Today's News

Storms late Saturday into Sunday morning knocked out power for 6800 Oldham County residents this weekend, according to LG & E.

The heaviest hit areas were in Crestwood, the power company said. Weather reports said 65 to 70 mph winds hit Oldham during the storms, leading to 13 broken poles along LaGrange Road.

There were also reports of wires down and some damaged equipment, the company said.

 Oldham County residents will soon see their property taxes increase to help the school district cope with a lack of funding from the state and federal government.

The Oldham County School Board passed a four percent increase in the amount of taxes they levy on area property owners 4-1 Thursday night, with board member Walt Schumm as the lone dissenting vote.