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Elizabethtown High School Student Hit by Car

An Elizabethtown High School Student was hit by a car yesterday. The student was crossing US-62 when they were struck by the car, according to the Elizabethtown Independent School District. The student was transported to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The school wants to remind the public to abide by school zone speeds and watch for students.

Larue County Man Charged with Murder

A Larue County man was arrested for murder yesterday. Thirty-six-year-old Joshua Woolford was arrested for the murder of his wife.  In June of 2019, Kentucky State Police responded to a house fire, identifying a deceased, Chasidy Woolford in the residence. He is currently being lodged at the Larue County Detention Center.

Fatal Crash in Meade County

A fatal crash occurred in Meade County on Monday. Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle collision Monday evening. The preliminary investigation revealed that, a vehicle operated by thirty-five-year-old Saffire Doss of Louisville was traveling north on Dixie Highway when she crossed over the center line and struck a vehicle operated by sixty-four-year-old Dianna McMahan of falls of rough. Doss was pronounced dead on the scene by the Meade County coroner. The investigation is ongoing.

Rider Building Renovations

The Rider building was recently sold and is now being renovated. The building, located in downtown Elizabethtown, is being turned into an upscale residence, restaurant bar, and lounge. The first floor will feature the restaurant bar and lounge with commercial space and outdoor seating. The second floor is being used as residential units with five one room suites and a two-room efficiency residence. There are sixteen on-site parking spaces and public parking directly across the street.

Nelson County Officer Shooting

There was an officer involved shooting this past weekend in Nelson County. On Friday, the nelson county sheriff’s office was dispatched to a residence in Bardstown. After their arrival, a male subject opened fire upon deputies. A deputy was shot and was brought to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The subject is in custody. Following the incident, Kentucky State Police was called in by the sheriff’s office to investigate and is currently handling the active investigation.