CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A forest fire in Clay County has been contained thanks to fire suppression efforts. WKYT’s Alexa Minton was out with firefighters, who want folks to remember to be cautious during the fall forest fire season. Fall forest fire season is well underway in southeastern...

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.

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...

SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County is set to host Estill County for its final home game in the 2024 high school football season on Friday, Oct. 25. The Hornets and Engineers will meet in a Class 3A, District 8 matchup. Magoffin County notched a Class 3A, District 8 win over...

Many of central and eastern Kentucky’s bluegrass favorites will come together this Saturday, November 2, at Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park at Pickin’ for Styx, a benefit for beloved bluegrass superfan Allen “Styx” Hicks. Known throughout Kentucky and beyond for his front-row presence and concert photography and videos, Hicks has been fighting adenocarcinoma over the past year, and the folks at Meadowgreen have planned a full day of music to raise money for his medical expenses.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - October is bully awareness month. Although the month is a few days shy of being over, those with The Sapling Center said it is important to keep bully awareness going. The Sapling Center Community Support Associate Alex White said it is critical for those being bullied...

The 14th Region Volleyball Tournament semifinals took place at Powell County High School in Stanton last night. In game one the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars played an awesome game but lost in 5 sets to Wolfe County 3-2. The set scores were 19-25,26-24,15-25,25-18 and 15-4. So the LCC girls...

MANCHESTER, KY - According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office (CCSO): As of Thursday, October 24, 2024 (CCSO Facebook post at 6:41 P.M. EST), Sheriff Patrick Robinson has reported ten (10) arrests by CCSO since Saturday, October 12th, 2024. To the best of our knowledge these arrests are not related.