Caroline Mueller

Chattanooga

Journalist at WYMT-TV (Hazard, KY)

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Corbin PD asking for information in theft investigation

1 week ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - The Corbin Police Department is asking for help identifying someone. According to the department, one man is wanted for questioning relating to thefts at two separate businesses in Corbin. On the department’s Facebook page, they shared two images from security cameras of the individual. If you recognize him or have any other information about the case, contact the Corbin Police Department at 606-528-1122 or use their ‘text tip line’ at 606-215-6239.
Unusual cause suspected in Harlan transformer fire

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Caroline Mueller

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A fire at a substation in Harlan temporarily knocked out power to thousands of customers, and officials believe a squirrel may be to blame. The fire broke out around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday at one of the city’s larger substations, according to Kentucky Utilities spokesperson Daniel Lowry. The incident caused a transformer to catch fire, triggering outages for approximately 6,600 customers.
Brett Johnson discusses being new Harlan Co. Public Schools superintendent

1 week ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller |Anthony Sizemore

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Harlan County’s school board unanimously selected Brett Johnson as the district’s 19th superintendent. He will officially start on July 1 with a four-year contract. He will take over for Brent Roark. Johnson brings 24 years of experience to the district. He started as a middle school math teacher, and he most recently served as assistant superintendent and director of pupil personnel.
Unusual cause suspected in Harlan transformer fire

1 week ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A fire at a substation in Harlan temporarily knocked out power to thousands of customers, and officials believe a squirrel may be to blame. The fire broke out around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday at one of the city’s larger substations, according to Kentucky Utilities spokesperson Daniel Lowry. The incident caused a transformer to catch fire, triggering outages for approximately 6,600 customers.
FCC Commissioner visits Letcher Co. to talk First Amendment rights

1 week ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

FLEMING NEON, Ky. (WYMT) - Federal Communications Commissioner Anna Gomez stopped in Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as part of her nationwide First Amendment tour. She is raising concerns about what she calls a growing pattern of government censorship and retaliation. Watch this story air live on Mountain News at 11 p.m.Her visit to Neon comes after earlier stops in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. The event was hosted by the Center for Rural Strategies and happened at Neon Lights Coffee Shop.
Volunteer group building three homes in five days for flood survivors

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Caroline Mueller

Share KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A group of volunteers from Maryland are back in Eastern Kentucky, working against the clock to frame, wrap, and roof three homes. The homes in the Chestnut Ridge community will be for flood survivors. The effort is part of a “Blitz Build” led by DreamBuilders , a faith-based volunteer group. The three homes will be built in just five days. For this trip they brought 36 people ranging in age from 15 to 74.
Volunteer group building three homes in five days for flood survivors

1 week ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A group of volunteers from Maryland are back in Eastern Kentucky, working against the clock to frame, wrap, and roof three homes. The homes in the Chestnut Ridge community will be for flood survivors. The effort is part of a “Blitz Build” led by DreamBuilders, a faith-based volunteer group. The three homes will be built in just five days. For this trip they brought 36 people ranging in age from 15 to 74. Many of them are teenagers picking up tools for the very first time.
Police: tornado recovery enters ‘healing stage’ in London

1 week ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - More than one month after a tornado struck Laurel County, many families are still without permanent housing, but London’s acting police chief said recovery efforts are moving forward thanks to strong community support. “We’re currently in the healing and recovery stage now and starting to try to do the rebuild back from what took place,” said Acting Police Chief Bobby Day.
Job fair coming to Corbin

2 weeks ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - Job seekers in southern Kentucky will soon have a chance to connect directly with local employers at an upcoming job fair in Corbin. Hosted by the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Kentucky Economic Development Agency, the event will take placefrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at the Corbin Center.
Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission names interim director

2 weeks ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission named Emily Roberts as its interim executive director. Roberts first visited Corbin in 2013 as a tourist and quickly fell in love with the town. Two years ago, she joined the tourism office as the tourism assistant. Now, she steps into the top role following the departure of former director Nancy Conley. “I love Corbin, like I said, and I very much think of this as my home even though I’m not native to Corbin,” Roberts said.