Hart County Emergency Management

10/01/2026

Update: Mr. Reynolds has been found safe.

MISSING PERSON — PLEASE SHARE

Earl Marshal Reynolds is currently missing.

Mr. Reynolds was last seen wearing a **white T-shirt, khaki pants, and suspenders**.

He was last seen driving a blue 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4-door truck, which has front-end damage on the passenger side. The vehicle was traveling on Martin Pierce Road toward Cub Run.

If you have seen Mr. Reynolds or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact 911 immediately.

Please keep Mr. Reynolds and his family in your thoughts, and share this post to help get the word out.

**Any information, no matter how small, could be important.**

09/30/2026

FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF TROOPER HAYDEN PHILLIPS

Judge Executive Joe Choate has issued an Executive Order # 76.1 directing that all flags at county-owned buildings, properties, and public grounds throughout Hart County be flown at half-staff in honor of Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on Monday, September 28, 2026.

The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as a tribute to Trooper Phillips and the sacrifice he made while serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Hart County Fiscal Court encourages all citizens, businesses, and civic organizations throughout Hart County to join us in this tribute by lowering their flags as an expression of profound respect, gratitude, and remembrance for Trooper Phillips.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with Trooper Phillips’ family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers, and all those who knew and served alongside him.

We will remember his service. We will honor his sacrifice.

09/28/2026

Hart County Emergency Management extends our deepest thoughts and prayers to Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips’ family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers.

Trooper Phillips’ commitment, dedication, and service to our community and the Commonwealth will never be forgotten. His service and sacrifice have touched many lives, and we are grateful for his dedication to protecting others.

As his family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers face the days ahead, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace, Trooper Phillips. Your service will never be forgotten.

09/24/2026

We’re excited to see another new establishment coming to Hart County! It’s always encouraging to see new businesses investing in our community and bringing more opportunities and services to the area.

Welcome to Horse Cave and Hart County, Speedway! We’re glad to have you!

09/19/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Heat Advisory is in effect in Hart County until Sunday evening.

Heat Index Values Up to 105. Where: Portions of Indiana & N Central, NW & S Central Kentucky. When: until 8 PM /7 Pm/ Sunday. Impacts Hot Temperatures & High Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses.

Affected Area: Dubois; Perry; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Larue; Butler; Edmonson; Hart; Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe

09/18/2026

NWS Alert> Heat Advisory is in effect in Hart County until Saturday evening.

Heat Index Values Up to 105 Expected. Where: Portions of Indiana & N Central, NW & S Central Kentucky. When: . Impacts Hot Temperatures & High Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses.

Affected Area: Dubois; Perry; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Larue; Butler; Edmonson; Hart; Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe

09/18/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Heat Advisory is in effect in Hart County until Saturday evening.

Heat Index Values Up to 105 Expected. Where: Portions of Indiana & N Central, NW & S Central Kentucky. When: until 8 PM /7 Pm/ Saturday. Impacts Hot Temperatures & High Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses.

Affected Area: Dubois; Perry; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Larue; Butler; Edmonson; Hart; Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe

09/17/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Heat Advisory is in effect in Hart County until Friday evening.

Heat Index Values Up to 105. Where: Portions of Indiana & N Central, NW & S Central Kentucky. When: until 8 PM /7 Pm/ Friday. Impacts Hot Temperatures & High Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses.

Affected Area: Dubois; Crawford; Perry; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Larue; Butler; Edmonson; Hart; Green; Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe; Cumberland

09/15/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Heat Advisory is in effect in Hart County until Thursday evening.

Heat Index Values Up to 105 Expected. Where: Portions of S Central Indiana & N Central, NW & S Central Kentucky. When: until 8 PM /7 Pm/ Thursday. Impacts Hot Temperatures & High Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses.

Affected Area: Orange; Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Dubois; Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Bullitt; Jefferson; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby; Spencer; Nelson; Washington; Larue; Marion; Butler; Edmonson; Hart; Green; Taylor; Logan; War...