Steve Hensley

Hazard

Managing Editor and Evening Anchor at WYMT-TV (Hazard, KY)

Managing Editor and Evening Anchor at WYMT-TV in Hazard, Kentucky.

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Articles

Issues and Answers - Joy Delisle

4 days ago | wymt.com | Steve Hensley

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Joy Delisle was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Buckhorn Children and Family Services in April and has more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, youth services and addiction recovery. Now she is leading BCFS into its next chapter; focused on expanding programs, deepening community partnerships and strengthening the organization’s mission to provide hope and healing for at-risk children, adults and families throughout Kentucky.
Woman killed after ATV crash

1 week ago | wymt.com | Steve Hensley

LEATHERWOOD, Ky. (WYMT) - One person is dead after an ATV crash Thursday night in Perry County. Sheriff Joe Engle says it happened at the Leatherwood Off-Road park. The sheriff says a woman was killed when an ATV overturned on her on the trails. We are still working to learn who died but the sheriff believes she was not from Kentucky. Copyright 2025 WYMT. All rights reserved.
Police investigate suspected murder-suicide

1 week ago | wymt.com | Steve Hensley

BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Lee County. State Police say they found two people dead when doing a welfare check at a home on Sally Davis Road Monday afternoon. Police believe Bearl Ashcraft, Jr., 48, of Beattyville killed his girlfriend, Hayley Davidson, 28, also of Beattyville, before taking his own life. Both had gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. Their remains were taken to Frankfort for autopsies.
Backroads of Appalachia awarded $3.8 million dollar grant

2 weeks ago | wvlt.tv | Steve Hensley

EVARTS, Ky. (WYMT) - Backroads of Appalachia was awarded an ARC ARISE (Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies) grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The organization’s goal is to use motorsports tourism to drive sustainable economic revitalization across Eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia.
Backroads of Appalachia awarded $3.8 million dollar grant

2 weeks ago | wymt.com | Steve Hensley

EVARTS, Ky. (WYMT) - Backroads of Appalachia was awarded an ARC ARISE (Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies) grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The organization’s goal is to use motorsports tourism to drive sustainable economic revitalization across Eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia.
Juvenile arrested after Walmart incident caught on camera

2 weeks ago | wymt.com | Steve Hensley

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - A juvenile was arrested after an incident at the London Walmart. London police say they were made aware of an altercation in the parking lot that was caught on camera and posted on social media. Police say they arrested the minor and took them to the Breathitt County Regional Juvenile Detention Center. They say the minor was charged with strangulation (1st degree) and assault (4th degree). Police say more charges and arrests could be on the way. Copyright 2025 WYMT.
Former prosecutor sentenced to 5 years in jail

3 weeks ago | wymt.com | Steve Hensley

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A former assistant county attorney in Pike County was sentenced to five years in jail for evidence tampering in connection with the death of his wife. In May, Donald Kyle Deskins entered an alford plea to have a murder charge against him dismissed without prejudice. Judith Deskins died in April, 2021. An alford plea means Deskins maintains his innocence but admits a guilty verdict is likely.
Issues And Answers - Dr. Burton Webb

3 weeks ago | wymt.com | Steve Hensley

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The origins of the University of Pikeville go all the way back to the late 1800’s. The Pikeville Collegiate Institute opened in 1889 with 125 students. In 2025, more than two thousand University of Pikeville students can choose from more than 30 majors and programs. It includes several professional schools, with a College of Dental Medicine under construction.
Three people arrested on sex-related charges involving juveniles

1 month ago | wymt.com | Steve Hensley

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police arrested three people on sex-related charges involving several juveniles. KSP Post 8 in Morehead was contacted by the Wolfe County Department for Community Based Services to investigate allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile. As a result of an investigation that began in June, 2024, troopers say they were able to identify five juvenile victims.
Federal disaster assistance approved following deadly tornado

1 month ago | wvlt.tv | Steve Hensley

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Governor Andy Beshear announced Friday night that President Donald Trump approved his initial request for individual assistance for six counties affected by tornadoes one week ago. 19 people died in Kentucky. 17 deaths were in Laurel County alone. It’s estimated thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed. Governor Beshear says families in the counties of Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union are now eligible to apply for FEMA assistance.