UPDATE (10:42 AM - Monday, April 4): Authorities have reported that body of Ernest “Bud” Flynn was located earlier this morning. Flynn was reportedly found deceased, still on the Kubota tractor that he was using cut hay. The Kentucky State Police and Garrard County Sheriff’s Office are investigating. According to authorities, no foul play is suspected in the case.

Authorities in Garrard County have issued a missing person alert for 83-year-old Ernest “Bud” Flynn, who was last seen on the afternoon of May 3.

Garrard County Judge Executive Chris Elleman urged residents to remain patient as multiple utility companies continue infrastructure upgrades across the county.

Chris Elleman, Judge Executive of Garrard County, reported that local road crews began work early this morning to clear fallen trees from roadways following apparent storm-related disruptions.

Garrard County is experiencing localized power outages affecting 832 of the 9,655 tracked electric meters, according to the latest available data. The total represents approximately 8.62% of monitored customers within the county.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists traveling from Garrard to Lexington of scheduled maintenance along the roadway shoulder of Interstate 75 in Fayette County.