Record Enrollment For University Of Kentucky The University of Kentucky is reporting a record number of first-year students enrolled for the fall semester.University President Eli Capilouto says the school’s first-year class totals 5,396, which is 319 more students than…
Motorcycle Crash In Hazard A crash involving a car and motorcycle took place on North Main Street in Hazard around 8 p.m. on Sunday.Police say one person was seriously injured and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. …
KY Chief Justice Vows to Expand Drug Court Programs Kentucky’s drug court program has failed to keep up with surging demand for its treatment services in a state grappling with addiction woes, the state’s chief justice said Friday while…
KSP-Richmond Post Announces New Commander The Kentucky State Police Richmond post has a new commander, Capt. Jeremy Hamm, who took charge of the post this month. Hamm received his state police commission 16 years ago and was previously commander…
Mullins Renunion This Weekend The Mullins reunion will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Stanton City Park behind the high school. Please plan to attend and bring a covered dish. For more…
Miners Still Waiting For Pay Blackjewel miners have stayed on the railroad tracks for more than six weeks, waiting for answers and their pay. One non-profit organization, With Love From Harlan, has been the backbone of that support. Since…
Governer Bevins Visited Eastern Kentucky Wednesday Gov. Matt Bevin was in Eastern Kentucky making infrastructure announcements in Floyd and Johnson Counties. While in the region, Gov. Bevin told WYMT his opponent Attorney General Beshear is not only strongly pro-abortion,…
Lake Nolin Clean Up The community is invited to help with the 12th annual Lakeshore Clean-up Campaign Saturday at 8 am at Nolin Lake. Participants can show up at at Moutardier Ramp, Wax Ramp, Dog Creek Ramp or Nolin…
Hazard Middle School Averted Violance on Thursday Three students were detained after a school threat involving weapons Thursday. Hazard Middle School sent home a letter to parents. In the letter it states, “once the incident was reported at the…
Community Members Appose Elkhorn Going Wet On the heels of a recent petition calling for a special wet/dry in Elkhorn City, several church leaders presented a proclamation to officials expressing their opposition to alcohol sales this week. In addition…