WYMT | Eastern Kentucky News (2024)

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Missing woman found dead

Updated: 23 hours ago

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Troopers said her body was located a short distance from the vehicle.

Keeping Rain Chances in the forecast for the next several days

Updated: 6 hours ago

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Some places across Eastern Kentucky woke up to a little bit of shower activity this morning. That quickly gave way to mainly cloudy skies throughout the remainder of your Monday. As we head into the evening hours, we will stay mainly clear. A stray shower or two is certainly not out of the question, especially into the overnight hours.

‘We have to continue to fight’: Recovery centers aid in overdose death decline

Updated: 20 hours ago

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Greg Burke, Executive Director of Beacons of Hope said it is positive to see a decline, but that does not mean their center can stop doing their work.

Letcher Co. bridge closed after inspection

Updated: 18 hours ago

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Officials said they found structural issues with the bridge.

Issues and Answers: Rendezvous on Bear Mountain

Updated: 14 hours ago

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2024 is the city of Pikeville’s bicentennial year.

Georgetown-Scott County EMS creating new internal team, evaluations that prioritize workers’ mental health

Updated: 13 hours ago

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“We’re trying to change the culture to where people will be willing to come and talk to us about it - that’s the big step.”

Laurel Co. church goes under the sea for VBS

Updated: 17 hours ago

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Hallways are decked out in blue, bubble balloons, and more.

UK fans react to recent Kentucky Baseball win, next steps

Updated: 13 hours ago

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The Wildcats defeated Indiana State Sunday in front of a packed house at Kentucky Proud Park.

Beshear announces historic affordable housing project for counties ravaged by 2021 tornado outbreak

Updated: 19 hours ago

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Governor Andy Beshear revealed what he says is the single largest housing announcement in the history of Kentucky Monday afternoon.

Kentucky rolls out new literacy initiatives

Updated: 19 hours ago

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The Kentucky Department of Education says they have partnered with the University of Louisville in a five-year contract for a reading research center.

Schools prepare for ESSER fund deadline

Updated: 17 hours ago

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On September 30, ESSER funds need to be spent, which could decrease the schools' budget ahead of the next school year.

Mountain Association board names new president

Updated: Jun. 3, 2024 at 11:08 AM EDT

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Robin Gabbard is replacing Peter Hille, who announced his retirement last year.

What are your rights when traveling by air?

Updated: 20 hours ago

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As summer travel picks up, it’s important to know your rights when it comes to traveling by air.

Man reportedly laying in road arrested

Updated: 23 hours ago

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The incident happened near R Herron Road, which is approximately 3 miles north of London.

Beattyville recognized for revitalization

Updated: Jun. 2, 2024 at 7:56 PM EDT

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Officials in Beattyville began revitalization efforts in 2006.

Monticello man arrested for drug trafficking

Updated: Jun. 2, 2024 at 1:06 PM EDT

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Officials with the Wayne County Sheriff’s office found 6.08 grams of a heroin and fentanyl mixture while conducting a search warrant at a residence on Lincoln Avenue.

Clay County man charged with assault

Updated: Jun. 2, 2024 at 1:23 PM EDT

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Clay County Sherriff Patrick Robinson reports that on June 1st, Deputy Dustin Henson arrested Brian Bilbrey on the charges of assault and disorderly conduct.

Alice Lloyd College close to completing renovations

Updated: Jun. 2, 2024 at 7:35 PM EDT

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Renovations at Alice Lloyd College began last year when students went home for summer break.