WULF News

Residents and visitors to the commonwealth this weekend are invited to take advantage of Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend. Running June 6 and 7, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife says Free Fishing Weekend allows anybody to enjoy fishing in waters across Kentucky without purchasing a fishing license or permit. All other regulations such as size limits and the number of fish you are allowed to keep will still apply. Tips and tricks for beginners […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The first reading was held on the city’s budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. “The budget contains total funds available of $158,472,681 and total appropriations for expenditures equal to $125,794.26, with an estimated ending fund balance of $32,677,755,” said City Attorney Ken Howard, reading from the ordinance. The budget will go up for adoption on the ordinance’s second reading. The […]

The summer season is beginning, and as you head outside to enjoy the warmer weather, if grilling is part of your summer traditions make sure you are taking precautions to reduce fire risks. “Make sure when you’re grilling, propane and charcoal barbecue grills should only be used outside, not in a garage or the carport, and never leave your grill unattended,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “We tell people, […]

Hardin County Schools recently announced a new hire and a promotion. HCS has announced the promotion of Creekside Elementary School Principal Dr. Brooke Custis to the position of Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. According to a release from HCS, Custis has served as Creekside’s principal for the past six years. Prior to Creekside, Custis was a vice principal at Solomon Elementary School in Hawaii, an assistant principal in the […]

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four is advising motorists to be on the lookout for two projects set to begin Monday. The KYTC says crews are expected to begin construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Shepherdsville and Ring roads on June 1. The work is part of the Shepherdsville Road widening and safety improvements project that runs through fall of 2027. “Of course, the widening and safety Improvements project […]

An Indiana man was killed in a collision in Meade County Friday. Kentucky State Police Post Four says at approximately 3:27 p.m. on May 29 troopers responded to a call regarding a fatal collision on Bypass Road near High Street in Meade County. The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle operated by 34-year-old Dustin Farmer of Central, Indiana, was heading north on Bypass Road when it crossed into the […]

Area school districts are set to launch their summer meals programs this week. Elizabethtown Independent Schools is offering free meals for children 18 and under at Elizabethtown High School, Morningside Elementary School, and the American Legion Park waterpark Mondays through Fridays from June 1 through July 24, with no meals served June 29 through July 3. Meals must be consumed on site. Parents who signed up for multi-day meal pick-ups will […]

Unemployment rates in the Lincoln Trail District in April saw decreases from the previous month but trended slightly higher than where they were the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in 66 counties, increased in 41, and stayed the same in 13 when comparing April 2026 with April 2025. The state unemployment average for April was 4.2 percent. That’s down from the 4.6 percent average […]

The City of Hodgenville will be looking for a new police chief soon. Current Hodgenville Police Chief James Richardson submitted a letter of resignation to Hodgenville Mayor Jim Phelps Thursday. Richardson’s resignation is effective at midnight on June 8. “My family and I decided that with the current status of the county, with the recent election and how all that turned out, it’s just the arguments and the fights and the things […]