Kentucky Fish and Wildlife says citizens may start seeing coyotes more often and offers precautions to avoid conflicts should you encounter one. February and March is the winter mating season for coyotes and they tend to roam more during these times to establish territories and search for mates. Coyotes usually are timid around people but are protective of their dens. People should not panic if you see a coyote while out walking your pets. Coyotes are curious and sometimes will follow people or dogs if they are near their territory or getting too close to their pups. More information can be found at fw.ky.gov.
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The Kentucky Division of Forestry is reminding citizens that the spring wildfire season is here. Restrictions went into effect on February 15 prohibiting burning within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Residents are urged to use caution when burning and to consider the safety of other people, property and the forest. March and April are typically the months with high occurrence of wildfires but the Division has already responded to over 100 wildland fires since the new year began. The majority of those fires have been the result of outdoor debris burning or arson. For more information, visit the Kentucky Firewise Program at ky.gov.
I-65 Northbound at Glendale was shut down for several hours early Saturday morning. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, a tractor trailer hauling diesel leaked fuel onto the roadway following the accident. The cleanup was hampered by the cold surface and air temperatures. The roadway was able to reopen at 10 am.
The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing man who is considered endangered. David Bryant, age 84, is described as a white male, 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighing about 135 pounds. He has brown eyes and gray hair. Bryant has dementia with medication required. He was last seen around February 2 in Shepherdsville and may have left the area around February 5. He is believed to be in a 1994 White Chevy 1500 pick up truck with a Kentucky tag of 041-PPW and could be headed towards Marion, Arkansas. Anyone who may have seen Bryant or have information is encouraged to contact your local law enforcement agency.
The Hardin County Fiscal Court regular meeting was held Tuesday afternoon. Judge Executive Keith Taul introduced new personnel to his office. B.K. Gale will serve as the Director of Executive Office Operations, Megan McDougal has accepted a part time position in Public Relations and Crystal Leo has started as Staff Assistant. Judge Taul also announced the appointment of Joey Scott as the County Emergency Management Director. The Fiscal Court also reviewed presentations from Animal Control and the Emergency Management office. Following comments from the County Attorney and Magistrates the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on February 28 at 5:30PM.