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.

Local

English

Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#129594

United States

#25470

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#762

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Middlesboro hit and run investigation

2 days ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - UPDATE: According to Bell County dispatch the individual in the photo has contacted the Bell County Sheriff’s Department. This is an ongoing investigation. ORIGINAL STORY: The Bell County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help after a woman was run over at a Middlesboro gas station early Thursday morning. This story will air on Mountain News at 6 p.m.Deputies said the incident happened around 5:30 a.m. at Casey’s gas station.
Search for suspect in Middlesboro hit and run

2 days ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Bell County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help after a woman was run over at a Middlesboro gas station Thursday morning. This story will air on Mountain News at 6 p.m.Deputies said the incident happened around 5:30 a.m. at Casey’s gas station. The vehicle involved left the scene traveling toward downtown Middlesboro. Investigators shared photos from the incident, noting that the passenger may have recognizable forearm tattoos.
House fire contained in Perry Co.

3 days ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon on Groundhog Hollow Road in the Hardburly community. According to the Hazard Fire Department, crews were requested via mutual aid just after 3 p.m. to assist Jake’s Branch Fire Department. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found a single-wide trailer in flames. The trailer appeared to be unoccupied, but firefighters launched a defensive attack to protect two nearby homes.
Kentucky Blood Center expands donor facility in Corbin

3 days ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) – The Kentucky Blood Center officially opened its upgraded Tri-County Donor Center in Corbin. The new location is still in the same strip mall on West Cumberland Gap Parkway, but it now features expanded space and improved services for blood donors. The facility moved from its original 1,900 square feet to a larger 3,100-square-foot space. It is now located at 1466 West Cumberland Gap Parkway.
Boys and Girls Club coming to Hazard

3 days ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The Boys and Girls Clubs of Appalachia will celebrate the opening of its Hazard/Perry County location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on June 16. The event will take place at Hazard Community & Technical College’s Highway 15 campus, located at 1 Community College Drive. The new club will serve children and teens in Perry County with a focus on learning, leadership, and long-term success.
Meade Tractor donates $100K to tornado relief

3 days ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - Meade Tractor is relocating to a new facility in London. Officials with the company said to mark the grand opening, company representatives will present a $75,000 donation to the United Way of Laurel County and a $25,000 donation to the United Way of Central Kentucky. The $100,000 contribution will support long-term tornado disaster recovery throughout the region. The donations will take place during a celebration that is open to the public.
ARH Mountain Student Achiever - Kailey Prince

4 days ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Kailey Prince is an ARH Mountain Student Achiever. Price is a senior at Lawrence County High School, where she has a GPA of 4.0.She is a member of the Beta Club, Distinguished Honors Choir, and captain of the golf team. Congratulations, Kailey!Copyright 2025 WYMT. All rights reserved.
Ukraine and Russia agree to swap dead and wounded troops but report no progress toward ending war

4 days ago | wymt.com | Mehmet Guzel

ISTANBUL (AP) — Representatives of Russia and Ukraine met Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, but aside from agreeing to swap thousands of their dead and seriously wounded troops, they made no progress toward ending the 3-year-old war, officials said.
Free fishing weekend coming up in Kentucky

4 days ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky’s best fishing deal of the year returns this weekend. On June 7 and 8, anyone can fish for free on public waters across the state, with no license or permit required. The event is open to residents and non-residents. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages families to take advantage of the opportunity, calling it a perfect way to try fishing without any upfront cost.
Perry Co. Sheriff not seeking re-election

5 days ago | wymt.com | Caroline Mueller

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle announced on Monday that he will not seek re-election after serving the county for two terms. He will retire at the end of his term, on Dec. 31, 2026. He sent a statement to WYMT about his decision. It reads:It’s been a great honor and privileged to have been elected twice by the people of this county as its chief law enforcement officer.