Spencer County News

Kentucky Auditor Crit Luallen has released her office's audit of the Kentucky Association of Counties for the period from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2009, and its findings should enrage county officials throughout the state and taxpayers who have helped support the wasteful spending of the organization that portends to be the voice of the ...

The ballots are counted and the unofficial total is in. Spencer County is going "wet" and it will soon be legal to sell alcohol.

Almost 60 percent of Spencer County voters said "yes" Tuesday night to alcohol sales in a special, wet-dry election.

Residents in a central Kentucky county and one Jefferson County precinct have voted to allow alcohol sales.

Voters in Spencer County have approved alcohol sales. 2,767 people voted yes and 1,928 others voted no.

Spencer County residents voted decisively on Tuesday to allow alcohol sales. The measure passed by more than 800 votes, with 2,767 voting in favor and 1,928 voting to remain dry, according to the Spencer County Clerk's Office.

SPENCER COUNTY, Ky. -- Spencer County voters approve alcohol sales as they pass a measure making the county "wet." The results still have to be certified, but officials said that 2,767 people voted in favor of the measure with 1,928 voting against it.

In roughly 12 hours polls will open here in Spencer Co. for a historic vote on the wet/dry issue.

The time had come for the weekend excursion with friends Ron and Vickie that's code-named the "fall board meeting." The Plan A destination didn't work out.

A Mount Washington man was honored for saving someone's life while at church. The Bullitt County Fiscal Court gave Hollis Cope a heroism award at its Tuesday meeting.

Shepherdsville residents may soon get the chance to vote on Sunday alcohol sales - sort of.

On 10/02/09, Donald Byrn was arrested on Oct 1, 2009 and was lodged in the Shelby County Detention Center.

Loren Thomas Gordon Jr, has been arrested and charged with the following; Fleeing or Evading Police 1st, Speeding, DUI 1st, Wanton Endangerment 1st , Police Officer, , Disregarding Stop Sign, Failure to wear Seat Belt, Possession of Alcohol Bev.

Kentucky State Police are investigating a stabbing in Spencer County that sent a man to the hospital late Monday night.

On Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 1:17 PM the Kentucky State Police received a 911 call reporting a possible DUI north of Taylorsville, KY.

Due to a serious traffic accident on Highway 44 in Spencer County, afternoon bus service is not being offered for students of Spencer County Middle and High Schools.

Spencer County High School students, Leah Spears and Shelby Smith were among twenty-one students throughout the state selected by Kentucky State Police to participate in the 'Drive to Stay Alive' program.

Hand grenades, guns, televisions and toilet paper -- those are just some of the items stolen in a local theft ring that targeted working homeowners.

On 08/23/2009, Kevin L. Hatzman was traveling north on Grays Run Road, KY 1539. The vehicle dropped off the side of the road.

For the first time in three decades, Spencer County, Kentucky voters will decide whether to allow alcohol sales or stay dry.