Hazard Man Arrested on Drug and Other Charges
A Hazard man’s been arrested on drug and gun charges after police served a warrant at his home on Monday. Hazard Police say after officers executed the warrant at the […]
Pike County Man Facing Charges in 2003 Stabbing
A Pike County man is set to face charges in connection with a 2023 stabbing. Johnny Gibson of Virgie is charged with assault as well as being a persistent felony […]
Letcher County’s Long Term Planning and Recovery To Hold Meeting March 7
You are invited to a meeting about Letcher County’s Long-Term Planning and Recovery. You can learn about current plans in the works and provide ideas for the future of Letcher […]
State Senate Resolution Looks at HCTC Becoming Four-Year University
The possibility of Hazard Community and Technical College becoming a four-year university is now the subject of a state senate joint resolution. HCTC President Dr. Jennifer Lindon tells WYMT if […]
Two CSX Workers Hurt When Train Hits Tree
Some members of a CSX train crew have reportedly been hurt after the train they were on hit a large tree limb in Prestonsburg. A CSX spokesman tells Mountain Top […]
Wise County Man Sentenced on Federal Gun & Drug Charges
A Wise County man is facing at least 20 years in prison and possibly more after being convicted on federal drug and gun charges. Rodney Picket of Coeburn was convicted […]
No One Hurt in Hazard Apartment Complex Fire
No one is hurt following a Thursday fire at a Hazard apartment complex near Roy G. Eversole Elementary School. Hazard Fire Chief Robert Keith says four people lived in the […]
Pike County Doctor and Nurse Sentenced on Prescription Charges
A former Pikeville doctor and nurse have been sentenced to several years in prison for doling out prescriptions for people who didn’t need them. Doctor of Osteopathy Crystal Compton and […]
Former Pike County Attorney Charged With Murder Wants Case Tossed
A former attorney for Pike County and Elkhorn City charged with murdering his wife is reportedly asking to have the case tossed out. Donald Deskins was indicted by a grand […]
Economic Impact Study Shows Major Contributions from HCTC
A new economic impact study shows Hazard Community & Technical College contributed to adding $81.8 million in total income to the region last year. The study done by Lightcast measured […]