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.

Gov. Andy Beshear along with the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) and the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (KDBHDID) announced Feb. 22 that a total of $4,645,070 has been awarded to 12 nonprofit organizations throughout the commonweal…

The U.S. Department of Education (USED) will require states to administer a statewide assessment for the 2020-2021 school year, the agency announced on Feb. 22.

Recently, a Hazard woman was indicted for several charges, including third-degree assault, resisting arrest, illegal possession of a legend drug, menacing and first-degree disorderly conduct.

On Feb. 15, Gov. Andy Beshear, in partnership with the Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), re-launched the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund with an additional $264 million to keep Kentuckians safe and housed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two Hazard men were recently indicted by a grand jury in Perry County.

Vaccination phases are being continually carried out throughout Perry County, said local healthcare officials. Although the ice storms have caused delays and some temporary closures of medical facilities this week, many have continued to operate on delays or by rescheduling appointments as needed.

Kentucky Power reported that the snow and ice which fell in the overnight hours of Feb. 17 and early morning hours of Feb. 18 caused no further significant problems as the company attempts to restore power to thousands currently in the dark due to back-to-back winter storms.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released new guidance for school-related student travel on Feb. 16.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released two new COVID-19 guidance documents Feb. 15 to assist districts in preparing to administer spring state testing.

The Kentucky Book Festival (KBF), its managing organization Kentucky Humanities, and program sponsor First Southern National Bank today announced a new literary subscription series called the Kentucky Book Festival Book Bundle. The series showcases the works of well-known and highly acclaime…

Aggressive steps continue to be taken to battle COVID-19 and provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to the uninsured, which is why the President reopened the federal health care marketplaces from Feb. 15 to May 15.

With several inches of snow expected to fall today and into the night throughout much of the commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear said Feb. 15 that Kentuckians should avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

Last week, an arrest was made in connection to an attempted murder in Perry County. This week, the defendant appeared in Perry County District Court for an arraignment hearing.

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Angel Initiative, a proactive program designed to help people battle addiction, temporarily paused in April 2020 while the agency developed safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, on Feb. 3, officials with the KSP said the organizati…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, along with its engineering consultant, H.A. Spalding Engineers, is seeking public input concerning a proposed project to improve sidewalks along a one-mile stretch of KY 476 (North Main Street) in the Walkertown and Wabaco sections of Hazard.

Healthcare officials with the Kentucky River District Health Department said they are continuing to provide COVID-19 vaccinations, along with other local healthcare providers. As more information is gathered about the vaccines and the virus, officials said, it is vital for people to continue…

Customers of Hazard Utilities may soon see increases in their utility bills, including water, sewer and gas, if proposed rate hikes are approved by the Hazard City Commission.

On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the Appalachian Arts Alliance opened the Studio Be Yoga and Fitness Studio in downtown Hazard.

Following the recent order issued by the Kentucky Supreme Court suspending all in-person grand jury meetings, the Perry County Grand Jury held their first virtual meeting via Zoom on Jan. 29. According to local officials, the grand jury meeting was successful overall, and will help in the future.

Last week, the Perry County Board of Education held its monthly meeting and discussed several updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the weekend, on Jan. 23, the district kicked off its Saturday School program — one of those updates discussed — in an effort to help students improve t…

Officials with both Hazard and Perry County have been continuing to work on resolving the ongoing water issued being experienced throughout the county. Many projects, they said, are underway, and results can be expected in the future. During the Jan. 26 Chamber of Commerce meeting, Hazard Ma…

This week, local healthcare leaders continued to educate and update the community with information about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccinations.

During the Jan. 19 Perry County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Jonathan Jett and board members discussed some of the recent assistance the school has provided to the community.

During the Jan. 13 Hazard Rotary Club meeting, David Brock, a representative of the JustChoice Lending (JCL) division of Fahe, spoke to club members about the products JCL offers that can help community members at any level of income become homeowners.

This week, during the Jan. 19 meetings of the Perry County Fiscal Court and the Hazard City Commission, officials discussed several ongoing projects as well as the ongoing water issues being experienced throughout the county.

Healthcare officials with the Kentucky River District Health Department said that Perry County is currently moving out of the increased number of cases from Christmas and New Year’s, and are preparing for more vaccinations.