WULF News Kentucky Transportation Cabinet lifts certain trucking restrictions for storm relief; AG’s Office collecting price gouging reports As part of the state of emergency issued for the weekend winter storms, Kentucky government has several measures in effect to support residents. Under an executive order signed by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray, the state has temporarily suspended certain restrictions on motor carriers engaged in providing power restoration and transporting gasoline, diesel, propane, and other critical supplies to areas affected by the winter weather. According to the Transportation Cabinet, the order is effective for 14 days or until the […] todayJanuary 30, 2026
WULF News Icy road conditions result in delays for Hardin County trash collection The snow and ice from the weekend winter storms have had many impacts, including on trash collection in Hardin County. Hardin County Government Communications Officer Brian Walker says there were two different incidents involving trash trucks Wednesday. “One of them slipped off of a pretty steep roadway into a ditch on a county road in an unincorporated area and had to be towed out,” Walker said. “Another situation, it was two different trash companies, one of them being UDP that just […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
WULF News Reminder for pet owners: ‘If you’re cold, they’re cold’ Cold temperatures can quickly turn dangerous for area residents, but Hardin County Animal Care and Control Director Mike McNutt wants to make sure people remember the same is true for four-legged friends. “During these code spells that we’re having where our wind chills are minus 10, minus 20, whatever they may be, please bring your animals in,” McNutt said. “If you’re cold, they’re cold. With the exception of a few breeds like your huskies, malamutes, dogs that work out in the code, […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
WULF News Deadline to apply for Nolin RECC Washington trip February 2 The deadline for students to apply for the Nolin RECC and Kentucky Electric Cooperatives 2026 Washington Youth Tour. According to the co-op, five high school juniors whose parents or guardians receive electric service from Nolin RECC will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. From June 15 through 20, participating students will tour sites such as the Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery, and the U.S. Capitol. Students will also visit with Kentucky’s congressional delegation. Nolin RECC Communications Manager Sarah Fellows […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
WULF News LTADD seeking public input on housing study The Lincoln Trail Area Development District is seeking community input on their comprehensive study of affordable housing and homelessness in the region. “As we’ve heard throughout the community now for several years, we have a lot of market-based housing, but we don’t really know where we stand as far as affordable, workforce, and transitional housing, aka homelessness,” said LTADD Executive Director Daniel London. The study is designed to give LTADD quantifiable data to show if the district is over-built in market-based […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
WULF News Frost quakes are harmless, but startling, products of winter weather As the area continues to see freezing temperatures, you might occasionally hear a loud boom outside. “We’ve had reports from across south-central Kentucky, especially, of these loud booms that folks have heard, and those are frost quakes, or cryoseism,” said Meteorologist Evan Webb with the National Weather Service in Louisville. The weekend winter storm brought high amounts of precipitation that saturated the ground quickly. “That freezing rain saturated the ground with soils somewhat above freezing still, but then all that moisture […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
WULF News Vine Grove receives funding for water line improvements The City of Vine Grove is receiving support for infrastructure improvements by way of funding through the Safe Drinking Water Act. Vine Grove Mayor Pam Ogden said the funding was requested by Second District Congressman Brett Guthrie. “It is for $817,491,” Ogden said. “It is to improve and replace old, galvanized water lines that are a constant source of leaks and main breaks in our water system. This is also to replace undersized lines, so I’m pretty excited about it. These […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
WULF News Nolin RECC offers energy-saving tips amid cold temperatures As the frigid temperatures continue, Nolin RECC is reminding members and area residents of actions they can take to conserve electricity during high-demand periods. “Extreme temperatures like we are experiencing right now put added demand not only on our home systems but on the larger energy grid, because heating equipment is trying to make up a significant difference between the outside temperature and the temperature inside our homes,” said Nolin RECC Communications Manager Sarah Fellows. “Each of us can incorporate […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
WULF News Kentucky sees strong deer season, but KFW wants to increase doe harvest Deer hunters across the commonwealth contributed to another strong season despite the doe harvest coming in short of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s goals. Hunters harvested 145,433 deer in Kentucky during the 2025-2026 hunting season, marking the fifth-highest reported total in the state’s history. 72 percent of harvested deer were taken using modern guns. KFW says the season included a newly-expanded October youth-only season, impressive numbers for hunters on public lands, and a high percentage of harvested bucks estimated to be […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
