February 15th was the official beginning of the spring fire season in the state of Kentucky, which means there will be restrictions on burning now through April 30th. Per state law, there are two fire seasons each year in Kentucky: one during the fall from October 1st to December 15 and another during the spring from February 15th to April 30th. KRS 149.400 states the following with regards to fire seasons in Kentucky: During the official fire seasons it shall be unlawful for

Representative Nancy Tate provided the following legislative update from the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly:   "As we pass the halfway point of our 60-day legislative session, members continue to work on the version of our state budget that will be considered by the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee in the days to come. That bill, House Bill 500, was filed in January as a preliminary version to begin conversations because the executive branch failed to provide much o

Ash Wednesday kicked off the Lenten Season this week and that means it’s time for Friday night fish fries. And there is no shortage of delicious options in our local area. Here is a breakdown of the need-to-know info for each one: St. Martin of Tours Fish Fry, Flaherty: Every Friday night from Feb. 20th thru March 27 in the elementary school cafeteria beside the church from 4 pm - 7 pm. Menu includes fish, salmon patty, or fried shrimp with fries/onion rings/or baked potato

According to g ame wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources 3 rd District l, they have concluded a year-long investigation into a major poaching case involving six people. The group is responsible for the illegal killing of several hundred animals, including deer, turkey, fox and a domestic pet. The investigation reached a turning point on July 16, 2024, when Game Warden Sgt. Thomas Blackwell and then-Game Warden Steven Nelson intercepted the group

According to the Kentucky State Police, on February 10, at approximately 09:56 am, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Christopher Scott Barnes, 51, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Barnes was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. Santa Claus Police Department in Santa Claus, Indiana began the investigation after discovering the suspect procuring a minor online. The suspect was later id

According to Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post, Donald R. Brown, age 48, of Vine Grove was arrested in connection with a domestic violence incident that occurred in Meade County. On Saturday, February 7, at approximately 12:06 a.m., KSP Post 4 received a report of domestic violence from a woman, who was located at a Dollar General in Meade County. She reported that she had been strangled during an altercation and fell from a vehicle, striking her head. Following the incident,

Representative Nancy Tate: The Capitol Annex has been especially busy in recent weeks, with individuals and advocacy groups from across Kentucky visiting Frankfort to meet with legislators and share their priorities. These conversations are a vital part of the legislative process and help ensure the voices of communities, families, and industries are heard as policy decisions take shape. Of course, so are the emails, calls, and letters that lawmakers receive from constituents

Kentucky State Police Post 4 has returned a convicted child sex offender to Grayson County to face sentencing after fleeing the country. William Lee “Scott” Carter was arrested on June 11, 2023, following an investigation conducted by Kentucky State Police Post 4. Carter later entered a guilty plea to the following charges: One count of Rape, 2nd Degree Four counts of Rape, 3rd Degree One count of Sexual Abuse, 1st Degree During the course of the investigation, Carter confess

HB 311, filed by Representative Josh Calloway (R-Irvington) and Representative Nancy Tate (R-Brandenburg), would require railroad companies to remove obstructive vegetation at railroad intersections on public roads.   “HB 1, passed in the 2024 Regular session, includes allocations for railroad companies to restore their rail facilities for the purpose of improving public safety. Those funds can and should be used by railroads companies across our state to fulfill the maintena

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 recently had the honor of visiting retired Trooper Howard P. King, Sr. at his home in Meade County, recognizing both his remarkable life and his service during the earliest years of the Kentucky State Police. Trooper King, who celebrated his 99th birthday in September, was hired by the Kentucky State Police in 1948 and graduated from the second KSP Academy class in March 1949 at approximately 22 years of age. Although his formal graduation o

The General Assembly convened on Tuesday, January 6 at Noon. Our convening is set by the Kentucky Constitution, which requires that we begin session on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. The Constitution also establishes that in odd years we have 30 legislative days to complete our work before we must adjourn by midnight on March 30.   We already know that this will be a historic session, as the legislature will convene and meet in a temporary building rathe

Jessica Youart, middle, stands with Sheena Wethington, left, exceptional children consultant with the Kentucky Department of Education, and Stacy Bewley, president of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning, in collaboration with the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children (KYCEC), is proud to recognize Jessica Youart of Meade County as the 2025 Special Education Teacher of t

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, December 29, in Breckinridge County. At approximately 5:00 pm, KSP Post 4 troopers were notified of a two-vehicle head-on collision near the four-mile marker of KY 79. During the preliminary investigation, troopers determined a Hyundai Sonata passenger car, operated by Justin Nance, 42 , of Falls of Rough, crossed the center line and struck a Jeep Patriot SUV operated by Daniella W

According to the Kentucky State Police, Elizabethtown Post, they responded to a two vehicle collision in Meade County on Thursday, December 25. The collision occured at the intersections of Garrett Road and Brandenburg Road at approximately 10 pm.  The initial investigation indicates that an F-150 pickup truck operated by Kailey Kwiatkowski, 19, of Brandenburg, was traveling westbound on KY 144 when, for unknown reasons, crossed the center line. The F-150 struck a Nissan Sent

On Monday night, the Powerball lottery reached its sixth highest jackpot, reaching $1.1 billion after no winner picked the winning numbers on Saturday night. However, there were two $50,000 tickets sold in Kentucky on Saturday which had four of the five numbers correct along with the powerball. One of those tickets was purchased in Brandenburg at Kroger, thought the individual’s name was not released. The second ticket was purchased in Bardstown. There was also no grand priz

On the evening of Saturday, December 6, it was reported to local emergency services that an adult male was missing. According to Meade County Emergency Management, the individual was last seen leaving his house and presumed to have wandered into the woods. Between weather, medical concerns and inability to communicate with the individual, a coordinate search effort commenced. After several hours of searching with ground units and aerial drone resources, the individual was loc

Early in the morning on Thursday, November 27, a masked bandit broke into the Crown Smoke Shop on Old Mill Road in Brandenburg Station. The individual left a gray American Eagle hoodie with a unique hand drawn image on it that resembled the cover of Pierce the Veil's Misadventures album. The Meade County Sheriff's Office asks that anyone who recognizes the individual or knows someone that likes the music and resembles the person in the photos they have released to contact the

CASA of the Heartland Volunteer Katie Welch Beyl received the Notable Newcomer Award at the 2025 Kentucky CASA Conference. Katie lives and advocates in Meade County, and works at Abound Credit Union in Elizabethtown.

Here's a list of Veterans Day deals we found around the area: Applebee's -  Veterans and active duty military personnel can receive a free meal from a select menu by dining in at participating locations Nov. 11. Biscuit Belly - Veterans can eat free with a choice of a Bacon Egg & Cheese, Sausage Egg & Cheese, or Chicken Biscuit Sandwich and a hot drip coffee or fountain drink. Dine-in only.  Bob Evans -  The restaurant will be offering a special menu of seven homestyle fa

From Representative Nancy Tate:   “I hope to have God on our side, but I must have Kentucky.”   These words, spoken by President Abraham Lincoln—one of Kentucky’s favorite sons—remind us of the enduring courage and steadfast spirit of our state’s people. They speak not only to the loyalty and resolve of Kentuckians but also to the timeless commitment of men and women willing to fight for our nation. As Lincoln recognized, Kentucky has long been a cornerstone of service, produ