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Extreme drought expands in OH and WV
(WOWK) — Extreme Drought conditions have expanded across the WOWK viewing area in West Virginia and Ohio according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The bright red areas are considered to be in the category of ‘Extreme Drought’ on the map below. Other ways to visualize the conditions start with the lack of rainfall compared […]
Kentucky elections chief opens door for Kulkarni to run again after disqualification
In a ruling released Thursday morning, the state Supreme Court explained its decision in declaring that incumbent Rep. Nima Kulkarni's primary win three months ago should be struck down. But her candidacy may not be over. ...
CLIMBS research to analyze climate change in eastern Kentucky
Officials said eastern Kentucky is disproportionately impacted by climate change thanks to the impacts of logging, mining, and waste dumping. Now, a statewide research project will investigate how the Commonwealth’s weather patterns have changed over time. Morehead State University will receive $1.1 million to help bridge environmental and engineering...
Beshear’s PAC raised $200,000-plus in July
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee had a solid, though hardly spectacular, month of fundraising in July — a month that ended with Beshear still under consideration as a possible running mate by Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Beshear’s PAC, called In This Together, reported to the Federal Election Commission this week that […]
Annual Comic Calooza held at Perry County Library
The Perry County Public Library hosted its annual Comic Calooza event on Saturday, Aug. 17, providing the community with an opportunity to explore local vendors specializing in graphic novels, cosplay and more. “Comic Calooza is our annual mini Comic Con,” said Jessica Chandler, the children's services librarian. “We have manga...
Jury finds man guilty of rape charges in Lee County
JONESVILLE, Va. (WJHL) – A Pennington Gap man has been convicted of multiple counts of rape following a multi-day jury trial in Lee County, according to a release from Lee County’s commonwealth attorney’s office. A jury found Daniel Vanover guilty of 11 counts of rape following the trial in Lee County Circuit Court, the release […]
Perry County Board of Education prepares for re-opening of Buckhorn Elementary
In their first regular meeting since the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the Perry County Board of Education met on Tuesday, Aug. 20, to discuss the much-anticipated return of instruction at Buckhorn Elementary. After being rendered inaccessible due to the flooding event of July 2022, the school is on track to reopen on Aug. 26, according to Jody Maggard, the financial officer for the board.
Police: Man injured after pulling into train’s path in Coeburn
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A man was injured after police reported he pulled into the path of a train in Coeburn, Virginia, on Thursday. According to the Coeburn Police Department, officers were called to the crash on Front Street around 1:18 p.m. Deputies with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene. […]
Man boarded Floyd County school bus after leaving trespassing scene: Police
FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) — The 20-year-old who was arrested after getting on a Floyd County school bus had fled the scene of a trespassing complaint and was trying to get from one end of the city to the other, according to the Prestonsburg Police Department. Police Chief Ross Shurtleff said they received a trespassing […]
Communications Workers of America on strike
Harlan County is no stranger to the sights of workers on a picket line, having seen its share of labor disputes over the years. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, members of the CWA (Communication Workers of America), the union representing employees of AT&T, were gathered at the intersection of US 119 and KY 421 as part […] The post Communications Workers of America on strike appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Glasgow police officer Jeffrey Childress wins governor’s award
The annual Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards at the Campbell House in Lexington on Aug. 21, highlighted the efforts of Kentuckians representing 130 different agencies. Officer Jeffrey Childress with the Glasgow Police Department received the Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Award. He had a total of 96 from the period...
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