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Kentucky lawmakers visit Indiana freestanding birth center
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A group of Kentucky lawmakers visited a freestanding birth center in Indiana Thursday to learn about an issue that promises to come up again during the 2025 legislative session. Tree of Life, a freestanding birthing center in Jeffersonville — right across the Ohio River from Louisville...
Fudge Sold at Marshalls Stores in IN, IL & KY Recalled For Potential Mold Contamination
According to a press release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a Canadian fudge company has recalled a product sold in Marshalls and TJMAXX stores nationwide, including Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky "due to potential mold growth contamination." Montreal Fudge May Be Contaminated with Mold Growth. The company, Authentik Fudge...
Kentucky data expert discusses the impact of the state’s beloved 120 counties
Organizers for the 120th Kentucky State Fair have themed this year’s event around celebrating all 120 counties. A local data expert shares how people move in and around those counties, and if he thinks that number could change.
Country ham nets $10.5M for charity as Kelly, Joe Craft break own record at Farm Bureau breakfast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Republican megadonors once again were the highest bidders at Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Country Ham Breakfast charity auction. Kelly Craft, a former United Nations ambassador and 2023 Republican gubernatorial candidate, and her husband, coal executive Joe Craft, bid a record $10.5 million Thursday morning for the country ham that was crowned champion of the 2024 Kentucky State Fair.
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.
Eastern Kentucky hopes for an economic boost from ATV riders
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — There are several miles of trails across eastern Kentucky that signal plans to the ATV industry in a post-coal economy. "I think it will help our restaurants, gas stations and there's much more capability for lodging in Louisa and Lawrence County if the trail system is up and running," Wes Kingsmore, Lawrence County Tourism Board chairman, said.
WYMT, ARH present check during ARH Game of the Week
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - At Friday night’s ARH Game of the Week, the Prestonsburg Blackcats traveled to play the Leslie County Eagles. During the game, Jon North presented a $500 check to Leslie County Principal Merelene Lewis and Vice Principal and Athletic Director Mark Collett. WYMT and ARH are...
Remembering history in Harlan Co.
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - After more than 60 years since graduating the last class of the all-Black school Rosenwald High School, folks gathered for a day of recognition. The celebration was for both the former students of Rosenwald and the former community members of the Black community Georgetown. “We need...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Getting back into the 90s
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The cooler temperatures from the beginning of the week are long gone. Temperatures in the mid 80s have characterized Saturday so far and these temperatures look to stay around for at least the next seven days. Headlines. Staying hot for a while. Slight rain chances starting...
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.”
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