Today's News

A harsh winter could bring local roadways to a halt if a salt shortage continues.

As winter quickly approaches, some local road crews are hustling to find enough salt to prepare for winter weather.

Winds reaching more than 50 miles per hour whipped through Oldham County on Sunday. The wind uprooted trees, causing them to fall into the road, onto cars and homes. It also knocked limbs and branches from trees, sweeping them across yards and streets.

Cross Country/Basketball: Jo Griffin

School: Crestwood Elementary.

Age: 9.

Hometown: Crestwood.

When Assistant Superintendent Rick McHargue served as Buckner Elementary School’s first principal, he was charged with creating the icon that would serve as the school’s mascot.

“We put a lot of thought and effort into selecting the bear as the mascot for Buckner,” McHargue said.

But not just any bear would do.