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No fatalities, missing persons, injuries reported following record rainfall, flooding in western Ky.
Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update Thursday on the flooding, especially in western Kentucky, which set a state record for single-day rainfall and prompted him to issue a State of Emergency declaration on Wednesday. The National Weather Service Office in Paducah says the Kentucky Mesonet Station located six miles southwest of Mayfield in Graves County, […] The post No fatalities, missing persons, injuries reported following record rainfall, flooding in western Ky. appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Civil Lawsuits
• OneMain Financial Group, LLC, vs. James H. Madden — contract dispute. • Shirley Watkins vs. Roger Dale Watkins — dissolution of marriage. • Heavenly Creech vs. Michael Creech II — dissolution of marriage. • Laura K. Hubbard vs. Zachary D. Rodriguez, et al, — child support. • Montgomery County Foster Care vs. Amanda Rydel […] The post Harlan County Civil Lawsuits appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky’s annual crime report shows drop in serious offenses
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Incidents of violent crime decreased across Kentucky in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to an annual state report released Wednesday. The 2022 Crime in Kentucky Report showed about a 9.2% drop in the number of reported Group A offenses — which include the state’s most serious offenses including arson, homicide, […] The post Kentucky’s annual crime report shows drop in serious offenses appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beshear declares state of emergency following heavy rain and flooding in western Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday afternoon that he has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency across Kentucky due to heavy rain and flooding that has affected several parts of the state. “The weather event impacted multiple areas across the Commonwealth, with significant damage reported in Mayfield and communities across western Kentucky,” Beshear […] The post Beshear declares state of emergency following heavy rain and flooding in western Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
The following arrests were made by law enforcement in Harlan County from July 12-15. They are not indications of guilt or innocence. • Lee Skidmore, 50, of Baxter, was arrested on July 12 by a Probation and Parole officer. He was charged with parole violation lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center. • Joann Howard, […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky woman sentenced for transporting stolen firearm used to kill a deputy sheriff
A Calloway County woman was sentenced Tuesday at U.S. District Court in Paducah to 18 months in federal prison for illegally transporting a stolen firearm, which was eventually used to kill a Kentucky law enforcement officer in 2022. According to court documents and the U.S Attorney’s office for the Western District of Kentucky, Denise Collins, […] The post Kentucky woman sentenced for transporting stolen firearm used to kill a deputy sheriff appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Mills joins Cameron’s ticket in governor’s race, Coleman officially joins Beshear’s
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Republican Daniel Cameron’s lieutenant governor pick is Sen. Robby Mills. Mills is a state lawmaker from Henderson in Western Kentucky. He previously was a member of the House of Representatives. According to his legislative bio, Mills is a former city commissioner and runs a small business. During the 2023 legislative session, Mills […] The post Mills joins Cameron’s ticket in governor’s race, Coleman officially joins Beshear’s appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court News
• Victor Colt Stewart, 28, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance (first offense), possession of marijuana, failure to wear seat belt, rim or frame obscuring lettering or decal on plate — first charge, pleaded guilty, fined $758, operator’s license suspended six months and sentenced to driving school; other charges, dismissed. • […] The post Harlan County District Court News appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Gas prices on rise again in Kentucky
Gas prices in Kentucky, which had dropped just in time for the July 4 holiday weekend, have now rebounded to the highest level in three weeks, according to GasBuddy, a crowd-sourced website and mobile app dedicated to has and diesel prices across the U.S. and Canada. As of Monday afternoon, the statewide average in Kentucky […] The post Gas prices on rise again in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
New rule aims to limit miners’ silica dust exposure but still relies on coal company self-oversight
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Gary Harriston, 69, compares what it feels like to have coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, known commonly as black lung, to running out of air or not being able to “catch my wind.” He remembers working as a coal miner decades ago and dashing to a bathhouse to get out of a […] The post New rule aims to limit miners’ silica dust exposure but still relies on coal company self-oversight appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
U.S. judge reinstates Kentucky’s ban on gender affirming medical care for transgender minors
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A federal judge on Friday stayed a temporary block on part of a new Kentucky law that banned gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. That means Kentucky’s transgender children are now banned from receiving hormone treatments, a move celebrated by Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who requested the reversal. “While we […] The post U.S. judge reinstates Kentucky’s ban on gender affirming medical care for transgender minors appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fallen sailor killed in Pearl Harbor coming home to be laid to rest
A sailor from Barren County, who was killed in the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 and whose remains were unidentified for more than 70 years, will finally return to Kentucky to be laid to rest next weekend. Seaman 1st Class Elmer Patterson Lawrence, a native of Cave City, was serving aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma (BB-37), […] The post Fallen sailor killed in Pearl Harbor coming home to be laid to rest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Property Transfers
Nancy Jeanette Johnson to Casey Johnson, tract or parcel of land in Harlan County. Mary B.W. Middleton to Jerry W. Williams Sr., Parcel of land at Dayhoit — state tax $12.50. Jerry W. Williams Sr , and Brenda A. Williams, to Jerry W. Williams Jr., Parcel of land at Dayhoit. Stephanie Stamps and Gary Stamps to Blake […] The post Harlan County Property Transfers appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Elizabethtown man accused of participating in U.S. Capitol riot
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday a Kentucky man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. William Stover, 46, of Elizabethtown, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with felony civil disorder. He also faces misdemeanor […] The post Elizabethtown man accused of participating in U.S. Capitol riot appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Robertson County couple arrested for allegedly stealing money from VFD
Kentucky State Police say they have arrested and charged a Robertson County couple for allegedly stealing money from the Robertson County Volunteer Fire Department. Detectives at the Dry Ridge KSP post arrested Larry W. Burden, 58, and his wife Angela Burden, 57, after they were indicted by the Robertson County grand jury on Monday. State […] The post Robertson County couple arrested for allegedly stealing money from VFD appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Marriage Licenses
• MacKenzie Grace King, 23, of Harlan, to William Shane Varner, 22, of Harlan. • Stephanie Bailey, 20, of Gulston, to Nathan Noe, 21, of Gulston. • Courtney Nicole Shelton, 22, of Harlan, to Holbert Austin Cornett, 23, of Harlan. • Patricia Anne Clem, 24, of Harlan, to Jared Scott Sizemore, 25, of Harlan. •Kelly […] The post Harlan County Marriage Licenses appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Hitachi expanding operation in Madison County
Hitachi Astemo Americas Inc., one of Kentucky’s largest Tier 1 automotive suppliers, announced Tuesday an expansion of its operation in Madison County with a $153 million investment creating 167 new jobs. The project will see company leaders invest in site improvements and renovations at their Berea location, including increased production lines and additional equipment. The […] The post Hitachi expanding operation in Madison County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Police impersonator tries to make traffic stop in Trimble County
Kentucky State Police at the Campbellsburg Post say they are investigating an allegation from a woman who says she was pulled over by a police impersonator who tried to pull her over for a traffic stop. According to the KSP, last Saturday, a woman contacted Campbellsburg Post 5 to report that while she was driving […] The post Police impersonator tries to make traffic stop in Trimble County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court News
• Steven Adams, 35, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol (first offense) — pleaded not guilty, jury trial scheduled Oct. 31. • Jeremiah North, 21, two counts of second-degree burglary — dismissed based on completion of drug court. • Tract Mefford, 52, fourth-degree assault (domestic violence with no visible injury) — pleaded […] The post Harlan County District Court News appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sports betting will begin in Kentucky Sept. 7, mobile betting on Sept. 28
Kentucky Lantern Gamblers can begin casting legal sports bets at racetrack-related locations across Kentucky on Sept. 7 and through mobile apps on Sept. 28, under emergency regulations signed yesterday by Gov. Andy Beshear at the Red Mile. The legislature earlier this year made Kentucky the 37th state to legalize sports betting. The U.S. Supreme Court […] The post Sports betting will begin in Kentucky Sept. 7, mobile betting on Sept. 28 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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