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Complete local news coverage for Perry County, Kentucky. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Hazard, Vicco, Buckhorn, Chavies, and surrounding Appalachian communities.
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ARH foundation gives $5,000 grant for Hazard childcare meals

ARH foundation gives $5,000 grant for Hazard childcare meals

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Perry County woman pleads guilty in gunfire case involving deputies

Perry County woman pleads guilty in gunfire case involving deputies

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Tell City man arrested on child sex and drug charges

Tell City man arrested on child sex and drug charges

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Buckhorn High gets $3.4 million flood protection upgrade after 2022 damage

Buckhorn High gets $3.4 million flood protection upgrade after 2022 damage

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Trump invokes Defense Production Act to back coal plants, aid Perry County

Trump invokes Defense Production Act to back coal plants, aid Perry County

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Two gas leaks in Perry County prompt safety warnings

Two gas leaks in Perry County prompt safety warnings

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Beloved Hazard diner closes after decades serving Perry County

Beloved Hazard diner closes after decades serving Perry County

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Perry County conservation district seeks input on local resource priorities

Perry County conservation district seeks input on local resource priorities

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$4 million bill would fund Skyview Phase II homes in Perry County
Business

$4 million bill would fund Skyview Phase II homes in Perry County

A $4 million federal request could extend Skyview in Hazard with 40 more homes, but the bill still needs House and Senate approval.

Sarah Chen2m read
Perry County Summer Games open with pickleball tournament at Perry County Park
Community

Perry County Summer Games open with pickleball tournament at Perry County Park

Perry County Summer Games opened at Perry County Park with doubles pickleball on June 6. County leaders are using the park to test demand for low-cost, all-ages recreation.

Marcus Williams2m read
Operation Change Hazard launches 12-week wellness program for women
Healthcare

Operation Change Hazard launches 12-week wellness program for women

A free 12-week program at The Event Center aimed at 50 Hazard women 40 and older living with chronic disease, joint pain and rural barriers.

Lisa Park2m read
Hazard softball falls to Bullitt East in state quarterfinals
Education

Hazard softball falls to Bullitt East in state quarterfinals

Hazard’s state run ended in a 16-8 quarterfinal loss to Bullitt East, but Perry County’s team reached Lexington after beating Ballard Memorial 7-2.

Marcus Williams2m read
Perry County Schools braces for lower enrollment, state funding cuts
Education

Perry County Schools braces for lower enrollment, state funding cuts

Perry County Schools has 4,023 students, down from 4,500 in 2003, as lower SEEK funding threatens staffing, buses and programs in 2026-27.

Sarah Chen2m read
Perry County man charged with meth trafficking after Rowdy arrest
Community

Perry County man charged with meth trafficking after Rowdy arrest

A Perry County man faces a meth trafficking charge after deputies answered a Rowdy call on Thomasville Lane. The case adds to a string of local drug arrests tied to Deputy Chris Jones.

Lisa Park2m read
Perry County tourism commission sets June 17 public meeting at Welcome Center
Business

Perry County tourism commission sets June 17 public meeting at Welcome Center

Residents can check the Tourism Commission’s June 17 meeting, board roster and office hours at a glance, plus events, attractions and funding details.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hazard VA clinic expands, adds new services for veterans
Healthcare

Hazard VA clinic expands, adds new services for veterans

Perry County veterans can now get primary care, mental health, telehealth and therapy closer to home as Hazard’s VA clinic expands to 12,600 square feet.

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Perry County woman pleads guilty in gunfire case involving deputies
Government

Perry County woman pleads guilty in gunfire case involving deputies

A guilty plea now resolves the Perry County gunfire case that left deputies and DEA agents facing a shot fired at their vehicle in Scuddy.

James Thompson2m read
Hazard tops Ballard Memorial 7-2 in state softball opener
Education

Hazard tops Ballard Memorial 7-2 in state softball opener

Hazard opened the state tournament with a 7-2 win over Ballard Memorial, keeping Perry County’s title hopes alive on June 6.

Lisa Park1m read
ARH foundation gives $5,000 grant for Hazard childcare meals
Community

ARH foundation gives $5,000 grant for Hazard childcare meals

A $5,000 ARH grant will help New Beginnings in Hazard feed more than 100 children, a small boost aimed at low-income Perry County families.

Marcus Williams2m read
Tell City man arrested on child sex and drug charges
Government

Tell City man arrested on child sex and drug charges

A Tell City man was jailed after police say he targeted a 16-year-old online, then raided his 11th Street home and found suspected drugs.

Marcus Williams2m read
Perry County conservation district seeks input on local resource priorities
Community

Perry County conservation district seeks input on local resource priorities

Flood-weary landowners had a June 4 chance to push streambank work, drainage, erosion control and farm recovery to the top of Perry County’s conservation list.

Marcus Williams2m read
Perry County Public Library packs June with summer reading events
Community

Perry County Public Library packs June with summer reading events

Perry County Public Library is packing June with Story Time, summer reading logs and a board meeting, while closing June 19 for Juneteenth.

Marcus Williams2m read
Buckhorn High gets $3.4 million flood protection upgrade after 2022 damage
Education

Buckhorn High gets $3.4 million flood protection upgrade after 2022 damage

Flood gates and flood-proof windows are coming to Buckhorn High, a $3.4 million FEMA-backed move meant to keep a repeat of the 2022 disaster from shutting the school down.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two gas leaks in Perry County prompt safety warnings
Healthcare

Two gas leaks in Perry County prompt safety warnings

A contractor struck a gas line near Hazard ARH’s emergency room Saturday, and a second leak followed, putting Perry County on alert.

Lisa Park2m read
Trump invokes Defense Production Act to back coal plants, aid Perry County
Business

Trump invokes Defense Production Act to back coal plants, aid Perry County

Washington’s coal lifeline could reach Perry County, where miners, plant workers and suppliers have watched coal jobs disappear for years.

Sarah Chen2m read
Beloved Hazard diner closes after decades serving Perry County
Business

Beloved Hazard diner closes after decades serving Perry County

Frances' Diner closed after more than 60 years tied to Frances Napier, leaving a gap in Hazard’s daily routines and Main Street life.

Sarah Chen2m read
New nonprofit to take over Resthaven Cemetery amid upkeep complaints
Community

New nonprofit to take over Resthaven Cemetery amid upkeep complaints

Families said weeds and broken headstones had become hard to ignore at Resthaven, pushing Perry County toward a nonprofit takeover.

Lisa Park2m read
Hazard downtown remains Perry County’s busy hub for daily errands
Business

Hazard downtown remains Perry County’s busy hub for daily errands

Downtown Hazard still anchors Perry County’s errands, from courthouse business to banking and lunch, keeping rural residents tied to one compact civic core.

Sarah Chen5m read
Perry County primary turnout hits 28.7 percent, well above state expectations
Government

Perry County primary turnout hits 28.7 percent, well above state expectations

Perry County voters showed up at 28.7 percent, far above the state’s 20 percent expectation, as a corrected sheriff’s race and other local contests drove the ballot.

Marcus Williams2m read
Perry County Fair returns in June at Perry County Park
Community

Perry County Fair returns in June at Perry County Park

The fair will fill Perry County Park with food, kids’ activities and vendors, giving Hazard-area families a low-cost June gathering close to home.

Marcus Williams2m read
Perry County man found dead in Saddle Lake arrested days earlier
Government

Perry County man found dead in Saddle Lake arrested days earlier

Anthony Evrard was found floating near Saddle Lake on Memorial Day, three days after a Vanderburgh County arrest and while investigators await toxicology results.

James Thompson2m read
Hazard boutique owner sees sales boost from new retail development
Business

Hazard boutique owner sees sales boost from new retail development

Shoppers heading to TJ Maxx and Five Below are also stopping at nearby Hazard businesses, and Kimberly Bryant says the added traffic is already lifting sales.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hazard edges Estill County 1-0, reaches 14th Region semifinals
Education

Hazard edges Estill County 1-0, reaches 14th Region semifinals

Hazard survived another one-run tournament game, blanking Estill County 1-0 at Breathitt County to move into the 14th Region semifinals.

Marcus Williams2m read
Kentucky State Police to hold traffic checkpoints across Perry County area
Government

Kentucky State Police to hold traffic checkpoints across Perry County area

Kentucky State Police warned Perry County drivers to expect checkpoint stops on major routes, with troopers watching for DUI, seat belt and license violations.

Marcus Williams2m read
ARH promotes lifestyle medicine as preventive care in Perry County
Healthcare

ARH promotes lifestyle medicine as preventive care in Perry County

ARH brought free yoga and mental-health outreach to The Grand in Hazard, tying lifestyle medicine to a new service line at the ARH Hazard Clinic.

Lisa Park2m read
Vicco man pleads guilty in federal sex trafficking case, faces ATV death charges
Community

Vicco man pleads guilty in federal sex trafficking case, faces ATV death charges

Noah Back pleaded guilty in federal court, even as he still faces a Perry County murder charge tied to the ATV crash that killed Emilynn Clark.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hazard mayor, Perry County sheriff candidates face voters at forum
Government

Hazard mayor, Perry County sheriff candidates face voters at forum

Candidates for Hazard mayor and Perry County sheriff faced voters at the library, with policing, services and turnout deadlines hanging over the primary.

James Thompson2m read