Sunday saw some significant news out of Nelson County. In a Facebook post, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office said they were notified on Thursday of possible human remains found near the Nelson and Washington county lines. The FBI Evidence Response Team assisted in recovering the possible remains due to the difficult to reach area. The remains were immediately sent to the FBI Lab in Quantico for testing. The sheriff’s office says they will not be commenting further on the matter until more information is sent from the lab.
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After announcing over 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 this weekend,Governor Andy Beshear hinted at new restrictions after his meeting with White House Coronavirus coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx on Sunday. Beshear said that both Kentucky state officials and those from the White House agree that new steps must be taken to avoid another rise in cases. Saturday, Beshear announced 836 new cases, and 316 on Sunday. This week’s data is expected to reflect whether or not Governor Beshear’s mask mandate has done anything to slow the spread of the virus.
Governor Andy Beshear announced 611 new cases of COVID-19 statewide last night. As state officials wait for data for next week, Beshear noted that another surge in case numbers would result in the state bringing back restrictions on certain businesses. Locally, the Lincoln Trail District Health Department announced 34 new cases yesterday, with 17 in Hardin and 8 in Meade. 237 patients are on home isolation and 14 are hospitalized.
A unique species of ticks have made their way to Kentucky.
The Asian Longhorned Tick is drawing attention after being found in Eastern Kentucky. Experts, like UK Horticulturalist Amy Aldenderfer says the tick can produce “clones” of itself on animals, allowing it to exponentially increase its group size. Aldenderfer says it’s important to note that the tick has only been located in medcalf county. But, she says concerned residents can bring suspected samples to the extension office, where they can be sent off for analysis. Aldenderfer says the tick can affect livestock and other animals if not found.
One lane of I-65 northbound was shut down Tuesday as officials worked to recover a stolen vehicle.
Earlier that day, officials say that Matthew Noe stole a white pickup from an Upton IGA parking lot. Trooper Scotty Sharp says troopers quickly spotted the stolen vehicle and pursued Noe. Noe eventually stopped near the Western Kentucky Parkway interchange, leaving the vehicle stranded. After searching for nearly an hour, troopers discovered Noe hiding on Springfield Road. Noe was charged with fleeing and evading, theft by unlawful taking over $10,000, as well as other charges. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.