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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is ramping up efforts to support Kentuckians affected by the ongoing government shutdown. During a press conference at their Elizabethtown headquarters Thursday, the organization discussed the impact of the $5 million Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear ordered to be disbursed to Feeding America’s network of food banks as part of his state of emergency declared on October 31 after the shutdown disrupted SNAP benefits. FAKH Executive Director […]

November 5 marked the first date Kentuckians were able to sign up to run for office in 2026. Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith said in a Facebook post that as of the close of business Friday 27 candidates have filed to run. Smith discussed upcoming deadlines related to the election during the October 28 Hardin County Fiscal Court meeting. “December 31 is the next big day that people should pay attention […]

Area and state officials are warning Kentuckians of recent scam attempts. A Stop Scams Alert from Team Kentucky is alerting Kentucky residents of a new texting scam. The alert states that the text appears to offer a $250 reward to Kentucky residents who complete a survey. According to the Stop Scams team, “The sender does not identify themselves and the link is attempting to collect personal information from the recipient.” Do […]

The City of Elizabethtown is making an effort Friday to support families impacted by the government shutdown. The city, in partnership with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, is hosting a food giveaway at the Pritchard Community Center. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said during Monday’s city council meeting that the city is preparing enough boxes for 1,000 households. “This body has pledged $50,000 to purchase food for Feeding America, and we’ll do it in […]

Community members are invited to an evening of food, fellowship, and community spirit at the free Community “Stone Soup” Spaghetti Dinner, to be held Saturday, November 15 at 4 p.m. at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The event is the product of several area businesses and individuals looking to support area residents struggling. Little Charlie’s Pizza owner Charlie Messina says one of his employees got the ball rolling. “One of […]

Kentucky’s biggest hunting season gets under way this weekend. Modern Gun Deer Season in Kentucky opens on Saturday, November 8, continuing for 16 days and ending on Sunday, November 23. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, hunters in Kentucky harvested nearly 150,000 deer last year, with the Modern Gun Season accounting for the most deer harvested annually. KFW says the state’s bountiful white-tailed deer herd provides many hunting opportunities and […]

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenburg, and Kentucky Third District Congressman Morgan McGarvey provided an update on the UPS Flight 2976 crash after touring the crash site Wednesday afternoon. Beshear described the scene of the crash as “violent.” “Where the plane hit, at best, is destroyed,” Beshear said. “What you see are mangled remnants of what was in its path, completely burnt and blackened.” The Governor confirmed the number of […]

You can help the Elizabethtown Police Department make the Christmas season special for area kids in need by supporting their annual Shop with a Cop program. “Every year, our Shop of the Cop program provides essential clothing and a special toy to nearly 300 Hardin County children, but we can’t do it without the support of individuals and businesses throughout Hardin County,” said EPD Public Information Officer John Thomas. “Your donations, big […]