University Center of the Mountains Names New Director
Hazard Community and Technical College’s University Center of the Mountains has a new leader. Tammy Duff has been named as director of the school that provides increased access to bachelor’s […]
$1.5 Million in ARC Funding For Nature Based Tourism
Several hundred thousand dollars in funding is coming to the Cumberland-Pine Mountain Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Corridor project. Last week the Appalachian Regional Commission announced $1.5 million in grants to […]
Two Reds Playing In Tonight’s MLB All Star Game
The Cincinnati Reds are 47-50, 8 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers and 3 games out of the National League wild card race at the All Star break. The All Star […]
Kentucky Baseball Off Season Notes
Following the historic 2024 Kentucky baseball season that saw the Cats make their first trip to Omaha to compete in the Men’s College World Series, a couple of Cats have been […]
Local Obituaries-Tuesday July 16, 2024
Lettie Faye Slone Hall Lettie Faye Slone Hall, age 81, of Winchester, formerly of Whitesburg, passed away on Friday July 12, 2024. She is survived by 1 son: Jeff Hall; […]
Swimming Advisory Information Released for Local Rivers
Swimming advisories remain in effect for some popular Eastern Kentucky waters due tohigh levels of E. coli bacteria. WYMT cites state Division of Water and Division of Public Health notices […]
Murder Trial Continues for Former Pike County Attorney
The trial is expected to continue today for former Assistant Pike County Attorney DonaldDeskins who is accused of killing his wife Judith in 2021. He was indicted for murder and […]
Police Make Drug Arrests in Floyd County
A couple of drug-related suspects have been arrested in Middle Creek and Allen. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office says they teamed up with Martin Police last week in following up […]
Community Unity Glow 5K Sunday July 21
You can help support the Letcher County Oasis Project and their work to bring more clean water to Neon with the Community Unity Glow 5K. It’s this Sunday July 21 […]
Letcher County Central Officially Introduces New Baseball Coach
Letcher County Central High School will officially announce its new baseball coach today. He is Matthew Rigsby, former coach of the Wolfe County Wolves. There will be a press conference […]