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Commonwealth Attorney resigns after arrest on wire fraud charge
Perry County Commonwealth's Attorney Scott Blair, who was recently arrested on a federal wire fraud charge April 12, officially resigned effective April 15. According to court documents filed in U.S. District Court in London, Blair is accused of using Facebook Messenger to "knowingly deprive the citizens of Perry County of their right to the honest services of their elected commonwealth's attorney through a pattern of taking favorable action for defendants in pending criminal cases before him in exchange for sex acts, methamphetamine and/or the delivery of methamphetamine."
Officials: Agreement will help enhance Perry County emergency response
In the July 2022 flood, officials say, the need for better communication capabilities across Perry County’s responding agencies was underscored. During its April 9 meeting, the Perry County Fiscal Court approved a mutual aid agreement with Kentucky State Police, supported by two grants, which is intended to make communications more effective.
Shower / t-storm threat then turrning cooler
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - We’re tracking a complex of showers and t-storms. The activity will become more scattered before cooler air arrives for the weekend. A widespread shower & t-storm threat becomes more scattered from the late morning and though the afternoon. Highs will top out in the mid & upper 60s into the lower 70s.
Floods, COVID, attendance continue to factor in Perry Schools’ budget
As the Perry County Schools Board of Education has begun its budgeting process for the coming year, the 2022 flood and COVID-19 pandemic continue to be factors, officials say. In its March meeting, the BOE unveiled its budget draft for the 2024-2025 school year. Financial Advisor Jody Maggard said the pandemic-era Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) funds continue to be a factor in the district’s finances.
InvestigateTV+ returning for second season
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT/Gray News) - Gray Television, Inc. has announced that its daily, 30-minute news magazine InvestigateTV+ has been renewed for a second season in 2024-2025. The renewal is the direct result of impressive, double-digit ratings growth in the show’s debut season. InvestigateTV+ built an audience throughout its first season with an average of 25% growth with Adults 18+ across all Gray markets since its launch in September 2023 (Source: Nielsen).
Ky. 2022 in Perry County to be closed April 18
Drivers who use Ky. 2022 (Squabble Creek Road) in Perry County will need to find an alternate route on Thursday, April 18. The road will be closed between milepoints 0.0 and 0.2 from 8 a.m. until at least 4 p.m. for a paving project. This is between the Ky. 484 intersection near Saul and the Owsley County line.
EKY high school choir makes debut in nation’s capital
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Clay County High School choir students spent their spring break singing in Washington, D.C. at the beginning of April. After being asked to make a visit to represent Kentucky in the nation’s capital roughly one year ago, the students, teachers and their families fundraised and prepared.
KSP: USGS conducting ground mapping
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police reported they have received several calls of a plane crash in Eastern Kentucky. KSP Post 13 Trooper Matt Gayheart posted on Facebook USGS is currently conducting ground mapping in the area, which involves flying at a low altitude. As of 2 p.m. on...
KHC receives funding for housing projects
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky Housing Corporation will be receiving $23 million for housing projects, Gov. Andy Beshear announced during his Team Kentucky update. The money will fund projects helping homeless, low income and elderly people. Two projects in Eastern Kentucky are included. “16 million dollars will fund three affordable...
Save A Lot donates 7,000 pounds of food and $500 to local hospice
Save A Lot has once again lent its support by donating seven thousand pounds of food and water, along with a $500 gift card, to the Greg and Noreen Hospice Center. This year marks the fifth consecutive year that the grocery chain has made such a donation to hospice. Jason...
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