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Kentucky Capitol evacuated after bomb threat
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Capitol was evacuated Wednesday morning after Kentucky’s secretary of state, like others around the country, received a bomb threat. In social media posts, Gov. Andy Beshear said his administration is aware of similar threats made to other offices around the country. “While everyone is safe, KSP (Kentucky State […] The post Kentucky Capitol evacuated after bomb threat appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fiscal court approves vehicle lease
During a recent meeting, the Harlan County Fiscal Court discussed the leasing of multiple Dodge Durango vehicles. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley asked Harlan County Treasurer Ryan Creech to advise the magistrates on vehicles the county is considering purchasing. “We ordered 5 Durangos about two months ago,” Creech said. “So, we started looking to replace […] The post Fiscal court approves vehicle lease appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
KPPA releases annual financial report
The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority has released its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2023, showing strong investment returns, General Fund appropriations and employer contributions lead to a record $24.9 billion in assets. The report, and the Summary Annual Financial Report (SAFR), to be published later, serve as […] The post KPPA releases annual financial report appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
FEMA’s Ready campaign urges older adults to prepare for emergencies
Over the last 20 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designed a series of campaigns to meet the needs of specific communities, and this year’s Ready campaign focuses on older adults. The campaign urges older adults and their caregivers to take three simple steps to prepare for an emergency: 1) assess needs, 2) […] The post FEMA’s Ready campaign urges older adults to prepare for emergencies appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Drought conditions worsen in Kentucky at close of 2023
While there has been little change during the past seven days, drought conditions have worsened in Kentucky compared to two weeks ago due to a continued lack of widespread rain, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor that was issued on Thursday morning. The December 28 report shows 13.01% of the state with no drought […] The post Drought conditions worsen in Kentucky at close of 2023 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky’s small business owners alerted to new reporting requirement
Secretary of State Michael Adams issued an alert Thursday to Kentucky’s small business community, about a new reporting requirement from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that goes into effect on January 1, 2024. Disclosure of so-called beneficial ownership information (“BOI”), which requires small business owners and certain individuals to upload their […] The post Kentucky’s small business owners alerted to new reporting requirement appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cumberland man charged with assaulting police
A Cumberland man is facing charges including resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and assault on a police officer after allegedly kicking a deputy during his arrest. Lonnie Tippett, 43, was arrested on Dec. 17, by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO). According to a news release, deputies were called to assist Cumberland City Police on a […] The post Cumberland man charged with assaulting police appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
‘Christmas for the Fishes’ ready to take your natural tree
You can help improve Kentucky’s fisheries by donating your natural Christmas tree to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources “Christmas for the Fishes” tree recycling program, when you take your tree down this holiday season. “The spirit of giving doesn’t have to end after the holidays,” said Spencer Phillips, supervisor of the fish […] The post ‘Christmas for the Fishes’ ready to take your natural tree appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
FDA continues probing lead in applesauce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing additional context about the amount of lead in testing results from cinnamon used as an ingredient in the recalled applesauce pouches and in testing results of the recalled pouches. The recalled products include: WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. Schnucks brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. Weis-brand […] The post FDA continues probing lead in applesauce appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Lt. gov. gives post-surgery update
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman released a follow-up statement on Tuesday regarding a double mastectomy she underwent last week, saying her post-surgery reports came back clean. Back on Dec. 18, she announced, “Concerns were raised to me during a recent routine physical exam. With a significant family history of cancer, I made the decision to have […] The post Lt. gov. gives post-surgery update appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Girls basketball notebook: Lady Dragons, Bears battle in holiday classics
For more local sports, visit our partners at Harlan County Sports. Lady Dragons roll past Powell to close play in City Between the Lakes tourney Staff Report Harlan closed its trip to the City Between the Lakes Christmas Classic at Paintsville impressively with a 76-42 rout of Powell County on Thursday morning. Emma Owens and […] The post Girls basketball notebook: Lady Dragons, Bears battle in holiday classics appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County school board recognizes student honorees
The Harlan County Board of Education held their regular meeting for December recently, taking time to honor a pair of students for their induction into the Frank Brittian Academic and Athletic Hall of Fame. Shortly after board chairman Gary Farmer called the meeting to order, Harlan County Schools Superintendent Brent Roark advised the board of […] The post County school board recognizes student honorees appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Livingston County man faces large fine over harvesting shovelnose sturgeon
A Livingston County man has been sentenced to five years of probation and required to pay more than $350,000 in fines and restitution at U.S. District Court in Paducah for a Lacey Act violation involving the illegal harvesting and sale of shovelnose sturgeon roe. Among other provisions, the Lacey Act makes it unlawful for any […] The post Livingston County man faces large fine over harvesting shovelnose sturgeon appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Home not just for the holidays
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern In Spring 2022, Brydie Harris and husband Xian Brooks got an email that would change their lives. A newborn Kentucky girl, flown to Tennessee for medical care, needed a foster family soon. “Xian started to read the email to me and was like, ‘would you want this newborn–’ and I […] The post Home not just for the holidays appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Shutdown of Cumberland Pizza Hut a shock to both employees and community
By Jennifer McDaniel For the Enterprise Fifteen employees of the Cumberland Pizza Hut are now without jobs after upper management unexpectedly shut the longtime restaurant down on Wednesday, Dec. 20, just five days before Christmas. The popular restaurant, which opened in the early 1970s, had become a beloved Tri-City landmark and gathering place would be […] The post Shutdown of Cumberland Pizza Hut a shock to both employees and community appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan Independent School Board approves bus purchase
Some students in the Harlan Independent School District will soon find themselves riding in a new bus following the district’s board approval of the vehicle purchase. Superintendent C.D. Morton supplied the board with the details on the bus. “Last month, we approved the resolution to work…on the financing,” Morton said. “They’re probably about four months […] The post Harlan Independent School Board approves bus purchase appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Candidates continue to file for 2024 elections ahead of January deadline
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern As the Jan. 5 deadline approaches, more candidates are filing to run in Kentucky’s 2024 elections. The Secretary of State’s website lists filings for many elections, including those in the General Assembly, U.S. congressional races, and the Kentucky Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Americans will also select a president next year. […] The post Candidates continue to file for 2024 elections ahead of January deadline appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
County thanks firefighters for service during wildfire breakout
The Harlan County Fiscal Court publicly thanked the county’s firefighters for their work during a recent rash of wildfires throughout the county and state, which saw the county’s fire departments on near-constant calls for several consecutive days in November. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley brought the matter up to the magistrates shortly after calling the […] The post County thanks firefighters for service during wildfire breakout appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court Reports
Compiled by Paul Lunsford. • Jason E. Johnson, 45, operating a vehicle on suspended/revoked operator’s license, failure to wear seat belt — bench warrant/failed to appear for hearing. • Aaron Michael Lamb, 27, of Eastbrook, expired or no registration plate, Hu expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, registration and title requirements: vehicle not to be […] The post Harlan County District Court Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky’s unemployment rates rise for 2nd consecutive month
For the second month in a row, Kentucky’s unemployment rate rose, according to information released Thursday by the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The seasonally adjusted preliminary November 2023 unemployment rate was 4.3%, up 0.1% from October, and a 0.4% increase from one year ago. The U.S. […] The post Kentucky’s unemployment rates rise for 2nd consecutive month appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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