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Covid-19 Release Letters to be Discontinued by Lincoln Trail Health Department

Covid-19 cases continue to increase with no signs of decline. The total number of cases within the Lincoln Trail Health District in August surpassed July cases by 263%. Last month was the highest number of cases in any month to date in the district.

As a result, the health department is discontinuing release letters for positive cases. They will be launching a new Covid-19 exposure calculator on their website on Tuesday, September 6th. For more information, visit ltdhd.org.

Gov. Beshear Briefing: Human Trafficking Operation a Success

Governor Andy Beshear held a briefing this morning to announce a successful human trafficking operation. On August 26th, Kentucky joined a multi-state operation, Operation United Front, that resulted in 21 rescued victims, including two minors.

Kentucky conducted four trafficking operations simultaneously in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, McCracken County and Northern Kentucky. The operation was led by Kentucky State Police.

Governor Beshear also reminds Kentuckians of the legal duty to report suspicions of children involved in human trafficking. Concerns about possible human trafficking should be reported to 1-888-373-7888.

Hardin County to Host Feathers and Fluff Club for Youth

The Hardin County 4-H club kicks off their second year of Feathers and Fluff tomorrow evening.

The club provides youth with educational opportunities and skills through working with animals.

“The 4-H club is for anyone. We kind of teach them how to take care of animals. Rabbits and chickens are really good for a first project since they’re so small. We introduce them to the animals, and how to properly take care of the animals,” says Jordan Olsen, leader of the Feathers and Fluff club. 

The club will meet on the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Hardin County Extension office.

Local Law Enforcement Warn Public of Social Media Scams

Local law enforcement are warning the public of scam ads on social media. Many scams are popping up on Facebook. 

“If ad prices are extremely low, there are a lot of comments about people being satisfied with purchases even though the ad just started, there are grammatical errors, and they accept PayPal or other online financial services for payments, it’s a pretty sure bet that the ad is a scam,” says Public Information Officer John Thomas. He urges anyone with any questions to contact the police department.

Bernheim Nature Walks Begin Today

Beat the heat with Bernheim Forest’s new morning activity. They will be offering midweek nature walks starting today.

“The midweek nature walks are an opportunity to experience the trails, but to do it with a Bernheim naturalist. The naturalists are just a wonderful resource of information about the plants, animals, the processes and the cycles that are happening at Bernheim on that trail, on that day. So it’s a more intimate look at the nature that’s happening in Bernheim,” says Dan Pascucci. Pascucci serves as the Family and Youth Program Manager. 

These walks are happening every Wednesday beginning today from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information on events happening at Bernheim, visit bernheim.org.

Nolin Sends Crews to Louisiana in Response to Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida has impacted the greater part of Louisiana. Early this morning, crews from Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative were sent down to Louisiana to help with the aftermath. “Our Nolin and Wide Open crews left out this morning for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We’re not exactly sure at this point how long they’re going to be staying there. We do know there was significant damage. Last we heard, there’s over a million residents without power at this point,” says Nolin Communications Manager Sarah Fellows. While there, Nolin and Wide Open Utility Service employees will help with DEMCO, the largest co-op in the state of Louisiana.

KSP Investigates Fatal Collision in Meade County

Yesterday afternoon, Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle collision in Meade County. According to State Trooper Scotty Sharp. at approximately 2:58 p.m. EST, the KSP Post 4 received a call from Meade County Dispatch requesting assistance near the 21,000 block of Kentucky 313 in Meade County. The preliminary investigation revealed that Jason Anderson, age 45 of Golden, CO., was traveling north on KY 313 in a 2018 Buick Encore SUV. For unknown reasons, Anderson’s vehicle crossed the centerline and into the path of a semi-truck trailer being driven by Rodney Bearinger, of Alberta, Canada.

Anderson was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Meade County Coroner’s Office, while Bearinger was transported to Baptist Health Hardin with minor injuries. 

The collision remains under investigation by Trooper Tyler Lynch.

Overdose Awareness Day in the Commonwealth

In honor of Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear has directed that all flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset this evening. This day is a global event to raise awareness of drug overdoses and to remember those that have died or have a permanent injury as a result of a drug overdose. The governor encourages the commonwealth to join in this tribute.

Crystal Rogers Investigation Suspended

A six day investigation in Nelson County has been suspended due to incoming rain and storms.

The FBI Louisville has been in Bardstown looking into the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office stated in a Facebook post that multiple items of interest have been uncovered and are currently being analyzed.

Kentucky Native Braved Storm Brought by Hurricane Ida

One Kentucky native was able to give first-hand experience of the storm on Sunday evening brought in from Hurricane Ida. Larry Small, of Leitchfield, is now a resident in Slidell, Louisiana. Due to illness, Small and his wife stayed in his house, despite high winds and flooding.

“My house is elevated 8 feet because I’m in a flood zone. I believe maybe that we are the only residents who stayed through the night here. Quite frightening. The wind was very, very strong. The house felt like it was rocking. I look around the area, and all I can see is water.”

He is now waiting for the water to recede before cleanup can happen.