Fire crews were called to Ben Johnson Elementary School around 8:20 A.M. CDT Thursday (10/01) after staff noticed a smell of smoke in the cafeteria area of the building. Upon investigation of school staff, it was determined that an electric oven was where the smell was coming from. The sprinkler and fire alarms active, when the staff opened the door of the oven. Students were evacuated about fifteen minutes as fire crews evaluated the situation, according to Breckinridge County Superintendent Janet Meeks. She said all classes and activities returned to normal within a half hour of the fire alarm. McDaniels Fire Department Fire Chief David Poole said that an electric motor in the oven shorted out causing the smoke. Fire crews worked with school staff to clean up water and air out the building. No injuries were reported. … [Read more...]
Oven Interrupts School Classes
Former Trooper Takes Plea Deal
A former KSP trooper charged with having sex with a 15 year-old girl has taken a plea deal to avoid jail time. Young pleaded guilty to three counts of unlawful transaction with a minor. The prosecutor is recommending a sentence of two years on each charge running at the same time with five years probation, meaning Young will not spend any time in jail. The judge still has to approve the plea deal at a hearing in November. In March of 2014, a Meade County grand jury indicted Young and former Brandenburg Officer Todd Matti for rape and sodomy of the same girl. Matti's trial is set for April. Two other former police officers, Chris Woosley and Jerry Clanton lost their jobs but has not had charges brought against them in the wake of the allegations in this case. The prosecutor says this plea deal should have no bearing on Matti's case because they are different types of cases and that's why they couldn't be tried together. … [Read more...]
Smelter To Have Limited Operation
Century Aluminum is planning to keep at least a portion of its Hawesville Smelter in western Kentucky open after announcing plans to close the plant in August. In a statement Wednesday, the company said that the plant will continue operating at about 40 percent capacity after October 24. Company officials had originally planned to shut down the smelter on that date, citing a stagnant aluminum market and low prices for Chinese aluminum. The company now says it will keep two pot lines operating at the plant. There are about 565 employees at the Hawesville plant. The company didn't say how many workers would be retained for the two pot lines. Source: AP … [Read more...]
Two Taken To Hospital After Wreck
Two people were taken to the hospital after a late afternoon accident Tuesday. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, a two vehicle accident happened just after 5 pm Tuesday at the intersection of Kentucky 448 and 1638. A 2010 Toyota Corolla driven by 44 year-old Joseph Greenwell of Irvington was traveling south on Kentucky 448 and attempted to make a left turn into a business and failed to see the oncoming northbound 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor driven by 46 year-old Anita Raisor of Vine Grove. Greenwell proceeded to make the turn and struck Raisor’s vehicle. Both Greenwell and Raisor were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS for their injuries. The Meade County Sheriff’s Department was assisted at the scene by the Brandenburg Police and the Meade County Fire Department. The roadway was blocked about a half hour as crews worked to clean up the scene. … [Read more...]
Three Injured In Accident
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...]
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...]