WYMT-TV (Hazard, KY)

WYMT-TV, also known as channel 57, is a television station affiliated with CBS that serves the Eastern Mountain Coal Fields area in Kentucky. It is based in Hazard and transmits a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 12 from a transmitter located just south of the city in Perry County. The station is owned by Gray Television and is a sibling station to WKYT-TV, which is CBS's affiliate in Lexington.

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#111390

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#22725

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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.
UK players donate funds to tornado relief, host North Laurel satellite camp

1 week ago | wymt.com | Armando Barry

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team traveled to London for a free satellite basketball camp on Friday, June 20. However, by the end of the day, the Wildcats said they were the ones that learned from the experience. Before the players began activities with the youth in attendance and helped them develop their fundamental basketball skills, the team took the time to meet with London residents who were impacted by May’s deadly tornadoes.
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.
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.
Kentucky Republicans split on Middle East involvement

1 week ago | wymt.com | Jessica Umbro

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is weighing a range of options for the U.S.’s response in Iran. Kentucky’s federal Republican delegation is split on U.S. involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran. U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, said he is not in favor of striking Iran.
SCOTUS ruling on Tenn. law protects Kentucky’s controversial SB 150

1 week ago | wymt.com | Samantha Valentino

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - Kentucky’s controversial Senate Bill 150 passed in 2023. Those against it dubbed it the “anti-trans” bill, as it included a ban on gender-affirming care. RELATED“You can’t change your biological sex. Boys can’t become girls, girls can’t become boys. So, to physically or chemically mutilate a child, it’s just frankly wrong. It’s evil,” said the executive director of the Family Foundation, David Walls. The Family Foundation staunchly supported SB 150.
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 | 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.