A former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge was experiencing an "extreme emotional disturbance," his attorney said.

The federal government has granted approval of a new federal prison in Letcher County, Kentucky, per an announcement Monday.

I will wake up every day with the mountain people on my mind and the desire to work hard for you in Frankfort to make our ...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - There are several election races in Eastern Kentucky. Here is a look at the races WYMT will be keeping ...

The results are in for the 29th Senate District race.Scott Madon has been elected. He will represent Bell, Knott, Letcher, Floyd and Harlan counties.Madon, who was one of 11 write-in candidates, ...

The Edwards County Sheriff's Office were called to the home on the 1100 block of County Road 600 in Albion, Ill. at around 12 ...

The Kentucky high school football postseason has arrived. This week, each of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s six classes kick off first-round games between their respective eight ...

Tired of guessing who will win between Trump and Harris? Here are several interesting local races to follow all across the ...

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Letcher Countians voted by majority to allow alcohol sales throughout the county. Alcohol sales were already allowed in the cities of Whitesburg, Jenkins and Fleming-Neon. Now ...

In Senate districts around Louisville, several candidates ran unopposed: Democrats Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Gerald Neal and ...

According to Kentucky State Police, authorities are looking for Steven Girtley in connection to the shooting and death of ...