Earlier this month, on Feb. 1, during a special called meeting of the Hazard City Commissioners, commissioners held the first readings for ordinances to increase the rates of water, sewage and gas. Motions were made and approved for all three first readings and all rate changes were effectiv…

Two men are facing charges including trafficking in methamphetamine after recent incidents in Perry County.

The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has allocated $40,817,799 to Kentucky for emergency assistance to non-public schools in the state. All non-public schools may apply to the state for reimbursement of COVID-19 related costs, or to provide COVID-19 related services, through the recently …

Gov. Andy Beshear announced an executive order during his Feb. 23 media briefing that recommends all public school districts offer or expand in-person instructional opportunities beginning March 1, or seven days after district personnel receive their second COVID-19 vaccination.