PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - The WYMT telethon “APPALACHIA RISING ABOVE” was a huge success, raising $155,000 to help flood ...

From the Kentucky floods to Helene and back again, people throughout Appalachia are using their experiences to help others ...

Folk magic goes by many names in the Appalachian Mountains: root work, granny magic, kitchen witchery, Braucherei, witchcraft ...

DOGE terminated leases for more mine safety offices in Kentucky than any other state, a move advocates say comes at the expense of miners' health.

On Valentine’s Day 2025, heavy rains started to fall in parts of rural Appalachia. Over the course of a few days, residents ...

Founded in 2022, Appalachian Advocacy Network (AAN) seeks to create sustainable futures for Appalachian communities. Members of the student organization advocate for sustainability practices and ...

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for attempted burglary on March 11.

Pikeville Medical Center gathered information and resources necessary to help victims rebuild after this tragedy, producing a special titled Appalachia: Unsinkable. Copyright 2025 WSAZ. All rights ...

Co-hosts Halfway to Hazard and three-time UFC Champion and UFC Hall of Fame member Rich ‘Ace’ Franklin will join WYMT’s Steve ...

Although the idea of spring break for some includes sun, sand and a tan, some Ohio University students see the week off class ...

Tune in todayto watch live as WYMT partners with the Foundation for Appalachia Kentucky and Concerts 4 A Cause to host the ...

About one-third of the affected offices are in Appalachia. Leases were terminated for six MSHA offices in Kentucky, more than any other state. If all the targeted offices close, it would leave ...