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Shooting death in Bullitt County under investigation

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Police are investigating a shooting death in Bullitt County.

The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office says shortly after 11 a.m. on Sunday deputies responded with officers from the Hillview Police Department to a residence on West Hebron Lane for a reported shooting.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The man was transported from the scene to the University of Louisville Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office has opened a homicide investigation and are currently developing leads. The sheriff’s office believes the shooting to be an isolated incident and that there is no threat to the public.

Anybody with possible information on the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff’s office by phone at 502-543-1262 or by email at crimetips@bcky.org.

Watch out for fire hazards as you cook for Thanksgiving

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As you begin preparing for your Thanksgiving meal this Thursday, remember to take some basic precautions to protect yourself and your family while working in the kitchen.

Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says never leave anything cooking on your stove or in your oven unattended, and be mindful of how you are using smaller appliances on the counter top.

“Try to plug everything in the outlet if you can,” Crane said. “If you do have to use an extension cord for a short period of time, make sure that it’s going to be a high enough amperage for those devices so that you don’t have that risk of fire there, and make sure all those cords and everything are away from the edge of the counter as well.”

If you plan on frying your turkey this year, please plan accordingly.

“Treat it kind of like we tell you with a grill,” Crane said. “Keep it about 10 feet away from your house and any overhangs. Don’t have it in the garage or on the back porch, especially with a roof on it. Make sure those turkeys are fully thawed and that they’re not cold. You’re putting it in  hot oil. Don’t overfill your fryer.”

Crane says the general rule of thumb is to keep a three-foot buffer between the cooking area and kids and pets.

“Give the younger kids something to do,” Crane said. “Maybe let them help set the table, maybe have some coloring pages printed off, or let the older kids kind of keep them busy, that kind of thing.”

Make sure things such as paper towels or dishcloths are away from stovetops, and don’t forget to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

LaRue County deputy dies after medical issue at sheriff’s office

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The LaRue County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a deputy.

The sheriff’s office announced in a post on their Facebook page that Deputy Nick Green died while on duty at the sheriff’s office.

According to the post, Green suffered a fatal medical issue, and the cause of death is unknown at this time.

The post states that Green was a seven-year law enforcement veteran and says “He was well liked by all that knew him. Deputy Green brought smiles to faces every time he worked, and we will miss him very much. Please keep Nick’s children and family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this horrible tragedy.”

The sheriff’s office thanked LaRue County EMS, the LaRue County Detention Center, the LaRue County Fire Department, Supporting Heroes, the Kentucky State Police, Baptist Health Hardin, and the Hodgenville Police Department for their assistance and support.

Unemployment sees slight uptick across Lincoln Trail District

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Unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District were up in October from where they were the year prior. 

The Kentucky Center for Labor Statistics says unemployment rates increased in 118 of the state’s counties in October.

The state unemployment average for October was reported at 4.7 percent. While that is a decrease from the 4.9 percent average seen in September, it is up from the 3.9 percent average that was reported in October of 2023. Five counties in the Lincoln Trail District had unemployment rates higher than the state average, with two counties below the state average and one tied.

Hardin County’s unemployment rate for October 2024 was slightly above the state average at 4.8 percent. That’s a slight decrease from the 4.9 percent rate reported in September but is an increase from the 3.9 percent rate reported in October 2023.

Grayson County posted the highest unemployment rate in the district for October at 5.9 percent. Nelson County had the lowest rate in the district at 4.1 percent.

Learn more about how the unemployment rate is calculated and find more labor market information by visiting kystats.ky.gov.