Jordan Whitaker
Producer, WYMT
Hazard, Ky.
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I was originally born in the United Kingdom, but I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Springtown, Texas before attending college at the University of North Texas in Denton where I got my bachelor's degree in journalism.
My mother worked in journalism for many years before I was born which is where I became interested in pursuing a career in it.
I moved to Hazard in the summer of 2019 and it is the farthest I have ever been from home, but I am enjoying life here in the mountains.
During my free time, I love to travel and visit places of historical significance as well as state and national parks.
Otherwise, I'm content to stay at home or go out with friends.
I enjoy being able to work as a producer here at WYMT and am happy to serve our viewers across Appalachia.
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Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
The initial call by the Pongo Fire Department was for overdue kayakers.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 5:45 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
Troopers say they were unable to obtain a DNA profile when the remains were first found, and that the identification process could have taken years without Rapid DNA analysis.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2021 at 9:56 AM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
Deputies found the two men were at odds over a woman for a period of time before the shooting.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 9:40 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
Anyone with information is asked to call the Laurel County Sheriff's Office at 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2021 at 8:59 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Members of the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team, the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department, Natural Bridge State Resort Park park rangers, and a few hikers assisted Powell County Search & Rescue in the carryout.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 10:46 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Deputies with the Bell County Sheriff’s Office say a man is in custody after deputies say he started fires in her home and threatened her with a sword.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Responding to the scene is Bell County EMS, Sheriff's Department, and Volunteer Fire Department.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 7:54 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Anyone that believes they have information on this case is asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office at 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 7:42 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
You can contact the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office at 606-886-6171 or their anonymous tip line at 606-949-2020.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 8:46 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
At this time, no charges have been filed.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 7:27 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Nationwide, overdose deaths topped more than 93,000 in 2020.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 9:01 PM EDT
|By Phil Pendleton and Jordan Whitaker
Jackson County currently has an incidence rate of 85.74 cases per 100,000 people, placing it in the red zone.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 8:07 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
KSP was assisted on the scene by the Wolfe County Sheriff’s Office, Wolfe County Volunteer Fire, and Wolfe County Dispatch.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 9:55 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
A man is in jail and charged with assault in Laurel County according to sheriff’s deputies.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2021 at 4:39 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the storms.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 8:49 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Anyone who has seen Emmons or has information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to call the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office at 606-349-2914 or Magoffin County Dispatch at 606-349-4403.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 2:41 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
An autopsy has been scheduled and the case remains under investigation.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2021 at 11:06 AM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Police say David Keith Jackson, 53, was arrested after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation revealed he had been uploading sexual images involving children to the internet.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
State Police are still working to determine a motive. The investigation is ongoing.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2021 at 3:10 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Wildlife agencies in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia have reported similar problems.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 5:33 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Homeowners, business owners, and renters in select counties that experienced damage from the previous flooding can visit Individual Assistance Registration Support Centers for help.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Crews from Knox EMS, Knox County SORT Team, East Knox Fire Department, and Kentucky State Police joined the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in responding to the scene.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Anyone with information about her location is asked to contact KSP Pikeville Post at 606-433-7711.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 8:51 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Kim King had served as superintendent of Knott County Schools for many years before her death on Saturday, May 22nd.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 4:05 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Troopers as well as Neon ambulance responded and found 59-year-old Charles C. Hall underneath an overturned riding lawnmower.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 9:39 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Ben was a Constable in Perry County as well as long-time Fire Chief at the Grapevine-Chavies Fire Department.
Updated: May. 15, 2021 at 3:15 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
The London Fire Department, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, and London Police Department also assisted in the response effort.
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker and Claudette Enriquez
Deputies say James B. McDonnell Jr. was last seen around 9:00 a.m. on London Avenue in Williamsburg.
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 2:09 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Troopers say the first calls were received just after 7 a.m. Monday morning saying the body was found near a park on Long Fork Road.
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 12:33 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
They say she was planning to hike to Courthouse Rock between 3 and 7 p.m.
Updated: May. 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
They say the crash happened on the westbound lane of Kentucky 192 and killed at least one person.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2021 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker and Claudette Enriquez
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hazard Police Department at 606-436-2222.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2021 at 11:13 AM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
According to the person who called to report the accident, the driver had gotten out of the car but returned to grab his Bible from inside.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2021 at 3:02 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Deputies say the home was off of Highway 476 on Feb Fork Road near Rowdy.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2021 at 11:11 AM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
American Resources Corp. says it has begun shipping coal from the Perry County mine.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2021 at 1:12 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
The statue, a well-known symbol in Floyd County, once sat on the property of Eric C. Conn’s old law office.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2021 at 12:53 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Officers confirmed Dipsy Doodle Curve in Hazard is underwater as the North Fork of the Kentucky River continues to rise.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 3:35 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
Hazard Police were assisted by the Hazard Fire Department, Perry County Ambulance, and the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 3:58 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker and Dakota Makres
The building, which was already struggling with a combination of age and damage from the ice storms, had been trying to raise money for structural repairs.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 1:53 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
They say the remains have been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville for identification.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 1:55 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
If you have any questions you are encouraged to contact the Letcher County Sheriff’s Office at 606-633-2293
Updated: Mar. 14, 2021 at 1:37 PM EDT
|By Jordan Whitaker
The hiker, a Floridian vacationing with his family, had split off from his family at the Battleship Rock trailhead.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2021 at 10:32 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
The victim was able to drive himself to the hospital for treatment while the suspects fled.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2021 at 12:50 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
The remains will be sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville for identification, the case remains under investigation.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2021 at 1:39 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
Police say they received a call early Thursday morning about three suspected overdoses at an apartment in Gorman Hollow.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 2:01 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
In Oneida, crews say River Street is completely underwater with crews using boats to make contact with those trapped in their homes.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 8:59 AM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
Deputies were assisted on-scene by the Laurel County Coroner’s Office, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, and London Laurel Rescue Squad.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2021 at 11:51 AM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
The train’s diesel fuel leaked out, which led to a fire.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2021 at 1:54 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
The car was recovered at the Alpike Hotel in Ivel on Saturday.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 3:48 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
The unrest comes as Congress was set to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory as President Trump continues to challenge the results.
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