easter is all about and a great way to be in touch with Easter is through music,” Evelyn Wood said. “These songs are beautiful. Many of us grew up on them all of our lives, but somehow their even more special when they all come together in one evening.”

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“Anybody that shops for groceries, anybody that shops at Kroger can actually help God’s food...

God’s Food Pantry gifted Kroger Community Reward

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 11:13 PM EDT
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By Jack Demmler
God’s Food Pantry has been involved with Kroger’s Community Rewards program for many years, but Executive Director Brenda Russell said with more charities being created and joining the program, the percentage of money they have received from Kroger has gotten less over the years.

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A McCreary County grand jury indicted 51-year-old Aaron D. Anderson on charges of third-degree...

Former Ky. assistant principal accused of rape of a minor

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 10:28 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A former assistant principal at a Kentucky high school was charged on Monday with raping a minor.

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Kentucky Capitol

Kentucky bill which would establish Ashanti Alert system headed to Beshear’s desk

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 9:28 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A bill to help first responders find missing adults is moving forward in Frankfort.

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Employees at Dollywood and numerous other attractions will soon be able to pursue a college...

Dollywood nominated for five USA Today 10Best Awards

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 7:15 PM EDT
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By Josh Jarnagin
Voting for this year’s awards is open now and runs through Monday, April 22 at 11:59 a.m.

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HOSA STATE CHAMPIONS - KNOTT COUNTY ATC

Knott Co. HOSA team wins state

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Olivia Calfee
To follow the big win, the girls will soon head to nationals in June to compete for a larger title.

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ARH Mountain Student Achiever: Dakota Warren

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Cameron Aaron
Warren is a senior at Belfry High School, where she has a 4.0 GPA.

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VSP: One dead after crash in Wise Co.

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Anthony Sizemore
According to a release, a 2015 Lincoln MKC was heading in one direction in Wise when it hit a 2023 Kia Sorento head-on.

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Barbourville man arrested after fight with police

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Cameron Aaron
Deputies were able to arrest Cole and charge him with disorderly conduct, public intoxication, assault on a police officer and resisting arrest.

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KSP investigating deadly Breathitt Co. crash

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Chandler Wilcox
Police said Logan Spencer, 23, of Lexington, was operating the ATV when he lost control.

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Harlan County Black Bears

Judge-Executive declares ‘Black Bear Basketball Legends Week’

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 6:02 PM EDT
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By RJ Johnson
After a tough battle in the Sweet 16 state tournament, the Harlan County Black Bears are being celebrated throughout the county.

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Drug arrests

Sheriff: Five facing drug charges in Pulaski Co.

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Cameron Aaron
During a search of the home, officials said they found more than 245 grams of meth, more than 830 grams of marijuana, nearly 370 Hydrocodone tablets, nearly 300 Xanax tablets, 55 Klonopin tablets, 16 Suboxone tablets and more than $8,450 in cash.

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Harlan County High School Engineering

Harlan Co. students present projects to UK officials

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By RJ Johnson
Instances like this make my students feel like it’s possible to go to somewhere like UK. A lot of times, they look at is as out of their reach because of where they come from and that’s not true," said Rich

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Joseph South is charged with murder in the death of farmer and landlord Earl Coffey

Kentucky farmer and landlord murdered 2 weeks after sheriff had delivered eviction notice to suspect

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Phil Pendleton
Adair County farmer Earl Coffey died after police say the man he rented his home to fired into the house multiple times. Coffey was killed but police say others in the home were in harm's way.

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Solar Eclipse - April 8th, 2024

Some Kentucky schools deciding to close for the eclipse

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Alexa Minton
Some Kentucky schools are calling off in-person learning the day of the eclipse.

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"Dawahare building" in Hazard

Hazard business owners renovating downtown building

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By Chandler Wilcox
Brewer and Napier said they plan to have the business open by May 1.

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Overturned semi shuts down I-75 North in Campbell County

Overturned semi shuts down I-75 North in Campbell County

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 3:45 PM EDT
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By Josh Jarnagin
Traffic is backed up for several miles leading up to the crash on I-75, according to TDOT Smartway.

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Experts say Kentucky saw a 15-cent per gallon increase last week and a nearly 30-cent increase...

Prices at the pump see major hike over last month

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By Mariah Congedo
Experts say Kentucky saw a 15-cent per gallon increase last week and a nearly 30-cent increase last month.

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The restaurant opened its doors on Lee Avenue Monday.

Drake’s plants 25th location in Pikeville

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 2:20 PM EDT
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By Buddy Forbes
The business markets itself as “a restaurant that loves beer and a bar that loves food.”

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Woodford Reserve Commemorates 150th Kentucky Derby with Rare Decanter of Extraordinary...

Owner of 150th Kentucky Derby will be presented with $15k whiskey in Winner’s Circle

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 12:19 PM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
Woodford Reserve is providing its rarest whiskey in the brand’s 27-year history as a tribute to the historic race.

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The historic season brought a team from a Harlan County school to the state championship for...

Harlan Co. boys’ basketball honored back home

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 1:17 AM EDT
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By Jack Demmler
An experience that athletic director Eugene Farmer said he will remember forever.

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There are just a few materials that you will need to make your own solar eclipse viewer!

How to make your own solar eclipse viewer

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 11:37 PM EDT
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By Ben Beddoes
There is one quick and easy thing you can make to help enhance your solar eclipse viewing experience.

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Little Jim Morgan

Community remembers Harlan radio icon

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 10:48 PM EDT
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By RJ Johnson
“God gives us a beautiful thing called memories and through that, we never forget and things are sad at times and we miss Jim, but we also rejoice knowing where he’s at,” said Wheeler.

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KSP investigates a Wayne Co. shooting

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 8:51 PM EDT
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By Madison Carmouche
KSP continues to investigate the incident.

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The next Popup Succulent Bar in Bowling Green will be at the White Squirrel Brewery Friday,...

WKU alumna helps create sharp looking gardens at ‘Pop-Up Succulent Bar’

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 8:17 PM EDT
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By Sarah Phipps
The next Pop-Up Succulent Bar in Bowling Green will be at the White Squirrel Brewery Friday, April 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Remote Area Medical Clinic in Jellico

RAM Clinic visits Jellico after hospital closure

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Jack Demmler
RAM hosted the annual clinic at Jellico High School as they offered free dental, vision, and medical services to community members.

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Ky. nonprofit supports women recovering from mastectomies

Ky. nonprofit supports women recovering from mastectomies

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By Samantha Valentino
Ky. nonprofit supports women recovering from mastectomies

Forecast

WYMT First Alert Weather

Mild, breezy to start the week

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By Tim Drawbridge
Windy and dry conditions on your Monday followed by cooler weather for a good chunk of the week.

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“It just means a lot,” Harlan County head coach Kyle Jones said. “Where we’re from it doesn’t...

Harlan Co. faithful pour into Rupp Arena for State Championship

Updated: Mar. 23, 2024 at 11:49 PM EDT
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By Jack Demmler
“I feel like it’s brought our community together a lot,” Johnson said. “I mean you see how many people we bring for our student section. In Kentucky in general, basketball means a lot but it definitely does in Harlan too so this is big for our community.”

Health

Healthcare workers discuss social media’s impact on medical field

Updated: Mar. 23, 2024 at 9:47 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Williams
Many of us have searched across apps like TikTok to learn more about a certain condition or medical diagnosis we think we could have, but when does that information become too much or transform into misinformation?

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Wolfe County Search and Rescue

Wolfe Co. Search and Rescue gearing up for outdoors season

Updated: Mar. 23, 2024 at 9:37 PM EDT
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By RJ Johnson
On Saturday, the Wolfe County Search and Rescue squad hosted a Basic Search and Rescue course, teaching new members of different squads in the state, basic ways to assist.

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Johnson County Easter Celebration

Johnson Co. family gears up for Easter Sunday

Updated: Mar. 23, 2024 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By Jack Demmler
Paula and Danny Butcher began their tradition of bringing the easter bunny and the word of God to kids throughout the county six years ago.

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Kids learn about healthcare through ‘Teddy Bear Hospital’

Kids learn about healthcare through ‘Teddy Bear Hospital’

Updated: Mar. 23, 2024 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By Samantha Valentino
Kids learn about healthcare through ‘Teddy Bear Hospital’

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Reforest 5K

Reforest 5K has Kentuckians running to help increase the tree canopy

Updated: Mar. 23, 2024 at 3:45 PM EDT
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By Alexa Minton
Racers flocked to Hisle Park to support a cause to Reforest the Bluegrass this morning
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