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Open enrollment for federally subsidized health insurance ends Jan. 16
Kentuckians can still shop for and enroll in federally subsidized health insurance coverage on the state-based marketplace, Kynect, though Jan. 16 for coverage starting Feb. 1. That will be the end of open enrollment for 2024. To sign up, Kentuckians can visit kynect.ky.gov or call 855-459-6328. They can also get help at a local Department for Community-Based […] The post Open enrollment for federally subsidized health insurance ends Jan. 16 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Drug summit to take place at Harlan Center
The Harlan Center will be the location for the 3rd Annual Harlan County Drug Summit, a day of programs and activities centered on the drug crises and recovery options in Harlan County. According to Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley’s social media outlet, the event is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 11, at the Harlan Center. The […] The post Drug summit to take place at Harlan Center appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Police Reports
Compiled by Joe Asher. The following arrests were reported by law enforcement in Harlan County between Dec.30-Jan.7. They are matters of record, not indications of guilt or innocence. Joshua Gilbert, 37, was served with a warrant at the Harlan County Detention Center. He was charged with a probation violation. Marvin Halcomb, 67, of Cumberland, was […] The post Harlan County Police Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former Bullitt County master commissioner faces 3 years in prison for fraud
A former court official in Bullitt County was sentenced at U.S. District Court in Louisville to nearly three years in federal prison on charges of defrauding two trusts originally held by senior beneficiaries. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky says John Anthony Schmidt, 67, an attorney and the Former Bullitt County […] The post Former Bullitt County master commissioner faces 3 years in prison for fraud appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky saw strong higher ed enrollment growth between fall 2022 and fall 2023
According to the Council on Postsecondary Education, a recently released report from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) indicates Kentucky had the highest fall-to-fall total higher education enrollment gains in the nation this year. Between fall 2022 and fall 2023, Kentucky experienced 5.6% overall enrollment growth, including 5.5% growth in undergraduate enrollment (ranked second nationally) and […] The post Kentucky saw strong higher ed enrollment growth between fall 2022 and fall 2023 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KSP welcomes 72 cadets to training academy
Seventy-two cadets reported to the agency’s training academy in Frankfort on Sunday afternoon, beginning their approximately six-month long journey to become a Kentucky State Trooper. “We are proud of these dedicated individuals who have answered the call to put themselves between danger and their communities each time they put on the uniform,” said Gov. Andy […] The post KSP welcomes 72 cadets to training academy appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cumberland man faces drug, sex offender registry charges
A man is facing charges including trafficking controlled substance and sex offender registry violation after allegedly selling methamphetamine. Anthony Wynn, 36, of Cumberland, was arrested by the Evarts City Police Department on Jan. 3. According to a news release, Wynn was arrested following a lengthy investigation by the Evarts City Police Department along with Harlan […] The post Cumberland man faces drug, sex offender registry charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Roark: The toughest tree
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer Native Americans and European pioneers were a tough bunch to be able to eke out a living in the American wilderness. Nothing symbolizes that toughness more than hickory, a common tree of great strength and versatility. It goes back a long way as a revered and useful plant. Native Americans […] The post Roark: The toughest tree appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Harlan County Son’ reveals tales of local troopers’ long career with KSP
A Harlan County man is the focus of a recently published book about his life, documenting his formative years in Harlan County, his military service in Vietnam, and his 30-year career with the Kentucky State Police (KSP). Douglas Asher Sr., the subject of “Harlan County Son,” talked about the book during a recent interview. “After […] The post ‘Harlan County Son’ reveals tales of local troopers’ long career with KSP appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
More than 300 candidates are locked in for May primary election
Friday was the deadline for candidates in the May 24 primary election in Kentucky, and eight Presidential hopefuls top the list of those who are seeking office, along with members of Congress, the state House and Senate and more, over 300 candidates in all. President Joe Biden, who is seeking a second term, is among […] The post More than 300 candidates are locked in for May primary election appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Paducah woman charged with wire fraud, identity theft involving employer
A federal grand jury in Paducah has returned an indictment charging a Paducah woman with six counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft involving her employer, it was announced Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Western District of Kentucky. According to the indictment, from September 2019 to February 2023, […] The post Paducah woman charged with wire fraud, identity theft involving employer appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear seeks to expand medical cannabis program
The Beshear administration is seeking to expand the list of conditions that qualify for using medical marijuana when it becomes legal in 2025. The Board of Physicians and Advisors and the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Workgroup recently voted unanimously to recommend to the General Assembly that it expand the qualifying conditions in the 2024 session. […] The post Beshear seeks to expand medical cannabis program appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Two Harlan County residents face drug charges
A man and woman are facing charges included possession of methamphetamine after allegedly being found in possession of the substance as a result of an ongoing investigation. Katie Anderson, 40, of Cumberland, and Willis Boggs, 47, of Lynch, were arrested on Jan. 2, by Harlan County Sheriff’s deputies. According to a press release, Harlan County […] The post Two Harlan County residents face drug charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Courthouse Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. Civil Lawsuits • Holly Bargo vs. Bobby D. Gross Jr. — support. • Michael Bennett vs. Alexandria Goddard — custody. • Robert John Black vs. Melanie A. Varga — dissolution of marriage. • Crystal Renee McLain vs. Shawn Matthew McLain — dissolution of marriage. • Cavalry SPV I, LLC. vs. Paul […] The post Harlan County Courthouse Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sen. Whitney Westerfield proposes sweeping new supports for Kentucky families
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern A Republican legislator from Western Kentucky has filed a sweeping measure to provide more support for families through a major financial boost to child care, education, housing, health services and other measures aimed at pregnant individuals and women with children. Senate Bill 34, filed Tuesday by Sen. Whitney Westerfield, carries a […] The post Sen. Whitney Westerfield proposes sweeping new supports for Kentucky families appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County discusses bridge repair
During a recent meeting, the Harlan County Fiscal Court approved multiple items referring to work on a bridge on KY 72 near the Harlan County Recycling Center. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley addressed the matter near the end of the meeting. “The next item is to approve a memorandum of understanding between the Kentucky Transportation […] The post County discusses bridge repair appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Police Reports
Compiled by Joe Asher. The following arrests were reported by various law enforcement agencies in Harlan County between Dec. 18-28. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. • William Smith, 38, of Lejunior, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 18. He was charged with second-degree strangulation, […] The post Harlan County Police Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear delivers State of Commonwealth address
Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his fifth State of the Commonwealth address and first of his second term before a joint session of the Kentucky House and Senate on Wednesday evening at the State Capitol. “Tonight, I’m proud to report that thanks to the strength of our people and our red-hot economy, the state of our […] The post Beshear delivers State of Commonwealth address appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Former EKU professor pleads guilty to child pornography charges
A Richmond man, who was a former professor at Eastern Kentucky University, pleaded guilty at U.S. District Court on Wednesday to attempting to produce child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Kentucky. According to the plea agreement entered in to by Kyle Knezevich, 36, on Sept. 7th, 2023, an […] The post Former EKU professor pleads guilty to child pornography charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Osborne says Kentucky House budget will dip into record ‘rainy day’ fund
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern The GOP speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives says he expects House Republicans’ two-year budget proposal to utilize some of the state’s record “rainy day” fund balance, though he declined to say how much or for what. House Speaker David Osborne, R-Prospect, in a Tuesday afternoon press conference said […] The post Osborne says Kentucky House budget will dip into record ‘rainy day’ fund appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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