One person is dead after a fire in Hardin County Sunday. West Hardin Fire and Rescue says shortly after 9 a.m. on March 1 fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence on the 50 block of Summit Baptist Church Road. Units arrived on scene at approximately 9:27 a.m. and upon arrival “encountered a double-wide manufactured home with approximately 50 percent of the structure involved in fire, […]

American Red Cross Account Manager Lou Zimmerman says the need for blood products has only grown more urgent as the year has gone on. “We are currently in the middle of a severe blood shortage that has been going on for a couple weeks now,” Zimmerman said. “We’re trying to replenish the blood supply. All blood types are needed. What is needed the most is O positive, O negative, B […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]