(LEX 18) — Campbellsville University will discontinue undergraduate programs at the school's Harrodsburg location The university announced the "strategic realignment" on Wednesday It comes after an April 29 Board of Trustees meeting and "reflects a broader strategic shift to align academic offerings with evolving enrollment trends and student demand," CU said in a press release The university "is seizing upon the success of the doctoral Chiropractic program and barbering certificates as we expand and deepen work in health sciences and expanded partnerships," they went on to say Current students and those planning to enroll in higher education at the campus will have the ability to transfer to main campus or CU Online and student-athletes will be invited to join Campbellsville's junior varsity program Efforts will be made to ensure that "each student’s financial aid situation remains comparable and that their out-of-pocket costs do not increase." “This change allows us to strengthen the programs where we are seeing the most growth and innovation while continuing to provide students with access to high-quality education and career-ready training,” said Dr “We remain deeply committed to the Harrodsburg community and proud of the success of our Chiropractic and Certificate programs.” Rush Sherman said that the university is still dedicated to student success and supporting the academic journey of students “Although we are discontinuing undergraduate offerings at the Harrodsburg location we will provide clear pathways for students to continue their education at our main campus or through CU Online with dedicated support and no increase in out-of-pocket costs made with great care and a deep commitment to our students’ futures," Sherman said The Conover Education Center was established in 2016 eight athletic programs and four residence halls Read the full release here. Report a typo Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMERCER COUNTY (WKYT) - UPDATE: The City of Harrodsburg announced on Facebook that the water treatment plant has resumed normal operations They say they are not yet at full capacity in their tanks but hope to be by around midnight Monday evening They say normal water use may resume at this time Mercer County officials say the county is expected to run out of water by Monday night Mercer County Schools Superintendent Jason Booher said the pumps at the water treatment facility had been shut down around 9 p.m according to emergency management officials The county has a 24-hour backup water supply We will get this going as fast as we can,” said Brad Cox with Mercer County Emergency Management Director Brad Cox The City of Harrodsburg gave an update on Facebook that they are still able to intermittently pump water up to the treatment plant and are sending water to town to top off water storage tanks as the team is able They say that it is likely that raw water pumping will have to cease to protect the safety of their operators if Herrington Lake’s Dix Dam increases its spill rate or if Kentucky River Lock 8 must be opened First responders started handing out bottled water at the Mercer County Fairgrounds Monday morning The county will hold a Chromebook pickup for NTI days on Monday with Tuesday being a traditional “snow” day Thursday and Friday are currently all possible NTI days with a final decision on Wednesday being made no later than 6 p.m Booher says he will continue to keep families updated WATER UPDATE:\nThe City of Harrodsburg Water Treatment Plant has resumed normal operations the City of Harrodsburg is still able to intermittently pump water up to the treatment plant,.. – After spending all four years on the roster for the Caverna boys’ basketball team senior Russell Williams will be heading to Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg to join the Midwest coach of the year Austin Sparrow and his team of Pioneers Williams helped lead the Colonels to a winning record averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game While living out his dream to play at the collegiate level Williams will be pursuing a degree in business administration he spoke on what excites him about the college as well as how he will remember his time at Caverna “ What really drew me to the program was Coach Sparrow He was really on me since the beginning of the season I think they won three national championships in a row so I’m ready to come up there and get to work,” Williams said and it’s been the greatest time of my life.”  Watch WNKY Live Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 12/6/2024 10:06:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here (LEX 18) — Students at Campbellsville University's Harrodsburg campus were shocked this week when they received an email announcing that the school will discontinue all undergraduate programs at the end of the fall semester The announcement has left many student-athletes uncertain about their future and feeling blindsided by the university's decision She described the communication as "crazy" and believes the university could have handled the situation better "We're all adults and I just think you should communicate a little bit better in some situations," Arnold said The university is offering students the option to transfer to Campbellsville's main campus or enroll in its online program but many students feel that these alternatives do not address their needs "It's a slap in the face," said Deontenae Neal "They just cut us off without even hearing us out." Neal added that the announcement came "so last minute for everyone," leaving students scrambling to make new plans the online learning option isn't appealing a point guard on this year's basketball team who plans to graduate this semester emphasized the importance of in-person education "Not all students are just online learners get help instead of sitting back and talking to my professor through our email or Zoom call," Joyce said students are mourning the loss of their campus community The small Harrodsburg campus fostered close relationships among students "Some of the guys are pretty hurt," Joyce said I feel like all the athletes interact with each other feel like this small campus is just helped everyone become closer." many remain uncertain about what comes next "Our future is up in the air at this point," Arnold said and the North Mercer Water District are asking residents to conserve water due to flooding making the wastewater treatment plant operate at maximum capacity and the possibility of the plant losing power The city of Harrodsburg is asking that all customers "immediately reduce water usage to the absolute minimum." To help conserve water they ask that customers refrain from non-essential water activities such as washing clothes and taking long showers "Your cooperation is essential in ensuring that we can continue to serve the community during this challenging time We appreciate your understanding and support." (LEX 18) — The Harrodsburg Police Department announced Monday that one person was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and other charges Police say that an investigation led by the department led to the arrest of April Bradley who was charged with careless driving and wanton endangerment first in addition to the trafficking methamphetamine charge Officers also seized suspected crystal methamphetamine a large amount of cash and police-style radios according to a release from the department (LEX 18) — The Harrodsburg Police Department announced on Sunday that they are conducting a death investigation and will provide information on the matter as soon as possible The police department made the announcement on social media adding that it is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public LEX 18 will bring you the latest information as it becomes available The Harrodsburg Police Department reports that Jesse Mayberry has been arrested without incident after they say he fled from police after a pursuit around 2:00 a.m The Harrodsburg Police Department is searching for a man they say is armed and dangerous a traffic stop was conducted around 2:00 a.m on Wednesday for a possibly impaired driver assaulted an officer and fled the traffic stop Police say a vehicle pursuit was initiated on Burgin Road but Mayberry's dangerous driving terminated the pursuit police note that officers later located the suspected vehicle involved in a single-vehicle crash on Kennedy Bridge Road one of which was arrested for an outstanding trafficking narcotics warrant police say that Mayberry is to be considered armed and dangerous and not to approach him and call the police The Mercer County Fire District says the road has been reopened According to the Mercer County Fire District the road is closed in the area of US 68 near Shakertown Church A post from the fire district on social media says they suspect the road will be shut down for two to three hours and will update the post when they know more A "mechanical issue" with a train left railroad crossings closed in Harrodsburg Wednesday afternoon According to the Harrodsburg Police Department All crossings in the city of Harrodsburg are blocked as of 1:30 p.m on Wednesday due to "mechanical issue" with a train according to the Harrodsburg Police Department The department noted that there is no known time that the train will be repaired and officials asked the public to use the bypass This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available (LEX 18) — A Harrodsburg firefighter fell through a staircase while battling a house fire overnight Tuesday on Beaumont Avenue in Mercer County According to Mercer County Emergency Management fire crews responded to reports of a structure fire just before 3:00 a.m they discovered the fire was upstairs in the two-story home Officials say that "a Harrodsburg firefighter declared a May Day after falling through the stairwell to the second floor there were no fire conditions in the basement and the fire was put out just after 4:00 a.m (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Harrodsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person connected to an ongoing investigation According to a Facebook post from the department images of the individual were shared in hopes that someone may recognize them Police noted that not all individuals pictured are necessarily involved in a crime but they may have important information relevant to the investigation Anyone who can identify the individual is encouraged to contact Harrodsburg Police directly via Facebook message or call Bluegrass 911 at 859-792-3023 and ask to speak with an officer The department expressed appreciation for the community’s assistance and emphasized that providing information can play a crucial role in helping with investigations (LEX 18) — A collision at the intersection of US 127 and Lexington Road in Harrodsburg has left a motorcyclist hospitalized the collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle took place this afternoon Police confirmed that the motorcyclist is being airlifted to a hospital The roadway is currently open to one lane in both directions (LEX 18) — Two people were arrested on Sunday by Harrodsburg Police and charged with animal cruelty and possession after police found 34 abused dogs and methamphetamine in a home in Harrodsburg The citation read that police conducted a search on a home in the 2500 block of Oregon Road where they found 34 dogs that were "mistreated and did not have proper living conditions." Further all the dogs in the home were reportedly badly injured and had not been fed properly The citation noted that police found drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine near the room where Gabriella Follmer was staying while police found "meth pipes currency and white-crystal like substance" in the room where Kenneth Brawner was staying Both Follmer and Brawner were arrested and are lodged at the Boyle County Detention Center a manufacturer of eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets is set to build a roughly $5.9 million facility in Harrodsburg Governor Andy Beshear said in a press release on Thursday that the over 80,000-square feet facility "will handle multiple aspects of the Earth Breeze production process" and jobs ranging throughout the state has demonstrated a clear commitment to fostering growth and innovation helping us navigate every step with care and efficiency," Earth Breeze COO Ben Smith said business-friendly environment and collaborative spirit have made it the perfect home for Earth Breeze." the company manufactures laundry detergent without harsh chemicals the company donates detergent to disaster relief organizations and shelters Earth Breeze has also sponsored the cleanup of over 999,000 pounds of plastic," the release said “We’re excited to welcome Earth Breeze to our New Kentucky Home,” said Gov “This project will create quality jobs and opportunities for the Harrodsburg community and I we can’t wait to see this innovative company succeed.” Beshear has announced more than 60,000 jobs and 1,100 private-sector new-location and expansion projects during his administration The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) has preliminary approved a 10-year agreement with the company providing up to $2.4 million in tax incentives based on it's investment and annual targets including: the creation of 226 full-time jobs across ten years and paying an average annual hourly wage of $30.96 (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A routine traffic stop in Harrodsburg led officers to execute a search warrant at a Mercer County residence resulting in the discovery of a significant amount of fentanyl and multiple weapons Authorities say officers conducted the traffic stop after observing several infractions prompting officers to apply for the warrant and police say additional arrests are expected No further details have been released at this time Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLEXINGTON (WKYT) - More than 200 manufacturing jobs are expected to be created with a new facility in Mercer County Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Earth Breeze a producer of environmentally friendly laundry detergent sheets announced plans to locate a roughly $5.9 million facility in Harrodsburg The 81,250-square-foot facility will handle multiple aspects of the Earth Breeze production process including the blending of its proprietary eco-friendly formulation quality control laboratory testing and research and development The 226 new positions will span various skill levels and departments from facility director and production operators to quality control specialists and planning/administrative associates and managers The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) has preliminarily approved a 10-year incentive agreement with the company under the Kentucky Business Investment program The performance-based agreement can provide up to $2.4 million in tax incentives based on the company’s investment of $5.89 million and annual targets of: A new crosswalk is in operation at the busy intersection of Clays Mill Road and Harrodsburg Road The crosswalk has three sections with walk signals so that pedestrians will not have to cross many lanes of traffic at once One crosswalk will let pedestrians cross Clays Mill Road Two crosswalks separated by an island will let pedestrians cross Harrodsburg Road Lextran will move the Route 13 bus stop that is currently at Cheryl Lane It will be moved closer to the new crosswalk This will allow riders to get on and off the bus near the crosswalk Lextran will post a notice at the current bus stop to notify riders This project will improve safety and convenience for students and other pedestrians in the area Other pedestrian improvements are planned in the Clays Mill Road area There is a pedestrian crossing planned for Clays Mill Road and Reed Lane This is scheduled to be installed in late spring of 2025 Email: dfiliatreau@lexingtonky.gov © 2025 Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government 200 E. Main St.Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 425-2255 (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Harrodsburg police have captured Jesse Mayberry a man considered armed and dangerous following a series of events early New Year’s Day According to a Facebook post from Harrodsburg police officers conducted a traffic stop around 2 a.m on January 1 for a suspected impaired driver allegedly assaulted an officer and fled the scene A car chase followed along Burgin Road but ended due to the suspect’s dangerous driving Officers later found Mayberry’s car involved in a single-vehicle crash on Kennedy Bridge Road Two passengers were also located in the vehicle with one arrested on outstanding narcotics trafficking warrants Police have now confirmed Mayberry was captured and taken into custody without incident (LEX 18) — A woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder after she allegedly shot a man on Saturday evening in Harrodsburg Bluegrass 911 Center received a call from a man who stated that he had been shot on Perryville Road police say they began "life-saving measures" on the man who was airlifted for further treatment and is "expected to survive." Police report that they contacted the suspect who was taken into custody without further incident Burch is also charged with five counts of first-degree wanton endangerment She is lodged in the Boyle County Detention Center Police say this is an ongoing investigation (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Harrodsburg Police Department investigating a weekend death Officers say the recent death is an isolated incident and that there is no danger to the public Authorities have not released further details but say more information will be provided later ABC 36 News is working to learn more about the investigation and will update this developing story as we get new details (LEX 18) — Harrodsburg Police say their officers and more first responders were dispatched to Perryville Road for a shooting at a residence Officials say a male victim was transported for medical treatment with non-life threatening injuries Police say the suspect was arrested at the scene a Harrodsburg man has started a podcast entirely focused on highlighting the stories of first responders across the country Men and women who put their lives on the line everyday for you Rico Lopez is the host of the 81-58: Stories of Sacrifice He conducts two to three interviews on the weekends to prepare content for the weeks to come "Stories of Sacrifice is about our first responders and the traumas they go through and the sacrifices they give through our community and the things they go through," explains Lopez This podcast holds a deeper meaning to Lopez after his cousin "It all started with the loss of my cousin Did three tours over seas and he came back to law enforcement And his first year back in law enforcement he was killed in the line of duty," Lopez details Lopez admits this podcast has helped him grieve Butler's death and the positive and loving person he always was Lopez now shares the incredible stories of other first responders across the country actually quite more about first responders and the things that they go through We've kind of stumbled on the mental health aspect of it," said Lopez The statistic are very high for first responder suicide and that's what we really want to focus on." Topics of conversation range from a day in the life to hardships they face and even speaking with family members "It's kind of like an outlet for them to get it out there and let the world know Because I don't think a lot of people can hear because a lot of the time I think they suffer in silence." to listen to and use the podcast as an outlet Lopez and his fiancee are in the process of starting a foundation to give first responders scholarships and offer a second chance to juveniles who want to get back on the right path The 10th episode of the 81-58: Stories of Sacrifice will air on Wednesday If you are a first responder or have a first responders story you want to share, you can schedule an interview on their website:81-58: Stories of Sacrifice. Mark Pope has promised the Blue-White Event will be very unique on Oct The Harrodsburg /Mercer County Tourism Commission feels like it “got pretty lucky” to have the opportunity to be the presenting sponsor for the Kentucky Blue-White Preseason Event Oct This will be the debut coaching experience for both Mark Pope and Kenny Brooks after a brief exposure for fans to the men’s and women’s teams at Big Blue Madness Oct At the time we got the funds we had to list a project and we said that we wanted to do things at Rupp Arena to promote our area,” said Dario Gray “We reached out last year about doing something but didn’t pull the trigger We reconnected in late summer and a package for the Blue-White Event and also signage around the big screen (at Rupp Arena) all season was available “We are really excited to be part of this new era of Kentucky basketball Hopefully it will be a great turnout and get our logo and brand in front of thousands of fans.” While all the details about the event are not quite nailed down the Blue-White Event promises to be like no other previous Blue-White Game Proceeds from the game will go to Club Blue to fund NIL for the basketball players fewer fans will be able to attend but those who do will get a more intimate look at what Pope has promised will be a “real scrimmage” with his team and Brooks likely plans the same for the women “We will get multiple shout outs during the event They even threw in a few tickets for the Blue-White Event and that’s pretty cool,” Gray said “But we are doing this for name recognition As people see Harrodsburg and Mercer County hopefully that will drive them to our website and lead to visiting here We try to attract people to our community to eat “Our initial plan was just to be at Rupp Arena but then it worked out for the Blue-White Event and we even got a suite package The money we had left had to be spent by the end of the year it was money gifted to us to use and this is a great way to promote Harrodsburg and Mercer County “We’ve heard about a few towns doing something like this Visit Myrtle Beach did it last year (at UK) We want people in Kentucky to travel right here Kentucky games are attended by fans all over the state and if we can get some visitors here by doing this then we will have accomplished what we wanted to do.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Harrodsburg is home to one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in Kentucky thousands of people will visit downtown Harrodsburg to enjoy three days of free concerts gives you a preview of celebration of beats Oktoberfest celebration in HarrodsburgWhere: Main Street in downtown HarrodsburgWhen: October 4-6, 2024Website: Oktoberfest Harrodsburg - Festival, Oktoberfest, Festival a Mercer County drug bust led to the discovery of dozens of dogs living in a Harrodsburg home An officer wrote in the police citation that the dogs were “mistreated and did not have proper living conditions.” Police first arrested Gabriella Follmer and Kenneth Brawner on drug and animal cruelty-related charges Aubrey served as the Mercer County Humane Society’s president but resigned shortly after the initial arrests were made in the animal cruelty case Mercer County Animal Control confiscated 29 dogs from the Harrodsburg home nine of which belonged to the Mercer Humane Society Aubrey had been housing the dogs in a private dog kennel at her home Despite a police report citing the dogs as badly injured and hungry the Mercer Humane Society told LEX 18 that the Humane Society dogs were taken to special events like Bark in the Park and were “happy After Mercer County Animal Control took the dogs many were sent to fosters and a local shelter several are still being housed at Animal Control and have yet to be adopted Mercer County Animal Control director Wendy Quiggle saw the dogs’ living conditions firsthand when police called her to the scene in August “It's wonderful that she took in these animals and but at what point does it not become quality of life?” Quiggle said Mercer County Animal Control is struggling to accept strays and dogs from other court cases Animal Control would likely call on the Humane Society to help very short term holding facility,” explained Quiggle “We are not meant to hold onto animals for months on end we can't take in any stray animals if we get them because we have no room