3 individuals were arrested after a high-speed pursuit on the Western Kentucky parkway Monday night. Authorities were called to a residence off of Shrewsbury road in reference to suspected theft of firearms from parked cars. The suspects were confronted as they sped away, beginning a pursuit that would wind through Leitchfield and onto the eastbound lanes of the Western Kentucky parkway. Kentucky state police would assist in the pursuit, deploying stop sticks that brought the vehicle to a stop. The three suspects were removed from the car, identified as 19-year old Andrew j Singer of Louisville and 18-year old Taylor tucker. The third suspect, a juvenile, was released to her mother. Both were charged with a litany of theft related offenses, with singer being charged with fleeing or evading police, as well as wanton endangerment 1st. Both were lodged in the Grayson county detention center.
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Today marks the final day this week for the mobile food pantry in Elizabethtown.
The event starts at 9 am at the Elizabethtown sports park and is open to all Elizabethtown residents.
Casa of the Heartland is looking for more help with the 90 miles in their shoes program. Organizers are almost at their goal of participant, with 62 of the hopeful 90 volunteers are signed up for the event. More information can be found on casa’s website.
With a growing number of healthcare and frontline workers receiving initial doses of the vaccine, officials who have been around the development of the vaccine are encouraging confidence in it. Second district Congressman Brett Guthrie has been a part of the development of COVID-19 vaccines since the beginning. Being a member of the House’s Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Guthrie says he has plenty of confidence in the vaccines after their testing and authorization.
Guthrie says that when individuals are able to take the vaccine, to always talk first with their healthcare provider.
As the days and nights get colder, it becomes even more important to take precautions for the possibility of being stranded in the cold. Meade County Emergency Management Director Ron Dodson says that having a winter preparedness kit in one’s vehicle is of the utmost importance.
In addition, Dodson recommends ensuring that any vehicle that will be taking the road is ready to do so in wintry conditions. This includes checking tires and gas tanks to ensure the safest experience possible on the road.