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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.
Harlan County District Court News
• Charles Brandon Sizemore, first-degree strangulation, fourth-degree assault (domestic violence with minor injury) — continued for arraignment June 19. • Dakota Bray, speeding (five miles per hour over the limit), failure to wear seat belt, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance (first offense) — jury trial scheduled Aug. 15. • Johnny […] The post Harlan County District Court News 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.
Man arrested after shooting into police car in Carter County
Kentucky State Police confirmed Wednesday afternoon a man has been taken into custody after shots were fired into an Olive Hill police car Monday afternoon, causing minor injuries to the officer from broken glass. The KSP says around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, shots were fired from a 2008 White Pontiac Torrent with damage to the […] The post Man arrested after shooting into police car in Carter County appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Justice Department settles with Kentucky school district over racial harassment
The U.S. Justice Department has announced a settlement agreement with Madison County Schools to resolve allegations of serious and widespread racial harassment of Black and multi-racial students. The department’s investigation uncovered numerous incidents of race-based harassment in which Black and multi-racial students were called the N-word and other derogatory racial comments by their peers. The […] The post Justice Department settles with Kentucky school district over racial harassment 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.
Central Kentucky ballerina seeks help to make dance dream come true
Dance has been a constant in 16-year-old Clark County resident Reagan Hayes’ life since she was a little girl. “I’ve been dancing since I was three years old. My mom put me in ballet because she said that even as a baby, I looked like a dancer,” Hayes said. Being on the stage is where […] The post Central Kentucky ballerina seeks help to make dance dream come true 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.
May revenue down in Kentucky following income tax cut
The Office of State Budget Director reported Monday that General Fund receipts declined by 7.2% in May 2023 compared to May 2022, but is still on pace to result in a third consecutive year with a budget surplus of over $1 billion. According to Budget Director John Hicks, total revenue last month was $1.146 billion, […] The post May revenue down in Kentucky following income tax cut appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Mt. Sterling police investigating KKK flyers found in neighborhoods
Kentucky Lantern Following social media posts and local news reports about flyers promoting a white supremacy group in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, police have launched an investigation. A copy of a flyer posted online shows it is from the Trinity White Knights Ku Klux Klan. It asks residents to report crimes and drug dealers to the group. “We […] The post Mt. Sterling police investigating KKK flyers found in neighborhoods 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.
Quarter of Kentucky experiencing moderate drought conditions
Continued dry conditions in Kentucky have led to about a quarter of the state slipping into a moderate drought, according to the latest U. S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday. Two weeks ago, less than 3% of Kentucky’s land area was in the “Abnormally Dry” category or D0, the lowest stage on the scale […] The post Quarter of Kentucky experiencing moderate drought conditions appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
More than 100 ‘orphan’ wells in Daniel Boone National Forest to be plugged
Kentucky Lantern A new influx of federal money is planned to plug and remediate more than 100 abandoned oil and gas well sites in the Daniel Boone National Forest, a part of a broader effort to address so-called “orphan” wells on federal lands and waters across the country. A release Thursday from the U.S. Department of the […] The post More than 100 ‘orphan’ wells in Daniel Boone National Forest to be plugged 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.
Election board certifies May primary results
The State Board of Elections has certified the vote totals from the May Primary Election, so the fields are now officially set for Democratic and Republican nominees in the Constitutional offices that will appear on the November ballot. In the Governor’s race, incumbent Democrat Andy Beshear will take on Republican challenger (and current Attorney General) […] The post Election board certifies May primary results appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Beer Cheese Festival is Saturday in Clark County
Large crowds are expected to descend on downtown Winchester this weekend with one thing in mind: beer cheese. The 13th Annual Beer Cheese Festival is slated to occur Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A spicy cheese spread commonly found throughout the United States, Beer cheese is found on everything from hamburgers to appetizer […] The post Beer Cheese Festival is Saturday in Clark County 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.
Not all sunshine and rainbows’
By Gillian Stawisynski Jessamine Journal Last October, around two dozen Asbury University students participated in a protest on their campus. As of this spring, Dani Grace is now an Asbury graduate. He majored in worship arts and had a double minor in music and art. As a senior, he organized this protest at Asbury; without […] The post Not all sunshine and rainbows’ 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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