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17-year-old dead after crash in LaRue County

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The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in LaRue County Saturday.

According to KSP Post Four, at approximately 12:20 p.m. on June 14 the LaRue County Sheriff’s office requested the KSP investigate a single-vehicle collision near the 9000 block of KY 210.

The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates that a 17-year-old from Campbellsville was operating a vehicle going east on KY 210 when for unknown reasons the vehicle exited the roadway, struck a guardrail, and overturned several times.

The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by the LaRue County Coroner’s Office. An adult and two juvenile passengers were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The KSP says the affected portion of KY 210 was closed for several hours for accident reconstruction. The investigation of the collision remains ongoing.

Hardin County tourism industry sees more growth in 2024

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced last week that the state’s tourism industry saw a record year in 2024, generating $14.3 billion in economic impact.

Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau Executive Director Janna Clark says 2024 was also a banner year for tourism in Hardin County, with numbers up four percent from the year prior.

“It represents $371 million, and probably the more important numbers are to consider that in Hardin County, tourism and hospitality supports 2,623 jobs, which is an incredible industry for our community,” Clark said.

A joint release from the E-Town and Radcliff/Fort Knox tourism offices says that tourism generated $29.7 million in tax revenue and $76.4 million in labor income for Hardin County in 2024.

Clark says the area is in “a total growth mode”, which tourism helps put on display.

“I think we’re seeing that, as people are continuing to visit our community to experience what we have to offer and also maybe put their eyeballs on our community to see if they might want to relocate here,” Clark said.

With projects such as the Buffalo Lake outdoor music venue on the horizon, Clark says tourism is not just about bringing visitors to the area.

“It’s about supporting our local businesses,” Clark said. “It’s about adding to the experiences that people have in our community, and I think there’s a role to play for everyone in our community, whether it is inviting your friends or relatives to come visit you, or to just be a friendly face when our visitors come to town.”

Visit www.kentuckytourism.com for more information on 2024 tourism numbers.

Governor reminds residents to be wary of ongoing KYTC text scam

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reminded residents during his Team Kentucky Update Thursday to be aware of an ongoing scam attempt in which the scammers are posing as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

“Recent scam texts have warned folks about unpaid traffic tickets or violations, and threatened to suspend driving privileges or actions if they don’t pay,” Beshear said. “Do not click on any of these texts. Don’t click on any of the links. Even if you see KY or gov in the links, they are fraudulent.”

The KYTC does not collect traffic ticket fees and does not notify customers of violations. 

“Also, be on alert for texts with odd misspellings or references to the DMV or DOT, which are not the official names we use in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet or our driver’s licensing regional offices,” Beshear said.

The governor said the state is taking action to take down fraudulent websites. Scams may be reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.Ic3.gov as well as to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office at ag.ky.gov.

Officials say to take safety measures as you get in the water this summer

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With summertime in full swing, state officials are reminding residents to use caution as they have fun on and in the water.

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says despite water quality improvements, any body of water has the potential for human health risks, but using common sense can greatly decrease the risks when boating, fishing, swimming, or canoeing this summer.

The Kentucky Division of Water and the Kentucky Department for Public Health recommend that you avoid ingesting or inhaling water. Avoid allowing open wounds to have direct contact with water, and thoroughly clean hands and other areas that come into contact.

Avoid areas with obvious odors or surface scums, areas below facilities such as wastewater treatment plants and other sources of pollution, avoid getting in water after heavy rainfall, and avoid areas where swimming or harmful algal bloom advisories have been issued. Check the Department of Water’s Advisory Page for the latest advisories.

If you experience symptoms such as gastro-intestinal issues or rash after recreation in natural water sources, contact your doctor or local health department. Visit the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Water Health Portal for more information.