Weather Update-Per Louisville- NWS conference call at 1:45pm today:Expect total 2.5”-4.5” heavy rain between late tonight (Thursday) and this Sunday. With 6” possible in isolated areas. 40-50 mph winds Friday morning into Friday evening. Very high confidence (near 100% chance). May be issuing a High Wind warning at some point on Friday. 25% chance of severe Thunderstorms on Friday. Pending if the sun comes out. Expect difficulty traveling Friday morning. Possible Flash Flooding issues throughout event. ... See MoreSee Less
NORTH STATE ROAD 66 FATALITY On the morning of 08/31/2024 at approximately 04:50AM, deputies with the Perry County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the area of Addison Dam Road and North State Road 66 for a single vehicle accident.Preliminary investigation shows that a 2005 Ford F250, being operated by 35-year-old Travis N. Drake of Rome, Indiana, was traveling southwest on State Road 66 when it struck a construction barricade, causing the truck to roll. Drake was pronounced deceased at the scene. This incident is still currently under investigation. The Perry County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Perry County EMS, Perry County Fire Rescue, and the Perry County Coroner's Office. ... See MoreSee Less
