Array ( [name] => WYMT Mountain News [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/news/ [icon] => https://www.wymt.com/news/favicon.ico [donationUri] => [items] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/28/cleanup-underway-chief-logan-state-park-flash-flooding/ [title] => Cleanup underway at Chief Logan State Park from flash flooding [timestamp] => [author] => Abbey Lord [content] => "This is the worst I’ve ever seen it," one person said. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [1] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/magoffin-co-officials-discuss-dissolving-salyersville-water-works/ [title] => Magoffin Co. officials discuss dissolving Salyersville Water Works [timestamp] => [author] => Buddy Forbes [content] => After years of complaints, Judge-Executive Matt Wireman is asking the city to consider dissolving its utilities company. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [2] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/annual-blood-drive-honors-fallen-floyd-co-officer/ [title] => Annual blood drive honors fallen Floyd Co. officer [timestamp] => [author] => Buddy Forbes [content] => The third annual William Petry Memorial Blood Drive brought donors to the Mountain Arts Center [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [3] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/considering-paramount-parking-options-when-conference-center-is-built/ [title] => Considering Paramount parking options when conference center is built [timestamp] => [author] => Marlee Pinchok [content] => Mayor Charles said Paramount-goers will be able to use the lot right behind the conference center, adjacent from the paramount, as an option for parking. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [4] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/pike-co-double-murder-suspects-federally-indicted/ [title] => Pike Co. double murder suspects federally indicted [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => According to the indictment, the first count happened between the timeframe of Sept. and Oct. 2023 in Pike and Lewis counties. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [5] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/senate-bill-63-officially-effect/ [title] => Senate bill 63 officially in effect [timestamp] => [author] => McKinley Calandrino [content] => Special purpose vehicles like ATV’s and side-by-sides are now legal to drive on a highway with certain rules and regulations. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [6] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/artwork-pays-tribute-fallen-officers-downtown-prestonsburg/ [title] => Artwork pays tribute to fallen officers in downtown Prestonsburg [timestamp] => [author] => Andrew Colegrove [content] => Artwork in Prestonsburg pays tribute to three officers and a K-9 who lost their lives in the line of duty. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [7] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/letcher-county-bus-drivers-advocate-higher-wages/ [title] => Letcher County bus drivers advocate for higher wages [timestamp] => [author] => Neeley Greene [content] => Bus drivers for Letcher County Schools said they plan to “walk out” if they do not see an increase in their pay. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [8] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/ky-barbershop-still-recovering-may-tornado/ [title] => Ky. barbershop still recovering from May tornado [timestamp] => [author] => Carlee Hogsten [content] => With many lives lost and buildings destroyed, communities like Somerset are still rebuilding parts of their town. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [9] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/law-targeting-sextortion-takes-effect-kentucky/ [title] => Law targeting sextortion takes effect in Kentucky [timestamp] => [author] => Samantha Valentino [content] => Several new Kentucky laws took effect on Friday. Among them was Senate Bill 73. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [10] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/police-give-important-reminders-ahead-red-white-boom-event/ [title] => Police give important reminders ahead of Red, White and & Boom event [timestamp] => [author] => Caroline Mueller [content] => With high temperatures forecast, police are reminding people to stay cool and stay safe. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [11] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/wymt-kentucky-blood-center-team-up-summer-blood-drive/ [title] => WYMT and Kentucky Blood Center team up for Summer blood drive [timestamp] => [author] => Caroline Mueller [content] => The blood drive is from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2nd, outside WYMT. The [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [12] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/more-than-just-cletus-kentucky-man-reflects-friendship-with-rick-hurst/ [title] => ‘More than just Cletus’: Kentucky man reflects on friendship with Rick Hurst [timestamp] => [author] => Caroline Mueller [content] => Actor Rick Hurst, known to millions as “Cleetus” from ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’, is being remembered by fans around the country, and by one longtime friend here in Eastern Kentucky. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [13] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/ky-lawmakers-big-beautiful-bill/ [title] => KY lawmakers on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ [timestamp] => [author] => Amelia Lee [content] => WYTM reached out to both Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Hal Rogers. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [14] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/4-new-measles-cases-reported-kentucky/ [title] => 4 new measles cases reported in Kentucky [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Officials with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced four new measles cases were reported in the state this week. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [15] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/bears-spotted-roaming-through-kentucky-cities/ [title] => Bears spotted roaming through Kentucky cities [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => A bear has been spotted roaming through parts of Woodford County, according to Versailles police. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [16] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/construction-underway-first-ever-3d-printed-home-kentucky/ [title] => Construction underway on first-ever 3D printed home in Kentucky [timestamp] => [author] => Phil Pendleton [content] => Officials said it is designed to be a bold response to challenges faced in Appalachia and beyond. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [17] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/eastern-kentucky-library-receives-solar-grant/ [title] => Eastern Kentucky library receives solar grant [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => EBSCO Information Services awarded a total of $300,000 in grants to four recipients around the world. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [18] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/golden-alert-issued-man-out-knox-co/ [title] => Golden alert issued for man out of Knox Co. [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => According to a post on Facebook, officials said the man was last seen on June 3 in the Artemus community. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [19] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/dukes-hazzard-star-dies-79/ [title] => ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star dies at 79 [timestamp] => [author] => Steve Hensley [content] => Rick Hurst was best known for playing Cletus on the 'Dukes of Hazzard' [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [20] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/powell-co-fire-dept-receives-air-conditioning-unit-donation/ [title] => Powell Co. fire dept. receives air conditioning unit donation [timestamp] => [author] => McKinley Calandrino [content] => Due to high temperatures inside and outside the station, firefighters are not able to properly cool off in between calls. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [21] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/alice-lloyd-college-celebrates-alumni-purpose-day/ [title] => Alice Lloyd College celebrates Alumni Purpose Day [timestamp] => [author] => Neeley Greene [content] => Stepp said the day is about giving back, one mountain student to another. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [22] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/trial-date-set-man-accused-trying-kidnap-child/ [title] => Trial date set for man accused of trying to kidnap child [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => Kentucky State Police troopers said Willie Bethea tried to get a child to leave a playground with him. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [23] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/man-arrested-after-attempting-evade-police/ [title] => Man arrested after attempting to evade police [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => Smith was eventually arrested when they found him in a creek bed. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [24] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/sen-rand-paul-discusses-middle-east-conflict/ [title] => Sen. Rand Paul discusses Middle East conflict [timestamp] => [author] => Amelia Lee [content] => WYMT spoke with Senator Rand Paul about his thoughts on the conflict and what it could mean for the United States as well as Kentuckians. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [25] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/casey-co-family-thankful-help-after-violent-crash/ [title] => Casey Co. family thankful for help after violent crash [timestamp] => [author] => Phil Pendleton [content] => A Casey County family says another family helped them after a violent crash on KY 1247 in Pulaski County. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [26] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/ksp-raffling-corvette-trooper-island-camp/ [title] => KSP raffling Corvette for Trooper Island camp [timestamp] => [author] => Caroline Mueller [content] => Troopers are selling $10 raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2025 Corvette Stingray, with proceeds benefiting Trooper Island Camp and Shop with a Trooper. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [27] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/kentuckians-preparing-future-weather-after-may-ef-4-tornado/ [title] => Kentuckians preparing for future weather after May EF-4 tornado [timestamp] => [author] => Carlee Hogsten [content] => Experts say many Kentuckians are wanting to be more storm prepared after deadly May tornado. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [28] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/kentucky-boy-helps-rescue-woman-virginia-overlook/ [title] => Kentucky boy helps rescue woman at Virginia overlook [timestamp] => [author] => Buddy Forbes [content] => Brantley Eads realized there was a woman at least 30 feet below the overlook, lying in the brush on the mountainside. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [29] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/man-arrested-after-homemade-firework-found-burning-road/ [title] => Man arrested after homemade firework found burning in road [timestamp] => [author] => Caroline Mueller [content] => With Independence Day around the corner KSP is urging the public to use legal fireworks only, and follow safety precautions. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [30] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/former-wkyt-general-manager-receives-morehead-founders-award/ [title] => Former WKYT general manager receives Morehead Founders Award [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Morehead State University is giving one of its highest honors to a former member of our WKYT team. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [31] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/federal-judge-orders-us-labor-department-keep-job-corps-running-during-lawsuit/ [title] => Federal judge orders US Labor Department to keep Job Corps running during lawsuit [timestamp] => [author] => Steve Hensley [content] => This includes the Carl D. Perkins Job Corp Center in Prestonsburg [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [32] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/marking-10-years-since-landmark-same-sex-marriage-decision/ [title] => Marking 10 years since landmark same-sex marriage decision [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => Ten years ago today, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage across the country. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [33] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/eastern-kentucky-city-allocated-funding-water-infrastructure-upgrades/ [title] => Eastern Kentucky city allocated funding for water infrastructure upgrades [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => In a social media post, officials thanked Senate President Robert Stivers and State Representative for their efforts in securing the funding. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [34] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/narcotics-search-warrant-leads-woman-being-arrested/ [title] => Narcotics search warrant leads to woman being arrested [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => On Wednesday, member with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit went to a home in LaFollette to execute the warrant. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [35] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/leslie-co-hospital-experiencing-issues/ [title] => Leslie Co. hospital experiencing issues [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => In a post on Facebook, officials said an electrical surge at the hospital caused them to lose power and air conditioning. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [36] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/man-seriously-injured-after-shooting/ [title] => Man seriously injured after shooting [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => When deputies arrived, they found a 42-year-old man who had been shot multiple times. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [37] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/aaa-gives-tips-summer-safety/ [title] => AAA gives tips on summer safety [timestamp] => [author] => Amelia Lee [content] => Hawkins said from 1990 through 2024, 27 children in Kentucky died from heat stroke after being trapped in a hot car. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [38] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/man-arrested-drug-trafficking/ [title] => Man arrested for drug trafficking [timestamp] => [author] => Hadley Craft [content] => The driver of a 2003 Chevrolet truck appeared to be nervous when asked whether anything illegal was inside the vehicle. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [39] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/26/dui-arrest-london/ [title] => DUI arrest in London [timestamp] => [author] => Megan Duzmal [content] => Heather Jackson was driving the car and appeared to be intoxicated. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [40] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/parents-voice-concerns-over-denials-medicaid-waivers-some-ky-children/ [title] => Parents voice concerns over denials of Medicaid waivers for some Ky. children [timestamp] => [author] => WKYT News Staff [content] => We are hearing more about issues with Medicaid coverage across the Commonwealth. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [41] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/police-looking-stolen-vehicle/ [title] => Police looking for stolen vehicle [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => If you have any information about the case, contact the sheriff’s office at 606-638-4368. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [42] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/man-accused-impersonating-peace-officer/ [title] => Man accused of impersonating a peace officer [timestamp] => [author] => Anthony Sizemore [content] => After being arraigned, a preliminary hearing for Pettigrew was set for July 21. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [43] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/cooling-your-home-affordably-during-summer-heat-waves/ [title] => Cooling your home affordably during summer heat waves [timestamp] => [author] => Hannah Buzza [content] => Summer is finally here and the temperature on the thermostat proves it, but temperatures aren’t the only thing on the rise. Electric bills are too. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [44] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/vacation-bible-school-ky-church-helping-refugees-heal/ [title] => Vacation Bible school at Ky. church helping refugees heal [timestamp] => [author] => Alyssa Williams [content] => One central Kentucky vacation Bible school is not only giving kids an opportunity to grow stronger in their faith, but is also offering an escape for kids who have dealt with things many of us never will in our lifetime. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [45] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/underground-pool-party-held-carter-caves/ [title] => Underground pool party held at Carter Caves [timestamp] => [author] => Andrew Colegrove [content] => People found a unique way to beat the heat in Eastern Kentucky. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [46] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/ky-senate-leadership-discusses-new-laws-taking-effect-this-week/ [title] => Ky. Senate leadership discusses new laws taking effect this week [timestamp] => [author] => Phil Pendleton [content] => More than 100 new laws will take effect Friday after the work of legislators in the short-year session that ended in March. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [47] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/phillip-stiltner-pike-county-missing-91-days/ [title] => Phillip Stiltner of Pike County missing for 91 days [timestamp] => [author] => McKinley Calandrino [content] => Law enforcement in Pike County said they received several leads on what could have happened, but they have led no where. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [48] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/health-professionals-share-tips-how-stay-safe-heat/ [title] => Health professionals share tips on how to stay safe in the heat [timestamp] => [author] => Neeley Greene [content] => During the hot, summer months, professionals say it is important to keep water in your system to stay hydrated. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [49] => Array ( [uri] => https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/25/loveloud-celebrates-10-years-serving-pike-county/ [title] => LoveLoud celebrates 10 years of serving Pike County [timestamp] => [author] => Buddy Forbes [content] => Students say it is a blessing to be part of the program and they love seeing it grow every year. [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) [50] => Array ( [uri] => [title] => [timestamp] => [author] => [content] => [enclosures] => Array ( ) [categories] => Array ( ) [uid] => ) ) )