Posted by John Humphress on Jul 31, 2010
From the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Louisville
Has it seemed unusually warm so far this July? The heat has not been record breaking, as only once did a record get tied for Louisville…the maximum low temperature for July 23 tied the previous mark of 81° set twice before, back in 1991 and in 1901. However the low temperature at Louisville stayed at or above 70 degrees from the 4th through the 29th. That string of 26 days is tied for the fourth longest such streak. The record is 36 days in a row, set back in 1935. A shorter streak is ongoing at Bowling Green, 19 days, back to July 12. However, that streak is still up there though as far as records go, tied for 5th place. The record streak for Bowling Green ended on August 11, 2001, at 26 days in a row.
Longest consecutive day streaks for minimum temperatures at or above 70 degrees at Louisville:
1. 36 days (ending on August 21, 1935)
2. 32 days (8/21/1995)
3. 30 days (7/20/1921)
4. 26 days (current streak and 8/7/1955)
What are the chances of us setting the record at Bowling Green? They look pretty good right now. The current 7 day forecast issued by your National Weather Service keeps the official station at Bowling Green at or above 70 degrees each day. The 8-14 day outlook, issued by the Climate Prediction Center and pictured below, has readings averaging above normal for the period August 8-14. Normal lows for early August are 66 and 67 for Bowling Green.
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 29, 2010
Trooper Bryan Shepard is investigating a collision that occurred at 5:05 PM on S KY 501, 7 miles south of Liberty. William Salyers, 21 years of age, of Liberty, was operating a 1994 Chevrolet northbound on HWY 501. Salyers attempted to pass a horse drawn buggy and failed to negotiate the distance, therefore striking the buggy. The buggy was being operated by 41 year old Joseph Burkholder, of Liberty. Burkholder was not injured. Burkholder had 5 passengers, which were all from Liberty: Irene Burkholder, 16 years of age (transported to Ephraim McDowell), Jonas Burkholder, 10 years of age (transported to Ephraim McDowell), Alex Burkholder, 12 years of age (not injured), Mary Burkholder, 8 years of age (transported to Ephraim McDowell), and Alvin Burkholder, 5 years of age (not injured).
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Jul 28, 2010
Preliminary statistics* indicate that thirteen people died in thirteen separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, July 19, through Sunday, July 25, 2010.
Ten of the crashes involved motor vehicles and five of the victims were not wearing a seat belt. Single-fatality crashes occurred in Bell, Campbell, Christian, Grayson, Jackson, Jefferson, Lincoln, Montgomery, Shelby and Trigg counties. The suspected use of alcohol was a factor in the Campbell and Shelby county crashes.
Two separate fatal motorcycle involved crashes occurred in Marion and McCracken counties. One victim was wearing a helmet.
One pedestrian involved fatal crash occurred in Jefferson County.
Through July 25 preliminary statistics* indicate that 400 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2010. This is 48 less fatalities than reported for the same time period in 2009. There were 317 motor vehicle fatalities and 160 of those victims were not wearing seat belts. Forty-six of those crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle. Thirty-two fatal crashes involved a pedestrian and 1 involved a scooter. Forty crashes involved a motorcycle and twenty-three of those victims were not wearing helmets. Eight crashes involved an ATV and six victims were not wearing helmets. Two crashes involved a bicycle. A total of 88 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Jul 26, 2010
 Carisa J Bradshaw, age 33 of Campbellsville |
 William T Wethington, age 23, of Campbellsville |
 Deena N. Collings, age 25 of Campbellsville |
 Nicholas S. Burgin, age 27 of Cox’s Creek, Ky. |
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On Sunday, July 25, 2010 at approximately 9:47 P.M. Campbellsville Police were serving an arrest warrant, and discovered an active Methamphetamine Lab, at 933 Hamilton Street. After a search warrant of the residence was executed, officers discovered and seized numerous items which are used to manufacture Methamphetamine.
Arrested in this incident and charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine 1st offense were;
- Carisa J. Bradshaw age 33 of Campbellsville
- Deena N. Collings age 25 of Campbellsville
- William T. Wethington age 23 of Campbellsville
- Nicholas S. Burgin age 27 of Cox’s Creek, KY.
The HIDTA Drug Enforcement Task Force was called to dismantle the active lab.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Campbellsville Fire Department, and the KSP HIDTA Task Force
Investigating Officers: Sgt. Shannon Wilson
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 22, 2010
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Unemployment rates fell in 107 Kentucky counties between June 2009 and June 2010, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
Fayette and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the Commonwealth at 7.8 percent each. They were followed by Calloway County, 8 percent; Oldham County, 8.2 percent; Ballard and Madison counties, 8.5 percent each; McCracken County, 8.6 percent; and Franklin, Hopkins and Scott counties, 8.7 percent each.
Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 19 percent. It was followed by Jackson County, 16.4 percent; Menifee County, 16.3 percent; Metcalfe County, 15 percent; Wolfe County, 14.5 percent; Lewis County, 14 percent; Powell County, 13.9 percent; Grayson County, 13.8 percent; McCreary County, 13.7 percent; and Clay, Simpson and Trimble counties, 13.4 percent each.
Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures.
Learn more about the Office of Employment and Training at www.workforce.ky.gov.
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Jul 22, 2010
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for the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Tuesday, July 21, 2010 after severe thunderstorms and deadly flash flooding in a number of Kentucky counties on July 17 and 20th. Gov. Beshear also signed an executive order to implement Kentucky’s price-gouging laws statewide.
“Gov. Beshear and I both want to ensure that Kentuckians who are suffering as a result of these deadly storms are not victimized a second time by unscrupulous businesses,” General Conway said. “I will investigate and prosecute those who seek excessive profits during times of emergency.”
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 21, 2010
On Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at approximately 2:14 PM Campbellsville Police responded to Green River Plaza near Taylor County Bank. There was a report of a man with a gun pulled on another person in a vehicle in the parking lot.
It was reported that Ben Begley of Campbellsville allegedly pointed a gun at Ricky Burton of Campbellsville.
Begley was arrested and charged with Robbery & Wanton Endangerment. Begley was lodged at the Taylor County Detention Center.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police, KSP
Arresting Officer: Patrolman Nelson Bishop
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 21, 2010
FRANKFORT, Ky. – (July 12, 2010) – Forest landowners suffered extensive damage from the 2009 ice storm and many are still left wondering what to do to restore damaged forests. In an effort to provide additional assistance to these landowners, the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF)—through a federal grant from the U.S. Forest Service—has partnered with the Kentucky Division of Conservation and local conservation districts.
The partnership has enabled conservation districts to hire contractors to supplement assistance available from the Division of Forestry. These contractors are available to help private forest landowners throughout central and western Kentucky. They work closely with division foresters and, like division foresters, are available to provide assistance to forest landowners at no cost.
Private forest landowners seeking advice on managing their woodlands are asked to contact the Division of Forestry office that serves their area. Either the division or the contractors will come out, develop management plans, and work with landowners to help them achieve their objectives. If cost-share money is available, they can help landowners understand the requirements and completion of the practice after the landowner receives approval.
For more information or to request forestry assistance, please contact your local KDF office or visit www.forestry.ky.gov.
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 21, 2010
Narrative: On 07/21/2010 at approx. 08:51 hrs, Connie Roution of Campbellsville was traveling North bound on Lebanon Avenue in her 2006 Hyundai when she collided with a 2007 Dodge Pickup driven by Charles Ralls of Campbellsville. The collision took place at the intersection of Broadway and Lebanon Avenue. Roution was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police, Taylor County/ Campbellsville Fire and CTCR.
Investigating Officers: Campbellsville Police Department
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Jul 19, 2010
Preliminary statistics* indicate that eighteen people died in sixteen separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, July 12, through Sunday, July 18, 2010.
Eleven of the crashes involved motor vehicles and eight of the victims were not wearing a seat belt. Single-fatality crashes occurred in Carter, Clay, Harrison, Jefferson, McCracken, Union and Washington counties.
Two separate double-fatality motor vehicle crashes occurred in Hardin and Jefferson counties.
Four separate fatal motorcycle involved crashes occurred in Fayette, Graves, Jefferson and Whitley counties. One victim was wearing a helmet.
Three pedestrian involved fatal crashes occurred in Gallatin and Jefferson (2) counties and the suspected use of alcohol was a factor in both Jefferson County crashes.
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