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A local railway project was included in the awarding of more than $7.5 million in state funding from the Kentucky Short Line Infrastructure Preservation Program announced Thursday. “These projects will maintain and enhance existing rail lines, make critical upgrades, and create opportunities for industries to thrive in our new Kentucky home,” said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update.  The program prioritizes projects that enhance existing rail lines to help […]

Unemployment in Kentucky in October came in just above the state average for September. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for October was 5 percent. That is a slight increase from the 4.9 percent average reported in September as well as from October 2023 when the average was reported at 4.3 percent. Kentucky’s unemployment average also came in higher in October than the national unemployment rate, which […]

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he has been at announcements, groundbreakings, and ribbon cuttings for the BlueOval SK Battery Park as well as the ECTC BlueOval SK Training Center, so getting to see those facilities starting operations is a testament to the commonwealth’s commitment to the future. “It is really exciting to know that the batteries of the future are going to be produced right here in Kentucky and, as I […]

Area law enforcement is warning residents to take precautions as they see an uptick in break-in attempts. The Radcliff Police Department says they responded to multiple car break-ins and one theft Tuesday morning among reports from other jurisdictions of similar crimes. “We would like to remind everyone to lock your vehicles, make sure that you don’t leave valuables in the vehicle, including but not limited to firearms or gifts or anything like […]

Brigadier General Maurice Barnett told members of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce during the November Chamber Luncheon that as the Cadet Command prepares to become a subordinate unit under the new three-star command that will be created out of the expansion of the Army Recruiting Command, the neighboring community continues to play a part in Fort Knox’s success. “We’ve been here for over 100 years, and that longevity and continued […]

The Radcliff City Council met to discuss garbage franchise bids for the city during a work session Tuesday evening. Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall said Waste Management has held the city’s garbage franchise for more than 20 years, but he was pleased to see five companies submit bids. “The last time we had a bid for this, we didn’t have quite as many bidders, and so we want to thank each of the […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Tuesday evening. Representatives from Lightsource BP made themselves available for questions from council as the organization prepares to submit an annexation request from the city for 950 acres north of Hayden School Road near the Elizabethtown airport that would be used for a solar installation. Lightsource BP Director of Development Jack Steele said the property would be leased from the current landowners for […]

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. An ordinance approving fee increases for enhanced 911 services in the county was approved on its second reading. Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul said the increase is necessary to cover for increased demand in the county. “This is a 911 fee increase from $50.58 to $65.58, which is a $15 increase,” Taul said. “This will take effect next […]

The Alabama man who fled police in Hart County then hid in a cornfield near Glendale was back in court Tuesday.  Jecore M. King of Eight Mile, Alabama, appeared in Hardin Circuit Court for an arraignment hearing. King appeared via Zoom from the Hardin County Detention Center. Judge John David Simcoe said King was indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges including Wanton Endangerment, Fleeing or Evading Police, and […]