WULF News

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is reminding outdoor enthusiasts to help maintain waterways across the commonwealth by keeping their gear and watercraft clean KFW says more than 100 aquatic invasive species have been identified in Kentucky, which threatens native flora and fauna by introducing unchecked species with no natural predators or exposing native species to foreign pathogens. Invasive species that have been identified already in Kentucky include various species of carp, zebra mussels, crayfish, […]

The decision on medical marijuana facilities for unincorporated Hardin County locations will go to the voters. The Hardin County Fiscal Court voted down an ordinance that would have prohibited the operation of cannabis businesses in the unincorporated portions of the county and instead passed a resolution to put the issue on the ballot at the next election. Judge-Executive Keith Taul voted in favor of the prohibiting ordinance, as he felt since other […]

Kentucky State Police Post Four will be welcoming back two new troopers that recently completed cadet training. Troopers William Hendricks of Shepherdsville and Matthew Mann of Springfield were among the 37 cadets that graduated from the 104th class of the Kentucky State Police Training Academy. The KSP says cadets arrived at the academy on January 7 and embarked on 24 weeks of intense training to learn the necessary job skills to […]

Hardin County Schools is accepting nominations for its 2024 class of Distinguished Alumni Award winners. HCS says the awards are an opportunity to honor district alumni. Nominees must have graduated from a current or former Hardin County school no less than five years ago. “The Distinguished Alumni celebration is one of our best events each year and we encourage everyone who has a connection to the Hardin County Schools family to […]

The Elizabethtown Police Department is investigating after a worker was found dead at an area factory. “At shortly before 4:30 Tuesday evening, we were called to Metalsa in reference to and employee who they were unable to locate,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “Shortly after our officers arrived, concerns developed that the employee had possibly fallen into a chemical holding tank that was in the immediate area where the employee […]

The Radcliff Fire Department, in partnership with the Radcliff Police Department, is hosting a free child car seat event Tuesday at the Radcliff Walmart. “From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we’re doing a car seat check where you can come and get your car seat checked,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “So if you’re a grandparent or whether you’re a mom or dad that you just want somebody to double […]

The Hardin County Animal Shelter and the Hardin County Public Library are partnering on an event that benefits animals and kids alike. Registration is available for Waggin’ Tales, a chance for kids to practice their reading with dogs at the animal shelter. Slots are available on July 11 and July 18. The shelter says many of the dogs housed there are nervous and worried, and reading to them helps calm them down and show […]

Tuition at colleges across Kentucky will see a slight increase this school year. The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education approved tuition and mandatory fee proposals submitted by six public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System during their June business meeting Friday. The approved tuition increases are: -KCTCS: 1.6 percent-Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, and Western Kentucky University: 1.9 percent-Murray State University and Northern Kentucky University: 2 percent-University of […]

You can help support the 1 in 5 children (55,710)  within the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland service area that are facing food insecurity while enjoying great food from two area eateries as the organization participates in the second annual Pasta Bowl campaign. “We surveyed our kids that are in some of our programs, and two of the favorite foods that rose to the top were macaroni and ravioli,” said FAKH Marketing and […]