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Child killed in vehicle-pedestrian collision in Cloverport

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Kentucky State Police Post Four is investigating after a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision in Cloverport Monday.

According to KSP Post Four, the Cloverport Police Department contacted the KSP at 4:33 p.m. CDT on August 31 regarding a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Elm Street near the Seventh Street intersection. Troopers and other emergency responders responded to the scene.

The preliminary investigation from KSP Post Four indicates an 11-year-old child “was riding a scooter and entered Elm Street, traveling into the path of a passenger vehicle operated by Dalton Kellems of Cloverport.” Kellems remained at the scene to render aid to the child.

The child was transported by helicopter to Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville with life-threatening injuries. Despite lifesaving efforts, the child was pronounced dead by the Jefferson County Coroner at 9:12 p.m. EDT.

The Cloverport Police Department, Breckinridge County EMS, the Hardinsburg Police Department, and the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene. KSP Post Four’s investigation is ongoing.

Heat Advisory in effect through Thursday evening

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The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Heat Advisory for Central Kentucky, in effect from 1 p.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Thursday.

“Right now we’re monitoring, and we might have to extend that into Friday because this pattern that we’re in is a very stagnant pattern,” said NWS Louisville Meteorologist Brian Foster. “Nothing much will change between now and Thursday evening, and we’re expecting heat indices to climb into the low 100s or the mid-100s of values, especially by Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, so the heat impact will probably get a little bit worse by Wednesday and Thursday.”

Foster said heat expected Friday could be impacted by possible storms in the forecast.

With major heat risks possible this week, Foster said anyone without effective cooling or proper hydration could be impacted.

“That means if people don’t take any kind of precautions, they’re going to feel some kind of impact from this and it could be enough to where they start going through signs of heat illnesses, or extreme dehydration,” Foster said. “We want to make sure when we message this that we make sure that people know to drink plenty of water and to take frequent breaks if they have to be outside for extended periods of time.”

Take steps to take care of yourself and to take care of those around you.

“Be sure to check on your neighbors if they don’t have any good working AC units or if they have no AC at all,” Foster said. “Please make sure that they’re okay. Make sure they have access to water as well if you have some to spare, and also make sure to check the backseat of your car, especially if you have kids. “If you’re going shopping, make sure that there’s no kids or pets in your car whenever you’re done, because a lot of people, they get too busy, and an accident happens, so we’re just trying to make sure that people know to take as many precautions as possible, whether they’re traveling in a car or if they’re working outside.”

Follow the NWS Louisville on social media for updates.

Breckinridge County Resource Fair aims to connect residents with services and organizations

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Breckinridge County residents are invited to come learn about programs and services available to themselves and their families at the Breckinridge County Resource Fair, to be held Tuesday, September 15th from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Breckinridge County Fairgrounds Merchants Building.

“I think we have 27 (organizations) signed up at this time, but that number’s going to continue to grow,” said CommuniCare Certified Prevention Specialist Andrea Sheroan.

The resource fair will feature organizations focused on issues such as housing, food, healthcare, mental health, and more.

“So a lot of times, Breckinridge County is so rural that there’s services in other counties but they’re not aware that they actually cover Breckinridge County as well, so bringing those people to make them aware about it is just really important,” Sheroan said.

No registration is required to attend.

“The first 100 people can get lunch or dinner, and the blood bank will be there, so if they wanted to donate any blood they could do that,” Sheroan said.

Registration is still open for vendors. Visit the Breckinridge County Coalition for Change Facebook page for more information.

Louisville Orchestra bringing rescheduled In Harmony Tour performance to Freeman Lake Park

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The Louisville Orchestra is set to return to Elizabethtown later this month.

The Louisville Orchestra will bring their In Harmony Tour to the bandstand at Freeman Lake Park on Thursday, September 17th. Admission is free for this community concert, which was rescheduled from June after being postponed due to weather.

According to the orchestra, the In Harmony Tour aims to “bring world-class orchestral music directly to communities across the Commonwealth.” Under the direction of conductor Gabriel Lefkowitz and featuring guest pianist Kory Caudill, the performance will include classic selections such as Leonard Bernstein’s “Overture” from West Side Story, John Williams’s “Superman March”, and more.

Parking opens at Freeman Lake Park at 6:30 p.m., with the concert scheduled to begin at 7:30. Seating is festival style, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food trucks and drink vendors will be on site.

Visit www.etownevents.com for more information on the performance, and learn more about the Louisville Orchestra on their website.

Hardin County Government collecting donations for EMS wrap honoring veterans

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During their meeting on August 25, the Hardin County Fiscal Court voted to establish a Veterans Ambulance Wrap Donation Account.

“So any donation will go into this new account, if anybody wants to donate for future ambulances so that we can put that wrap on there,” said Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul. “It’s obviously more expensive than the typical wrap that you see on our ambulances.”

Hardin County Government is accepting donations for the wrap so that the ambulance can “create a meaningful tribute to those who have served our great nation.”

“I would venture to say the majority of our community, you either know a veteran or you live next to one, so it’s a good way to honor them and you would hopefully be able to see that in a wrap around an ambulance, coming to an ambulance near you in the future,” said Fifth District Magistrate Aaron Pennington.

Donations should be brought to or sent to the Hardin County Treasurer, 150 North Provident Way Suite 320, Elizabethtown, KY, 42701. Checks should include “Veterans EMS Wrap” in the memo line or include a note with your donation.