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Road crews loaded up and ready...

SHEPHERDSVILLE - The Christmas decorations were out early this year, and now Mother Nature has provided the snow.

Meteorologists predicted a mixed bag of wintry weather throughout the weekend, causing road crews to prepare for the season's first event.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced over one million gallons of  brine, 900,000 gallons of calcium chloride solution and 300,000 tons of salt were ready for use.

Locally, roads were being treated in preparation of severe weather situations.

ROADSHOW for the week beginning...

 Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory 

nature and is subject to change with no notice. 

Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, pavement marking, and maintenance crews may 

work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area only during non-peak daytime hours and at night.  

Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance and pavement marking crews on interstates and 

BBB Hot Topics: December 2013

 Check out the latest scams and bad business in BBB’s December 2013 Hot Topics!

 

1. Holiday shopping? Beware of fake “Overstock” Websites! Scammers are trying to fool customers looking for the real website, which is a BBB Accredited business, with fake Overstock websites. Some of these sites ask the customer to pay with a Green Dot Money Pak. Make sure you are shopping the real company at www.Overstock.com.

Chargers pull away from late...

 SHIVLEY – The Bullitt East Chargers had opened the season with three consecutive wins, but the questions persisted about the level of competition

     That all changed on Wednesday, as the red and gold traveled to Dixie Highway for a showdown with Sixth Region rival Butler. Questions answered. Bullitt East put together another strong performance, pulling away late to beat the Bears 66-54.

Purchasing a Gift Card? Read...

 Gift cards make excellent presents, especially during the holidays when you’re unsure of what to buy for a family member or friend.  But, BBB warns, like everything else, gift cards may have strings attached. It’s important to read the fine print before buying and giving.

 

New rules for gift cards went into effect in 2010. Some rules include:

Law enforcement agencies to...

 FRANKFORT– This holiday season, Kentucky law enforcement will be cracking down on drunken drivers throughout the state during the aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS), in partnership with Louisville Metro Police Department, kicked off the campaign, which runs through Jan. 1, 2014, at a press conference today at Saints Pizza and Pub in Louisville.

Agencies save man, boat

  SHEPHERDSVILLE - The spirit of Christmas is alive and well early on in December, according to Louisville resident Terry Bowes.

He wanted to thank members of the Shepherdsville Public Works Department and Shepherdsville Police units for their assistance in retrieving his boat from the Salt River.

Bowes was selling the boat and put it on the river to show his potential customers that it worked. He put in at the ramp behind Paroquet Springs Conference Centre around 5 p.m. on a Monday night.

LIHEAP program to end Dec. 19

 SHEPHERDSVILLE- Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency, Inc. began the “Subsidy” portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that provides heating assistance to eligible households on November 12th, 2013.  The significant cost of energy to heat homes leaves many households unable to fully meet heating bills or purchase sufficient bulk fuel to keep their families safe and warm. Your local Community Action Partnership (CAP) stands ready to help! 

AAA Urges Motorists to Prepare...

 With snow and ice in the forecast for much of Kentucky over the next few days, AAA East Central reminds motorists that cars need periodic checkups to maintain safety and maximize efficiency, especially during winter weather.

AAA recommends motorists use a simple checklist to determine their vehicle’s winter maintenance needs.

Winter Car Care Checklist

Lady Cougars hang on for...

 BARDSTOWN – Despite lacking experience and seniors, the Bullitt Central Lady Cougars showed some moxie on Tuesday as they opened the 2013-14 season with a 50-45 victory at Thomas Nelson High School.

     Bullitt Central did it against a team that started three seniors. In addition, the Lady Generals had already played a game, albeit, a lopsided loss to LaRue County, one of the top teams in the state this season.