Kentucky
Officials fear a Western Kentucky town is running out of water
MARION, Ky. — Response has been swift since a extreme water scarcity within the city of Marion brought on Gov. Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency on June 18.
Whereas native civic and enterprise leaders categorical confidence within the steps taken and progress made, there’s nonetheless a way of tension over what may occur if the water strain goes from low to zero.
“It is a small city, largely beneath poverty stage,” mentioned Shanna West, president of the Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce and co-owner of H&H {Hardware}. “We want our companies to remain open. Folks rely on their paychecks. We won’t let issues come to a standstill.”
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The city has about 3,000 residents.
The issue started April 27 when a breach was present in a levee on Lake George, the first water supply for the city. Two days later, the leak had turn into a sinkhole. With the levee turning into an increasing number of compromised, officers made the choice to do a managed breach, making an attempt to include the harm.
Within the course of, 83 million gallons of water had been misplaced. Since then, an absence of rain and a warmth wave have brought on the water scarcity to turn into important because the remaining water provide is being misplaced to evaporation.
On Friday, Nationwide Guardsmen from the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade started shifting water from the Cumberland River to Outdated Metropolis Lake, which serves as town’s backup water provide. The Guard will transfer 80,000 gallons of water to the reservoir, whereas additionally distributing potable water to residents on the Outdated Marion Armory, 131 Rochester Avenue. That’s anticipated to proceed for at the very least seven days, and as many as 30 days.
Nevertheless, metropolis administrator Adam Ledford mentioned the amount of water taken from the river “would not come shut” to changing what was getting used; consumption for the city averaged round 500,000 gallons per day earlier than individuals began conserving.
An inch and a half of rain has helped stave off a number of the most instant considerations. Nonetheless, Ledford estimates town has solely about 5 days’ value of handled water available, and someplace between seven and 12 days’ value of water but to be handled. That is not more than 17 days earlier than the water runs out, if provide would not enhance.
“We’re working to assist individuals, handing out bottled water and all that,” he mentioned. “We’ve got some efforts to make connections with different water suppliers and that is beginning to usher in a small quantity of water, however it’s not so simple as turning a number of switches. There’s a number of chemistry and engineering wanted. It is a long-term course of.”
Carl Hatfield, who alongside along with his brother Jason owns Marion Pit Bar-B-Q, mentioned a number of individuals on his workers mentioned they’ve been dropping sleep over the scenario. He has, too.
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“The concept we have constructed this enterprise and we might not have the ability to function it in eight to 12 days, or at the very least not function as regular for the following six months … who is aware of how lengthy it is going to take?” he mentioned.
Hatfield mentioned they did not have a number of details about the scarcity at first, however a gathering he attended final week to tell individuals in regards to the scenario opened his eyes.
“That assembly was terrifying,” he mentioned. “We did not actually perceive how dangerous it was till simply the final week or so.
“However I do suppose we have some good issues occurring and I feel we’ll discover a plan that works.”
West mentioned a number of native businesspeople are contemplating the “worst case state of affairs” and are attempting to determine how one can present their very own water.
“We’ve got individuals shopping for large tanks and developing with some inventive plumbing options,” she mentioned. “We’ve got a number of companies — eating places, salons, issues like that — that rely on water popping out of their taps to remain open. Persons are conserving and making ready.”
In the meantime, Lake George stays primarily dried up. Ledford requested that individuals proceed to preserve water whereas state and native officers search for a extra everlasting — or at the very least secure — answer.
“All we are able to do is advise individuals to preserve,” Ledford mentioned. “Please do not use water for nonessential functions and hunt down assets and suggestions for conserving from the state extension workplace or native library.”
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Fifteen firefighters from Owensboro, Daviess Daviess County, Henderson, Greenville, Airport-Sorgho fire departments and the Fire Academy of Kentucky partook in international training in Olomouc.
Through a Sister Cities Firefighter exchange program, these firefighters engaged in hands-on training like residential firefighting and flashover drills.
The goal of an exchange like this is to not only strengthen everyday skills for these local firefighters, but to also increase strong international ties.
It is said they also participated in on-duty shifts with the Olomouc Fire Department, responding to emergencies and putting their new skills to practice.
During the day, the firefighter were immersed in various scenarios and training courses but at night, they were hitting the streets of Olomouc. They got to experience a “unique exposition of fall decorations” at “Fall Flora” and supported a home team hockey game.
After 5 full days in the Czech Republic, the local firefighters made their way back to Owensboro Saturday morning. Officials with OFD says they arrived at midnight and are now regaining their rest after countless hours of travel.
This week-long exchange comes just months after their previous endeavor to the Czech Republic in April.
(Courtesy: Owensboro-Daviess County Firefighter Exchange Program)
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A newly released video shows the moment when a Kentucky sheriff pointed his gun at a judge’s head before allegedly shooting and killing him.
The surveillance footage shows Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, and District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, in the judge’s chambers having what appeared to be a heated conversation on Sept. 19 before the sheriff pulled out his gun and pointed it at the judge.
Mullins was seen in the video sitting behind his desk when Stines pulled the gun, and Mullins then raised his hands and attempted to turn away just before Stines fired several rounds at him.
Earlier released footage of the shooting was played in court during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, according to the Courier Journal.
KENTUCKY SHERIFF SEEN IN FOOTAGE SHOOTING AT JUDGE IN SHOCKING PRELIMINARY HEARING
The newly released video shows the moment when a Kentucky sheriff pointed his gun at a judge’s head before allegedly shooting and killing him. (Letcher County Handout)
The video showed Mullins seeking cover under his desk as Stines fired his gun. The sheriff then approached the judge, who was still under his desk, and shot him twice at close range before leaving the chambers, the footage shows.
Kentucky Detective Clayton Stamper testified that the sheriff surrendered immediately after the shooting.
Stines told police, “They’re trying to kidnap my wife and kid,” according to Stamper.
The sheriff and the judge had been friends for decades and had lunch together hours before the alleged killing.
Mullins was seen in the video sitting behind his desk when Stines pulled the gun, and Mullins then raised his hands and attempted to turn away just before Stines fired several rounds at him. (Letcher County Handout)
Stamper said additional surveillance footage from inside the chambers that has not been shown in court or publicly released captured the sheriff using his and Mullins’ phones to make multiple calls to his daughter just before the shooting, according to the Courier Journal.
Police found Stines’ daughter’s phone number saved in the judge’s phone, Stamper said.
Defense attorney Jeremy Bartley declined to reveal a possible motive for the shooting, but authorities reportedly said the incident was being investigated as a possible sex scandal.
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District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was allegedly killed by Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, in his judge’s chambers. (Kentucky Court of Justice; Letcher County Sheriff’s Office)
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“Our investigators seized the two cell phones, and they’re being analyzed,” Kentucky State Police Trooper Matt Gayheart previously told the Daily Mail.
Stines announced Monday that he was retiring as sheriff.
He pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and is being held at the Leslie County Jail. His case was sent to a grand jury for indictment.
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