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Suspect in Irvington manhunt apprehended

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The suspect in a manhunt in Breckinridge County that put the City of Irvington under a Shelter in Place order Wednesday and later allegedly shot a firearm at law enforcement is in custody.

During a press conference Thursday morning, Irvington Mayor Charles Lucas announced that Lester Perks was located by officers with the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office and taken into custody about 24 hours after the manhunt began when Perks was seen striking windows of various vehicles with a hammer.

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Reading a statement from the Irvington Police Department, Lucas said IPD Chief Jason Ballman was patrolling in the area of Eva Carmen Park just before midnight when he spotted a subject matching Perks’s description. The subject allegedly fired a handgun, striking Ballman’s patrol vehicle, before fleeing the scene.

IPD Assistant Chief Dan McCubbin said law enforcement received a tip that a subject matching Perks’s description was seen travelling on foot on KY 79 towards Brandenburg, approximately 3 to 4 miles from the site of the shooting. Perks was apprehended with no injuries to himself, the public, or law enforcement.

McCubbin said police believe the Wednesday morning incident and the shooting incident are related. Charges against Perks are pending and the investigation is ongoing.

Voter registration in Kentucky sees another jump in August

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Voter registration in Kentucky saw another jump in August.

The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 4,602 voters in the month of August.

According to the Secretary of State’s Office, independent or other registrations increased by 2,493 voters in August, Republican registration increased by 1,849 voters, and Democratic registration increased by 260 voters. Republican registration makes up 48 percent of the state electorate, Democratic registration makes up 41 percent, and independent or other makes up 11 percent.

The Secretary of State’s Office says 3,664 voters were removed from the rolls in August. 3,233 were deceased, 258 moved out of state, and 7 were convicted felons.

The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 general election is October 5. You can register or check your registration status by visiting govote.ky.gov, or by contacting your county clerk’s office.

Fort Knox invites community to September 11th ceremony

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Fort Knox invites the community to join in their observation of Patriot Day, recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

“We’re doing a ceremony to honor and remember the profound sacrifices of all service members, federal civilians, first responders, and family members in relation to the events 25 years ago,” said Fort Knox Garrison Commander Colonel David Holstead. “At the Patton Museum, in the 9/11 exhibit room, we have a fire truck that was a responder to the Pentagon attacks, and we have a guest speaker. Sergeant Major Tony Rose survived the attack at the Pentagon and received the Soldier’s Medal for his actions on that day.”

The ceremony is open to the public and will begin at 9 a.m. Friday. Brigadier General Dale Crocket, the acting commanding general of the U.S. Army Cadet Command, will deliver opening remarks, and the 100th Army Band will perform “Taps” during the ceremony.

The public is also invited to come on post for the 9/11 Tribute Run, which will begin at 6 p.m. at Eastman Park. Visit the Fort Knox MWR website or call 502-624-5030 for more information or to register.

United Way of Central Kentucky kicks off annual campaign

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For the 25th year, the United Way of Central Kentucky has begun their annual campaign as they look for support in their mission to bring together people, resources, and organizations to build stronger communities.

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce’s September Membership Luncheon Wednesday served as the formal kickoff for the campaign. UWCK President and CEO Kirk Chadwick said at the event the organization is excited to build on a strong legacy built over 25 years.

“There’s a lot of work to be done as we strengthen individuals and families and the nonprofits in our community, and we have a really great strategy to do that as we raise money and and give it to agencies that need that money, so we’re excited to be a part of this campaign this year,” Chadwick said.

Chadwick said the goal of this year’s campaign is to raise more than $1 million as they look to broaden the scope of their nonprofit support.

“We have a lot of needs in our community and we’re working closely with every nonprofit that we can to be able to provide grants for them to be able to meet those needs, so we’re excited about that goal,” Chadwick said.

Learn more about how you, your organization, or your business can support the campaign by visiting www.unitedwayck.org.