Man Seen Leaving Fatal Accident Seen Located

The man who was riding in a truck that was involved in a fatal crash on Wednesday has been found. Kentucky State Police Trooper Darren Allen said police were questioning the man. The crash happened around 9:30 Wednesday when 43 year old Lagina Snow of Stanford crashed the truck at US 150 and Kentucky 70, just west of Mount Vernon. She and passenger, 39 year old Tammy Griffin of Lancaster were killed when they were thrown out of the truck. Witnesses told police that they saw the man running from the scene before first responders got there.

78 Year Old Casey County Woman Dead in Boyle County

A Casey County woman who had been missing since Tuesday was found dead, police said of natural causes, in Boyle County on Wednesday. Kentucky State Police said 78 year old Patricia Moddorelle was found about three miles away from her home. They said her car went off Kentucky Highway 243 and through a wooded area. KSP said the door to the vehicle opened and Moddorelle was thrown out, landing in a creek bed.

Lincoln Co Has Sanitation District

Lincoln County has had problems with its septic systems, so they found a solution: they formed the Lincoln County Sanitation Distinct. Judge Executive Jim Adams put five people on the board that will handle all aspects of the county's wastewater facilities. They won't change anything that Crab Orchard, Danville, Eubank and Stanford already do, but will oversee protecting Lincoln County's waterways and watersheds, including seeing that those outside Junction City have sewer system service.

Danville Water Rates Still One of the Lowest In Spite Increase

Water customers in Danville are facing higher water rates that will help fund a water plant expansion project. City Engineer Earl Coffey said, as an example, if someone pays $12.10 a month currently, they will soon be paying $17.62 a month. Coffey says that rate is still one of the lowest in the area.






The increase will not happen immediately. Before it does, Danville will hold a public meeting on July 12th for the public to learn more about the water plant expansion project and comment on the rate changes.

The Great Steamboat Race -- Finally!

The Great Steamboat Race -- finally! It happened in Louisville yesterday, and homeboat, the Belle of Louisville won. The Belle of Cincinnati was supposed to be in the 'Ville during Derby week, but the river's water was too high. Matters not, they cheated a couple of years ago, and the cap was hauled off to the pokey.

Male Passenger Flees After Fatal Crash

Police are looking for a man who fled after a crash on US 150 at KY 70 yesterday. They said the driver, 43-year-old Lagina Snow of Stanford and a passenger, 39-year-old Tammy Griffin of Lancaster were both thrown out of the truck and pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses told police that they saw a man in the truck, but he ran from the crash scene before first responders got there.

Michael D Smith Sentenced

The owner of Kentucky Indiana Oil and Gas in Danville will do ten years in the federal pen and give up more than three million dollars, having been accused of defrauding investors. Fifty-five year old Michael D. Smith of Lancaster was sentenced yesterday after having been convicted on charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and 11 counts of mail fraud. His son, 29 year old Shaun Smith of Cookeville, Tennessee was also sentenced to two and a half years on similar charges. Three others are also involved. Michael Smith also owns Target Oil in Albany, Kentucky.

Richmond Gets Road Funds

Richmond is getting some emergency road repair funds. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said yesterday that the more than 82 thousand dollars will go toward structural repair on South Second Street, just south of US 25.

Investigators Looking into Suspicious Bullfrogs Fire

Investigators in Mercer County are looking closely at that fire at Bullfrogs in Burgin. We told you yesterday about the fire, and that police had said it looked suspicious. Now, Mercer County Sheriff's deputies and Kentucky State Police are trying to find out how the fire started. Bullfrogs owner William Bailey said he will rebuild the place.

Stanford Has Fiscal 2011 Budget

Stanford City Council approved its fiscal 2011 budget, giving five thousand dollars to Logan's Fort reconstruction. The vote on the budget had several people, including Mayor Bill Miracle flip flopping on the issue. Miracle, for instance had said earlier he was against giving the fort ten thousand dollars, but today, broke a tie and voted for the five thousand dollar city contribution. Miracle said he voted to give to Logan's Fort so that the budget would go through, since it has to be in place by tomorrow.

Houstonville Does Without Water

First, Houstonville residents put up with a day without water yesterday, and then were told they'd have to boil it for it to be safe to drink. Crews worked to restore water that went off around 11 a.m. yesterday.

Danville Fireworks Will Take Place Monday At Dusk

The Danville Fireworks will take place on Monday at dusk at Millennium Park. Danville city Fire Marshall Ken Plfug asks, that if you attend, to please leave your own fireworks at home. Pflug says you should even be cautious with sparklers.






Also, please leave your pets at home. Pflug invites everyone to come early and be patient as you leave because everyone will be trying to get home.

20 Year Old Busted for Growing Pot

A tip led Pulaski County deputies to a Somerset home where there was marijuana growing. The arrested 20 year old Justin Branham and confiscated nearly 60 pot plants growing in plant pots outside the house. Branham faces a felony charge of cultivating and is in the Pulaski County Detention Center

Bullfrog Bar in Mercer Co Burns

Mercer County firefighters battled a blaze at a Burgin bar today. They said the fire was at the Bullfrogs at Kennedy Bridge Road and Ashley Camp Road. No one was inside at the time, so nobody was hurt. Investigators say the fire is suspicious since a door was open and, as we said, nobody was there when the fire broke out. The fire did extensive dmage to the inside of the place.

Ball Officially Named Danville Fire Chief

Its official! Woody Ball is Danville's fire chief. Wait! Hasn't he been the fire chief? No, until Monday night, he'd been the interim fire chief replacing Mike Thomas who retired as the fire chief last year. Ball interviewed for the job in an executive session with the commission and Mayor Bernie Hunstad said he was outstanding. So he got the job over four other applicants. Ball said he's ready to take on the job since he's been training for it for the past 22 years.

Lancaster Passes Fiscal 2011 Budget

The city of Lancaster has a budget for fiscal 2011. City Council unanimously approved the 3.6 million dollar spending plan on Monday night. The new budget has a surplus of more than 126 thousand dollars in its general fund. Council said that money will go toward employee raises, and that hasn't happened in three years. It'll also up the money for community grants and could cut taxes.

beshear Disappointed with News of Nunn

Just weeks before he was to go on trial for killing his fiancee, Steve Nunn, a former Kentucky politician, admitted at a status hearing yesterday that he did in fact, kill Amanda Ross back in 2009. Governor Steve Beshear said it was hard to hear the news since he had at one time, appointed Nunn as Deputy Secretary of Health and Family Services.

Rosenbaum Takes Polygraph

Jason Rosenbaum has taken a polygraph test.


Rosenbaum is supposedly the last person to see Lauren Spierer alive on June 3. We should remind you that Rosenbaum is not a suspect in any way in her disappearance. He is what Bloomington Police are calling a "person of interest". Police are not talking about the polygraph test, or how a polygraph in general plays into an investigation. James Voyles is Rosenbaum's attorney and said in a statement that his client is cooperating with investigators. Voyles said Rosenbaum passed a polygraph, of which police have the results, and Voyles said, Rosenbaum gave full statements to police.

Danville Fire Marshall: New Fireworks Law A Good One, But Use Caution

Back in March, House Bill 333 was signed, allowing the sale of the larger Class C fireworks. Ken Pflug, Fire Marshall for the city of Danville believes that law is a good one since it allows them to regulate and monitor fireworks that were already being bought in other states and then brought to the area. Pflug just hopes that everyone that has them will use them with caution.






Economically, the new law has also worked. The sales tax that used to go to the states where they were sold before now stays here. Businesses also have to purchase a permit to sell the larger fireworks. The old law permitted only fireworks that stayed on the ground, with nothing shooting into the air beyond a relatively short fountain.

Parents Use Caution With Class C Fireworks

The new law that has allowed the sale of larger Class C fireworks such as Roman candles and bottle rockets is a great asset, according to Danville city Fire Marshall Ken Plfug. He says it allows them to regulate fireworks that were normally brought in from other states.






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Pflug says that while the new law allows more regulation, it also addresses parents who might see it as okay to let their youngster set off the larger fireworks.








Pflug believes the new law is also good one economically bringing revenue from sales tax and permits.

Nunn Pleads Guilty

Steve Nunn has pleaded guilty to murder. In a surprise hearing in Lexington this morning, the former lawmaker admitted he killed his former fiancee. As part of the plea, Nunn will be sentenced to life without parole. Police say Nunn shot Amanda Ross to death outside her Lexington town home in September 2009.

ATM Thieves Busted

Remember we told you about those guys who stole an ATM in Frankfort by digging it out with a backhoe? Well, they got busted. If they worked as a team to steal the ATM, Franklin and Owen County deputies and Facebook worked better as a team to bust the pair. Deputies found one bad guy on Facebook, the second given up by the first, and the third, behind a deputy stuck in traffic as he's bringing the second.

Abramson Making the Rounds

People inside Louisville know who Jerry Abramson is: he was their mayor for five terms. He's now running as the Lieutenant governor candidate with Governor Steve Beshear, and so, he's been out, in Kentucky, outside Louisville, introducing himself. He told people in Russellville, for instance that he's born and raised in Louisville, that he's a third generation Kentuckian. While Abramson is only just getting out of Louisville, and around Kentucky, he's running with Steve Beshear. He's been in several parts of the Bluegrass, and as a lawyer, a candidate, and governor, he's getting around a lot. The pair will face Republicans David Williams and Richie Farmer at the polls this fall.

Obama, McConnell Talk Deficit

Kentucky's senior Senator, Republican Mitch McConnell, also the Senate Minority leader, met with President Barack Obama yesterday to talk deficits. McConnell's spokesman commented to CNN that though the meeting was over within an hour, the discussions would continue. The President also met with Senate Majority leader Harry Reid to further the deficit negotiations. August 2 is the date that all sides are shooting for, either to increase the US deficit or default on its loans.

Harrodsburg Residents to Pay More for Sewer Service

Harrodsburg Mayor Eddie Long says government should be honest with its people, so he explained why residents will pay higher sewer rates this summer. He said that the increase will be just under 20 percent. That means that the average bill of about 24 dollars a month will go up to nearly 30 dollars a month. Those who pay the minimum will see that minimum go up: from 8.80 to 11 dollars a month. So why are the rates going up? Mayor Long honestly said that the sewage plant is old and needs to be upgraded to keep working properly.

Boyle County Fire Department Offers Programs To Train Kids As Firefighters

If you have a teenager that has always been interested in being a fireman, then the Boyle County Fire Department has a program for them. Lieutenant Jim Harris says they are currently taking applications for the Boyle County Fire Department Fire Explorers program.






The meetings start in July. Stop by the Department at 1500 Lebanon Road for an application or call 859-236-8238 for more information.

Five-Vehicle Crash Saturday

There was a five vehicle crash on Interstate 70 on Saturday afternoon and police are looking for a white van that was apparently involved. Indiana State Police said in a release that it happned just before 6 p.m. in the eastbound lanes, about four miles west of the Illinois-Indiana line. Nobody was seriously hurt.

Indiana Man Charged With Murder and Animal Cruelty in Elizabethtown

An Indiana man has been charged with murder and animal cruelty after his wife and cat were found dead in a Kentucky hotel room. Elizabethtown police say 37-year-old Lonnie Daughtery of Noblesville, Ind., was arrested at 2:15 p.m. EDT Saturday at the Holiday Inn Express. Officers say inside a room at the hotel, they found 45-year-old Michele Daughtery and the cat. According to police, Lonnie Daughtery told them he was helping his wife commit suicide. Daughtery did not say why his wife wanted to commit suicide. He allegedly strangled her to aid in the attempt. Lonnie Daughtery was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital with "superficial injuries."

Stansbury and Danville City Commission Reach Agreement

In an unexpected meeting Friday afternoon, Danville City Commission approved a release agreement with Paul Stansbury that will pay the former city manager a year of salary and benefits. The eleventh hour settlement means the cancellation of Monday’s day-long hearing. Marsha Sears reports…






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Details of the agreement include remaining sick-time and vacation time, health, dental and term life insurance and the city will pay 17.1 percent of his salary, or about $14,000 into the employee retirement system. The grand total? About $110,000. The city will also not contest any unemployment claim and will actually provide a letter of recommendation for future employers.

Nonprofits May Not Be

The Internal Revenue Service says there are hundreds of thousand of nonprofits across the country that are technically no longer nonprofits since they didn't file to maintain their nonprofit status. The agency says those who gave to the nonprofits may have to refile their taxes, as their contributions may be voided by the issue. To see if your organization is on the IRS nonprofit revocation list, go to irs.gov.

Danville, Stansbury Agree

The city of Danville and its former city manager, Paul Stansbury have been negotiating his release agreement since shortly after he was terminated and last Friday, they came to an agreement. Stansbury will get a total of about 116 thousand dollars, which includes a year's salary, benefits and contributions to his retirement. Mayor Bernie Hunstad said that when Stansbury was let go, there were many reasons for his termination, and that it was time to move on. Danville has an interim city manager and is looking for its next permanent city manager.

whittaker Given Ultimatum

There's a plea on the table for a man accused of killing two people in a crash in which he was allegedly drunk. Lincoln County Commonwealth's Attorney Eddy Montgomery gave Brett Whittaker the ultimatum on Friday: plead to wanton murder and do 20 years, or risk life in prison at trial next month. Whittake has to deliver his decision by July 8. John and Lavada Rowland of Berea were killed when Whittaker's vehicle crossed the centerline of US 27, slamming into theirs at the Lincoln-Garrard County line. If he decides to, Whittaker's trial would start on July 25.

Bank Closing in Crab Orchard

First Southern National Bank in Crab Orchard announced last week that it will close in August. Customers will have to go elsewhere. The bank will offer full services for the rest of this week, then start cutting back services until it closes on August 30. The bank will also close the Paint lick branch, and officials with the bank say its a move to consolidate since the two branches are no longer viable for the company. Personal and commercial banking customers say they'll now have to find someplace else to put their money.

Harrodsburg Festival of Books and Arts Offers Unique Experience

If you love books, you will want to be in Harrodsburg tomorrow starting at noon. The Harrodsburg Festival of Books and Arts will take place on Main Street, and, according to Executive Director Elaine Hammons, it is a day to get close to books and art.






The festival will also have music, dance and lots of food. Nobel nominee Ron Whitehead will be there as well as Moonbeam Award winning author Mark Wayne Allen. For more information, call 859-734-6811.

Kentucky Agricultural Council in Garrard Co

The Kentucky Agricultural Council was in Garrard County on Wednesday at Marksbury Farm Market. The council toured the retail operation and the processing plant before its official meeting in Lancaster. The council is creating a new tradition of visiting interesting ag sites that positively effect farming in the commonwealth.

Nine Indicted in Mercer CO

A Mercer County grand jury indicted nine people on various charges. The nine are between 19 and 39 years old. Their bonds were set between five thousand dollars and 20 thousand dollars. They faced charges like using another person's ID, meth possession, failure to pay child support, receiving stolen property, forgery and illegally having prescription drugs.

Thirty nine year old Ben C. Edwards of Lexington faces a first-degree sexual abuse charge for allegedly subjecting a child under the age of 12 to sexual contact. That happened in December of 2009. Edwards' bond was set at $10,000.

Carbon To Open in Danville

Danville is getting a nighclub. Its called Carbon and its for 21 and over since its a bar and nighvlub. Its being built in the space that the Toy Box Deli used to occupy on Main Street. The owners, Mike Lane and Joe Karam are doing much of the build out themselves, with help from Land's brother, and since they're working in an historic space, they're keeping as much of the original structure as possible. Kararm and Lane hope Carbon will be geared toward a younger crowd, like those who work downtown and those who attend Centre College.

Copper Thefts Remain a Common Threat

Copper thefts continue to plague local law enforcement around the area. Det. Brian Wolford with the Boyle County Sheriff's Office says the thieves like to target older, abandoned buildings in the rural areas. He recommends checking on your buildings every week or so.






Wolford says copper thieves can also target cell phone towers, cemeteries and anywhere there is an opportunity to find copper and metal. He recommends installing security lights and even a game camera to protect your property.

Toliver Principal is the Tops!

Edna L. Toliver has been ranked one of Kentucky's best elementary schools, and now its principal, Judy Spellacy is the Kentucky Association of Elementary School Principals’ Principal of the Year. How did she get that honor? First, she has a belief that every child can learn, Period. Danville Superintendent Carmen Coleman says Spellacy has been ahead of her time for some time, seeing what Toliver needed, and making it happen. Spellacy will be honored by her peers at a ceremony in Louisville in October and will represent Kentucky at the national elementary principal of the year competition in Washington, D.C., this fall.

Two Arrested in Hubbard Death

When 18 year old Brandon Hubbard died at a woman's house a few months ago, police were puzzled as to what happened, since the woman said she checked on him several times during the night and he was fine. Now Lancaster Police have charged Timothy Turner with reckless homicide. They say that Turner gave Hubbard narcotics, and that was what killed him. Police have also charged Georgeanne Naylor with tampering with evidence in the case. They say she burned the mattress on which Hubbard died. Police say there could be more arrests in connection with Hubbard's death.

Elder in Court

A Harrodsburg police officer charged with 146 counts of alleged sex with a juvenile pleaded not guilty to the charges. The judge set 31 year old Jason Elder's bond at ten thousand dollars and released him on his own recognizance. Elder was ordered by the judge not to have contact with the girl. Elder is a four year veteran of the Harrodsburg Police Department, but has been suspended without pay until the case is resolved. Elder will be back in court in August.

Harrodsburg, Mercer Co Bust 19 on Drug Charges

Mercer County Sheriff's deputies and Harrodsburg Police rounded up nearly 20 people in a drug bust on Tuesday. Law enforcement went out early in the morning armed with warrants that were a result of 34 sealed indictments. Those indictment were on drug trafficking charges. It all started around 5 a.m. and everybody was in custody by 10 a.m. Officers were praised for the smoothness with which the operation was carried out.

Stanford City Council Debates Over Budget

Stanford City Council members are now debating over the budget and how to spend that extra money that has come from recent annexations. The biggest discussion is over the support of the Logan’s Fort Project. Marsha Sears reports…






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After last week’s budget workshop, Mayor Bill Miracle added the Logan’s Fort Project to the document, asking for a $10,000 contribution. Those in favor say that a significant contribution will be made by a major donor if the city and foundation can come up with matching funds. The $10,000 was kept in the budget with the stipulation that it only be used if it was needed for the construction of a new cabin, not any other fort-related expenses.

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Guv has money in the bank

Governor Steve Beshear’s reelection campaign has raised more than a million dollars since last month’s primary. At the same time, Beshear has 5 million dollars still in the bank from that election, and he reportedly wants to transfer that money into his general campaign fund. Beshear will face Republican David Williams next November.

CJ Lays off 50

How's the economy? The Courier Journal over in Louisville laid off 50 people on Tuesday. That's ten percent of its workforce. The newspaper says its because advertising dollars are down. The Courier Journal is owned by Gannett and company-wide, Gannett has laid off about 700 people or two percent of its corporate workforce.

Danville Man Busted for Kiddie Porn

A Danville man pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. Photographer, 46 year old Terry Alan's plea came on June 16 to four counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. The court said under the agreement, Hadley will do seven years in prison. Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway said he was glad to see the case come to an end. It was is Cybercrimes Unit that investigated Alan nearly two years ago after they got a tip from a Danville computer store when Alan brought his computer in for service and they found the then suspected child pornography on his computer.

Stolen ATM Recovered

Frankfort Police say an ATM that was stolen by the thieves who used some heavy machinery to steal it has been found. Lex 18 reports that police say a backhoe stolen from a construction site was used to uproot an ATM from the parking lot of the Ash Building on Reilly Road. The Kentucky Employees Credit Union ATM was reported missing Saturday. Police did not say if there was still money inside the ATM when it was found, or where it was found. The ATM is valued at 30 thousand dollars. The backhoe that was used is worth about 100 thousand dollars.

Harrodsburg Garners Grant

St. Catharine College and the Harrodsburg Mercer County Community Action Partnership have garnered a National Endowment for the Arts grant that funds the 2011 “Your Town: Harrodsburg, Kentucky,” project that will help the city with some planning. Officials at St Catherine's said only three grants were expected, but the NEA apparently saw the value in awarding a fourth grant to the Harrodsburg project. The goal of the project is to bring all sorts of groups of people together to further the historic preservation of the area.

Sunday Flash Flooding Takes Out Portion of KY 37

Water from the Chaplin River around Perryville literally snuck up on some residents Sunday morning. Boyle County Emergency Management Director Lennie Shepperson says that sometimes you can prepare for rising water, but residents didn't have that chance Sunday.






Shepperson says there was no damage to homes, but a portion of Ky. 37 about half a mile west of Carpenter's Creek Road washed out underneath a guard rail and was being fixed by the state highway department. There were also reports of downed trees.

Harrodsburg Festival of Books and Arts June 25

The Harrodsburg Festival of Books and Arts is in its second year and is a collaborative effort of Harrodsburg First Main Street Program, Studio G, The Arts Council of Mercer County and The Community of Mercer County Writer. Its goal is to showcase excellence in literature and the arts, and to promote historic downtown Harrodsburg. The fun is on June 25th and runs from noon to 7 p.m.

Murder Charges Dismissed

Murder charges have been dropped against a mentally disabled man in connection with the death of another mentally disabled man. They're both from Paint Lick and both lived at a group home. Chester Watkins was told by Garrard County Judge Janet Booth that he was free to go, and was released from jail. Kentucky State Police are looking at other suspects in Shawn K. Akridge's death.

KY Woman Closes DC Airport

The Transportation Safety Administration said it was a Kentucky woman who caused Washington DC's Reagan National Airport to shut down on Sunday. Officials said she made comments in Ohio about a bomb and that held up flights. Security did not find any explosives when they searched the plane when it got to Washington DC. It arrived from Dayton. Officials only identified the woman as being from Shelbyville. She was taken into custody for a mental evaluation.

Epps Arrested

The Lexington Leader reports that a member of UK's 1996 national championship team was arrested over the weekend. Lebanon Police said Anthony Epps was charged with reckless driving and driving under the influence. Epps was arrested just before 1 a.m. Saturday. The newspaper said Epps resigned his position as the boys' basketball coach at Marion County High School on Saturday.

KSP Looking for Missing Girl

A sixteen year old girl is missing from Berea, Kentucky. State police are looking for Janette Clemons. Her parents say she hasn't been seen since Friday. They said when they last heard from her, she was at a home on Pleasant View Drive in northern Rockcastle County. If you know Clemons whereabouts, call police.

Two Padgett Triplets Buried

Funeral services were held on Saturday for those two children killed in a crash in Boyle County. Family and friends gathered at First Baptist Church of Danville Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to seven-year-olds Chase and McKenna Padgett. They were passengers in the van their mother was driving when it crashed on May 31. Their mother, brother and infant sister all survived, and are now out of the hospital.

McConnell Calls for Budget Reform

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday, saying that there needs a more active approach to the country's deficit. He told Bob Schieffer quote -- "We're really interested in corporate tax reform, for that matter, tax reform across the board. It's very hard, Bob, to deal with a big subject like tax reform within a month. We need to do it. But it's hard to squeeze that into this time limit we have in connection with the deficit." In the same interview, McConnell again brought up the issue of the two Iraqi immigrants who were busted in Bowling Green on terror related charges and that they need to go to Guantanamo Bay.

Chaplin River in Perryville Rises and Falls

People in Perryville say the Chaplin River is just part of life, and it really became part of their lives yesterday, as it began rising around 9 a.m. Residents who live on the river said it came up quick, and went back into its banks just as quickly. While lots of people came to look at all the water, neighbors said they came to help clear debris so it wouldn't be dragged by the rushing water. Noboby's reporting much damage from the rising Chaplin River.

Gas Tax Goes Up July 1

The tax on gasoline is going up on July first. Kentucky drivers will have to dig deeper to pay to run their vehicles, as gas prices themselves are up. The state tax rate will go up by nearly two cents a gallon, the result of a 1980 Kentucky law that sets the gas tax rate to coordinate with the wholesale price for a gallon of gasoline. The tax went up by nearly half a cent a gallon in January when the wholesale price of gasoline when up then.

Danville Officer Injured Chasing Suspect

A Danville Police office was hurt as she chased a suspect on foot yesterday. Officer Sharon Johnson was chasing suspect Roger Criss near South Fourth and Dillehay Streets when she fell down a hill. Police said she may have broken an arm and suffered a concussion. Another officer nabbed Criss, who's wanted for menacing and resisting arrest.

AMBER Alert Canceled

Kentucky State Police have canceled an Amber Alert and their search for a 15-year-old Louisville Boy who was last seen Tuesday. Police in Alabama say both Josh Young and his father Josh Gouker were arrested in Birmingham Wednesday night on weapons charges, as was another adult with them.

KY Unemployment Rate Down in May

Kentucky's unemployment rate is out of the double digits, and its the first time that's happened in a couple of years. The state Office of Employment and Training reported yesterday that the unemployment rate was 9.8 percent last month, down two tenths of a percent from the ten percent it reached in April, and the 10.4 percent it reached in May of 2010.

Judge Busted

The Kentucky Supreme Court yesterday suspended Judge Roger Elliott and ordered him to serve a year's probation for passing a bad check to an attorney. Elliott has been a district judge in Casey and Adair counties. He entered an Alford plea last year in the bad check case, and was accused of writing a check for nearly 82 hundred dollars for legal services in Pulaski County. Elliott was given a 30 day house arrest sentence.

AMBER Alert Issued for Missing Teen

An AMBER Alert has been issued for 15-year old Joshua Young who was last seen Tuesday with Joshua Gouker Senior. Gouker has a medium build, a tattoo under his left eye of a teardrop, and a tattoo of devil horns at the hairline on his forehead. He's about 5'8" and weighs about 200 pounds. If you have any information about the missing teen, call police.

Suspended Danville City Manager Receives Guidelines For Requested Hearing

Suspended Danville city manager Paul Stansbury received guidelines on Wednesday for the hearing he requested. The guidelines were approved by the Danville City Commission but Stansbury’s lawyer, Ephraim Helton, is now arguing the validity of them. Marsha Sears reports....







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One of the arguments Helton presented was having Mayor Bernie Hunstad serve as the hearing officer. He has suggested that an administrative law judge from the state attorney general’s office serve in that role. Helton also argued about the denial of Stansbury’s ability to cross-examine Hunstad and other commissioners. He also expressed dismay at receiving a draft of the order the day it was acted upon and of not being involved in its preparation. The commission has voted to hold the hearing June 27th from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Police Still Waiting for Tests on Evidence in Miracle Death

Its been just over a month since Kathy Miracle was found shot to death in her Stanford home, and police are still waiting for tests that will tell them whether she was murdered or whether she killed herself. Investigators said this week that they have more than two dozen pieces of evidence with Kentucky State Police, and some of those tests still need to be done. Police say it could be another two months before all the evidence is tested and they can tell what happened to Kathy Miracle.

Party on the Square In Lancaster Expecting Large Crowd

The 5th Annual Garrard County Anti-Litter/Beautification Campaign will be celebrated in Lancaster tomorrow night with one big party. From 7 to 10 PM, the town square will be packed as free hot dogs and sodas are handed out. Chris Thomason Coordinator for the Garrard-Lincoln Solid Waste Management Area says there will also be free music, dancing and giveaways.






The event will also feature a continuation of the Garrard County Arts Council "Critter" mural project that was started on Earth Day. Last year over 2,000 sodas and around 600 hot dogs were given out.

Junction City and Perryville A Tale of Two Budgets

Revenues will be up in one Boyle County town and down in another. That's the outcome of Junction City and Perryville passing budgets this week. Junction City passed a budget for the upcoming fiscal year of nearly 281 thousand dollars, up nearly 190 thousand dollars from the current budget. That means their reserves will also be up, from nearly 12 thousand dollars to just over 83 thousand dollars. In Perryville, the budget for fiscal 2011 is about 296 thousand dollars, down from 316 thousand for fiscal 2010. The city is looking at a loss of revenue for next fiscal year.





Councilman Harold Jones, who was part of a group that worked on the budget, said the primary reason income is expected to dip is the loss of tax revenue from the PNC Bank branch that recently closed.

“Hopefully, we’ll find someone to replace them,” Jones said. “It is not going to tear us apart as a city, but you hope you can find another business like that.”

Perryville’s budget also does not include raises for employees for the first time in recent memory.

Both Junction City and Perryville were asked to make increased payments for the Boyle 911 Dispatch Center when the city of Danville began negotiating the agreement between the two cities and the county earlier this year.

The level each government pays for the dispatch center had been based on an agreement signed in 1988 that required each to pay based on the call volume. Danville has picked up the slack as overall costs have increased. Officials have asked that Junction City, Perryville and Boyle County, which had been paying roughly the same dollar amount for years, to increase their contribution based on the call percentage.

Perryville was paying about $700 a year, but based on its call volume of less than 5 percent of the total for the entire county, it would now owe about $17,000. The city plans to try to increase its allocation gradually and budgeted $2,780 for the coming year.

Junction City Council decided not to increase the $6,500 payment in next year’s budget. Douglas said a group of council members would be meeting soon with Danville officials about the possibility of restructuring their payment the following year.

Former Police Officer Buried

A former Madison County police officer who was killed in Afghanistan was buried yesterday. Thirty seven year old Brett Benton was killed on June 4 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle near Alingar District, Laghman Province, Afghanistan. Benton was working for DynCorp International, a U.S. Army contractor at the time. Benton, who lived in Dry Ridge, went to Afghanistan in May. Benton was buried in the Richmond Cemetery.

Man Busted in Casey Co Theft

A semi trailer that had thousands of dollars worth of farm gates in it was in Casey County, but Kentucky State Police said it was stolen on Sunday. They've charged a Pulaski County man in the theft and the trailer, with the gates inside has been recovered. KSP arrested 32-year-old Daniel Thurman, of Ferguson and charged him with theft. He's now in the Casey County Jail.

Funerals Set for Two Triplets

Funerals Set for Two Padgett Triplets funeral services have been set for two triplet siblings killed in a violent crash late last month. Visitation services for 7-year-olds Chase and McKenna Padgett will be after 6 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Danville. Their funeral is Saturday at 1 p.m. at the same church. Morris and Hislope Funeral Home in Pulaski County is in charge of the funeral arrangements. The children were passengers in the van their mother was driving on May 31, when it crashed in Boyle County. Their mother Stefanie, triplet brother Conner, and infant sister were all injured in the crash. All three are now out of the hospital.

Reward Offered For Recovery of Items Stolen in Western Boyle County

The Boyle County Sheriff's office is offering a reward for anyone who can help locate a large number of guns, some of them rare, and jewelry and coins taken from two homes in western Boyle County last week. Sheriff Marty Elliott says, based on what they have found in their investigation so far, it appears the thieves may be from the Garrard County area.






Elliott said both crimes happened during the day. Anyone with information leading to locating the firearms can call the Sheriff's Department tip line anonymously at 1-888-839-9115.

Two Allegedly Steal From Marina -- on Camera

There is surveillance video from Cane Run Marina on Herrington Lake of two men allegedly trying to steal items from boats there. Officials said the two spent about three hours taking items from boats as they looked at the camera. They said the two took tackle boxes, radios, fishing poles and more. Officials said three customers had about four thousand dollars worth of stuff stolen, and now the Mercer County Sheriff's Department is involved, trying to find the culprits.

McConnell:Get Terrorists Out of Kentucky

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell wants two suspected terrorists sent to the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. He said the Obama administration should try them before military tribunals. The Justice Department said that their case is being handled properly in civilian courts, like many other cases. McConnell wants the terrorists out of Kentucky and said sending them to Guantanamo would be quote -- "the justice they deserve."

Harrodsburg Celebrates a Birthday

Harrodsburg is celebrating its 237th birthday -- doesn't look a day over 236! The big to do is at Old Fort Harrod State Park Thursday afternoon. Its a two hour party that includes cake, ice cream and entertainment. Local history buffs and visitors from out of town are expected to join in the celebration.

Danville Commission Passes Budget on First Reading

Danville's city budget is closer to passage. Its taken months of meetings and readings to get the nearly 25 million dollar to this point, and on Monday, the Danville City Commission passed the budget on first reading. The budget is nearly three million dollars less than the current budget. The new budget is for fiscal year 2011-2012. The vote on the budget was 3 to 1 with one city commissioner absent.

Police Block Street, Give Chase as Men Flee

Danville Police blocked two streets for a short time on Monday and searched with a K-9 officer when two men fled in a vehicle after a traffic stop. A KSP trooper was following a vehicle on Fourth Street around noon and tried to make a traffic stop. The vehicle then turned on to Russell. The driver and passenger, both men, jumped out and ran. Police and Boyle County's K-9 gave chase, but lost the scent, and police figured the men were picked up by another car.

Garrard County Fair Offers a Variety of Contests To Enter

The 2011 Garrard County Fair is rapidly approaching with its opening date of June 27. So, have you ever considered entering a contest at the fair? Richard Arnold, Chairman of the Fair, says there are a variety of contests to enter..






For a complete list of the categories and fees involved for entering items at the fair, call the Garrard County Extension Office at 859-792-3026.

Body Found in Pond on Saturday

Lincoln County law enforcement officials said a woman's body was found in a pond here on Saturday. The coroner's office said 48 year old Tammy Toadvine Johnson's body was pulled from the pond on Bowen Road just before 8 p.m. Property owner JT Crowe got home just after 6 p.m. and found the body in the pond. He told investigators that Johnson had stayed at his place on occasion and that she went swimming several times last week. Police are investigating the death as an accident.

Father's Day Cruise-in This Saturday

Father's Day is this coming Sunday...in case you forgot, so what to get Dad? Maybe a cruise-in and car show. And I know just the place! Take him to Harrodsburg for the
In honor of Father’s Day, the Harrodsburg First Classic Car Cruise-In. Its actually on Saturday form 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and its all free for both participants and visitors, and its in downtown Harrodsburg.

Group Home Resident Charged with Murder

A Garrard County group home resident has been charged with murdering another resident. Kentucky State Police say that 32 year old Chester Watkins of Paint Lick was in the Lincoln County Jail on Monday. Watkins is charged with killing 35 year old Shawn Akridge, also of Paint Lick. KSP said Akridge was apparently strangled on Sunday night at the group home.

Combat Veteran Encourages Everyone To Propery Display Your Flag For Flag Day

Tomorrow, Old Glory turns 234 years old. J.B. Reynolds, an assistant Scout Master with Troop 382 out of Lexington wants everyone to know that if you get your flag out and it looks a little worn, there is a proper way to dispose of it and many of those ceremonies will be held tomorrow as part of Flag Day.






Reynolds, a combat veteran, says the best way to honor the flag is to treat it like it is a living being… with respect and dignity, and, as he points out, properly displaying your flag is the law. Go to usflag.org to find out how.

Fire Destrys Garrard Co House

Garrard County fire officials said it was a lightning strike on Saturday that caused a fire that burned a Berea to the ground. Home owner Mark Dees said it happened around 3:30 p.m. Dees was not home when the lightning strike and subsequent fire started, but saw the fire, and went into the house to try to save his four dogs. FIrefighters said the house was a total loss, but Dees said he'd rebuild on his property.

Mercer Board Seeks Another Interim Sup

Since the current superintendent decided to go to Marion County to head that school system, Mercer County School board members have decided to find an interim superintendent until they find a permanent replacement for Chuck Hamilton. The board said last week that it will look inside the district for the interim superintendent. Board members had decided on an interim, but issues came up and now they're in the hunt again for an interim superintendent.

Boyle Co Could Take Over Square

Reps from Kentucky's state Parks Department may ask Boyle County to take over Constitution Square State Historic Site. That's where, in 1792, the state's constitution was drafted. County Judge Executive Harold McKinney said last week that the state is looking at all the particulars of what it would take for the county to handle the upkeep and maintenance of the square and all its buildings.

The Survey Says...

Danville employees will start surveying the city's ten thousand water customers. Mayor Bernie Hunstad said last week that the survey will help the city try to qualify for a one million dollar HUD Community Development Block Grant that will help cut the cost of the expansion of the city's water treatment plant. Hunstad said the survey takes just a few minutes. He said with the residents cooperation, the city could have less of a burden financially, than if it doesn't get the grant. The survey should be completed in the next few weeks.

Great American Brass Band Festival Continues Through The Weekend

The Great American Brass Band Festival started yesterday with a bang. It will continue all of this weekend. Pat Liebshutz with the festival steering committee, says attendees will get to choose from a number of stages.






All of the concerts are free to attend. The picnic is a bring your own basket and blanket celebration.

Stanford Residents Complain of Mysterious Parking Tickets

Residents took their complaints to city council. They're Stanford residents complaining about getting parking tickets on McKinney Court. They said the tickets were issued in the dead of night, for parking on the street, and for parking the wrong way -- on a one way street. Police said the street is too narrow for fire trucks to get through with cars parked there. Mayor Bill Miracle told residents he's looking into the issue.

Casey commodities to be distributed

Commodities will be distributed to income-eligible Casey County residents from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. next Wednesday at the Casey County Recycling Center. That's at 1175 Campbellsville Street. Bring your own containers.

For a Second Time. First Graders Remeber Classmate

Woodlawn Elementary first graders, their teachers and parents remembered Chase Padgett, one of the two Padgett triplets who died from injuries in a crash in Danville at the end of May. The students gathered on Wednesday for a moment of silence, then released 60 blue ballons into the blue sky to remember their classmate. They had done the same thing a week ago when they got word that McKenna Padgett died. The third triplet, Connor Padgett and his mother are still recovering and a younger sister is staying with family members.

hree Indicted for Robbery, Injuring a Man

Two men were indicted on first degree robbery charges, for allegedly using a firearm and for allegedly hurting someone during a robbery. The grand jury indicted David Lawson Jr. of Kentucky 1247 and Ryan Ellis of Green River Road for a March robbery in which Jacob Brewer was hurt. Lawson and Ellis' bonds were each set at 100 thousand dollars.


The grand jury also indicted Kaci Tankersly of Stanford for complicity to commit robbery for helping Lawson and Ellis. Her bond was set at 50 thousand dollars.

Man Indicted on Robbery Charge

A Crab Orchard man was indicted on a robbery charge. Thirty five year old Kenneth Tuttle of Lick Road faces a first degree robbery charge since he allegedly used a knife when police say he robbed the D and M Market in March. His bond was set at 100 thousand dollars.

New Metal Theft Law on the Books

As of yesterday,Kentucky now has a new law to help combat metal theft. Kentucky dot com reports that Kentucky and other states require scrap-metal dealers to keep detailed and extensive records of their transactions in an electronic format, including the seller's photograph, signature and their vehicle's information. In addition, penalties for damaging a communication or utility facility or interrupting services can include a felony conviction carrying prison time and heavy fines. The new law is designed to keep thieves from stealing the metal and trying to resell it.

The Great American Brass Band Festival Is Here

The Great American Brass Band Festival has arrived in Danville. Pat Liebschutz, with the Festival steering committee says the festivities begin tonight.






The festival showcases diversity in brass through a variety of genres, presentations and performances including a history conference, the 5K Run For The Brass and an Instrument Petting Zoo. For a complete schedule of events, go to gabbf.org.

Oney Pleads to Lesser Charge

Rob Oney pleaded guilty to taking money from a youth sports league. The former Lincoln County deputy pled last week to a misdemeanor of theft less than 500 dollars. The judge in the case accepted the plea and Oney will be sentenced on June 24. Oney was originally indicted on a felony after money came up missing from the Waynesburg Little League Booster Club when he was its president from 2009 to 2011. Oney has paid the money back.

Grand Jury to Rule on Rape Case

A grand jury will look at the evidence in a recent rape case. Christopher Allen is accused of raping an underage girl at Lincoln County High School in May, and is in the Lincoln County Regional Jail on a 25 thousand dollar bond, charged with first-degree rape. Allen has pleaded not guilty, but the judge in the case said there is enough evidence to send it to the grand jury for a possible indictment. The police report indicates that the victim said Allen raped her behind the stage at the high school. The next Lincoln County Grand Jury meets on June 24.

Whittaker Competent To Stand Trial in Drunk Driving Case

Brett Whittaker will go on trial in Lincoln County for allegedly killing a Berea couple almost a year ago. The 28 year old Whittaker is from Somerset and is accused of driving drunk and slamming his pickup truck head-on, into John and Lavada Rowland's vehicle last July. The crash happened on US 27 as the Rowlands were driving back to Berea from Stanford. The judge in the case ruled that Whittaker was competent to stand trial, and set a trial date of July 24.

Kentucky American Water Could be Inteested in Lancaster

Lancaster is looking at how to solve its water problems, and yet another suggestion was put on the table at this week's council work session: Kentucky American Water came from Lexington to talk about possibly buying the city's sewer and water plants. KAW says it has to study all the issues of the plants, look at their paperwork and be thorough before making any kind of offer. They'll be looking at the best option for Lancaster and for KAW. The mayor and council gave the not for KAW to do a study.

Surviving Triplet Improving

The only surviving triplet of that crash in Danville on May 31, is said to be improving at UK Hospital in Lexington. UK Hospital reports that seven year old Connor Padgett and his mother, Stephanie Padgett are both in fair condition. The other two triplets died from their injuries and an infant sister is out of the hospital and in the care of family members.

Man Recovering After Farming Accident in Mercer County

A Mercer County man who was run over by his tractor on Monday is recovering at UK Hospital. He was flown there after the accident. It happened on Henry Robinson Road, at his family's farm on Monday afternoon. James Taylor's mother said he hit a gear on the tractor as he was connecting a mower and the tractor ran over him. His mother said he has holes in his lungs, and while James is expected to make a full recovery, she said they have to make sure he doesn't contract pneumonia. He also has several broken bones, and he lost part of an ear. As James has no insurance, contributions to the James Taylor Inquiry Fund can be made at any 5/3 Bank.

Danville Budget Ready for Vote

The Danville City Commission has approve the 2011-2012 budget. It was prepared by the city's staff and approved yesterday. Its online for the public to view at http://www.danvilleky.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=765
The appropriations ordinance will be presented at the Regular June 13, 2011 City Commission Meeting for a 1st Reading.

MCSH's Yates Retiring

Mercer County Senior High School Principal Terry Yates said he'll retire at the end of the month. Yates has been a principal for 12 years, consolidated Harrodsburg and Mercer County High Schools five years ago and said that was the right thing to do. He said several people questioned that decision, but Yates stood by it. He said he doesn't know what he'll do next, just that he won't be back at school this fall.

woman Hurt when Car Crashes in Lancaster

A crash in Lancaster yesterday sent a woman to UK Hospital. Investigators said Kelly Penman was airlifted to UK after her car went through several yards and slammed into a house on Danville Street. Lancaster Police said a passenger in Penman's car was transported to a local hospital. They said that Penman was driving on Danville Street early yesterday when she apparently blacked out from a medical condition, and the car traveled about 200 feet and she had to be cut out of the car. Police said they do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

Former Rescue Squad Member Files Suit

A now former employee with the McKinney Area Rescue Squad filed a lawsuit that claims Laura Wilcher's boss created a hostile work environment with inappropriate sexual conduct. Wilcher, of Hustonville, filed the suit in late May in Lincoln Circuit Court. It names Steve Woods and the rescue squad as defendants in the case. Wilcher claims in the suit that she was demoted, the fired after she complained about Woods. Woods and the squad had no comment, having not seen the lawsuit.

baby Madelyn Out of Hospital

She's now staying with relatives, but six month old Madelyn Oblisk is out of the hospital. The infant was injured in the same crash that killed two of her seven year old triplet siblings. Seven year old McKenna Padgett died in the crash and seven year old Chase Padgett died on Friday at UK Hospital after their mother's van went out of control and was hit by another vehicle in Danville on May 31. The third triplet, seven year old Connor Padgett and their mother Stephanie Padgett are still in the hospital.

Its Graduation Time!

Its time for graduations and Boyle County High School's Class of 2011 graduated 181 to head out off to college, jobs or just life in general.


It was more than standing room only at Mercer Senior High School on Friday. The gym that has a capacity of 25 hundred had about three thousand on hand for graduation there.

Liberty Woman Arrested in North Carolina

A Liberty, Kentucky woman has been arrested for stealing from Goodwill Industries in Asheville, North Carolina. Twenty-five-year-old Jessica Ann James of Liberty, and another employees are charged with trying to embezzle a thousand dollars by using fake receipts to return purchases. Both bonds were set at three thousand dollars.

Perryville Could Get Hlep From Boyle Co for 911 Center Costs

Since the city of Perryville has decided it should contribute more to the Boyle County 911 center, it could be getting some help from the county. Judge-Executive Harold McKinney said the county will help with the more than 16 thousand dollar increase in the city's contribution to the center. City Councilman Harold Jones said last week that the county would pick up the amount that Perryville cannot. Perryville is becoming part of a four-way interlocal agreement among itself, Boyle County, Junction City and Danville, and is trying to increase what it pays for the center, since its call volume is greater than what it currently pays.

Second Triplet Dies

A second triplet injured in a wreck in Danville nearly two weeks ago has died. The Fayette County coroner's office said Friday that seven-year-old Chase Padgett of Junction City died Thursday from his injuries. His sister, seven-year-old McKenna died in the wreck and the other triplet, Connor is now listed in serious condition. Their mother Stephanie Padgett and another sister are still in the hospital as well. The accident happened when Stephanie Padgett lost control of the van she was driving. Police said she crossed the center line and was struck broadside. Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is taking donations for the family.

Would-be LCHS Grad Charged with Rape

He would have been graduating from high school, but 18 year old Christopher Allen is facing rape charges after an incident at Lincoln County High School on Tuesday. Kentucky State Police say the incident happened with a girl Allen knew, that she's a minor and that it happened on school property. Lincoln County Schools Superintendent Karen Hatter said when the school learned of the alleged rape, they called police, per policy. The arrest warrant said Allen took the girl behind the school's stage, despite her objections, and that Allen forced her into sex. Allen is in the Lincoln County Detention Center. He pled not guilty yesterday.

Woman Hurt in Boating Accident in Herrington Lake

A woman was airlifted to UK Hospital after she and another person were thrown out of a boat when it hit a stump on Herrington Lake in Boyle County yesterday. It was around 4 p.m. near the Old Bridge Golf Course on Old Bridge Road in Danville, and Fish and Wildlife officials said the woman, who is believed to have been driving the boat, was cut by the boat's motor prop after being thrown out. Emergency officials said she suffered cuts on her arms, legs and face. A man in the boat was not hurt.

Hiring Committee Recommneds New Lancaster Police Chief

When the Lancaster City Council meets on Monday, one issue that will come up will be finding a permanent police chief. Many say they like interim Police Chief Allen Weston, but the hiring committee could recommend that Mayor Brenda Powers appoint someone else. That someone else would be former Kentucky State Police Sargent Gregg Muravchick. Documents released to the media indicate that the hiring committee prefers Muravchick over Weston. It indicates that Muravchick is the better person for the job. Mayor Powers appointed Weston to replace Chief Ronald Lamb last December because she said Weston is popular in the community. Powers said she didn't know that information about a decision had been released or that a decision had even been reached. The meeting's at Lancaster City Hall Monday at 7 p.m.

Kentucky’s Fort Harrod Beef Festival This Weekend

Ummm...burgers. That's what they'll be grillin' up on Friday and Saturday at Kentucky’s Fort Harrod Beef Festival, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. It starts at 5 p.m. on Friday. There's entertainment, food, crafts and the beef! Steaks, burgers, there's a Grill-Off and more. Saturday's the big day for the Grill-Off as teams compete to see who can make the best backyard burger, brisket, ribs and steak, and all that meat's coming from Alltech and Critchfield's of Lexington. There'll be grill offs for younger folks, People's Choice Awards and Best of Show. And you can sample all of it for six bucks.

Man Critical after Monday Motorcycle Crash

Danville Police say alcohol is believed to be a factor in a motorcycle crash here that sent a Louisville man to a Lexington Hospital. Police said the crash happened on Monday in the parking lot of the Wolfpack Motorcycle Club and Harvey Chenault Jr. suffered head trauma in the crash. Witnesses told police that Chenault was driving recklessly. He was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington where Danville Police said he was last listed in critical condition.

Grief Counseling Available After First Grader Dies

Grief counselors were on hand and will be at Woodlawn Elementary School after the loss of seven year old McKenna Padgett. She was one of the Padgett triplets and died on Tuesday at a Lexington hospital, a week after a crash in Danville. Her mother, younger sister and the other two triplet brothers are still in the hospital. Woodlawn Principal Sharon Jackman said letters went home to parents about McKenna, and now fellow first graders are trying to understand what happened. Several area agencies are also helping the children deal with the grief.

Heritage Hospice will hold sudden-loss grief-counseling sessions for children on June 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., June 29 from noon to 1 p.m. and July 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and all will be at 120 Enterprise Drive in Danville.

Fires Break Out at Same Location 13 Hours Apart

It was a vacant house in Garrard County where firefighters fought not one, but two fires on Tuesday. We told you yesterday about the first one: it happened early Tuesday morning at 3316 Fall Lick Road. But then, just over 12 hours later, there was a second fire at the same location. The house is a rental property and nobody was living there, but investigators said it was heavily damaged. Fire investigators said the fires appeared to be unrelated, in two separate places in the house. They said the first fire was burning around the air conditioner when they got to the scene around 1 a.m. When firefighters got the second call on the property around 2 p.m., that fire was bigger and coming out of the roof. Firefighters spend about three hours putting that fire out. Nobody was hurt, but some of the firefighters had to be cooled before they could continue working.