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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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...

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...

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

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.

(WYMT) - Watch the LIVE reveal of the 38th annual WYMT Food City Mountain Basketball Classic boys and girls brackets on WYMT Mountain Sports at 6:00 p.m. You can watch the WYMT Sports team unveil this year‘s boys and girls brackets on WYMT or with the video player above.

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.

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...

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Fall subsidy applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, open on Nov. 5. Albert Smith with LKLP Community Action said assistance is eligible for households that receive a certain income level below the poverty line for their household size. “For example, if they...

Voters should check the "write-in candidate" bubble and need not worry about remembering their chosen candidate's first name, says a spokesperson for the Kentucky secretary of state. (Austin Anthony for The Kentucky Lantern) Voters in a southeastern Kentucky district will be able to choose among 11 write-in candidates for the...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Members with the Kentucky River Honors Band performed at the Hal Rogers Forum in Hazard on October 29. The group featured students from Breathitt, Harlan, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, and Perry counties. The group started in 2023, aiming to bring kids together as a community after...

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.

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Atomic Raid Arcade is raiding the streets of Whitesburg, offering a Halloween-themed trek through the downtown streets. The business hosts a haunted hayride, decking out a themed trailed with skeletons, pumpkins, fog, and more. Arcade owner Chris Baker said he created the event as a way...

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Letcher County officials gathered to celebrate a new neighborhood bringing homes to flood-impacted families. Crews are breaking ground on a new project with plans of building ‘The Cottages at Thompson Branch.’ That includes eight new homes in different phases of construction. Officials said...

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.