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...]
One Arrested & One Injured After Garrett Wreck
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...]
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...]
Police Turn Up Heat On Drug Pushers
Police in Harrison County, Indiana is working to turn up the pressure on drug dealers. Harrison County Sheriff's deputies took park in Operation Heat Tuesday morning, targeting a couple dozen people. Chief Deputy Daran Hodges said twenty-four people were targeted in unrelated cases; seventeen were arrested for selling heroin, meth and prescription pills. Operation Heat is the latest success of a four-year effort to clean the county of drugs. Hodges said that the deputies are going to continue to pursue others on the list until they are found. Hodges said many of these investigations started because of tips called in by people who live in Harrison County. He promised to investigate all the tips the Sheriff's Department receives. Source: WAVE … [Read more...]
Accident Leads To Woman’s Arrest
An accident led to the arrest of Brandenburg woman Monday night. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, the two vehicle accident happened around 5:30 pm Monday evening (9/21) at the intersection of Kentucky 144 and 1238 in Garrett. A 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse driven by 49 year-old Shanadean Garcia of Brandenburg was traveling west on Kentucky 1238 and ran the stop sign and collided with a northbound 2001 Nissan Pathfinder driven by 28 year-old Megan Owens of Vine Grove. Owens told police that she thought Garcia was going to slow down to a stop but didn’t. Garcia told the investigating officer that she thought she had the right of way. Owens was treated at the scene by Meade County EMS and was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown for her injuries. Garcia admitted to consuming two Alprazolam’s before operating the vehicle. She was not able to provide proof of insurance. She was charged with disregarding a stop sign; leaving the scene of a accident- failure to render aid or assistance; an operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, third offense. She was driving on a suspended license from a previous DUI charge. Garcia was arrested and lodged in the Meade County Detention Center. … [Read more...]
Woman Injured In Accident
A single vehicle accident sent one person to the hospital. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, the accident happened around 4:45 pm Friday (9/18) in the 6300 block of Midway Road known as Kentucky 1239 about 2 miles South of Payneville. A 1993 Ford Ranger, driven by 18 year-old Tanya Scott of Payneville, was traveling north and using her cellphone causing her to drop off of the shoulder of the road. Scott over corrected her steering and overturned several times and hit a fence. Scott was treated at the scene by Meade County EMS and then was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital for her injuries. The Payneville Fire Department also assisted at the scene. … [Read more...]
Arson Determined In Fatal Fire
Authorities say a deadly fire at an apartment building in the city's Old Louisville neighborhood has been ruled arson. Officials confirmed Monday that the cause of the fire on July 2 was arson. Authorities say Flo Filatreau and Theresa Shultz, who lived inside the building, were killed in the fire. Another resident, John Bullock, died days later. Officials say the deaths are now being investigated as homicides. Major Henry Ott, who has since retired from the Louisville Fire Department, said in July that the fire started in the first floor hallway area and spread upward. Along with the three deaths, four other people were injured in the blaze. Authorities are asking the public for help in their investigation, which remains ongoing. Source: AP … [Read more...]
Grimes Announces Electronic Voter Registration
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes will make an announcement about the state's electronic voter registration system on Tuesday. A legislative panel approved a new state regulation earlier this year allowing Kentuckians to register to vote online. Kentucky already allows people living overseas, including those serving in the military, to register to vote online. The National Conference of State Legislatures says 23 states allow voters to register to vote online while another five plus the District of Columbia have not yet implemented their systems. The State Board of Elections says it will cost about $45,000 to implement the electronic voter registration system, with the money coming from the federal Help America Vote Fund. Source: AP … [Read more...]