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Area counties included in Public Assistance approval for June flooding

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Kentucky counties impacted by June flooding have been approved for Federal Public Assistance.

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear on Wednesday said the White House approved the state’s request for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for at least 20 counties affected by widespread flooding between June 17 and 30.

According to a release from the Governor’s Office, included in the approval are Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, and Meade counties. The severe weather that led to the flooding saw some areas receive more than 8 inches of rainfall during a short period of time, and the flooding resulted in six deaths.

Public Assistance will reimburse eligible costs related to recovery for state and local governments along with some nonprofit organizations. Beshear also requested Individual Assistance be approved, which would provide aid for individuals and households.

Kentucky residents looking to support survivors of severe weather events and natural disasters can donate to the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund. Visit www.kentucky.gov to find the link to donate and more information on flood resources.

Altec awards grant supporting Engineering Pathway at EC3

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Hardin County Schools is celebrating what it calls a major gift for students in the district’s Engineering Pathway.

Altec Industries and the Styslinger Foundation on Wednesday presented a $50,000 grant to the HCS Early College and Career Center to support equipment needs in the Engineering Pathways Lab. Altec said in a release the donation “will help provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and access to industry-relevant technology as they prepare for future careers in engineering and advanced manufacturing.”

HCS Community Relations Specialist John Wright said the district is “incredibly grateful” for the investment in their students.

“The tools for success in the workplace continue to evolve, and this gift will help our students learn more about engineering and technical fields on the most modern equipment in the new EC3 expansion,” Wright said.

Altec said the grant is part of their efforts to “promote workforce development, technical education, and career readiness throughout the communities it serves.”

“Altec has been a tremendous partner and has provided many resources to generations of Hardin County Schools students,” Wright said. “This form of stewardship provided by the Styslinger Foundation and Altec Industries will leave an indelible mark on our community.”

Learn more about the Engineering Pathway on the Hardin County Schools website.

Hardin County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal collision on Joe Prather Highway

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A collision on Joe Prather Highway Wednesday closed the roadway for several hours and resulted in a fatality.

“At approximately 2:18 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a reported collision on the Joe Prather Highway just north of KY 251,” said Hardin County Sheriff John Ward.

Ward said the collision involved a semi tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle.

“I’m sad to report it was a fatal accident,” Ward said. “One person was deceased, and there was also a hazardous chemical spill as a result of the accident. That was due to diesel fuel leaking from the diesel tank of the tractor-trailer.”

Joe Prather Highway was closed for approximately three hours after the collision. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office’s Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Latest Kentucky fast charging site opens in Hart County

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Drivers heading south on Interstate 65 will find Kentucky’s latest fast charging site in Hart County.

The Team Kentucky EV Charging Program this week opened a new station at the Love’s Travel Stop located at 4000 L and N Turnpike Road in Horse Cave off I-65 at Exit 58. The charging station offers four ports capable of charging at up to 400 kilowatts each.

According to a release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Love’s was awarded $725,000 in funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program administered by the KYTC. Funding from the NEVI program has totalled $55 million for fast-charging stations across Kentucky. 18 fast-charging stations are now open, with 10 under construction and additional site awards expected soon.

Grant awards through the program are for facilities located along the state’s interstates and parkways. Each station must have at least four charging stations, be accessible to the public 24/7, and work with most EV models. Developers awarded funding must contribute at least 20 percent of construction and operational costs, and must maintain the charging station for at least five years.

Learn more about the funding program and Kentucky’s charging stations at www.evcharging.ky.gov.

Kentucky All-Female Motorcycle Ride raising awareness for domestic violence

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Kickstands are going up this Saturday for a good cause and a good time as the Second Annual Kentucky All-Female Motorcycle Ride cruises out of Elizabethtown.

Event organizers Marti Hampton and Susan Downs said the ride is dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, with proceeds being donated to Christy’s Place in Bardstown. Hampton said both she and Downs are survivors of domestic violence.

“We decided to take our tragedy, and you know, sometimes when you’re in that situation, a hug means more than any other kind of help you can get, and for somebody to know that somebody’s there and understands her situation, that’s the best part of the whole entire event,” Hampton said.

The ride will take off from Dan Power Motorsports in Elizabethtown Saturday, with registration at 10 a.m. and kickstands up at 11. Downs said female riders from across Kentucky are invited to attend and enjoy the local biking culture while supporting survivors.

“We do not discriminate, by no means,” Downs said. “How many years you’ve been riding, what you ride, we don’t care. It’s a safe ride. We just want people to come out, support it, and donate to this cause.”

Registration is available the day of the event, or you can pre-register online. Visit the Kentucky All Female Ride Facebook group for more information and the registration link.