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Schools will reopen Tuesday [timestamp] => [author] => Megan Duzmal [content] => Laurel County Public Schools will return to in-person instruction on Sept. 17 [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [2] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/16/hazard-welcomes-go-time/ [title] => Hazard welcomes Go Time [timestamp] => [author] => Madison Carmouche [content] => The Go Time portion of the combination Go Time and Moe’s on Highway 80 cut the ribbon. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [3] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/16/hazard-gears-up-black-gold/ [title] => Hazard gears up for Black Gold [timestamp] => [author] => Madison Carmouche [content] => The theme of the festival this year is “Down on Main Street”. The goal is to highlight how far downtown has come over the years. 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[enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [5] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/16/illegal-sales-narcotics-leads-arrest-monticello-man/ [title] => Illegal sales of narcotics leads to arrest of Monticello man [timestamp] => [author] => Megan Duzmal [content] => Wright was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [6] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/16/harlem-globetrotters-coming-mountains/ [title] => Harlem Globetrotters coming to the mountains [timestamp] => [author] => RJ Johnson [content] => Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept 30th, starting at $32. 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[enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [9] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/16/london-ky-mayor-theres-so-much-more-london-laurel-co-than-recent-mass-shooting/ [title] => London Ky. mayor: “There’s so much more to London and Laurel Co.” than recent mass shooting [timestamp] => [author] => Jessica Umbro [content] => London and Laurel Co. leaders are asking their community to remain vigilant as the search for Joseph Couch continues. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [10] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/16/church-recognizes-first-responders/ [title] => Church recognizes first responders [timestamp] => [author] => RJ Johnson [content] => On Sunday, folks gathered at Chavies First Church of God to recognized the sacrifice made by firefighters, EMTs, police officers, and more. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [11] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/15/two-people-transported-hospital-after-crash/ [title] => Two people transported to hospital after crash [timestamp] => [author] => Jack Demmler [content] => US-23 is reopen after a single vehicle crash [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [12] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/15/animal-control-service-contract-terminated-franklin-county/ [title] => Animal control service contract terminated in Franklin County [timestamp] => [author] => Alyssa Williams [content] => Without animal control services in Kentucky, many communities may not have the resources to help the countless animals that are stray, or even ones that law enforcement have authority over while a court case is happening. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [13] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/15/climber-rescued-wolfe-county/ [title] => Climber rescued in Wolfe County [timestamp] => [author] => Amelia Lee [content] => The climber reportedly fell and had significant injuries. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [14] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/15/annual-recovery-rally-celebrates-15-years-somerset/ [title] => Annual Recovery Rally celebrates 15 years in Somerset [timestamp] => [author] => Maggie Rickerby [content] => The Brightview Health Somerset Addiction Treatment Center held its 15th annual Community Recovery Rally. Kristie Gossett, the rally's organizer, started the community gathering 15 years ago when there was a need for recovery resources in Somerset and across Kentucky. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [15] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/15/community-continues-rebound-after-i-75-mass-shooting/ [title] => Community continues to rebound after I-75 mass shooting [timestamp] => [author] => RJ Johnson [content] => Saturday marks one week since police say Joseph Couch shot five people on I-75 in Laurel County. 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[enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [18] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/14/man-arrested-after-shooting-report/ [title] => Man arrested after shooting report [timestamp] => [author] => Drake Foley [content] => A man was arrested in Knox County after someone made reports that he was shooting. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [19] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/14/arh-celebrates-big-sandy-advanced-care-location/ [title] => ARH celebrates Big Sandy Advanced Care location [timestamp] => [author] => Buddy Forbes [content] => The space opened in the Tug Valley ARH Medical Center in September, 2022, and has seen a host of patients take advantage of an opportunity to heal close to home. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [20] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/14/wymt-arh-present-check-during-arh-game-week/ [title] => WYMT, ARH present check during ARH Game of the Week [timestamp] => [author] => Erik Dean [content] => At Friday night’s ARH Game of the Week, the Letcher Central Cougars traveled to Hazard. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [21] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/infant-dies-following-mothers-indictment-abuse-charges/ [title] => Infant dies following mother’s indictment on abuse charges [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => A Clay County baby whose mother was indicted in June on abuse charges has passed away. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [22] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/guardian-caps-new-defense-against-football-head-injuries/ [title] => Guardian caps: A new defense against football head injuries? [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => On Thursday night, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took a nasty hit to the head by a Buffalo Bills defender. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [23] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/hctc-shows-off-programs-high-school-students/ [title] => HCTC shows off programs to high school students [timestamp] => [author] => RJ Johnson [content] => “For many juniors, this is the first time that they have attended Rotary Day, and they are very excited," said Dr. Jennifer Lindon. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [24] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/traffic-stop-conducted-exit-49-regarding-drug-investigation/ [title] => Traffic stop conducted at Exit 49 regarding drug investigation [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => A heavy police presence was called to the scene, involving a drug investigation. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [25] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/how-manhunt-is-impacting-friday-night-lights/ [title] => How manhunt is impacting Friday night lights [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => Many schools in the mountains have responded by canceling school and adding safety precautions. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [26] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/police-respond-school-threat-breathitt-co/ [title] => Police respond to school threat in Breathitt Co. [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => Police officers responded to the area Friday morning. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [27] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/addiction-recovery-provider-closes-several-facilities/ [title] => Addiction recovery provider closes several facilities [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => A spokesperson with ARC did not elaborate on how many employees or clients have been impacted by the move, attributing medical privacy and personnel concerns. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [28] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/eky-universitys-retention-rate-exceeds-national-average/ [title] => EKY university’s retention rate exceeds national average [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => Transfer student enrolled has surged by 34 percent, while undergraduate enrollment continues to remain robust. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [29] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/crew-with-disaster-relief-feeds-police-search-suspect-continues/ [title] => Crew with disaster relief feeds police as search for suspect continues [timestamp] => [author] => Phil Pendleton [content] => The crew was in Laurel County but could be deployed for relief next week to help those affected by Hurricane Francine. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [30] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/southeast-kentucky-chamber-commerce-awards-night/ [title] => Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Awards Night [timestamp] => [author] => Buddy Forbes [content] => The event is an opportunity for community leaders, organizations, volunteers and individuals. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [31] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/i-75-mass-shooting-london-mayor-warns-about-misinformation/ [title] => I-75 mass shooting: London Mayor warns about misinformation [timestamp] => [author] => Madison Carmouche [content] => The London Mayor Randall Weddle warned community members about believing everything they read on social media. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [32] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/floyd-county-schools-responds-social-media-threat/ [title] => Floyd County Schools responds to social media threat [timestamp] => [author] => Caroline Mueller [content] => The Floyd County Board of Education released a statement in response to the threating post. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [33] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/barbourville-independent-students-return-classroom/ [title] => Barbourville Independent students return to the classroom [timestamp] => [author] => Hadley Craft [content] => Barbourville Independent Schools returned back to the classroom today. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [34] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/13/martin-co-apple-orchard-celebrates-first-harvest/ [title] => Martin Co. apple orchard celebrates first harvest [timestamp] => [author] => Buddy Forbes [content] => The 60-acre orchard saw its first harvest this summer, with apples from the trees hitting the road to be sold in other states. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [35] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/11/vehicle-hit-by-bullet-causes-school-lockdown/ [title] => Police: No shooting took place at Exit 59 [timestamp] => [author] => Drake Foley [content] => Perry County Schools are on lockdown after an incident just north of Hazard. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [36] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/rockcastle-co-man-dies-lincoln-co-crash/ [title] => Rockcastle Co. man dies in Lincoln Co. crash [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => Troopers with the Richmond Post responded to the crash that happened just before 4:30 p.m on Wednesday. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [37] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/jury-hands-down-life-sentence-pike-co-womans-murder/ [title] => Jury recommends life sentence in Pike Co. woman’s murder [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => In a post on social media, Commonwealth’s Attorney Ashton McKenzie said Anthony Hall entered an open plea on Tuesday. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [38] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/survival-expert-weighs-manhunt-i-75-shooting-subject/ [title] => Survival expert weighs in on manhunt for I-75 shooting subject [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => As law enforcement officials continue to search thousands of Kentucky’s rugged acres for suspected I-75 shooter Joseph Couch, we talked to the man who’s trained some of those trackers. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [39] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/gov-beshear-makes-stop-laurel-co-manhunt-continues/ [title] => Gov. Beshear makes stop in Laurel Co. as manhunt continues [timestamp] => [author] => Hadley Craft [content] => Governor Andy Beshear made a stop in Laurel Co. on Thursday as the search for Joseph Couch carries on. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [40] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/my-heart-sunk-cousin-joseph-couch-speaks-out-amid-ongoing-manhunt/ [title] => ‘My heart sunk’: Cousin of Joseph Couch speaks out amid ongoing manhunt [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => WKYT spoke to Joseph Couch’s cousin on the ongoing search and what she felt when she heard about the shooting [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [41] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/leslie-county-high-school-student-gives-back-her-community/ [title] => High School student gives back to community [timestamp] => [author] => Austin Hicks [content] => Leslie County High School student Madaline Huff connected with the Hyden Sapling Center to find a need in the community that she could impact. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [42] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/november-ballot-preview-digging-deeper-into-ky-constitutional-amendment-1/ [title] => November ballot preview: Digging deeper into Ky. Constitutional Amendment 1 [timestamp] => [author] => Jessica Umbro [content] => Kentuckians will see two potential changes to the Kentucky state constitution on the Nov. ballot. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [43] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/several-kentucky-school-districts-investigating-threats-violence/ [title] => Several Kentucky school districts investigating threats of violence [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Several Kentucky school districts are investigating threats this week, and some juveniles are facing felony charges. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [44] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/senator-rand-paul-talks-government-spending/ [title] => Senator Rand Paul talks government spending [timestamp] => [author] => Madison Carmouche [content] => Senator Paul said a possible government shutdown comes up often because the budgets include controversial items which make approval harder. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [45] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/this-seems-happen-far-too-often-gov-beshear-visits-laurel-county-days-after-i-75-mass-shooting/ [title] => “This seems to happen far too often”: Gov. Beshear visits Laurel County days after I-75 mass shooting [timestamp] => [author] => Rory Johnson [content] => Governor Beshear plans to meet with the law enforcement officers who have handled the case from the start. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [46] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/man-reportedly-fired-shots-near-church/ [title] => Man reportedly fired shots near church [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => According to an arrest citation, witnesses at a church stated there were approximately 25 to 30 gunshots coming from the woods and observed a man with a flashlight take off through the woods. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [47] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/name-released-deadly-whitley-co-crash/ [title] => Name released in deadly Whitley Co. crash [timestamp] => [author] => Madison Carmouche [content] => Nies was pronounced dead by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Office. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [48] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2024/09/12/american-idol-winner-headlines-martin-county-harvest-festival/ [title] => American Idol winner headlines Martin County Harvest Festival [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => The two-day festival begins on Friday, September 13 and will continue through Saturday, September 14. 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