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Toyota to invest nearly $600M to build electric SUVs in Kentucky
By Steve Bittenbender The Center Square One of Kentucky’s largest private employers plans to invest more than a half-billion dollars in its Scott County manufacturing plant. Toyota has agreed to build an electric-battery-powered SUV at its Georgetown factory. According to Gov. Andy Beshear, who made the announcement in Frankfort, the $591 million project marks the […] The post Toyota to invest nearly $600M to build electric SUVs in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
K-9 assists in arrest of Coldiron man
A Coldiron man is facing charges including fleeing or evading police after allegedly attempting to run during a traffic stop. On Saturday, Ronald Williams, 47, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, a deputy attempted to perform a traffic stop in the Bledsoe community on Saturday. At first, failing to […] The post K-9 assists in arrest of Coldiron man appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
University of Louisville researchers get millions in federal funds to study immune system
Kentucky Lantern University of Louisville researchers announced Friday that three federal grants totalling $6.1 million will allow them to further study immune system dysregulation, which they say causes serious illness and death in some patients who have COVID-19. This funding, from the National Institutes of Health, comes after UofL researchers “discovered that a specific type of immune cells, […] The post University of Louisville researchers get millions in federal funds to study immune system appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Items you should avoid leaving in a hot vehicle this summer
It’s not just children and pets that shouldn’t be left in vehicles during hot weather. Many other common items that are left or stored in a hot vehicle can be severely damaged, destroyed or even explode. Lexington Emergency Management offers a list of those items: Sunglasses – Plastic frames can soften and warp, changing the fit […] The post Items you should avoid leaving in a hot vehicle this summer appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Rural-to-rural partnerships: Leveling the playing field to secure federal funding
By Kathleen Flanagan and Jerry Neal Kenney The Daily Yonder Across the country, communities are competing to access the unprecedented funding approved through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other federal and state programs. Metro areas across the U.S. are engaged in all-hands-on-deck efforts that bring managers, officers, planners, administrators and pretty much every other layer of local […] The post Rural-to-rural partnerships: Leveling the playing field to secure federal funding appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Half of Kentucky in ‘abnormally dry’ category on drought map
The continued dry conditions in Kentucky have resulted in nearly half of the state being placed in the “Abnormally Dry” category, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report issued on Thursday. That designation means the areas shown in yellow on the map that accompanies this story, are just one step away from reaching at least […] The post Half of Kentucky in ‘abnormally dry’ category on drought map appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Corridor designation celebrates ‘American hero’
Gov. Andy Beshear joined veterans, state and local officials on Thursday to designate the route from Camp Nelson in Jessamine County to the Kentucky/Ohio border at Mays Lick as the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor. The corridor designation was established following the enactment of legislation sponsored by Sen. Stephen West, R-Paris, and Sen. […] The post Corridor designation celebrates ‘American hero’ appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announces $40 million in federal funds for Kentucky school mental-health services
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced $40 million in federal funding is coming to Kentucky schools to support and expand access to school-based mental health services, Tom Latek reports for Kentucky Today. Coleman said this is important because “Students are six times more likely to access mental-health services when they are offered in schools.” Coleman was […] The post Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announces $40 million in federal funds for Kentucky school mental-health services appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky State University names Koffi Akakpo president
Kentucky Lantern Koffi C. Akakpo, president of Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, has been named to lead Kentucky State University in Frankfort. Akakpo will become KSU’s 19th president on July 1, according to a news release. Tami Dukes, the chair of KSU’s Board of Regents, said Akakpo was chosen after a national search. […] The post Kentucky State University names Koffi Akakpo president appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
33rd Great American Brass Band Festival kicks off Thursday in Danville
By Fiona Morgan Danville Advocate-Messenger The Great American Brass Band Festival starts Thursday, June 1 with a packed schedule of music and events in Danville. The festival begins its 33rd year with the gallery hop, swing dance, and new monthly event Downtown Downbeat on Thursday. The gallery hop features local artists of all kinds selling […] The post 33rd Great American Brass Band Festival kicks off Thursday in Danville appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear names two new state school board members after Republican criticism
Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear has named two new members to the Kentucky Board of Education after Republicans criticized the Democrat for not making the appointments and blamed his inaction on partisan motives. Beshear appointed Julia “Julie” Pile of Florence and Diana Woods of Lexington to the 15-member board which develops regulations for Kentucky’s 171 school districts, oversees the Department of Education and […] The post Beshear names two new state school board members after Republican criticism appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Ohio officer indicted in Kentucky death investigation
Kentucky State Police announced an Ohio police officer has been indicted by the Mason County grand jury on charges stemming from a chase that started in Ohio but ended up with a fatal crash in Kentucky. According to the KSP, the Morehead Post was contacted by Mason County Sheriff Patrick Boggs on March 15 for […] The post Ohio officer indicted in Kentucky death investigation appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
New book sheds light on life at Appalachian hospitals during pandemic
By Liz Carey The Daily Yonder As the Covid-19 public health emergency comes to a close, a new book tells the story of its impact on rural healthcare providers in their voices. “Masks, Misinformation, and Making Do: Appalachian Health-Care Workers and the COVID-19 Pandemic” is a selection of essays written by the people who experienced […] The post New book sheds light on life at Appalachian hospitals during pandemic appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky GOP blasts Beshear over vacant school board seats
By Steve Bittenbender The Center Square Republican leaders are calling on Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to fill two seats on the state’s Board of Education after a report said those spots have not been filled in more than a year. At least one of those positions, according to The Courier-Journal, is supposed to go to a […] The post Kentucky GOP blasts Beshear over vacant school board seats appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Legislators nix governor’s Medicaid service expansion, but it will remain in place for now
The legislature’s Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee voted May 9 to find Gov. Andy Beshear’s new regulations to expand Medicaid’s vision, dental and hearing services deficient, based largely on process. “This deficiency vote has nothing to do with the regulation itself,” said Co-Chair Sen. Steve West, R-Paris. “As far as expanded dental services, I think every […] The post Legislators nix governor’s Medicaid service expansion, but it will remain in place for now appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Louisville woman charged with fraud related to CARES Act, PPP program
A federal grand jury in Louisville has indicted a Louisville woman on several charges related to fraud involving the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) financial assistance program. Rachel Finley, 54, faces three counts of wire fraud, two counts of bank fraud and two counts of money laundering, according to the U.S […] The post Louisville woman charged with fraud related to CARES Act, PPP program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Census data shows two cities are Kentucky’s fastest growing
By Steve Bittenbender The Center Square New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that people are moving to many of Kentucky’s most populous cities. The Vintage 2022 Population Estimates show that six of the Bluegrass State’s top 10 communities saw increases from the previous year. College towns saw the most significant gains. Richmond’s population […] The post Census data shows two cities are Kentucky’s fastest growing appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
ACLU asks federal judge to block Kentucky’s ban on transgender medical care for minors
Kentucky Lantern The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky and other plaintiffs are asking a federal judge to block part of a law they have said is the worst anti-trans bill in the United States. The ACLU of Kentucky filed for a preliminary injunction Monday to block a section of Senate Bill 150, due to be implemented […] The post ACLU asks federal judge to block Kentucky’s ban on transgender medical care for minors appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Scott County deputy killed during traffic stop Monday
The man who allegedly shot and killed Scott County sheriff’s deputy Caleb Conley on Monday is lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center facing a litany of charges. Steven Sheangshang, 45, was charged with murder of a police officer, wanton endangerment, evading police, first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, three counts of burglary, two counts of possessing […] The post Scott County deputy killed during traffic stop Monday appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Public Records
Marriage Licenses Terrel Miller, 29, of Grays Knob, to Larry Wayne Norris, 31, of Harlan. Catherine Danielle Fields, 24, of Totz, to Charles Donald Skidmore, 25, Totz. Heather Shepherd Hobbs, 47, Harlan, to Lloyd Tate Napier Sr., 55, of Harlan. Heather Rose Kloft, 40, of Harlan, to James David Miracle, 33, of Harlan. Jennifer Lea […] The post Harlan County Public Records appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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