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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear provided an update as communities across the commonwealth continue to see impacts from recent severe weather. While rain has ceased and water has receded in many areas, several rivers and creeks remain at or above the flood stage. The National Water Prediction Service measured the Ohio River at McAlpine Lower at 67.85 feet Tuesday night, with a crest of 68.4 feet projected for Wednesday evening. Search and […]

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” In this case, however, the players are Kentucky Shakespeare, and the stage is the bandstand at Freeman Lake Park, which is where kKntucky’s official Shakespeare festival will be visiting for a free performance of Macbeth as part of their spring tour. The free performance, which is open to all ages, will be staged on Tuesday, April 29. Parking will […]

Nolin RECC is accepting applications for grants through their Operation Round-Up program. “Operation Round-Up is a voluntary program,” said Nolin RECC Communications Manager Sarah Fellows. “Nolin RECC members can choose to round up their bill each month to the nearest dollar. All those nickels and dimes and quarters, really, for an average Nolin member only adds up to about $6 a year, but it makes such a big difference because thousands […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved an ordinance on second reading that repeals and replaces the city’s sewer rates ordinance. The residential rate will increase to $14.46 for the first 2,000 gallons beginning July 1 this year, then will increase year-to-year, eventually landing at $19.52 for the first 2,000 gallons in 2028. Reading the ordinance summary, City Attorney Ken Howard said there […]

The Lincoln Trail Area Development District is supporting an effort to support first responders that have been working around the clock on search and rescue missions in the Colesburg and Lebanon Junction area. “They’re tired, weary, they’re hungry, and one of the things that we’re trying to do now is put together hot meals for them to give them some respite,” said LTADD Executive Director Daniel London. “So out at the Lincoln […]

Floodwater poses the risk of drowning, but the Lincoln Trail District Health Department is offering additional recommendations as many area residents continue to see the impacts from recent severe weather. The health department urges area residents to not drive into flooded areas, and to stay out of standing water. The water may be contaminated by bacteria or contain sharp objects, so don’t let children play in flooded areas. The health department says […]

Multiple roadways and many homes, businesses, and other buildings remain under water as some area counties saw more than 10 inches of rain over the course of the last week. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says more than 500 road closings are still in effect, and two deaths have been reported due to flooding across the state so far, including a 74-year-old in Nelson County whom the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office says […]

As the area recovers storms and flooding, the Better Business Bureau is reminding residents to watch out for common scams that follow disasters. The BBB says residents affected by the recent storms should beware of out-of-town storm chasers that are looking to take advantage of victims as they clean up and repair their homes and property. The organization also says area businesses should be wary of storm chasers who offer substantial amounts […]

The Breckinridge County High School Student Council invites students and members of the public to their DanceBlue Minimarathon, to be held in the BCHS gym from 3 to 7 p.m. Central on Saturday, April 19. BCHS English teacher and student council sponsor Erin DeHaven says the event is inspired by the University of Kentucky’s DanceBlue Marathon. “The money goes towards DanceBlue and pediatric oncology and hematology, so kids who are dealing with various […]