8+ hour, 48+ min ago  (197+ words) BROOKSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - One assistant basketball coach who has spent the past several seasons in Eastern Kentucky announced he is heading closer to home. WYMT confirmed on Monday that Aaron Rigdon accepted the job as boys basketball coach at Bracken…...

13+ hour, 6+ min ago  (161+ words) PULASKI CO. , Ky. (WYMT) - Deputies said one Somerset man was arrested on charges connected to the alleged sexual assault of two minor victims. Officials with the sheriff's office said Jeremy Williams, 38, of Somerset, was charged with first-degree rape, third-degree rape,…...

16+ hour, 3+ min ago  (75+ words) WYMT Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announces run for governor KJ Jackson Hosting Football Camp at Cramton Bowl Troy City Schools coach arrested after allegation he had sex with student Bill to educate about post-conviction voting restoration signed into law…...

8+ hour, 40+ min ago  (500+ words) PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - National Work Zone Awareness Week is underway as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet rolls into road construction season. "Some work zones you may not see, and you may only see equipment going in and out of and then…...

21+ hour, 44+ min ago  (374+ words) KENTUCKY (WYMT) - The deadline to register to vote in Kentucky's 2026 primary election has closed, with election officials saying the work to prepare is just beginning. The primary election is scheduled May 19th. Races from U. S. Senate to local city and county contests…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (140+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky Men's Basketball picked up its first transfer commit earlier this week and now the cats have their second. Furman star freshman guard Alex Wilkins has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats. Wilkins averaged 17. 8 points, 4. 7 assists and 2. 0 rebounds…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (332+ words) PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The 49th Hillbilly Days Festival rolled into its second day, offering music, food, and carnival attractions while raising money for Shriners Hospitals for Children. The festival kicked off Thursday, drawing first-time visitors and longtime supporters to the annual…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (68+ words) ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) -Kentucky State Police are asking for help finding a man who went missing nearly two years ago. Joseph Miller, 36, is described as 62, and approximately 150 lbs. Troopers said he has brown hair and brown eyes. Troopers said…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (161+ words) PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The 49th Hillbilly Days Festival kicks off Thursday with booths, rides, music and vendors filling downtown Pikeville. The annual event returns with familiar attractions and several new additions, including an extra stage for music and special visitors like…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (332+ words) KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The search for missing 25-year-old Sean Risner of Knott County has stretched into its third week. On Monday, search and rescue teams from Knott and Wolfe counties returned to the Big Branch community along Kentucky 1231, where…...