The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a house fire that may have been started by kerosene that was actually gasoline. Mistaking kerosene for gasoline can be extremely dangerous. Anyone with questions can contact the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation is ongoing.
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A new last day of school for the 2021-22 school year has been approved for Hardin County Schools.
In previous years, the law has stated a specific number of instructional days, but this year the only requirement specified is the completion of 1,062 hours of instruction. As a result, the new last day of school has been moved from May 31st to May 26th.
Additionally, graduation dates have been set and approved. Those dates and times are available on the Hardin County Schools Facebook page.
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 49-year-old Richard Metzroth as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation. After a search warrant was executed yesterday, Metzroth is being charged with twenty counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance under 12 years of age (Class-C felonies punishable by five to ten years in prison), twenty counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance over 12 years of age and two counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance (Class-D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison).
He is currently being lodged in the Bullitt County Detention Center.
At approximately 9 p.m. last night, Kentucky State Police were requested by the Lebanon Junction Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Bullitt County. Preliminary investigation reveals that officers were responding to a call of a shoplifting complaint at the Dollar General in Lebanon Junction. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with an armed individual outside of the store, who shot at the officers and then fled the scene by foot. The suspect was later located by a K-9 unit of the Shepherdsville Police Department. The individual shot the K-9, and in response, officers shot the suspect multiple times.
The suspect is currently being treated for life-threatening injuries at the University of Louisville Hospital. The K-9 later died.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing by Kentucky State Police Post 4.
Today, President Joe Biden announced a ban against imported Russian oil, gas and energy.
During the briefing, he notes this is possible as the United States produces more oil domestically than all European countries combined. While European Allies cannot join in the ban, Biden announced that a long term strategy is being created to help reduce dependency on Russian energy. Ultimately Biden stressed the goal and need to become energy independent.
“To protect our economy over the long-term we need to become energy independent. It should motivate us to accelerate a transition to clean energy.”
Additionally, Biden has asked Congress to pass a $12 Billion Ukraine Assistance Package to provide Ukrainians with security, economic and humanitarian assistance.