FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - One man is dead after a car crash in the Grethel community of Floyd County. Police are investigating a single-car crash that killed Ken Tackett, 59, of Beaver, Wednesday morning. The crash happened on Route 979. Police said Tackett likely suffered a medical emergency before...

INEZ — A Martin County man went to jail Saturday after deputies uncovered what looked like a phone line recycling plant in his yard. Wendell Taylor Johnson, 25, of Inez, was arrested at 349 Johnson Drive, where Martin County Sheriff’s deputies initially showed up to serve a warrant on a different suspect.

The judge in the homicide case of Amber Spradlin turned down a request to lower the $5 million bond for the man who is charged.

FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) — In his response to Michael McKinney III’s bond reduction request last week, Commonwealth Attorney Arnold Brent Turner said that DNA from under Amber Spradlin’s fingernail matches a suspect in the case. According to court documents, the DNA matches Michael McKinney II and Michael McKinney III. Hon. Turner said McKinney III […]

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pikeville woman who was suspected of shoplifting made matters worse for herself by allegedly leading police on a chase. Pikeville Police were called to Walmart around 11 p.m. Sunday over a report that Savanna Compton, 29, was suspected of shoplifting and had fled from the store.

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The University of Pikeville is bringing a new healthcare initiative to Floyd County, planting a clinic in Prestonsburg. The former Worldwide Equipment facility in Prestonsburg was donated to the university, and will soon be remodeled to create the Appalachian Center for Preventative Medicine. To help in that effort, UPIKE was awarded a $2 million POWER grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.

A woman who was formerly convicted on a drug trafficking charge in Perry was arrested recently after allegedly being found trafficking in methamphetamine and fentanyl. According to an arrest citation written by Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement and Special Investigations East Branch Trooper Matthew Day, on Oct. 22, he located a vehicle belonging to Shaina Maggard, 37, of Rose Lane, Richmond, formerly of Hazard.

INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:. Rondal Lee Endicott, 50, of Inez, was arrested Monday on a bench warrant. Seth A. Hall, 27, and Shelby Rae Sizemore, 27, both of Debord, were arrested Monday at Blakemoor Flats Apartments on charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) causing minor injury.

WHEELWRIGHT, Ky. — A Kansas woman is facing criminal charges in Floyd County, after she was allegedly found with contraband outside of the Wheelwright prison, then found with more when she was taken to jail. Kentucky State Police arrested Valance Naweza, 21, of Kansas City, Kans., after a guard...

Brianna Vanhoose doesn’t normally play the lottery but decided to give it a try since her aunt gave her the gift, she told Kentucky Lottery officials.

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Martin County Sheriff has released a statement on social media criticizing Commissioner Aaron Summers ahead of the 2024 election. In the message posted to Facebook, Sheriff Josh Greene says if people knew about situations behind the scenes, they would be scared. He goes on to say how important it is to notify the public on some of these situations, specifically with County Commissioner Aaron Summers.

I read with dismay and great disgust of one Larry Oaks, a poor disabled veteran, who is being hounded to bankruptcy by our county officials simply because he cannot afford to clean up his place. How can it be that Martin County, the place where the War on Poverty began,...

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The on-again, off-again federal drug trial of a Pike County man appears off again, as he has once again asked to enter a guilty plea. Christopher Springfield, 43, of Pikeville, was arrested back in May after Kentucky State Police raided his home and reported finding large amounts of meth, fentanyl and crack cocaine. In July, a federal grand jury charged him with possession of meth, fentanyl and cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and two counts of distributing fentanyl.

A Perry County man was arrested on several charges after an incident in which he alleged fled from officers on a side-by-side. According to an arrest citation written by Perry County Sheriff's Deputy Marcus Prater, on Oct. 20, he was responding to a domestic dispute at Whitaker Hollow on which the Hazard Police Department was assisting.

WYMT First Alert Meteorologist Drake Foley has the latest forecast including consistent above-average temperatures.

Voters in a southeastern Kentucky district will be able to choose among 11 write-in candidates for the state Senate seat held by the late Sen. Johnnie Turner who died last week. “They can use just the last name and it does not need to be spelled correctly as long as the intended candidate can be […]

Jackson, KY – Residents in Eastern Kentucky can expect patchy fog this morning, which will clear to reveal a warm, sunny day with highs nearing 81 degrees. Calm winds make for comfortable conditions through the afternoon, with visibility improving as fog dissipates by mid-morning. According to the National Weather...

Meals on Wheels is now being offered to residents in the southern part of Magoffin County after a gift to the program by the South Magoffin Community Activists. The community group presented a new 2024 Mitsubishi hatchback to the feeding program after a successful fundraising campaign over the summer. The lack of a reliable vehicle had been the primary roadblock to providing the service in the southern part of the county.

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The City of Salyersville is celebrating Halloween, bringing out the treats early to get the community on the city’s streets. Students filled the park Tuesday afternoon, with candy and costumes sprinkled around the city as part of a partnership between the city and the Magoffin County School District.

PILGRIM — Get ready: Revival season begins Sunday at Wolf Creek Community Church. The seven-day revival runs from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9 and features nightly services at 7 p.m. led by Pastor Daniel Mayhew and James Maynard. Each evening brings a different gospel group to the stage. King...