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Tensions high at animal shelter board meeting
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the Kentucky Regional Animal Shelter hosted a board meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the old courthouse on Main Street in Hazard. The agenda included financial aspects of the shelter, as well as a statement by the shelter’s veterinarian, Shawn Tussey. Tensions...
City of Hazard celebrates Independence Day
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Perry County celebrated Independence Day in true small-town fashion, starting with a fish fry. Mayor of Hazard, Happy Mobelini said city staff does not take a break for this holiday. “Our Fire Department have been cooking since 6 o’clock this morning.” Mobelini said. “The City of Hazard is not off on the Fourth of July.”
Buckhorn playground equipment sold by city
BUCKHORN, Ky. (WYMT) - (UPDATE 3:45 p.m.): Officials with the Perry County Schools said the missing Buckhorn playground equipment was sold by the city. School officials made the announcement on social media. They said the equipment was sold through an advertised bid. “This was not a case of stolen property,...
New U.S. flag retirement kiosk unveiled in Hazard
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A new kiosk in Hazard is providing a respectful way to retire your American flag. Through a partnership with Boy Scout Troop 147, the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health now has an U.S. flag retirement box located right outside its doors. The box is available to drop off any worn flags ready for retirement.
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