WQXE News

The Elizabethtown Fire Department responded to reports of flames at Taco Bell, by Towne Mall this morning, just before 6am. Officials say the H VAC system’s belt caused smoke, but there was no fire on the scene. Crews left the scene just after 6:15am.

Senator Mitch McConnell will be in Grayson County Monday, April 22nd at Centre on Main at 9am central time to provide an update from Washington. He will also have a Q&A opportunity. Reservations for the McConnell visit are encouraged. Contact the Grayson County Chamber for more information.

Today is the last day to file tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service said on Friday there were 50 million taxpayers who had yet to file their taxes. Today is also the last day to pay 2018 property taxes. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office says all unpaid property tax bills will be turned over to the County Clerk for collection.

A former Hardin County resident arrested in February on two counts of sexual abuse of a minor now has been indicted by a Hardin County Grand Jury. Joseph M. Hash will be in court tomorrow at 10am.

The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new community partnered program, Nelson County Lookout, a community camera initiative. The sheriff’s Office is asking county residents and business owners to share their camera locations. Law Enforcement will not view cameras remotely, but this tool will allow them to gather video evidence in a time sensitive investigation. You can complete this form on the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, Facebook page.

Skeletal remains were discovered by the Bardstown Police Department, Wednesday afternoon at Windsor Gardens Senior Living Community. A media advisory from the police department states that officers were responding to a call regarding a homeless man camping in the woods there. Officers located skeletal remains in the small woody area behind Windsor Gardens and the coroner collected the remains and took them to the medical examiner for review. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Bardstown police or the anonymous tip line at 502- 348-HEAT.

The Elizabethtown Police Department received a grand for their K9. The Vested Interest in K9’s organization has provided over 3300 Law enforcement dogs with bullet and stab protective vests in 50 states at a value of nearly 6 million dollars.

A former probation and parole officer in Bullitt County has been charged with sex crimes. Kentucky State Police say, 51 year old Ronald Tyler of Shepherdsville is accused of rape and sodomy. A warrant was served March 28th charging Tyler. He was also arrested for Official Misconduct. Officials say more details will be released after the case is presented to the Grand Jury.

The Larue County Fair has come to an end. The stockholders and board members met last last night at a special called meeting. A motion was made to ” lock the gate, turn off the electric and water: at the fairgrounds. Efforts are being made to arrange a 3 or 4 day 4H, FFA, and Open Show for those wanting to compete at the state level, but no details were finalized. A meeting will be held April 11th at City Hall to decide the future of the fairgrounds.

Firefighters responded to a blaze in Elizabethtown this morning around 5:30am. Chief Deputy Everett Roberts said that their was a light/van in a bathroom of an uninhibited home and it overheaded, causing smoke. Lucky crews got to the house before any major damage occured. Crews cleared the scene just after 6am with minimal damage reported.

Tuesday’s fire at Cardinal Inn in Elizabethtown sparked citywide conversation about poverty and homelessness. The American Red Cross provided vouchers to Elizabethtown citizens who lost their possessions and shelter in the fire. The mjor concern is long term housing for displaced and homeless families and individuals.

Nolin RECC has announced the winners of the Washington Youth Tour. Central Hardin students, Mckayla Collin, Madelyn Ditto, Tanner Hess and Jacob Marin, as well as, Elizabethtown High School’s Anastasia Newsome are Juniors who were selected for the all-expense-paid trip to Washing, D.C. The trip will be June 14th through 20th.

The U.S. Army Human Resource Command at Fort Knox is hosting it’s 5th annual
“Raise the Bars” motorcycle ride on April 25th. Spokesperson James Fry says this is a great way to take things off the newspaper pages and make this awareness 3D.