WULF News Brown recluse bite prompts clearing and fumigating of E-Town fire station Fire crews in Elizabethtown are returning to their station Thursday after a bite from a brown recluse spider prompted the closing of it last week. According to a statement from the city, a firefighter received the bite on April 29 and was seen at an occupational health clinic the next day. The firefighter was released after being seen by a medical professional. After discovering the bite came from a brown recluse, shifts at the fire station were moved to another station. The […] todayMay 7, 2026
WULF News Kentucky Shakespeare bringing free productions to area cities this week “Oh, brave new world!” Kentucky Shakespeare’s touring production of The Tempest will be making several area stops this week. Kentucky Shakespeare says the 2026 Shakespeare in the Parks Tour is visiting a record 46 locations this season as they present what is believed to be The Bard’s final play. The organization says the tragicomedy is “a testament to the redeeming power of love and forgiveness – featuring fools, spirits, monsters, shipwrecks, and magical spells.” Area performances scheduled for this week include Thursday […] todayMay 7, 2026
WULF News Caudill defense requests continuance; mediation scheduled in Escalera case Two area suspects charged in murder cases made court appearances Tuesday. Lawyers for Dustin Caudill, the Elizabethtown man accused of shooting and killing two men and then setting the Henon Lane residence they were in on fire in October 2024, made a motion to continue the trial past the currently scheduled June 8 start, citing concern with possible overlap of other trials the defense attorneys are representing clients in, and said the continuance was needed to properly schedule defense witnesses. The Commonwealth’s […] todayMay 6, 2026
WULF News Area organizations receive Victims of Crime Act funding Several area organizations were included in the latest round of federal grant funding aimed at supporting victims of crime. The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet says 88 agencies and organizations “that provide direct services to victims of crime and their families” will share $16 million in funding through the Victims of Crime Act Grant Program. According to a release from the cabinet, the VOCA Grant Program supports direct assistance services to victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic […] todayMay 6, 2026
WULF News E-Town Council approves Commerce Drive work, wastewater treatment plant design work The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved a municipal order approving a change order for the Commerce Drive project to rehabilitate the roadway between Sutton Lane and Executive Drive. “Due to the anticipated increase in traffic upon completion of the road, particularly during events at the outdoor music venue, it is critical that this portion of Commerce Drive be reconstructed to assure a proper and stable full-depth road base,” said City Attorney Ken […] todayMay 5, 2026
WULF News Mail-in absentee ballot request deadline Tuesday; absentee voting starts Wednesday If you are planning on applying for a mail-in absentee ballot, Tuesday is your last chance to do so. “May 5 is the last date to request an absentee ballot,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith. “Folks can do it by calling our office at 270-765-6762 or visit govote.ky.gov.” Voting for the 2026 primary election then gets under way on Wednesday. “In-person excused absentee voting begins Wednesday, May 6, and runs the 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th and 13th,” Smith said. “These […] todayMay 5, 2026
WULF News Multiple road projects under way in the area Several local and state road projects under way or set to begin will result in traffic impacts. Preparation work ahead of the summer closure of Interstate 65 in downtown Louisville continues this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday nights the ramp from First Street near the Chestnut Street intersection to southbound I-65 will be closed. Lane closures will be in effect on I-65 South between Saint Catherine Street and Arthur Street. […] todayMay 5, 2026
WULF News First of three CASA of the Heartland Light the Night 5K events this Friday CASA of the Heartland is raising awareness for the most vulnerable children in the community with three Light the Night 5K Superhero Run/Walk events, the first of which is coming up in Hardin County this week. “Our one here in Elizabethtown is going to be at the Sports Park on Friday, May 8, and kickoff time, it’s always a weird time because it’s sunset, so the kickoff time, air horn time is at 8:42 p.m.,” said CASA of the Heartland Executive […] todayMay 4, 2026
WULF News Beshear highlights Ford commitment to Glendale, industrial park development Governor Andy Beshear highlighted economic development efforts in Hardin County during his Team Kentucky Update Thursday. The governor announced the latest projects approved for funding from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, which aims to “boost investment in site and building upgrades to support future, good-paying jobs and economic growth across the commonwealth.” “Today, we continued investing in those efforts in 11 projects supporting future job growth and investments across 11 counties,” Beshear said. “Those projects were approved for $12.98 million in […] todayMay 4, 2026
