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The Elizabethtown Police Department continues to investigate a fire that occurred at a residence on the 500 block of Henon Lane. During a press conference at the Elizabethtown Police Department’s headquarters, EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham confirmed that two people, believed to be adult males, were killed in the structure fire. Denham said police work by the EPD, with assistance from the Hardin County Coroner’s Office and the Elizabethtown Fire Department, identified […]

Emergency responders are on the scene of a deadly fire in Elizabethtown Wednesday morning. “Shortly before 5 a.m. this morning, we responded with the Elizabethtown Fire Department to the 500 block of Hennon Lane on the report of a residential structure fire,” said Elizabethtown Police Department Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “Upon entering the residence, fire crews discovered two deceased individuals inside. This tragic incident is actively being investigated, but unfortunately no […]

Election Day is less than one week away, and the Hardin County Clerk’s Office is anticipating a possible record turnout, so if you want to avoid lines on November 5 don’t forget about early voting opportunities.  Wednesday is the last day for excused in-person absentee voting. “That’s available to any voter who may be out of town during the early voting and regular election day voting,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian […]

The Radcliff-Elizabethtown Metropolitan Planning Organization last year commissioned a public transportation study, and representatives from the Lincoln Trail Area Development District and consulting firm Michael Baker International on Monday presented the results and recommendations from the study at the State Theater. LTADD Executive Director Daniel London said the study does a good job presenting the current needs and capabilities for public transportation in the area, and lays out a clear path forward with […]

Baptist Health capped off a three-year, $225.6 million project as they hosted a ribbon cutting for the Baptist Health Hardin Medical Pavilion Tuesday morning. “Baptist Health Hardin Medical Pavilion stands as a testament to Baptist Health’s commitment to the people of the region,” said Baptist Health System CEO Gerald Colman. “It was imagined as a new concept for Central Kentucky. The pavilion would offer more services, advanced technology, and better access for […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for a special meeting and work session Monday. An ordinance approving the renewal of Comcast’s non-exclusive franchise agreement with the city for 15 years was approved on its second reading. City Clerk and Alcohol Beverage Control Administrator Jessica Graham gave an update to the council on the city’s alcohol licenses. Graham says the city has approved 179 licenses this year. “59 of those this year so far […]

October is Fire Prevention Month, and fire officials are reminding residents to have safety in mind as they enjoy fall activities. “If you’re going to do fires, little campfires or bonfires, that kind of thing, make sure you’re always attending the fire,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Make sure that you’re keeping your fire pits and things like that away from residences. You don’t want to put it too […]

Three area school districts are looking for feedback from school families through active surveys available through their websites and social media. Breckinridge County Schools is seeking responses for their Parent/Caregiver Experience survey. BCS says feedback from the survey will help the district determine what is working well in their schools and what needs improvement. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete and can be found on the Breckinridge County School […]

Unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District were up in September from where they were the year prior.  The Kentucky Center for Labor Statistics says unemployment rates increased in all 120 counties of the commonwealth in September. The state unemployment average for September 2024 was reported at 4.9 percent. While that is down from the 5.2 percent average from August, it is up from the 4 percent average from September 2023. Four […]