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City officials look ahead at summer events
The City of Hazard is gearing up for a summer filled with local activities and events designed to engage the community. City officials outline the summer calendar and discuss the importance of consistent community engagement. “The mayor has always been very adamant about community,” said Logan Smith, financial assistant and...
15th Region baseball & softball brackets are set
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - 15th Region officials gathered at Archer Park in Prestonsburg on Thursday, May 23 to draw the bracket seeding for the upcoming tournament. The pairings for the 15th region baseball & softball tournament are listed below. BASEBALL. Quarterfinals (May 27)Semifinals (May 28)Championship (May 30 at 6:00 p.m.)
Law enforcement launches annual Click It or Ticket campaign
Kentucky State Police, alongside local law enforcement, the Kentucky River District Health Department and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, held a press conference May 20 to launch the annual Click It or Ticket campaign. “Today we’re kicking off the Click It or Ticket campaign, statewide and here in Perry...
FIRST ALERT: Tracking some showers, storms
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - After a taste of summer to start the week, an unsettled weather pattern is ahead for the remainder of the week. Scattered showers are possible tonight under a partly to mostly cloudy sky. A strong thunderstorm or two cannot be ruled out, but the overall chance is low. Some areas of dense fog are also possible. Overnight lows only fall into the mid-60s.
2.7-magnitude earthquake occurs in Leslie County, KY
LESLIE COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) – An earthquake was detected in Eastern Kentucky early Wednesday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred about 11 miles to the southeast of Hyden in Leslie County. The USGS places the time of the earthquake around 5:47 a.m. The 2.7-magnitude earthquake had a depth of […]
Hazard rolls past Buckhorn
Hazard didn’t have any trouble in the opening round of the 54th District Tournament against Buckhorn Monday as the Bulldogs rolled to a 15-0 win in three innings of play. With the win, Hazard (21-11) advances to take on Leslie County in the 54th District Tournament. That game was scheduled to take place last night.
Perry County primary election held
A few offices were on the ballot in the May 21 primary election in Perry County. According to data from Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams' office, less than 9 percent of Perry County's eligible voters turned out. Unofficial results from the primary were (Perry County totals only):. President of...
Ky. man operating lawn mower killed in hit-and-run crash, State Police investigating
MOUSIE, Ky. (WCHS) — A Kentucky man operating a lawnmower was killed early Saturday after being struck by a vehicle in Knott County, troopers said. Bemas R. Noble, 48, of Garner, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by the Knott County Coroner's Office, according to a social media post from Kentucky State Police.
Hazard wins fifth straight 54th District Baseball Championship
PIPPA PASSES, Ky. (WYMT) - Hazard and Leslie County’s 54th District baseball title game was postponed Wednesday night due to lightning. The two finished the game Thursday afternoon at Alice Lloyd College. Despite a two-out, seventh inning rally from Leslie County, Hazard hung on to win, 7-6. On Wednesday,...
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