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July 30th, 2019

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Nearly 150 soldiers were welcomed home to Fort Knox yesterday afternoon. Members of the 19th Engineers Battalion’s 42nd Clearance Company had been deployed since October of last year. The Battalion cleared nearly 7,000 miles of roadway, and intercepted over 30 roadside explosive devices.

Several road projects in Hardin County have received state funding. The discretionary funds were presented to Hardin County Fiscal Court last Tuesday. County Roads Supervisor Dwight Morgan says resurfacing for Needham Road, Laurel Ridge Road, and Howevalley Road is expected to be completed by next spring.

A routine traffic stop turned dangerous last Friday. Kentucky State Police attempted to stop the car of Richard Bloyd of Lousiville late Friday night for failure to maintain insurance. However, when Bloyd saw police, he allegedly sped up, fleeing at speeds over 120 miles-per-hour. Bloyd nearly struck multiple vehicles, including a Muldraugh police officer’s cruiser, but came to a stop after colliding with a concrete median near Highway 44. He was arrested without further incident, and openly stated he was under the influence of meth, which was later found in the vehicle. He was charged with reckless driving, evading police, and wanton endangerment, among several other charges.

A free job fair will be taking place on Fort Knox tomorrow. The event will be hosted by the Stuart Training Center in Building 67 on Fort Knox from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. The Fort Knox Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation Directorate, or MWR, will be looking to immediately fill positions, and officials will be on post to extend tentative job offers to qualified applicants. Applicants should bring their social security card, a state or government I.D., and several copies of their resume.

The 10th anniversary of Cruisin’ the Heartland took place over the weekend, and City Events Manager Sarah Vaughn says the event was a huge success. 2500-3000 cruisers packed Downtown Elizabethtown, and were viewed by over 15,000 attendees. Vaughn expects there to be changes made to the running of the event next year, but says the city of Elizabethtown is excited to get started planning.

July 29th, 2019

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A major piece of training equipment will be added to Fort Knox in the coming years. The installation will be adding a digital air-ground integration range. According to Colonel Pat Kaune, the feature helps train air and ground forces simultaneously by simulating high intensity scenarios. Fort Knox will be only the second army installation in the United States to feature the range. The project is expected to take several years to complete, but groundbreaking is scheduled to begin in September.

A Hardin County woman was arrested last week after she deliberately crashed a car. According to arrest records, Sarah Hall was traveling in a car with three other passengers Thursday night when she began screaming and choking the driver of the vehicle. Hall then allegedly grabbed the steering wheel and turned sharply left until the vehicle crashed. Hall then climbed out and began rolling in the road until police arrived. Once consent was given, police conducted a search of Hall’s purse and found a glass pipe and used syringes. Hall was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment, public intoxication, and criminal mischief. She was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

Atria Senior Living will be hosting a backpack giveaway event tonight. Spokesperson Robin Reeder says the facility will have a carnival aesthetic to the event, and school supplies will be given away, as well as the backpacks. Bounce houses and food will be available at the event, which will take place at the Atria facility from 6 to 8 P.M.

A more technological approach to first day of school paperwork is being brought to Hardin County Schools. Spokesperson John Wright says this is an attempt to be a little friendlier to the environment, as well as make life easier for parents. Parents are asked to have a parent portal login, which they can get from their child’s school, in order to access the documents online. Questions can be directed to the student services department.

July 26th, 2019

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One person was killed in a crash in Larue County Wednesday night. Kentucky State Police say the driver of a Ford F-350 was traveling on Kentucky 357 in Hodgenville just before 11:00 Wednesday night. For unknown reasons, the driver crossed the center line, left the roadway, and struck a tree. Witnesses say the vehicle burst into flames on impact. The victim has not been identified at this time.

Fort Knox and Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are teaming up to help soldiers find quality work as they transition out of service. The Advanced Manufacturing Army Career Skills Program serves to get soldiers to get certified in the field of manufacturing. Students will train tuition free through the Work-Ready Scholarship, and Fort Knox will provide no-cost housing. Those interested in more information should contact Harriet Taylor at the Education Center at Fort Knox.

Railroad construction will temporarily close College Street in Elizabethtown beginning July 29th. The railroad company wants to raise the rails six inches and fix fallen in embankments. Local traffic, such as Elizabethtown Community and Technical College students and staff will still be permitted. A detour will be set up on West Park Road.

Cruisin’ the Heartland marks its 10th anniversary tomorrow with plenty of attractions including a Marilyn Monroe look-a-like contest, performance by the Wolfe Brothers, and multiple food vendors. Road closures for the event will start at 5 A.M. tomorrow morning on Dixie Highway in Downtown Elizabethtown. All other closures will take place at 6 A.M.

July 25th, 2019

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A change of command ceremony will take place tomorrow, as Fort Knox Garrison Commander Colonel Pat Kaune will be relinquishing command to Colonel CJ King. Colonel Kaune spent the last two years as Garrison Commander. The event is open to the public and will take place at the Waybur Theater on Fort Knox.

Governor Matt Bevin signed House Bill 1 into law yesterday afternoon after it passed the Republican-controlled Senate. This bill will provide relief for some pension systems in Kentucky. There could be legal challenges that oppose this law, as critics say it breaks the inviolable contract. The Governor’s signing of the bill signaled the end of the special session.

The Meade County school district will implement free breakfast and lunches to students beginning this upcoming school year. Superintendent John Milay says the district hopes this can take a bit of the burden off of parents and students as the next school year begins. This program will be a year-to-year program.

The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to a domestic assault call on Cobblestone Court Tuesday night. Officer John Thomas reports that Kevin Rood was intoxicated while serving as the sole caretaker for his nine-year-old son. Rood allegedly struck his son several times with an open hand, and then passed out in the floor, leading the child to call 911 in hopes of getting police assistance. Officers had difficulty waking Rood, and when he was alert, he began swearing at officers in front of his neighbors and son. Rood was arrested on multiple charges, including assault and endangering the welfare of a minor.

July 24th, 2019

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Two people have been identified in a Larue County death investigation. Kentucky State Police say that Nicole Murray of New Haven, 39, and Brittany Wilson of Louisville, 33. Murray is believed to have been killed in a domestic situation at the residence, while Wilson, whose body was found dismembered in a freezer on the premises, was determined to have been killed in Louisville sometime before July 22nd. The victim inside of the mobile home has yet to be indentified. No further details have been released at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.

Diecks Drive in Elizabethtown, which has been closed since earlier this year, has a hopeful timeframe for reopening. Spokesperson Michael Page said in a City Council meeting from this Monday that the potential completion date is slated to be sometime in September. The next step in the process is returning to work on the sanitary sewer main.

Hardin County Schools will be hosting a Facebook Live video tomorrow at 10 A.M. to answer questions regarding back to school season. Hardin County Schools spokesperson John Wright acknowledges that parents with students transitioning from elementary to middle school or middle school to high school will have multiple questions regarding this rather challenging time, and Wright hopes that the video will help answer these questions. The video will also be broadcast at a later time on HCEC-TV.

The Meade County Fair is past the halfway point, but shows no sign of slowing down. Events for tonight include the Garden Tractor Pull, 4-H/FFA Auction, and the Mud Sling. Rides open at 3 P.M. tonight. Tickets are $12 and include all rides and events for the evening. More information, including a full events schedule, can be found online at meadekyfair.com.