Yesterday, Kentucky surpassed a grim milestone in the fight against Covid-19.
“We surpassed more than 10,000 Kentuckians who have lost their lives due to Covid. Now, at 10,019 Kentuckians lost. Covid has been the number three killer of Kentuckians both last year and thus far this year,” Governor Andy Beshear stated in his weekly Covid-19 briefing.
In honor of the lives lost, there will be a ceremony held this Sunday at 1 p.m. that will be live streamed via Facebook and YouTube.
A woman reported missing has been found.
30-year-old Shaundra Marlene Skucza was reported missing on Thursday, November 4th.
According to State Trooper Scotty Sharp, Skucza was located yesterday.
Kentucky State Police Post 4 Troopers are investigation a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday evening on I-65 in Hardin County.
The preliminary investigation revealed a Jeep Liberty was traveling northbound on I-65 when, due to a possible medical emergency, the vehicle struck the concrete barrier, overturned, and caught on fire. The driver was transported to Baptist Health Hardin and was later pronounced deceased. The identity of the driver has not been released due to pending notification of next of kin. This is an ongoing investigation.
A shooting that took place in Rineyville last Thursday has left one dead.
“Shortly after 4 a.m. on Thursday, deputies arrived at a residence on Custard Street where they found a deceased female. She had been shot one time. The investigation led to a possible suspect who was located in Elizabethtown by Elizabethtown Police. Richard Allen Cook, a 42-year-old male, was charged with murder domestic violence and also tampering with physical evidence,” stated Hardin County Sheriff John Ward. At this time, the name of the deceased has not been released at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.
As cooler temperatures move in, Sarah Fellows with Nolin Rural Electric Co-Op reminds homeowners to winterize their houses to avoid costly damage. “In the event of below-freezing temperatures, be sure to follow basic steps to keep your pipes from freezing like opening cabinet doors or keeping a small stream of water running at all times,” she said.
When heating the home, cut down on the electric bill by monitoring thermostat settings. “For every degree that you turn down your thermostat, you save two to three percent off of your heating cost,” stated Meter and Power Use Controller Jason Mattingly. For more tips and information regarding winterizing the home, visit NolinRECC.com.
