A lunch time accident Wednesday resulted in three people being taken to the hospital. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, the accident happened around 11:30 am in the 4200 block of Brandenburg Road when two vehicles collided. Among the victims, a 76 year-old male was treated at the scene and then airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital by Air Methods Air Ambulance. Two other people were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown by Meade County EMS for their injuries. The Meade County Sheriff Department was assisted at the scene by the Brandenburg Police Department and the Meade County Fire Department. … [Read more...]
Three Injured In Accident
One Arrested & One Injured After Garrett Wreck
A single vehicle accident early Tuesday morning resulted in one person taken to the hospital and another being taken to jail. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a single vehicle accident around 1 AM Tuesday (9/28) along Brandenburg Road near Garrett. A red 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 21 year-old Clay Tucker of Battletown left the roadway and struck a gas service line and wooden utility pole. Upon impact the passenger in the vehicle, 25 year-old Jeffery Mitchell of Brandenburg was ejected from the truck and was laying in the ditch line. Mitchell was taken to University of Louisville Hospital by Meade County EMS for his injuries. Tucker had left the accident scene in the truck before emergency crews arrived on the scene. Both Tucker and the truck were located a couple of hours later at a residence in the 1200 block of Midway Road. According to witnesses in the area of the accident scene, the truck had been observed being operated recklessly just before the accident. Tucker was arrested on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid; criminal mischief first degree; and wanton endangerment first degree. Tucker was lodged in the Meade County Detention Center. The Ekron and Flaherty Fire Departments along with Muldraugh Police assisted the Meade County Sheriff’s Department at the scene which resulted in the road being closed about an hour. … [Read more...]
Two Injured In Flaherty Wreck
An afternoon wreck Friday (9/25) near Flaherty sent two people to the hospital. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, the accident happened around 3:20 pm along Kentucky 313 near the intersection of Flaherty Road. A 1999 Honda Civic driven by 39 year-old Amy Duncan of Elizabethtown was making a left turn onto Kentucky 313 from Flaherty Road in front of a southbound 2004 Chevrolet Impala driven by 76 year-old Charles Meyer of Elizabethtown. After impact both cars came to rest in the northbound lanes of Kentucky 313. Both Duncan was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital by Air Methods Air Ambulance and Meyer was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS for their injuries. The investigating deputy discovered a marijuana pipe with residue along with a bag containing what appeared to be marijuana in Duncan’s car. Both items have been sent for testing. Duncan was also was not able to produce proof of insurance and did not have a valid address on her driver’s license. The Flaherty Fire Department also assisted at the scene. … [Read more...]
Rain & Accidents Keep Crews Busy
Emergency crews in Meade County responded to several accidents Tuesday. The string of wrecks began around 8 am Tuesday when a two vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Old Ekron Road and Broadway in Brandenburg. One person was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS. The Meade County Fire Department assisted the Brandenburg Police Department at the scene. Later in the afternoon, a single vehicle accident happened around 12:45 pm in the 6500 block of Olin Road. The car had flipped onto its side resulting three people being taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown by Meade County EMS. The Meade County Fire Department assisted the Meade County Sheriff’s Department at the scene where the road was closed about an hour. Around 3:45 pm a non injury accident happened along Payneville Road where a vehicle had went off of the road into a ditch. The Payneville Fire Department and the Meade County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist with traffic. As crews were on the scene a second non- injury accident occurred near the same location. Around 4:15 pm a single vehicle injury accident happened along southbound US 31W on top of Muldraugh Hill when a vehicle ran into the ditch line. Muldraugh Police and Fire Departments along with Meade County EMS responded to the scene. One person was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital for their injuries. Around 5 pm, a two vehicle accident happened at the intersection of Highways 448 and 1638. Two occupants were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS. The Meade County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Brandenburg Police Department, and the Meade County Fire Department. Police ask motorist to reduce their speed and increase their attention to the road during any inclement weather conditions. Further information on the accidents are pending by the investigating agencies. … [Read more...]
Convention Center To Get Upgrade
Events are already being booked for the renovated Kentucky International Convention Center even before construction work begins. Governor Steve Beshear led state and local officials Tuesday in unveiling designs for the $180 million renovation project set to begin in August 2016. The sprawling convention center spanning a couple of downtown city blocks will close for two years during the work. The redesigned convention center is expected to greatly strengthen Louisville's pitch in luring conventions and conferences. Beshear says 21 events have already been booked in the renovated facility from August 2018 through July 2023. Many are new events for Louisville or conventions that are returning only because of the new extra space at the convention center. State lawmakers approved $56 million in state-backed bonding for the project. Source: AP … [Read more...]
Students Sent To Hospital After Buses Collision
A school official says 13 students in Shelby County have been taken to a hospital after two buses crashed near a high school. Ryan Allan, who is the spokesman for Shelby County Public Schools, told media that the crash happened Tuesday morning near the entrance to Shelby County High School when there was confusion about which bus had the right of way. Allan said both buses were travelling at a low speed when they collided. One bus was empty except for the driver. The other was carrying about 20 students to the Area Technology Center. Allan said 13 students were taken to Jewish Hospital to be checked out. He said none of the injuries were serious. Both bus drivers were also taken to the hospital. Source: AP … [Read more...]
Police Investigate Stabbing
Police are investigating the stabbing of a Brandenburg man over the weekend. According to Jason Graham, Chief Deputy of the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, said that the stabbing happened around 7:30 Saturday night at a residence at 259 Seminole Trail. Brian Adams, 42 of Brandenburg went to the residence to pick up his juvenile daughter from his estranged wife, who was not at home at the time of his arrival. When his estranged wife, 41 year-old Clorisa Adams and their daughter arrived, they were being driven by a male subject. According to witnesses at the scene, the man identified as 44 year-old Brian Evans of New Albany, Indiana exited the car and began to hit Adams with his fists. During the confrontation, Evans stabbed Adams in the abdomen with his pocket knife. The assault ended and 911 was called, resulting in Brian Adams being airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment. Clorisa Adams was placed under arrest for menacing, and disorderly conduct, and endangering the welfare of a minor. Brian Evans was placed under arrest for wanton endangerment, driving under the influence and possession of open alcohol container. Both were lodged in the Meade County Detention Center. The assault case will be presented before the Grand Jury for possible charges. … [Read more...]
Two Sent To Hospital
A single vehicle accident sent two people to the hospital after their vehicle overturned. According to the Brandenburg Police Department, the accident happened around 8 am Saturday in the 2700 block of the Bypass in Brandenburg. A southbound 1996 Ford Aspire driven by 23 year-old Charles Skaggs of Brandenburg, when a vehicle pulled out from a driveway into his path causing Skaggs to over correct his steering and caused the car to overturn. Skaggs and his passenger 21 year-old Bobbi Pendleton of Brandenburg were taken to University of Louisville Hospital by Meade County EMS and Air Methods Air Ambulance for their injuries. Hospital medical staff discovered a bag of suspect marijuana from Skaggs’ pants pocket as they checked for identification. The investigation remains ongoing in the case. … [Read more...]
Council Sets Tax Rates
The Muldraugh City Council met during a special called meeting Monday evening for the purpose of setting the tax rates for the upcoming year. With all council members present except Councilman Cory Dresel, the council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance which sets the tax rate for real property at .1810 cents per $100 of assessed value; .2262 cents per $100 of assessed value for personal property; and 15.302 cents per $100 of assessed value for motor vehicles. The rates a calculated upon the allowed two percent compensating rate allowed by the state. … [Read more...]
Student Killed By Bus
A kindergartner student was killed after exiting a Butler County School bus Monday afternoon. According to Kentucky State Police, 5 year-old Jaden Hawkins had just gotten off the bus at his grandmother's house, near the intersection of highway 70 and Provo Road, and was struck by the bus as it was pulling away. Police haven't released any more details about what caused the accident or the sequence of events at this point. Police said the driver of the bus was 54 year-old Janine Dockery of Morgantown. According to a statement from the Butler County School District, Dockery has been a full time employee for nearly 18 years and has an exemplary driving record with the district. All of the students on the bus were taken up the road to a nearby church to be picked up by their parents. The school bus has been confiscated for investigation. Counselors will be available to meet with students as needed. The accident remains under investigation by the Kentucky State Police and the Butler County Sheriff’s Department. Source: WBKO … [Read more...]