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KYTC crews set to begin roadside treatment for invasive plants and weeds

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Drivers travelling along state roads should be on the lookout for crews treating vegetation.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are getting ready to begin roadside treatments targeting invasive and harmful vegetation in order to prevent infrastructure damage and maintain roadway visibility.

According to the KYTC, the annual treatment minimizes erosion and damage to drainage systems while also protecting travelers by reducing unnatural roadside habitats that attract wildlife closer to traffic.

The KYTC is directed by state law to control several species of invasive plants and noxious weeds. Examples include spotted knapweed and canada thistle which can cause erosion by invading and destroying turf grass, invasive species such as kudzu which can smother native plants, and amur honeysuckle which can grow over 20 feet high and tends to attract white-tailed deer.

Kentuckians with private property adjacent to state-owned rights of way may request highway crews treat their property for state-targeted vegetation. Visit your KYTC district website for the application form.

CKCAC accepting bids for repairs at Radcliff Heat Start facility

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The Central Kentucky Community Action Council is looking to make repairs to the Radcliff Head Start facility following damage from the recent winter storms.

According to a release from the CKCAC, snow and ice accumulation on the building’s roof prompted the temporary closing of the Head Start center.

“These interior repairs are necessary to return essential Head Start services to Radcliff,” said CKCAC Executive Director Bryan Conover. “By ensuring our Radcliff Head Start facility is safe, we are upholding our commitment to help Central Kentucky families prepare their children ages birth to 5 for success in school and life by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.”

The council has put out a request for proposals for interior facility repairs, and is accepting sealed bids from professional, qualified general contractors.

“This project is vital to restoring the center and continuing CKCAC’s mission to provide a safe, high standard environment for the families and children served by the Head Start program,” Conover said.

Head Start Director Jennifer Akin says Head Start is working with families to provide placements, and is working with community partners to find temporary classroom space.

“We are heartbroken by this development and the disruption it caused for our families,” Akin said. “Our priority is and always will be the safety and well-being of our students and staff.”

The council will host an optional pre-bid meeting at the Radcliff facility, located at 788 South Wilson Boulevard, on March 9 at 9 a.m. 

Interested contractors must first submit a letter of intent to Conover via email (bryan.conover@ckcac.org). The deadline to submit a letter of intent is March 13. Contact Conover for more information.

Statewide tornado drill a chance to test emergency preparedness

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Local and state officials encourage Kentuckians to test their emergency preparedness during the annual statewide tornado drill, which will be held Wednesday at 10:07 a.m. Eastern (9:07 a.m. Central).

“Just to remind everybody of the actions to take: if there is a tornado in your area, we recommend, if you can, go to a basement,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “If not, try to find an interior room with no windows. A lot of times in homes or apartments, there’s a bathroom that’s a good small, enclosed room there, so try to find a room like that.”

That’s Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane.

The drill will be broadcast on NOAA weather radios, local TV and radio stations, and cable overrides. The decision to include outdoor weather sirens in the statewide drill is up to county emergency management agencies.

The statewide tornado drill is an opportunity for schools, businesses, and organizations to test their tornado safety action plans. After the drill, assess the effectiveness of your emergency plan. In the event that inclement weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, the statewide drill will be postponed to a fair-weather day.

The drill takes place during Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky. Wednesday’s theme as part of the week is “Warning Reception,” encouraging Kentuckians to have multiple ways of receiving alerts when severe weather strikes.

Visit the National Weather Service in Louisville’s website for more information on the drill, and visit kyem.ky.gov for severe weather preparedness tips and information.

One dead after Bullitt County crash

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One person is dead following a collision in Bullitt County Saturday.

According to Kentucky State Police Post Four, a two-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m. on February 28 at the intersection of KY 44 East and Watergate Drive near Mount Washington.

The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates a pickup truck driven by a juvenile was travelling west on KY 44 East “when for unknown reasons, the passenger-side tires dropped off the right side of the roadway onto a steep shoulder.” The driver overcorrected, and the vehicle crossed the centerline into the eastbound lane and into the path of an eastbound vehicle operated by 27-year-old Sarah Weisman of Shepherdsville. The pickup truck struck Weisman’s vehicle head-on, causing the vehicle to travel down a small embankment and overturn onto its roof.

Weisman was pronounced dead at the scene by the Bullitt County Coroner’s Office. The driver of the pick-up was not injured in the incident.

The Shepherdsville and Mount Washington fire departments, along with Bullitt County EMS, assisted at the scene. The KSP’s investigation of the collision is ongoing.

2026-2027 KFW licenses and permits now on sale

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Kentucky fishing and hunting licenses for the new year are now on sale.

The 2026-2027 Kentucky license year for fishing, hunting, boating, and other outdoor activities began Sunday and runs through February 28, 2027.

According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, license and permit fees for the new license year are the same as the previous year. Licenses and permits may be purchased through the KFW online License Sales portal and through the MyProfile app. Licences and permits may also be purchased through agents, locations for whom may also be found on the KFW website.

KFW says a license covers basic hunting or fishing for many species, while additional state permits are required for certain specialties such as deer, wild turkey, or black bears. KFW receives its primary funding through revenue from license and permit sales, along with federal excise taxes from the sale of recreational firearms and ammunition, archery gear, and fishing equipment.

Visit fw.ky.gov for information on license and permit costs, along with resources such as schedule information for hunting seasons and the new Fishing and Boating Guide.