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Many Eastern Kentucky wildfires contained and controlled
On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear, who declared a state of emergency last Thursday due to an outbreak of wildfires mostly in eastern Kentucky, encouraged Kentuckians to stay vigilant, as wildfires continue to challenge parts of the state, and saluted firefighters’ efforts. There currently are 16 active wildfires—fires that are being worked on but that continue […] The post Many Eastern Kentucky wildfires contained and controlled appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Names of soldiers killed in helicopter crash at Ft. Campbell released
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has released the names of the five U.S. Army soldiers, all members of the Ft. Campbell-based 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), who died in a helicopter crash in the Mediterranean Sea off the southeastern coast of Cyprus. Defense Department officials say the MH-60 Blackhawk was conducting aerial refueling training […] The post Names of soldiers killed in helicopter crash at Ft. Campbell released appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lawsuit alleges federal agencies failing to protect ‘imperiled’ fish from coal mining impacts
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Two environmental advocacy groups are suing federal agencies for allegedly failing to implement conservation protections for hundreds of coal mines, including those in Eastern Kentucky, whose discharges into waterways could harm endangered and threatened aquatic life. Appalachian Voices and the Center for Biological Diversity, in a lawsuit filed in federal district court […] The post Lawsuit alleges federal agencies failing to protect ‘imperiled’ fish from coal mining impacts appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Election law violation charges elicit guilty plea from Monroe Co. woman
Attorney General Daniel Cameron has announced that action taken by his Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in a guilty plea by a Monroe County woman for her role in a series of election law violations during the 2022 primary election season. After the Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline received a tip regarding suspected election law violations […] The post Election law violation charges elicit guilty plea from Monroe Co. woman appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Civil Lawsuits Donna Poston vs. Bobby Poston — dissolution of marriage. Chelsea Gambrel vs. Michael Taulbee — dissolution of marriage. Charles Hensley vs. Alexis Lee Hensley — dissolution of marriage. Brenda Cothern vs. Robert Cothern — dissolution of marriage. Mark Reynolds vs. Louise Reynolds — dissolution of marriage. Talia Burgan vs. […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Drought conditions worsen in Kentucky
Drought conditions have worsened in Kentucky, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report issued Thursday morning covering the seven-day period that ended on Tuesday morning. The latest report shows 31.65% of the state having no drought, a slight decrease from last week’s 35.30%. The area considered “Abnormally Dry,” or D0 on the scale that […] The post Drought conditions worsen in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
State of emergency for wildfires in Eastern Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday declared a state of emergency with numerous wildfires have been identified across the state, with many of them in Eastern Kentucky. The Kentucky Division of Forestry is coordinating response efforts and reports there are 31 active fires that are currently being worked on but that continue to spread, as well […] The post State of emergency for wildfires in Eastern Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Secretariat Park open to public Saturday in Paris
A park dedicated to the legendary thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat will open to the public on Saturday in downtown Paris as part of a three-day festival on Main Street honoring Legends of Bourbon County. Secretariat Park, at 525 Main Street, is opening 50 years to the date that “Big Red,” as he was known to racing […] The post Secretariat Park open to public Saturday in Paris appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
What could Kentucky’s ballot look like in 2027?
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky may have finished its 2023 election Tuesday, but that hasn’t stopped speculation about who’s going to appear on the ballot in 2027 — or even who could be a 2028 presidential candidate. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear won a second four-year term, defeating his Republican opponent Attorney General Daniel Cameron […] The post What could Kentucky’s ballot look like in 2027? appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Republican sweep in down-ticket races
Just like four years ago, there was a Republican sweep of the down-ticket races in the results of the Kentucky Constitutional offices, while Democrats were able to hold onto a vacant House seat in Fayette County during Tuesday’s general election. Michael Adams easily won reelection to a second term as Secretary of State. His Democratic […] The post Republican sweep in down-ticket races appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear wins re-election
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection as Kentucky’s Chief Executive on Tuesday, defeating Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron by a wider margin than when he stopped Matt Bevin’s quest for a second term in 2019. The win makes him only the third governor in Kentucky history to win two consecutive terms. The others were Paul […] The post Beshear wins re-election appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Highway sign thefts on rise in parts of western Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking help from the public to combat a significant increase in highway sign thefts, especially in the Jackson Purchase area of western Kentucky. While crashes have traditionally been the main cause of sign loss, according to Kyle Poat, Chief Engineer of KYTC District 1 in Paducah, incidents of theft have […] The post Highway sign thefts on rise in parts of western Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Carfentanil reemerging in Kentucky and beyond
Millenium Health, a California-based nationwide drug testing firm, has issued an advisory indicating the reemergence of carfentanil in 35 states including Kentucky, during testing results in 2023. Carfentanil is one of the most potent fentanyl analogues known, according to Millenium Health. They say it is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and 10,000 times more […] The post Carfentanil reemerging in Kentucky and beyond appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
State’s weekly respiratory-virus update shows hospitalizations of Kentucky children for RSV are increasing
The state Department for Public Health’s weekly respiratory virus update, released Thursday, Nov. 2, showed that Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity was moderate, and influenza was low, but increasing, and hospitalizations for Covid-19 and the flu remain low, but are increasing for children with RSV. The state’s respiratory-virus website, found at CoverYourCough.ky.gov, shows […] The post State’s weekly respiratory-virus update shows hospitalizations of Kentucky children for RSV are increasing appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Chamber awards gala is Thursday
It is going to be a dazzling evening of glitz and hometown recognitions as The Harlan County Chamber Of Commerce hosts its 2023 Awards Gala on Nov. 9, honoring the stars of the area who have made their communities brighter places in which to live. Sponsored by Appalachian Wireless, the chamber is planning the evening […] The post Chamber awards gala is Thursday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Firefighters respond to forest fire
Harlan Countians are no strangers to the occasional forest fire threatening their homes and property during certain times of the year, as dry weather conditions allow fires to spread quickly. Firefighters responded to the Catrons Creek area near KY 72 on Saturday to deal with a trash fire that had gotten out of control. According […] The post Firefighters respond to forest fire appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. • Brittany M. Napier, 34, first-degree assault, first-degree unlawful imprisonment, first-degree criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence — bound to grand jury. • Kelsey Combs, 32, three counts of third-degree assault — bench warrant. • Whitney Shell, 31, third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor — pleaded guilty, sentenced to 120 days […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
One confirmed dead in collapse of idle coal prep plant in Martin County
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Martin County Wednesday morning after an idle coal preparation plant collapsed on two people who had been working inside, killing at least one of them. A Kentucky Emergency Management release Wednesday identified the collapsed building as the Martin Mine Prep […] The post One confirmed dead in collapse of idle coal prep plant in Martin County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
GO!vember campaign guides Kentuckians on how to apply, pay for post-high school education
News Release Kentucky high school students and their families will get some help navigating how to apply and pay for post-high school education via a livestream event and informational campaign that runs through November. GO!vember will feature a Facebook Live event, The Parent/Guardian’s QuickStart Guide to Education After High School, at 6:30 p.m. ET on Nov. […] The post GO!vember campaign guides Kentuckians on how to apply, pay for post-high school education appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kynect insurance enrollment underway
Kentuckians can shop and enroll for health and dental coverage on the state-based marketplace known as Kynect between Wednesday through Jan. 16, 2024. Kentuckians who sign up on or before Dec. 15, 2023, will have a coverage start date of Jan. 1, 2024. Those who sign up on Dec. 16 through the last day of […] The post Kynect insurance enrollment underway appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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