WQXE News

Multiple people are dead following an incident in Larue County yesterday morning. According to Kentucky State Police, officials responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on River Road at around 8 A.M. Upon arrival, officials saw the home engulfed in flames. One victim, a woman, was found dead in a car near the area, and another victim was found later. Trooper Pete Binkley adds that later investigation has led to the discovery of a third body on the premises. This death is believed to be a separate, but related incident, and has led detectives to a residence in Jefferson County. The identities of the victims are being withheld until positive identification is made.

A Hardin County man was arrested Friday after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend while she was driving. According to arrest records, Mikhail Veach and his girlfriend were involved in a verbal altercation when the two got inside the woman’s vehicle. In response, Veach began to strangle her to the point that she couldn’t breathe. Officer John Thomas reports that the victim managed to get to her workplace, and honked the horn until other employees came out and witnessed the assault. Veach has been charged with wanton endangerment as well as assault, and is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

Construction on the new Hardin County Extension Office is nearing completion. Extension Agent Doug Shepherd says the new location is nearly four times the size of the current office, and that the transition to the new location should be complete by August 19^th. Additionally, the new location will include a catering kitchen, sewing project room, and updated technology.

The Elizabethtown Police Department will be hosting Cops and Cones for the second consecutive year. This is an opportunity for the community to come hang out with officers, and have some free ice cream courtesy of Kroger.  This event will be July 25^th, from 5 to 7 P.M. at the Dolphin Drive Kroger in Elizabethtown.

Dangerously high temperatures will be making their way to the area over the next few days. Weather channel meteorologist Richard Lewelling warns that heat index temperatures could range from 100 to 110 degrees. Meade County Emergency Management Director Ron Dodson advises citizens to refrain from strenuous activity in the heat, wear light clothing, and to drink plenty of water.

The Dodge Durango that Kentucky State Police were seeking in relation to the hit-and-run incident in Breckinridge County that killed an eight-year-old boy has gotten in contact with Post 4. It was believed that the driver and passengers in the Durango would have witnessed the incident, and could prove valuable in investigating the tragedy.

The City of Elizabethtown will be donating a plot of land to Hardin County Playhouse in order to give them a new home downtown. HCP Board President Claire Allen says that a letter of intent has been signed stating then when Hardin County Playhouse reaches their fundraising goal of 1.5 to 2 million dollars, the land will be turned over to them to build a new theater. HCP has lived on in a smaller capacity at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Allen says that HCP is extremely grateful for all ECTC has done for them, but they are excited to have their own “forever home”.

The Family Enrichment Center in Bowling Green has opened registration for their yearly One Bad Mud Run, a 3.1 mile, muddy obstacle course. A discounted registration fee will be applied for those who register before July 20^th. For more information, or to register for the event, visit mudhappensfec.com.

Bluegrass Cellular and other participating locations are hosting Don’t Miss the Bus tomorrow. This is a program designed to get school supplies to kids in need. Donations are still being accepted. More information, as well as a list of all donation locations can be found at bluegrasscellular.com/dontmissthebus.

Authorities were able to locate the missing 12 year old boy with Autism this morning. Hardin County Emergency Management spokesperson Bryce Shumate wants to think the surrounding counties fire departments, Kentucky State Police, Elizabethtown Police Department, the American Red Cross and everyone else who helped search. The family appreciates everyone’s help in finding Caleb.

An Elizabethtown man was assaulted with a firearm last week. Elizabethtown Police responded to the victim, who was in Hardin Memorial Hospital, who advised that he was allegedly assaulted and robbed at a residence on Glencrest Avenue. The victim described his assailant as an African American man with dreadlocks and a chinstrap beard.. EPD served a search warrant for the home and found large amounts of money, guns, and marijuana. A man matching the victim’s description was also found during the search. Another suspect confessed to the crime and admitted that the other man, later identified as Hakeem Randell, has struck the victim with the butt of an Air-soft Assault Rifle. Both suspects have been arrested.

The Bardstown shooting victim killed over the weekend has been identified. 17 year old Christopher “Chris” Metzger was shot and kill. Police say the name of the shooter is being withheld because he is a minor.

A program created by United Way of Central Kentucky and Goodwill Industries is focused on sustaining employment. Fine out more about “Way To Work” at unitedwayck.org

A fourth person has been charged in connection with a Hardin county murder.  Radcliff Police say 21 year old Temorris Davis was taken into custody Tuesday.  The other three suspects, Tyler Lawrence, Elijah Barnett and Donyale Jones were arrested over the weekend. The four admitted to setting up a drug deal with 25 year old Lashard Harrison last Wednesday where they ended up shooting and killing him.  They are lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.