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Evarts water woes ebbing
The city of Evarts has recently suffered issues with the city’s water system which had resulted in numerous outages. The system is currently meeting demand thanks to extensive effort from multiple sources. Woodrow Fields, Chief Water Plant Operator for the city of Evarts, talked about the current state of the city’s water system on Wednesday. […] The post Evarts water woes ebbing appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
West Ky. county sees third fentanyl death in seven months
After three fentanyl overdoses since June in Crittenden County, the first recorded in the county of 9,000 people, and another death in which fentanyl could have been a contributing factor, the local editor-publisher thought it was time to alert his readers to the danger. “Considered by some as the grim reaper of recreational drugs, fentanyl […] The post West Ky. county sees third fentanyl death in seven months appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Momnibus’ maternal health bill moves forward in Kentucky legislature
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The maternal health bill dubbed “Momnibus” passed out of the House Committee on Health Services Thursday and can move to the floor for a full vote. Momnibus — or House Bill 10 — came out of a bipartisan summer working group of female lawmakers who looked into Kentucky’s dismal maternal mortality and […] The post ‘Momnibus’ maternal health bill moves forward in Kentucky legislature appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Frazier Grant Foundation checks awarded
Submitted Article The Robert E. Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Grant Foundation awarded checks to recipients from the Tri-City area on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. The grant awards and reception were presented at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Cumberland. The Frazier Foundation awarded $199,801.88 for the fall of 2023. The city of Cumberland awarded $29,039.99 for […] The post Frazier Grant Foundation checks awarded appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. • Oscar Dewayne Whitehead, 42, operating a vehicle with expired operator’s license — jury trial scheduled April 30 at 9 a m. • Hurlen Couch, 67, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, failure to produce insurance card, failure to wear seat belt, license to be in possession, operating a vehicle on […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Republican-backed change to teacher pay for sick days forwarded by committee
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Despite concerns voiced by educators, a Senate committee forwarded a bill Wednesday that would change how teachers are paid for accumulated sick leave when they retire. In an 8-3 vote, the Senate State and Local Government Committee gave a favorable recommendation to Senate Bill 4. Sponsored by Sen. Jimmy Higdon, […] The post Republican-backed change to teacher pay for sick days forwarded by committee appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
House approves bill to improve tracking of data on sudden deaths related to epilepsy
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bill that could help Kentucky gather better data on sudden unexpected death of someone with epilepsy — called SUDEP — passed 95-0 out of the House on Tuesday. House Bill 166 would require that autopsies determine, at a family member’s request, if a death is related to epilepsy and […] The post House approves bill to improve tracking of data on sudden deaths related to epilepsy appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Property Transfers
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. • Trey D. Grant to Clay R. Grant, tract of property in Harlan County — state tax $4. • Sheena and David Hibbard, et al., to Jack Earl Thompson Jr., and Gloria Thompson, tract or parcel of land in Harlan County. • Amber Joseph (Miller) to Matthew Aaron Johnson, tract or […] The post Harlan County Property Transfers appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Wildcats win six of seven, capture Gold Bracket title in state competition
For more local sports coverage, visit us our partners at Harlan County Sports. Staff Report Already county and regional champions, the Rosspoint Wildcats traveled to Lexington over the weekend to take on some of the state’s top sixth-grade teams and posted an impressive 6-1 record. Rosspoint opened with a 49-21 win over Louisville Crosby in […] The post Wildcats win six of seven, capture Gold Bracket title in state competition appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Toyota investing $1.3 billion in Georgetown plant
Toyota announced Tuesday plans to invest $1.3 billion at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK) facility in Georgetown, reinforcing the company’s commitment to long-term job stability at the central Kentucky plant. The announcement builds on the company’s May 2023 announcement to invest $591 million in future projects and increase its job retention commitment with the […] The post Toyota investing $1.3 billion in Georgetown plant appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Confirmed measles case found at CVG between Jan. 27-29
Kentucky health officials say the Ohio Department of Health has a confirmed case of measles in an individual who lives in Ohio, but recently traveled through the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport located in Boone County. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) is working with the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease […] The post Confirmed measles case found at CVG between Jan. 27-29 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Teenage siblings in Big Laurel become community heroes for helping during recent winter storm
By Jennifer McDaniels For The Enterprise Most young people took to their four wheelers during Harlan County’s recent winter storm to do what most young people do when the season’s first measurable snowfall transforms the rolling, Appalachian landscape into a wintry, wild tundra of thrills. There’s been plenty of spinning snow on four wheelers and […] The post Teenage siblings in Big Laurel become community heroes for helping during recent winter storm appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Knowingly owning child sex dolls one step closer to being a felony in Kentucky
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern In a move that Edgewood Republican Rep. Stephanie Dietz said will help “protect our children from predators and exploitation,” the Kentucky House on Monday passed her bill to ban child sex dolls. House Bill 207 would make it a Class D felony to knowingly own or sell a child sex […] The post Knowingly owning child sex dolls one step closer to being a felony in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Donor intent bill passes Senate
Legislation designed to ensure donors to non-profit agencies can be sure the organization receiving their gift follows their instructions was approved by the state Senate on Monday afternoon. Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville, is the main sponsor of the measure. He told his colleagues, “Senate Bill 90, also known as the ‘Donor Intent Act,’ is designed […] The post Donor intent bill passes Senate appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Woman faces trafficking, felony gun charges
A woman is facing charges including trafficking a controlled substance and felon in possession of a handgun after allegedly being found in possession of the items during a traffic stop. Arcoma Hall was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Jones on Friday, Feb. 2. According to a news release, Harlan County Sheriff’s deputies viewed […] The post Woman faces trafficking, felony gun charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Trooper Teddy Bear on sale for $20 by KSP
You can help spread the love this Valentine’s Day with a Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Teddy Bear, with every purchase supporting a child in need, and a sale that is currently in progress. The KSP is offering the public an exclusive opportunity to help support the agency’s outreach program, as now through Feb. 14, […] The post Trooper Teddy Bear on sale for $20 by KSP appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former Louisville teacher faces child porn charges
A federal criminal complaint and arrest warrant were issued on Friday, charging a Louisville school teacher with distributing obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse and distributing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky says according to court records, in December 2023 and January 2024, Jordan A. Fautz, 39, while […] The post Former Louisville teacher faces child porn charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lexington man sentenced to 30 years on child pornography charges
A Lexington man, Kevin Daniel Lentz, 49, was sentenced Thursday, at U.S District Court in Lexington, to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the production and possession of child pornography. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Lentz admitted in his plea agreement that he began an online […] The post Lexington man sentenced to 30 years on child pornography charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
House passes two-year Kentucky budget, including $1.7 billion in one-time spending
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern After hours of questioning and much criticism from Democrats, the GOP-dominated Kentucky House of Representatives on Thursday approved a $129.6 billion two-year state spending plan. The House also approved more than $1.7 billion in one-time spending from the state’s record-high “rainy day” fund which will pay down pension liabilities and […] The post House passes two-year Kentucky budget, including $1.7 billion in one-time spending appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Evarts council talks water issues
The Evarts City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, to address the state of the city’s water system, resulting in the council authorizing a search for funding to be used to repair the city’s decades-old water system. Evarts City Clerk Kristi Lamb explained the purpose of the meeting and the action taken […] The post Evarts council talks water issues appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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