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Local Habitat wins KHC Housing Supply Accelerator Award
The Habitat for Humanity of Henderson was one of two organizations in the state recognized by the Kentucky Housing Corporation for its work in accelerating construction of housing in the community. The KHC awarded the local Habitat Thursday with the Housing Supply Accelerator Award, said Matt Reynolds, the local Habitat’s...
New Movie ‘Amber Alert’ Filmed Partly in KY Drops First Trailer
I keep my ear pretty firmly to the ground when it comes to filmmakers shooting movies in Kentucky, but this one got away from me. But hey, as long as they're coming to the Commonwealth to create their art, I don't care. Starring Nashville's Hayden Panettiere and Abbott Elementary Emmy...
Northern Kentucky sees increase in crypto illness cases, disrupting water activities
WILDER, Ky. (WKRC) -A waterborne illness has been found at a splash pad in Northern Kentucky, and this isn't the first time it has happened in recent weeks. Dozens of cases of cryptosporidium, or crypto, have been reported across Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. Suzanne Roberts from Independence was unsure...
Breathitt Co. business destroyed in fire
JACKSON, Ky. (WYMT) - A business in Breathitt County was destroyed after an early Saturday morning fire. Officials with the Jackson Fire Department said the fire happened at a building on Lower Main St. in Jackson. Crews blocked off the road for several hours as they put out the flames.
Mountain Firefighters Association gives free training
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Hundreds of firefighters gathered at Hazard Community and Technical College for the Mountain Firefighters Association annual Hazard Fire School on Saturday. With several courses, Training Coordinator Preston Hays said folks of all experiences participate in the weekend-long activities. “This is probably some of these people’s first...
Primary Care Center holds annual back-to-school Funfest
The Primary Care Center of Eastern Kentucky held their annual Funfest event, Friday, Aug. 16, offering free sports physicals, giveaways, food and more. This year's event featured a free magic show with magician Gerald Slone. Primary Care CEO Barry Martin emphasized the importance of these events as a demonstration of the center’s commitment to the community. “We started this in the fall of 2003 to generate interest,” said Martin. “We’ve been doing this for 21 years. We started it as a community awareness event. At one time we were doing over 200 sports physicals at this event. We want the community to know that we are here and support them with these events. The event center here is for the community. We wanted to have a place where kids could come in and enjoy themselves.”
Toyota Drive of the Night
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The Toyota Drive of the Night comes from the ARH Game of the Week featuring the Prestonsburg Blackcats and the Leslie County Eagles. Late in the third quarter, Leslie County quarterback Landry Collett dropped back and chucked a deep ball to receiver Dalton Hacker for a 65-yard touchdown pass.
Hazard dominates home opener against Martin County
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Hazard was ready to restore the Bulldog pride under new head coach Matt Chandler under the first Friday night lights of the 2024 season. The Bulldogs opened the season at home against Martin County. Both teams kept it close in the first half. Hazard led 27-20 at halftime.
Wildcat basketball team comes to Perry County Park
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Eastern Kentuckians were decked out in blue as they got to meet the Wildcat Men’s Basketball Team at the Perry County Park on Friday, for a cookout. Hazard Resident Celenia Stacy, said she loved getting to meet the new team this year. “The players are...
Hazard ARH opens long-term acute care center
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - On Friday, officials with ARH hosted a ribbon cutting for their Advanced Care Center in Hazard. The center provides around the clock care for patients that need a longer time to recover. Advanced Care President and CEO Russ Barker said the center allows gives folks the...
Harlan County’s ground game pushes past Middlesboro
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - In the Crater City, Middlesboro hosted Harlan County in its season opener at Lee Majors field. In his head coaching debut, Jacob Saylor and the Harlan County Black Bears won 25-7 over the Yellow Jackets. In the first quarter, Harlan County pounded the rock early, much...
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