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Kentucky leads in teen driver deaths for second straight year
The Center Square A recent report shows Kentucky has the most teen driver deaths in the country for the second consecutive year. Zutobi, an online driver’s education resource site, reviewed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Based on that information, it determined there were 72.4 deaths for every 100,000 teen drivers. While the report noted […] The post Kentucky leads in teen driver deaths for second straight year appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
New report confirms Kentucky’s first decline in fatal overdoses since 2018
Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s 2022 Overdose Fatality Report, released Thursday, shows the commonwealth saw its first decline in fatal overdoses since 2018. Still, 2,135 Kentuckians died from an overdose in 2022. Ninety percent of those deaths were from opioids and fentanyl. Potent inexpensive methamphetamines also continue to be a driving factor. During his weekly press conference […] The post New report confirms Kentucky’s first decline in fatal overdoses since 2018 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Mountain Parkway Expansion project seeking firms for final stage
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that he has put out a call for firms seeking to complete the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion in Eastern Kentucky in Magoffin and Floyd counties. The final project segment, referred to as Magoffin-Floyd, is planned to be a 13-mile stretch of newly constructed four-lane highway, from U.S. […] The post Mountain Parkway Expansion project seeking firms for final stage appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Legislators propose murder charges for drug dealers causing fatal ODs
By Sarah Michels Bluegrasslive.com During her primary campaign for governor, Kelly Craft promised to go harder on drug dealers, punishing those who dealt drugs leading to an overdose death with a murder charge. Now, while Craft is out of the running, state legislators are considering a potential bill to do just that. During the 2022 […] The post Legislators propose murder charges for drug dealers causing fatal ODs appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
The following is a list of arrest activity by various law enforcement agencies in Harlan County. They are not an indication of innocence or guilt. • Dustin Massingale, 38, of Dayhoit, was arrested by Kentucky State Police. He was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and public intoxication by controlled substance. Massingale […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse News
Civil Lawsuits • Midland Credit Management, Incorporation, vs. Nicholas Clay — credit card debt collection. • Synchrony Bank vs. Heather Allen — credit card debt collection. • Capital One, N.A., vs. Ronald T. Ray — contract dispute. • Cavalry SPV I, LLC, vs. Melissa Dean — credit card debt collection. • Synchrony Bank vs. Dereck […] The post Harlan County Courthouse News appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
A pair of Kentucky lakes are at low levels heading into peak summer months
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s water managers are reporting that two reservoirs in the Cumberland River Basin did not receive enough rain this spring to reach their traditional summer pool elevations, which could affect recreational activities and more. Robert Dillingham, a hydraulic engineer in the Nashville District Water Management Section, says Lake […] The post A pair of Kentucky lakes are at low levels heading into peak summer months appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
The following is a list of arrest activity by various law enforcement agencies in Harlan County. They are not an indication of innocence or guilt. Zebadiah Carter, 37, of Paris, was arrested on May 30, by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office. He was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and public intoxication […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Police chase ends peacefully in Clark County
By Matt Cizek Winchester Sun According to the Kentucky State Police (KSP), a pursuit involving multiple agencies – including both the Winchester Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office – took place and ended without harm on Monday, June 5, A stolen 2018 black Honda Accord was observed by KSP driving on Newtown Pike. Earlier […] The post Police chase ends peacefully in Clark County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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