SUMMARY: Early this morning, an armed man opened fire inside Baptist Health Hardin hospital in Elizabethtown, causing panic. Police responded to reports of a gunman in the emergency room. Officials later stated they were uncertain about the man’s identity or motives. During the incident, an officer made contact with him and fired in response. Hospital security played a crucial role in intervening with the armed man. The suspect was airlifted to University Hospital, and the officer involved is currently on two weeks of paid leave. Authorities praised both the hospital staff and police for their prompt actions in handling the situation.

Police: Man with gun shot by officer at Hardin County hospital

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SUMMARY: A paramedic, Lieutenant Will Bishop, is recovering after crashing an ambulance in Laurel County while returning from an emergency call. He lost control on East 80 due to a medical emergency. Fortunately, no other vehicles were involved. Emergency personnel reported that Bishop was alert after the incident but suffered a head injury. He was airlifted to UK Medical Center in Lexington, where he is in stable condition and has non-life-threatening injuries.

An ambulance driver was flown to UK Medical Center in Lexington after crashing due to suffering from a medical emergency in Laurel County on Saturday.

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SUMMARY: The weather forecast indicates a beautiful and warm Sunday, with afternoon highs in the lower 70s. Clear skies and high pressure will dominate the region, leading to a warm start to the workweek as temperatures rise into the mid to upper 70s by Monday and Tuesday. A cold front is expected to move through midweek, causing a drop in temperatures by the end of the week, returning to cooler conditions. Overnight lows will dip into the lower 40s, with some areas experiencing patchy frost. Overall, lovely weather is anticipated for the coming days before cooler temperatures arrive.

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