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Elizabethtown man killed after incident on I-65

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ELIZABETHTOWN (KY) — One person was killed after an wreck on I-65 Northbound Monday morning. Kentucky State Police say a Chevy Malibu, driven by Kayla Jones, struck the cable barrier. That led to a semi swerving to avoid the car, sideswiping another semi in the process. A passerby, Elizabethtown resident Michael Fizer, stopped to assist Jones.

Trooper Scotty Sharp

Jones was taken to University of Louisville Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The roadway was shut down for around 7 hours as crews and police worked to gather information and clear the scene. No other details have been released.

Verizon to acquire certain assets in Bluegrass purchase

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Some surprising news was announced yesterday, as Bluegrass Cellular is being purchased. It was made public Monday that cellular giant Verizon had entered into an agreement to purchase Bluegrass Cellular. Executives say the purchase will help Bluegrass customers stay connected in the rural communities they serve.

Bluegrass Cellular Vice President of Sale and Marketing Barry Nothstine

The purchase price has not been disclosed. Bluegrass serves approximately 210 thousand customers across 34 counties in Kentucky. The agreement is still subject to approval from the FCC.

KSP: Bowling Green man fled police after attempted traffic stop

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HARDIN COUNTY (KY) — A Bowling Green man lead KSP on a brief pursuit over the weekend.

According to arrest citations, a traffic stop was attempted on Reginald Buchanan due to an expired license plate, however, the vehicle refused to pull over. Buchanan, driving on I-65, exited at the 105 mile marker and pulled into a Speedway gas station. Buchanan allegedly tossed two clear baggies out of the window, and then accelerated at a high rate of speed. Officers pursued, with speeds reaching 100 miles per hour. During the pursuit, Trooper say Buchanan tossed another baggie out of the window. Eventually, the subject pulled into another gas station, and was apprehended with no further incident. A search of the vehicle revealed what Troopers believes to be marijuana buds, white residue, cut baggies, and an oxycodone pill.

Buchanan faces several drug and traffic related charges, including reckless driving and fleeing or evading police, and was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

E’town Council OK’s new body cameras for police department

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ELIZABETHTOWN (KY) — What started out as a presentation for body cameras turned into a $500,000 investment for the city of Elizabethtown. The City Council voted Monday night to accept a bid for new body cameras, something councilman Marty Fulkerson says is a worthwhile investment for not only the city, but the residents.

Staff worked to drafter municipal order during the presentation from Chief Thompson and Major Josh Richardson. Fulkerson says the quick action on the issue was because of the council being out of session for the next few weeks.

The council unanimously adopted the order. The bid covers body cameras for all officers as well as their vehicles.

Former circuit judge, county attorney to become next city attorney for E’town

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ELIZABETHTOWN (KY) — Just a week after announcing that current city attorney D. Dee Shaw would leave at the end of the year, the city of Elizabethtown has already named a replacement. It was announced at last night’s city council meeting that former judge Ken Howard would become the next city attorney. 

Mayor Jeff Gregory

Howard will begin the job in January. He previously served as county attorney as well as circuit court judge.