Voters Show Close Totals Across Races
Election 2015 showed close numbers in several races across the state. In Meade County, Republican Judy Jordan overcame a close race for County Clerk over Democrat Regina “Jeanie” Duncan.
Commissioners Work Through Business
Members of the Ekron City Commission met during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening (11/3). Mayor Gwynne Ison asked for commissioners and residents to report criminal activity in the community to the Meade County Sheriff’s anonymous tip line at (270) 422-4673.
Brandenburg Teen Sent To Hospital After Wreck
A Brandenburg woman was sent to the hospital Monday night (11/3) after a single vehicle accident. According to Meade County Sheriff’s Department, the accident happened around 8:30 pm near the intersection of Old Ekron Road and Shumate Road in Ekron.
Voter Turn Out Expected Low On Election Day
Election Day has arrived as a number of high profile state races including Governor, Attorney General, State Agriculture Commissioner, State Auditor, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer plus a local special election.
Accident Caused By Fogged Over Windows
A minor traffic mishap near Flaherty caused delayed traffic. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, the accident happened around 7:40 am Thursday morning (10/29) along Kentucky 1600,
Traveling Argument Leads To Accident
Meade County police believe that a rolling argument and speed are factor of a accident last week. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, the accident happened around Noon on Wednesday (10/28) afternoon.
Devin Scott Hendley
Devin Scott Hendley, age 20, of Brandenburg, died Wednesday (10/30) at University of Louisville Hospital.
Ashton Ray Hill
Infant, Ashton Ray Hill of Vine Grove, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Kosair Children’s Hospital.
Accident Slows Traffic
A two vehicle accident slowed traffic during a rainy commute Tuesday evening in Brandenburg. The accident happened at the intersection of the Bypass and Old State Road,
Power Outage Blamed On Squirrel
A brief power outage Saturday morning (10/24) put several Meade County RECC customers in the dark. According to officials with the utility, a squirrel got into a substation and shorted circuits causing extensive damage to the equipment in the substation.
Motorcyclist Injured In Wreck
A Vine Grove man was injured in a motorcycle accident Wednesday evening (10/21). According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department the accident happened around 7:15 pm around the four mile marker of Rabbit Run Road.
Elizabethtown Man Indicted In Meade County Murder
A 37-year-old Elizabethtown resident pleaded not guilty to the charges of the October 7 killing a Wolf Creek man in rural Meade County during his arraignment Wednesday.
Local Banking Group Acquires Bowling Green Bank
An agreement has been executed for First Breckinridge Bancshares Incorporated to acquire Bowling Green-based American Bank & Trust Company from AmBanc Holding Company.
Accident Leads To Arrest
A Hardinsburg woman was arrested after a accident in Meade County Tuesday afternoon (10/20).
Accidents Three To Hospital
A couple of accidents in the past week sent three people to the hospital. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department
Accident Sends One To Hospital
A two vehicle accident near Flaherty sent one person to the hospital. According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, the accident happened around 5 pm on Friday (10/9) at the intersection of Kentucky 1600 and Coleman Road.
County Leaders Moves Through Agenda
Members of Meade County Fiscal Court moved through a short agenda during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (10/13) night.
School Board Hears Test Date Review
Secondary Instructional Supervisor Kellianne Wilson presented an overview of the 2015 test data to the Meade County School Board at their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (10/13) evening. Each school is rated in one of three categories. Three of the 8 schools in the district was rated Distinguished, 4 was rated Proficient and only 1 Needs […]
Weekend Accidents Involve Livestock
The Meade County Sheriff’s Department responded to several accidents over the past weekend. Among the several calls, deputies responded to a call on Friday (10/09) around 8:30 am in Garrett.
Council Works Through Business
Muldraugh City Council met for their regular monthly meeting Monday evening with all council members present. Public Works Supervisor Anthony Lee advised the council the two sewer pumps that are out for repair are expected to be back in operation by the end of the week.