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Gov. lays out new restrictions for Kentuckians
Governor Andy Beshear laid out new restrictions for the state yesterday.The new restrictions will go into effect tomorrow at 5 pm. Restaurants and bars will close in in person dining, but can continue drive through or curbside service. Indoor venues and event spaces are limited to 25 people per room, including weddings and funerals. Gyms, fitness centers, and other recreation facilities will go to 33% occupancy, and will require masks and social distancing.
Perhaps affecting the most people, all public and private schools will cease in-person instruction on November 23. Middle and high will go remote learning until January 4th. Elementary schools may reopen December 7 if a county is not in the red.
Sheriff’s deputy shot, suspect killed after pursuit
One man is dead and a sheriff’s deputy wounded after a traffic stop turned deadly. On Tuesday night, a Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Deputy had initiated a traffic stop near Ben Johnson Elementary School, when he was shot by the driver, identified later as James Horton. Horton fled the scene on foot, eventually stealing a pickup truck and continued fleeing. Kentucky State Police was contacted to assist in locating Horton. The stolen vehicle was found in Grayson county shortly after midnight, at which time a pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued into Hart county, just north of Bonnieville. Horton exited the vehicle with a firearm, at which time Troopers fired on him. Horton was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Hart County Coroner. The sheriff’s deputy was flown to University of Louisville with non-life threatening injuries.
KHSAA Board moves start date of winter sports
After several school districts made the decision to suspend winter sports until further notice, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association voted yesterday to move the season up almost an entire month. The board decided that January 4th will be the new date for winter sports to begin.
The season was slated to begin this Monday. While competition is off until next year, the board says individual districts can make the call as to when practices can resume. Hardin County Schools says they will reevaluate December 7th.
LTDHD to offer free flu shots at clinics this weekend
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department will be offering a free flu shot clinic this weekend.
Those wanting the flu shot must be 19 years of age or older, and masks are required to receive the shot. No one will be required to leave their vehicle to receive the shot.
State announced new form of relief for restaurants and bars
In addition to the new COVID-19 restrictions announced yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear also announced a new form of relief for small bars and restaurants who will likely suffer the most. A new, 40 million dollar fund will be used to assist those who meet specific requirements.
More information on signups can be found on the state’s COVID-19 website.
EPD: Man arrested after altercation with girlfriend
The Elizabethtown Police Department made an arrest on Tuesday, taking a man into custody after he had assaulted his girlfriend. According to arrest citations, the victim called and told police that she had been at the suspect, Travis England’s, house for four days. In an altercation where Travis was attempting to take her keys, the victim was thrown against the wall and on the floor, and had items thrown at her, causing bruising and swelling to her face and body. In addition, England allegedly chambered a bullet and pointed a handgun at the victim, saying that he was going to kill her, then hit her in the back of the head with the weapon. Upon a search, two glass pipes with suspected methamphetamine residue, the handgun, and a pill bottle with suspected marijuana seeds were found.
England faces two separate assault counts, as well as wanton endangerment and drug possession. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
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New COVID-19 steps to be announced today
Another day brings with it another record day in regards to COVID-19 in Kentucky. The state, in addition to reporting 2,931 cases, announced a single-day record of 33 deaths. This comes as Governor Beshear and the administration plan to announce new restrictions for the state later today.
The Governor will hold his usual press conference to announce the steps at 4 o’clock this afternoon.
HCS winter sports put on hold
Hardin County Schools is calling a timeout for the upcoming winter sports season. The district announced early Tuesday that they would suspend practices for winter sports immediately.
A decision on whether to move forward to continue with the suspension of sports will be made December 7th. Football will still be able to continue their postseason, albeit under strict KHSAA guidelines.
“Cram the Cruiser” event taking place at EPD
The Elizabethtown Police Department is partnering with local food banks and Helping Hand of Hope to host the Cram the Cruiser food drive again this year.
Those with additional questions can contact the police department.
BHH opens third urgent care center in E’Town
Hardin county residents will have access to another urgent care center in Elizabethtown. This week marked the opening of another of Baptist Health Hardin’s Urgent Care clinics.
The practice is located at the former Chase bank building at the intersection of US 62 and Ring road. The renovation cost roughly $600,000.
Cancellations, changes coming to area Christmas events
As expected, COVID-19 is changing the way some communities kick off the Christmas season. The City of Elizabethtown announced yesterday that the annual parade and lighting events would not take place this year. City events coordinator Sarah Vaughan says, however, that an alternate plan is in the works.
Other city attractions will take place, such as Christmas in the Park, which is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Grayson county announced that their christmas parade was also canceled for this season.
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Hunter Roberts with United Way of Central
Kentucky spoke with Eric and Jodie this morning about the Day of Giving, on December 1st, and an update on the new Round-Up feature for giving to UWCKY.
LTDHD: Cases presenting strain on system
Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, and health departments are finding their systems are becoming overwhelmed as the new cases the continue to pour in. As reported Monday, departments such as Lincoln Trail Health are reworking contact tracing systems as a result.
Officials will still contact new cases, but will defer contacting tracing to the individuals to ease the stress on their system.
2 local men arrested after a statewide undercover investigation
An undercover operation resulted in the arrest of several potential child predators. U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman, along with other state and federal agencies conducted the operation in and around Louisville and Elizabethtown. The action, named “Operation Gabbi Doolin” resulted in the arrest of 7 individuals, 2 of which were local. Melvin Dowell of Rineyville and Travis Puckett of Elizabethtown were arrested and charged with attempted enticement of a minor, as well as attempted transfer of obscene material. Both face a minimum of 10 years if convicted. The operation was named for Doolin, who was abducted and murdered during a football game in Scottsville in 2015.
Breckinridge Co. explains in-person decision
With many switching to online learning, Breckinridge County Schools made the decision yesterday to continue with an A/B schedule format for their in-person instruction until Christmas break. This decision comes after Breckinridge county found itself in the red in terms of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.
Superintendent Nick Carter also says that the staff of Breckinridge County Schools have worked with the precautions and steps they’ve had to take to adapt to the pandemic. Meade county officials announced yesterday that they would remain on NTI for the rest of the week.
EPD: Juveniles hit with 31 counts of criminal mischief
The Elizabethtown Police Department was able to close a large number of criminal mischief cases yesterday. These cases, which occurred between September 13th and November 11th, were all in the area of the Winchester Park subdivision.
Any information on crimes should be reported to law enforcement, and anonymous tips can be given by contacting Hardin County Crimestoppers.
Glendale man arrested after drawing gun on father
A Glendale man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly tried to shoot his father. On Friday, the suspect, Aaron Florian, was at his home with his father when he became very agitated. He stated that his father was not acting right, and grabbed a rifle on several occasions, pointing it at his father and making numerous threats against his life. On one such occasion, he allegedly placed the rifle on the back of his father’s head and pulled the trigger. However, the weapon malfunctioned and did not fire. Florian also reportedly told his father that he would not live to see saturday. Florian, however, was apprehended on the 14th. He faces charges of attempted murder, terroristic threatening, and wanton endangerment, and was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
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