WULF News CKCAC recognizes efforts of HCS in support of Radcliff Head Start The Central Kentucky Community Action Council this week recognized support from Hardin County Schools to allow the Radcliff Head Start Center to remain in operation. The CKCAC Head Start team hosted a celebration on Monday honoring HCS for the swift action the district took after extreme winter weather caused extensive damage to the Radcliff Head Start Center. The district made two classrooms at Radcliff Elementary School available to head start, allowing those students to continue their education without major interruption. “Our […] todayApril 29, 2026
WULF News Kentucky Ozone Season restrictions begin in Bullitt County on May 1 Open burning restrictions will be in place for several counties in Kentucky for the next five months as part of Kentucky Ozone Season. Ozone Season runs from May 1 through September 30, part of efforts by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to protect families and preserve air quality. According to the EEC, burning of brush, tree limbs, leaves, or natural growth is restricted in counties that have exceeded the federal air quality standards before and are more likely to […] todayApril 29, 2026
WULF News E-Town council discusses North Downtown plan, wastewater plant expansion The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday. Samantha Wiser with Taylor Siefker Williams presented on the North Downtown Master Plan, which she said will be the focus of the next round of Community Development Block Grant funding for city projects. Wiser said the improvements and projects in the plan fall under five general topics. “So looking at that infrastructure(1) that is out there, that’s kind of our base need, right?” Wiser said. “But we’re also looking at walkability, that […] todayApril 28, 2026
WULF News Taul proposes 2026-2027 budget The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Monday. Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul presented his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Taul is proposing a budget of $62,468,098, balanced with $2 million from the annual payout from the hospital sale. “You can see that the revenue is $24 million-plus, with expenses exactly the same, and we end up of course with a balanced budget, and also considering the hospital sale payout as revenue, then we will […] todayApril 28, 2026
WULF News U.S. Army HRC hosting sexual assault awareness motorcycle ride Wednesday Members of the public are invited to join the Fort Knox community for a motorcycle ride Wednesday to highlight sexual assault awareness and prevention. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command will host the 11th annual SHARP “Raise the Bars” Motorcycle Ride April 29 as part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The ride is open to Fort Knox soldiers, family members, civilian staff, and the general public. According to a release from the HRC, following opening remarks by Major […] todayApril 28, 2026
WULF News Kentucky unemployment in February sees decline February unemployment in Kentucky is down slightly from the previous month and year. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for February was 4.2 percent. That is down from the 4.3 percent average reported in January, and down .6 percent from the February 2025 average of 4.8 percent. Kentucky’s unemployment average for February came in under the national unemployment rate, which the U.S. Department of Labor says at 4.4 percent is up from the 4.2 percent rate reported […] todayApril 27, 2026
WULF News Interim CKCAC Community Services/HEAP director officially appointed to position A familiar face has been appointed as the Central Kentucky Community Action Council’s Community Services/HEAP director. Samantha “Sam” Ross, who has been serving in the position on an interim basis, was promoted to permanently take over the position, which oversees the Community Services Block Grant and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. “Coming from the Weatherization Assistance Program, I have seen how the services our agency offers impact the communities we serve,” Ross said. The council said in a release […] todayApril 27, 2026
WULF News ECTC’S Toy Box Theatre invites community to final show Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s Toy Box Theatre is set to take its final bow. The theatre company, helmed by retiring Communication and Theatre Professor Katrina Eicher, will present Seuss-A-Rama, a collection of stories by Dr. Seuss, at the ECTC Science Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The cast consists of college students enrolled in the theatre class to gain performance experience and to reach out to the community. Many area elementary schools will see daytime performances of the production. All are welcome […] todayApril 27, 2026
WULF News Hardin County hosting e-scrap recycling event for residents Hardin County residents are encouraged to participate in the annual E-Scrap Recycling event this weekend. “That is this Saturday the 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it’s at the AGC Automotive America’s Plant,” said Hardin County Government Communications Officer Brian Walker. “It’s for Hardin County residents only. You’ll need to show an ID when you pull in. Please don’t get out of your car. You just pull up and the folks from AGC, Tri-State E-Scrap, and we’re getting some […] todayApril 24, 2026
