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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.
Louisville judge blocks state law barring some unions from collecting dues by payroll deduction
Kentucky Lantern A judge has temporarily blocked a new Kentucky law barring some public-sector unions from being able to collect dues through payroll deductions. Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Brian Edwards issued a temporary injunction July 3 against the implementation of Senate Bill 7 in a lawsuit brought by local unions in Louisville. SB 7, sponsored by Sen. […] The post Louisville judge blocks state law barring some unions from collecting dues by payroll deduction appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Cameron says KDE instructions on SB150 are ‘incorrect’
Kentucky Lantern Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s office issued an opinion this week saying guidance by the Kentucky Department of Education on a controversial new anti-trans law is “incorrect.” Last month, the department issued new guidance on Senate Bill 150 highlighting the use of “or” in a section of the bill, seemingly advising that the new law gives […] The post Cameron says KDE instructions on SB150 are ‘incorrect’ appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Sheangshang indicted for murder of Scott County sheriff’s deputy
Steven Sheangshang, the man who allegedly shot and killed a Scott County sheriff’s deputy about a month ago, was indicted on multiple charges Thursday, including murder of a police officer, according to Attorney General Daniel Cameron. The AG’s Special Prosecution Unit presented the case for indictment to a grand jury in Scott County. Sheangshang, 46, […] The post Sheangshang indicted for murder of Scott County sheriff’s deputy appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Marriage Licenses
• Matthew Tyler Collier, 21, of Baxter, to Haley Jade Moore, 20, of Baxter. • Veronica Elaine Petrey, 32, of Helton, to Leslie Kyle Whitehead, 35, of Helton. • Alliyah Leann Dean, 18, of Evarts, to Nathan Adam Daniels, 18 of Evarts. • Autumn Neff, 23, of Cawood, to Jason Gilbert, 35, of Cawood. • […] The post Harlan County Marriage Licenses appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fives cases of Legionnaire’s disease reported by Lexington health department
Kentucky Lantern The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department says it’s seeing an increase in cases of Legionnaire’s disease, which can be fatal if left untreated. An LFCHD spokesperson said the department is reporting five cases, an increase from the normal: zero. Legionnaire’s is a pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which survives in soil and water, according to the Mayo Clinic. […] The post Fives cases of Legionnaire’s disease reported by Lexington health department appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Recent rains bring two-thirds of state fall into no drought category
Rainfall in Kentucky during the seven-day period ending July 4 has led to some continued improvements in the state, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report issued Thursday morning. Currently, 66.33% of Kentucky, or roughly two-thirds of the state, is considered to have no drought. That is up from the 37.54% 16.35% reported last […] The post Recent rains bring two-thirds of state fall into no drought category appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Civil Lawsuits
Civil Lawsuits • Trust Bank, f/k/a Branch Bank and Trust, vs. Marcia Hobbs — contract dispute. • Dawson Napier vs. Kaitlyn Napier — dissolution of marriage. • Kayla Caldwell vs. Richard Caldwell — child support and medical insurance. • Discover Bank vs. John R. Clem, Sr. — credit card debt collection. • Citibank, N.A., vs. […] The post Harlan County Civil Lawsuits appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Four Kentucky riverports receive $500,000 in grants from state
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday $500,000 in grants have been awarded to four Kentucky riverports for needed infrastructure and equipment upgrades to improve operations and access to riverports. The funding, which was appropriated by the General Assembly and must be locally matched, was earmarked for six separate projects at the four riverports. “An efficient transportation […] The post Four Kentucky riverports receive $500,000 in grants from state appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Second recall of frozen food shipped in Kentucky
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced its second recall of frozen food shipped to Kentucky in the past two weeks, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Townsend Farms Inc. of Fairview, Oregon out of an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling specific frozen fruit products linked to mango chunks supplied by SunOpta (Sunrise […] The post Second recall of frozen food shipped in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County District Court News
• James A. Hunley, 41, theft by unlawful taking (under $500), second-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), second-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot) — jury trial scheduled April 16, 2024. • Marlena Lewis, 29, second-degree criminal mischief (residential rental property) — bench warrant/failed to appear for hearing. • Joseph John Luzzi, 46, of […] The post Harlan County District Court News appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
10 Ky. high schools among teams in clay target shooting championships
Teams representing 466 high schools from across the nation, including ten from Kentucky, are expected to participate at the 2023 USA High Schools Clay Target League National Championship this week. The USAHSCTL National Championship will be held at the Michigan Trapshooting Association in Mason, Michigan, Wednesday through Saturday. The Championship features team and individual qualifying […] The post 10 Ky. high schools among teams in clay target shooting championships appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
10 rural Ky. transit agencies approved for federal funding
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced 10 rural Kentucky transit agencies, which collectively serve 46 counties, have been approved for more than $11.5 million in Federal Transit Administration funding. The agencies will use the funding to modernize their bus and wheelchair van fleets and make other essential upgrades to facilities and equipment. “Kentuckians deserve reliable and […] The post 10 rural Ky. transit agencies approved for federal funding appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
• Willard Smith, 38, of Harlan, was arrested on June 27, by Harlan City Police. He was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment and endangering the welfare of a minor and lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center. • Ellevina Cottrell, 40, of Evarts, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on June 28. She […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Some safety tips to use around fireworks
Many people will be marking the Fourth of July with picnics, barbeques and in many cases, fireworks, so the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) reminds everyone that safety is key to enjoying these brilliant spectacles. In 2020, there were 18 deaths and over 15,600 injuries related to fireworks nationally, according to the Consumer […] The post Some safety tips to use around fireworks appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
New Kentucky law decriminalizes HIV self-test distribution
Kentucky Lantern Thanks to a new law that passed this legislative session and went into effect Thursday, a Kentucky coalition began legally distributing HIV self-tests. The bipartisan House Bill 349 decriminalized the distribution of HIV self tests. It also rendered moot a former rule that made it a felony for people living with HIV to donate organs […] The post New Kentucky law decriminalizes HIV self-test distribution appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dispute leads to fatal shooting in Tompkinsville
A dispute on Sunday afternoon between three Tompkinsville men resulted in one of them being killed, a second one seriously injured, and the third behind bars. Kentucky State Police at the Columbia Post say they received a call around 1 p.m. Sunday from the Monroe County 911 Center, saying the Sheriff’s Department there was requesting […] The post Dispute leads to fatal shooting in Tompkinsville appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fayette Dems, GOP choose nominees for state representative special election
Kentucky Lantern Democrats and Republicans in Fayette County have selected their candidates for a Nov. 7 special election for state representative. The seat, which represents Kentucky’s 93rd District, became vacant after freshman Democratic lawmaker Rep. Lamin Swann died in May. Democrat Adrielle Camuel and Republican Kyle Whalen will face off in the special election, the same day […] The post Fayette Dems, GOP choose nominees for state representative special election appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
State regulator threatens Kentucky Power with fines for 2022 winter storm performance
Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s utility regulator is asking Kentucky Power why it shouldn’t face fines for failing to prepare for a power supply shortfall ahead of the December 2022 winter storm. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) in a June 23 order alleged Kentucky Power had violated a state law that requires utilities to “furnish adequate, […] The post State regulator threatens Kentucky Power with fines for 2022 winter storm performance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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