Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County community.
Oldham County Judge-Executive David Voegele said he is now using his own money, about $850, to pay for damage to the county-owned SUV he was driving.
Shelby County Judge-Executive Dan Ison said the crash occurred just before 1:45 p.m. at Benson Pike and Elmburg Road.
Paul Watkins, the county jailer, is heard repeatedly using racial slurs including the “N-word” in the recording. Watkins, who was elected in 2018, is seeking reelection for a second term.
Oldham County Judge-Executive David Voegle announced Monday that police would step up enforcement on I-71 throughout the county.
This week, signs were erected that are aimed are warning drivers of backups and delays on I-71 in the hope of diverting traffic to different routes.