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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking public input on improvement plans for KY 44 in Bullitt County
KYTC District Five will host a public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9 at Calvary Christian Church (11829 Hwy 44 E, Mt. Washington, KY 40047) to present preliminary design plans for the KY 44 Roadway Improvements Project. The meeting will be an open house event with no formal presentation.
According to the KYTC, the project focuses on enhancing safety and travel reliability as well as improving traffic operations. The planned project runs between Bardstown Road(U.S. 31E/150) and the Spencer County line.
Interested residents may drop in any time to review the design and recently developed alternatives. KYTC representatives and the engineering design consultant will be available to answer questions. Attendees will be able to complete a survey, which will also be available on the project website through January 12.
The final design phase will begin in early 2026 after the consideration of public feedback. Visit the project website or contact KYTC District Five for more information.
The Kentucky Department of Public Health on Monday announced the death of a Kentucky infant from pertussis. This marks the third infant death in Kentucky in the past 12 months due to the disease, commonly known as whooping chough.
According to the KDPH, as of November 19 there have been 566 cases of whooping cough in Kentucky, and health officials anticipate that number will climb in the final weeks of the year. The KDPH says it’s the largest spike in cases reported in the commonwealth since 2012.
The KDPH confirmed that none of the three infants who have died due to the disease over the last twelve months were vaccinated, nor were their mothers. Health officials say the best way to prevent whooping cough is by receiving the TDaP or DTaP vaccine, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Infants can receive the vaccine at two months, and the vaccine is recommended for women during pregnancy.
Whooping cough vaccination is required for Kentucky school children, however data from the 2024-2025 Kentucky school immunization survey indicates that only 86 percent of kindergartners and 85 percent of seventh graders are up to date on their required pertussis vaccines.
Symptoms of whooping cough typically begin with a runny or congested nose and mild coughing, then after one to two weeks symptoms include rapid, violent coughing fits that may cause the characteristic “whooping” sound, vomiting, or labored breathing. Find more information on the KDPH whooping cough website, and talk with your doctor about vaccination information.