3 weeks of military training at Fort Knox will send booms across the area

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Training at Fort Knox will send some loud booms across the Louisville area over the next few weeks.

The Army post put out a notice to the public that soldiers will be doing military training exercises. Military members will be firing weapons during the day and night.

Officials said the training is important to maintain the capabilities and readiness of all units.

Earlier this year, the post opened its renovated Yano Range — which opened in 1948 — after a multimillion-dollar renovation.

The 400-target range now has six cameras and active sensors. Target systems are now directly connected with computers in the two-floor tower, allowing integrated air and ground unit training and more advanced performance feedback.

Fort Knox covers more than 108,000 acres. Of that, 101,000 acres make up the training area. 

Depending on the weather, Fort Knox Garrison Commander Col. Christopher Ricc said noise from training could travel about 4-5 miles.

This training continues through Oct. 8.

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