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Two treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Akebono

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A plume of smoke could be seen over the 300 block of Ring Road Wednesday as emergency crews responded to a fire at the Akebono Brake Corporation just before 3 p.m.

“On arrival, heavy fire was showing from the roof,” said Elizabethtown Fire Chief Mark Malone. “A piece of machinery had caught fire inside and extended to the roof. We started operations on both the roof and ground floor, and quickly brought the fire under control.”

Crews were on the scene for several hours to work on hot spots. Malone says two Akebono employees complained of smoke inhalation and were treated on the scene by Hardin County EMS.

KTYC warns of text scam

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning residents to be wary of an ongoing scam attempt. 

The KYTC says fraudulent text messages from scammers impersonating state agencies have been sent out with suspicious links meant to resemble Kentucky government agency websites.

The KYTC says: “The scam messages warn customers of unpaid traffic tickets and say that a ‘DMV violation’ will be reported and ‘driving privileges’ will be suspended if payment is not sent immediately.”

The KYTC does not collect traffic ticket fees and does not notify customers of traffic violations. If you receive one of these texts, do not click the link.

The KYTC says if you have provided any personal information, you should contact your bank immediately. Scams may be reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. Scams may also be reported to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office at ag.ky.gov, and you can forward scam texts to 7726 to alert your mobile provider.

One dead after crash in Radcliff

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One person is dead after a crash in Radcliff Tuesday.

“Unit One was stopped in a 2015 Chevy Tahoe at the stop sign on South Boundary Road and Joe Prather Highway, so Unit One was on South Boundary at the stop sign,” said Patrol Lieutenant Jarrett Kirkpatrick with the Radcliff Police Department. “Unit Two was a 2006 Nissan 350Z traveling west on Joe Prather Highway.”

Kirkpatrick says the Tahoe went into the intersection and was struck on the driver’s side by the Nissan. The truck then rolled over into the roadway.

The operator of the Tahoe was declared dead at the scene by the Hardin County Coroner’s Office. The operator of the 350Z was transported to Baptist Health Hardin by Hardin County EMS.

Contact the Radcliff Police Department for more information.

Nelson County man dies from injuries sustained in crash

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A Nelson County paramedic has died from injuries he sustained in a crash in Barren County.

Kentucky State Police Post Three says 41-year-old Wesley England of Hardyville died Monday at TriStar Skyline Medical Center.

According to KSP Post Three, at just after noon on May 23 troopers responded to an injury collision on the 500 block of Broadway Street in Cave City. The preliminary investigation indicates that England was operating a truck and was stopped at a traffic light at Broadway Street and U.S. 31W. England’s vehicle then collided with the rear end of a vehicle that was also stopped at the light, pushing it through the intersection. England’s truck continued to accelerate and then collided with an unoccupied vehicle and a light pole.

England was airlifted from the scene to the medical center, where he died 10 days later. The operator of the initial vehicle England’s collided with, Frances Laird of Cave City, was transported to Caverna Medical Center for treatment of injuries.

Nelson County EMS said in a Facebook post: “Wesley wore many hats throughout his remarkable career—serving as a dedicated critical care paramedic, firefighter, and police officer. His unwavering commitment to the emergency services touched countless lives across our communities and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We extend our deepest gratitude for Wesley’s years of service and sacrifice.”

The KSP’s investigation is ongoing.

Free Fishing Weekend coming up June 7 and 8; deadline Wednesday for free Kids Fishing Derby at Camp Carlson Lake

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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife encourages anglers of all ages and abilities to get out and enjoy public waterways as Free Fishing Weekend is celebrated June 7 and 8.

KFW says permits and fishing licenses are not required on either of these days although size limits and other regulations remain in effect. As part of Free Fishing Weekend, several special events are being hosted across the commonwealth.

One such event is the Kids Fishing Derby happening this Saturday at Camp Carlson Lake.

“We partner with VFW Post 10281 to promote fishing and getting kids outside and outdoors, getting off of technology, and getting outside and going fishing with their family,” said Fort Knox Outdoor Recreation Specialist Debbie Clements.

Jaime Palomo is the Kids Fishing Derby co-chair at VFW Post 10281. He says this free event is open to all kids in Kentucky who are willing to make the trip to Camp Carlson Lake.

“We stock the pond and they fish, and then we also pass out trophies for biggest fish, smallest fish, most fish caught, combined weight, but all kids get a trophy at the end, and they also get a fishing pole, some tackle, and a small tackle box as a parting gift to recognize them for being out and about and giving fishing a chance,” Palomo said.

Spots are still available but Wednesday is the deadline to register. Visit the Camp Carlson Facebook page to find the link to register. Participants may also visit the Sadowski Center at Fort Knox, call 502-624-1838, or email kidsfishingderby10281@gmail.com to get signed up.

Find more fishing events and more information on the Free Fishing Weekend page at fw.ky.gov.