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June 12th – 2 men arrested after stealing trailer; crashing into police cruiser

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2 men were arrested in Nelson County Thursday morning after allegedly stealing a trailer. According to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Louisville road early Thursday morning after officers observed no lights on the trailer. When officers attempted to initiate the traffic stop, the vehicle continued, eventually making a U-turn and turning onto John Rowan Boulevard. The vehicle then swerved, allegedly attempting to hit a Bardstown Police vehicle. A short time later, the vehicle then swerved into a Nelson County Sheriff’s vehicle, damaging it. After crashing into an unoccupied vehicle, police were able to take the occupants into custody.

The operator, Christopher Gardner, was charged with receiving stolen property over $10,000, fleeing or evading police, wanton endangerment, and attempted assault of a police officer among other charges. The passenger of the vehicle, James Johnson, was also arrested and charged. Both were lodged in the Nelson County Detention Center.

June 12th – Ft. Knox to take part in Army’s 245th anniversary

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This weekend marks a milestone for the United States Army. Sunday, June 14th, will be the 245th anniversary for the Army. Here locally, officials at Fort Knox are preparing a celebration to make the occasion, albeit different than usual. The post’s Facebook page will premiere a video marking the celebration.

“We’re going to play a video compilation of Ft. Knox’s major units and organizations singing ‘The Army Goes Rolling Along’, which is the Army’s song,” Colonel C.J. King said.

And for those who hold to tradition, the traditional Army birthday cake cutting ceremony will still take place, just virtually.

“Ft. Knox’s commanding general, Major General John Evans will be joined by the oldest and youngest soldiers on post,” King explained.

The events can be seen Sunday on the Ft. Knox Facebook page.

June 12th – Free dump day for Hardin County residents Saturday

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Hardin County residents will have an opportunity to haul away some of their larger items tomorrow. Hardin County Solid Waste and Recycling will be holding another free dump day tomorrow. While the event is free, Solid Waste and Recycling director Stephanie Givens says that there are some restrictions as to who or what can take advantage of the event.

“We’re going to be doing this for all Hardin County resident only, [so] no commercial businesses or contractors,” she explained. “We will not be taking any tires, batteries, or any free-flowing liquids at this time. If you have any refrigerators or air conditioners, [you’ll] need to make sure that the Freon has been removed and that the proper stamp has been applied”

Additionally, those with trailers are asked to cover and contain their items.

The event will run from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Additional information can be found on the Hardin County government’s website.

June 12th – Beshear updates public on COVID; Jefferson Davis statue

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In his evening press conference last night, Governor Andy Beshear announced that there are 11,945 cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. There were only 69 new cases announced yesterday, but the Governor says this is due to a database error.

It is believed that at least 3,379 Kentuckians have recovered from the virus, however there were nine new deaths announced on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 493. The update portion of the conference was short, but the governor gave an update on a vote before the state’s Historic Properties Advisory Council on whether or not to remove the Jefferson Davis statue located in the Capitol’s Rotunda.

“It is long past due to remove a statue that some kids who come into this capitol, a capitol that is supposed to be the people’s house and there for everybody, see as a symbol that they don’t matter,” Beshear said.

The Governor went on to say that he expects a bipartisan vote from the council to approve the removal of the statue.

June 11th – Healthy at Work schedule allows local distillery to reopen

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For the first time in months, Boundary Oak Distillery is reopen for tours. As part of the state’s Healthy at Work plans, distilleries were included in reopening plans that took effect earlier this week. Boundary Oak owner Brent Goodin says that while the business is open once again, customers should call ahead to make arrangements.

“We want groups that come together to stay together,” Goodin said. “No more than 10 at a time.”

Boundary Oak last conducted tours of the Radcliff craft distillery back in March. But even with the limited number of customers allowed, Goodin says that the distillery’s gift shop and tasting bar will be open for customers.