Council Conducts Special Meeting
The Brandenburg City Council met during a special called meeting Wednesday (6/15) afternoon. The council presented the June “Yard of the Month” Award to Bill and Pat Corum.
Fatal Crash Closes US 60 Several Hours
A two vehicle accident Tuesday (6/14) evening in Meade County claimed the life of a Harned man and injured a Irvington man after two vehicles collided at the intersection of US 60 and Stringtown Road.
Fiscal Court Eliminates Ordinances for Nuisance & Abandoned Property.
An unscheduled discussion during the regular meeting Meade County Fiscal Court Tuesday (6/14) night led to the elimination of two controversial ordinances that has been tabled for months.
School Board Approves Several Items
Meade County School Board gave their approval on several items at their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening.
Brandenburg Offers A New Home To Confederate Monument
A subject that began as a tv news story in one river town has become a topic of conversation in a smaller river a few miles down stream. The banks of the Ohio River has seen several historical events and another could be on the horizon if some community leaders plans come together.
Local Family Turns Tragedy Into A Positive Plan For Park
A city park will benefit after efforts of one local family who was impacted by a sudden tragic event. They giving back to support the community, who has supported them during there tough time.
City Council Tackles Budget & Projects
The Brandenburg City Council met during their regular monthly meeting Monday (6/13) night.
Exit 91 Bridge Over I-65 Reduced To One Lane
On Tuesday (6/14) bridge work for the Exit 91 Bridge over I-65 will result in several impacts to traffic. Barrier wall will be set across eastbound and westbound Western Kentucky Parkway bridges and traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions.
Commissioners Work Through Business
The Ekron City Commission worked through business during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (6/7) evening.
Riverport Authority Meets & Regroups
The Meade County Riverport conducted a meeting Tuesday (6/7) at the courthouse to discuss some minor business.
Battletown Man Arrest After Police Chase
A Meade County man was arrested after a pursuit in Breckinridge County Tuesday (6/7) night. According to the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Department, a call was received about a male subject on a motorcycle, who had several warrants out of Breckinridge and Meade Counties.
Crusade Raises Over $5 Million
Area events and fire departments once again raised money for special needs children in the region.
Local & Regional Schools Forge Partnership
A community announcement in Meade County will have a major impact on the future workforce and education in the small North Central Kentucky community.
Accidents Keep Emergency Crews Busy During Holiday
Several accidents kept Meade County Emergency Responders busy over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Payneville Man Dead After Motorcycle Accident
The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle accident that claimed a man’s life over the holiday weekend.
Snake Turns Off Power
A snake knocked out power for customers of Meade County RECC in Hardinsburg Wednesday (6/1) morning.
Tommee Tippee Sippee Recalled
The maker of a popular children’s cup issued a widespread recall due to dozens of children getting sick.
Ruby Joan Cowley
Ruby Joan Cowley, age 76 of Brandenburg, died Monday (5/23) at her residence.
Rain Doesn’t Damper Graduation
A wet and rainy night did not dampen the spirits of the evening as about 350 seniors of the graduating class of Meade County High School gathered one final time as classmates for their graduation.
School Leaders Press On With Graduation Plans
Despite a 70 percent chance of rain Friday evening, Meade County School officials continue to plan for graduation activities to go as normal as possible.