The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Breckinridge County during severe weather overnight from June 21 into June 22. NWS Louisville Lead Forecaster Brian Schoettmer said the tornadoes were part of a larger supercell that brought several tornadoes through the area. One of the tornadoes touched down near Mystic. “It was on the ground for just a short period of time, and it was rated an […]

Area residents looking for a fun way to celebrate Independence Day can take to the skies next week. The Elizabethtown Nature Park will be hosting helicopter rides and a display of historic military vehicles July 2 and 3. The vehicles will be on display near the Veterans Tribute inside the nature park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. According to the City of Elizabethtown Events team, the National […]

Elizabethtown City Administrator Ed Poppe told the Elizabethtown City Council Monday that the recent groundbreaking of a hotel on the south end has highlighted city efforts to bring more projects to the area. “The staff has also had discussions about offering other incentive programs to support the south end or to help spur additional development in that area,” Poppe said. “We have a couple programs that the city already operates.” […]

Summer vacation is in full swing, but Hardin County Schools is already gearing up for the new school year as they have released the dates for the district’s open houses and Back to School Fests. “The Back to School Fests are a wonderful opportunity for our community partners to come visit and share with families about the services that they offer that will help them navigate the school year, and […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday evening. Central Kentucky Community Foundation Executive Director Davette Swiney came before the council to discuss the progress that has been made on Hardin County’s participation in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, which sends a free book each month to registered children ages birth to five. Swiney said a $20,000 commitment from the city last year allowed the program to hit the […]