WULF News

As area schools begin the 2024-2025 school year, area drivers are reminded to help keep area kids safe. “I just wanted to offer a friendly reminder that additional traffic should be expected on our roadways as local students are returning to the classroom,” said Elizabethtown Police Department Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “Please be especially vigilant for increased pedestrian traffic around schools and bus stops. Additionally, be mindful of crosswalks and yield […]

The American Red Cross says urgent action is needed as the nation deals with an ongoing blood shortage.  According to the Red Cross, the national blood supply has fallen by more than 25 percent since July 1. The Red Cross says nearly 50 percent of Americans in July experienced heat alerts, which hurt blood donation numbers. Heat alerts discouraging blood drive turnout, combined with traditional summer blood drive obstacles such as travel […]

It’s the first day of classes for several area school districts, including Hardin County Schools. “We are tremendously excited to welcome our more than 14,000 students into our school buildings this year,” said HCS Community Relations Specialist John Wright. “It’s going to be a fun year, a year full of opportunities for our students to excel at every level – elementary and preschool through middle school to high school. Our students […]

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is looking to help students hit the ground running for the Fall 2024 semester with their Express Enrollment Days. “Express Enrollment will take place at ECTC on August 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and then we’ll be back August 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,” said ECTC Director of Marketing and Public Relations Sarah Berkshire.  Multiple options are available […]

The City of Elizabethtown August Lawn Party at the Lake event will be happening Wednesday evening. The August event, which is part of a summer-long series hosted by the city, will get under way at the bandstand at Freeman Lake Park at 6:30 p.m. This month’s concert will feature the Northern Kentucky-based Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s 10-piece subsidiary group the Devou-Doo Daddies. Their performance is titled “Get Movin’ (Feet Don’t Fail Me Now) […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved on second reading an ordinance that approves general obligation bonds for city projects. “This ordinance authorizes the issuance of, not to exceed, $11 million of the city’s general obligation bonds,” said City Attorney Ken Howard, reading from the ordinance. “This will be series 2024, to be issued for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and […]

Breckinridge County Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter says it is good to be back. “We just finished up a terrific opening day in the school district for all staff,” Carter said. “We started the morning out, the entire district, we had breakfast at Breckinridge County High School and had some welcoming activities, and it’s been a great day.” The district has a professional development day on the calendar Tuesday, then will […]

The Elizabethtown Police Department is inviting area residents to get a behind the scenes look at law enforcement with their Citizens Police Academy. “Our next session of the Citizens Police Academy will begin on September 3,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “This is an eight week program that will meet on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the police department.” The academy covers multiple topics. “Attendees will have an […]

The Kentucky State Police will be participating in a federal enforcement effort over the next few days.  The KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division will be participating in Operation SafeDRIVE Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforcement campaign targets unsafe driving behavior that often leads to passenger and commercial vehicle crashes. Operation SafeDRIVE focuses on dangerous driving practices such as aggressive driving, speeding, tailgating, failing to wear a seatbelt, […]