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# 94.3 The Wolf

Central KY's #1 Country Station - Country That'll Make You Howl!

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## Posts

- [Hardin County Fiscal Court hosts first July meeting](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-hosts-first-july-meeting/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul announced that Hardin County EMS has been awarded nearly $55,000 in grant funding from the Cabinet for Health and Family Service’s Education and Training Modernization Program. “This grant money will be used to update training mannequins for pediatric
- [KSP targeting commercial vehicle enforcement as part of national campaign](https://wolf943.com/ksp-targeting-commercial-vehicle-enforcement-as-part-of-national-campaign/) - The Kentucky State Police is participating in a federal enforcement effort involving commercial vehicles. The KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is participating in Operation SafeDRIVE, which runs through this Saturday. The KSP says the campaign targets unsafe driving behavior that often leads to passenger and commercial vehicle crashes. During Operation SafeDRIVE, KSP officers will patrol major
- [Local Sports Update - July 15, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-july-15-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Wolf Wants to Know (7/15): What word is fun to say out loud?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-7-15-what-word-is-fun-to-say-out-loud/) - What's a word that's just fun to say out loud? We want to know!
- [What the Howl (7/15): What Injured Over 112,000 People Last Year?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-7-15-what-injured-over-112000-people-last-year/) - What caused 112,000 injuries last year? Find out in today's What the Howl trivia!
- [RaeLynn Calls It Quits After 10 Years of Marriage](https://wolf943.com/raelynn-calls-it-quits-after-10-years-of-marriage/) - Country star RaeLynn has filed for divorce from husband Josh Davis after 10 years together.
- [Thomas Rhett's Sister-In-Law Celebrates Major Win in Cancer Battle](https://wolf943.com/thomas-rhetts-sister-in-law-celebrates-major-win-in-cancer-battle/) - Thomas Rhett's sister-in-law finishes chemo and shares her gratitude!
- [Garth Brooks and the Plagiarism Controversy That Shook Country Music](https://wolf943.com/garth-brooks-and-the-plagiarism-controversy-that-shook-country-music/) - Even the King of Country Music faced plagiarism accusations. Here's the story behind it.
- [Jason Aldean's Kids Called It: Stella Lefty's 'Boston' Is Pure Fire](https://wolf943.com/jason-aldeans-kids-called-it-stella-leftys-boston-is-pure-fire/) - Jason Aldean's kids knew Stella Lefty's 'Boston' was a hit before anyone else!
- [You Know Her Face! Natalie Alyn Lind's Big Role on Dutton Ranch](https://wolf943.com/you-know-her-face-natalie-alyn-linds-big-role-on-dutton-ranch/) - Natalie Alyn Lind is stealing scenes as Oreana Jackson on 'Dutton Ranch'
- [Wolf Wants to Know (7/14): What's the most ridiculous thing you'd buy with unlimited cash?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-7-14-whats-the-most-ridiculous-thing-youd-buy-with-unlimited-cash/) - If money was no object, what ridiculous thing would you buy? We're dying to know!
- [What the Howl (7/14): Who's Handling the Money in Most American Homes?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-7-14-whos-handling-the-money-in-most-american-homes/) - In 75% of American homes, women handle this important task. Can you guess?
- [A Legend Gone: Sam Neill Passes at 78](https://wolf943.com/a-legend-gone-sam-neill-passes-at-78/) - Sam Neill, legendary actor, passes away at 78 surrounded by family.
- [Country Legend Steve Wariner Swaps the Stage for the Canvas](https://wolf943.com/country-legend-steve-wariner-swaps-the-stage-for-the-canvas/) - Country legend Steve Wariner reveals his hidden artistic passion beyond the Grammy-winning stage.
- [Luke Bryan Rewards Super Fan's Epic Beer Run with Free Concert Tickets for LIFE](https://wolf943.com/luke-bryan-rewards-super-fans-epic-beer-run-with-free-concert-tickets-for-life/) - Luke Bryan rewards a superfan's epic beer-chugging moment with free concert tickets for life!
- [Charley Crockett Stands His Ground on Tour Decision](https://wolf943.com/charley-crockett-stands-his-ground-on-tour-decision/) - Charley Crockett responds to backlash over controversial tour lineup decision.
- [Jason Aldean's Daughter Keeley Ties the Knot in Secret Wedding!](https://wolf943.com/jason-aldeans-daughter-keeley-ties-the-knot-in-secret-wedding/) - Jason Aldean just revealed his daughter Keeley got secretly married!
- [E-Town council approves property transfer for Habitat for Humanity](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-property-transfer-for-habitat-for-humanity/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved several municipal orders, including the acceptance of a bid from B.C. Concrete for concrete installation services for sidewalk repairs and the approval of an application for a $2 million grant from the Department of Local Government for the Elizabethtown Nature Park.
- [Kentucky voter registration sees surge in June](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-voter-registration-sees-surge-in-june/) - 11,440 voters were added to the rolls in June, the largest jump in Kentucky voter registration since August 2024. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 6,770 voters in the month of June. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in June increased by 5,516 voters, while
- [Local Sports Update - July 14, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-july-14-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Wolf Wants to Know (7/13): What's the strangest thing in your vehicle?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-7-13-whats-the-strangest-thing-in-your-vehicle/) - What's the weirdest thing hanging out in your car? Tell us!
- [What the Howl (7/13): What's Hiding in YOUR Junk Drawer?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-7-13-whats-hiding-in-your-junk-drawer/) - 72% of Americans have this in a drawer. Can you guess what it is?
- [Taylor Swift Could Be Headed for a Historic Residency Deal!](https://wolf943.com/taylor-swift-could-be-headed-for-a-historic-residency-deal/) - Taylor Swift rumored to be in talks for a historic billion-dollar concert residency!
- [Jelly Roll Gets Real About His Toughest Weight-Loss Battle](https://wolf943.com/jelly-roll-gets-real-about-his-toughest-weight-loss-battle/) - Jelly Roll reveals his real struggle wasn't losing weight—it's what comes after
- [Taylor Sheridan Taking the Reins on Dutton Ranch Season 2!](https://wolf943.com/taylor-sheridan-taking-the-reins-on-dutton-ranch-season-2/) - Taylor Sheridan's taking over Dutton Ranch Season 2 with a bigger creative role!
- [Hollywood Legend Sam Neill Passes Away at 78](https://wolf943.com/hollywood-legend-sam-neill-passes-away-at-78/) - Hollywood legend Sam Neill passes away at 78, surrounded by family
- [Steve Wariner's Got Serious Skills Beyond the Stage!](https://wolf943.com/steve-wariners-got-serious-skills-beyond-the-stage/) - Grammy winner Steve Wariner reveals a surprising passion for painting!
- [Grayson County Sheriff’s Office investigating communications wiring thefts](https://wolf943.com/grayson-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-communications-wiring-thefts/) - The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in an ongoing investigation of multiple thefts involving Kinetic communications wiring. According to the sheriff’s office, numerous complaints have been received over the past several weeks regarding communications lines being cut, damaged, or removed. The sheriff’s office began working with Kinetic representatives, local scrap yards, and other
- [KSP hiring driver testing administrators for Bardstown office](https://wolf943.com/ksp-hiring-driver-testing-administrators-for-bardstown-office/) - The Kentucky State Police is seeking driver testing administrators for the Bardstown Regional Driver’s License Office. The KSP Driver’s Testing Branch is seeking to fill six positions at the Bardstown licensing office, which will soon begin offering driver testing services. According to the KSP, the positions are full-time and include comprehensive benefits such as health
- [Open enrollment at Hardin County Schools this Thursday and Friday](https://wolf943.com/open-enrollment-at-hardin-county-schools-this-thursday-and-friday/) - Hardin County Schools will be hosting open enrollment events at district schools this Thursday and Friday. “This is the time where we welcome children who are enrolling in school for the first time, who may be transferring to another school in the district, or are planning to attend a new school after a move to a
- [Local Sports Update - July 13, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-july-13-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Bunnie XO Takes Down Divorce Podcast - Here's Why!](https://wolf943.com/bunnie-xo-takes-down-divorce-podcast-heres-why/) - Bunnie XO pulls the plug on her divorce podcast - find out why!
- [Remember Rainforest Cafe? Here's What Happened to All Those Locations](https://wolf943.com/remember-rainforest-cafe-heres-what-happened-to-all-those-locations/) - From 59 locations to just 16 – what happened to Rainforest Cafe?
- [Bunnie XO's Fourth of July Kiss Goes VIRAL and We're Here for It!](https://wolf943.com/bunnie-xos-fourth-of-july-kiss-goes-viral-and-were-here-for-it/) - Bunnie XO's Fourth of July kiss just broke the internet and we've got all the details!
- [Taylor Sheridan's Got a Brand New Show Coming and It's About to Be HUGE](https://wolf943.com/taylor-sheridans-got-a-brand-new-show-coming-and-its-about-to-be-huge/) - Taylor Sheridan's new show 'The Laird' is coming and it's about to be must-watch TV!
- [Carrie Underwood Goes Full 'Granny Chic' with Her Latest Home Makeover](https://wolf943.com/carrie-underwood-goes-full-granny-chic-with-her-latest-home-makeover/) - Carrie Underwood's latest DIY pantry project has her wondering if she's crossed into 'granny chic' territory!
- [Bunnie XO Pulls the Plug on Divorce Podcast Episode – Here's Why](https://wolf943.com/bunnie-xo-pulls-the-plug-on-divorce-podcast-episode-heres-why/) - Bunnie XO removes podcast episode – find out what changed her mind!
- [Remember Rainforest Cafe? Here's What's Left of This Icon](https://wolf943.com/remember-rainforest-cafe-heres-whats-left-of-this-icon/) - Rainforest Cafe went from 59 locations to just 16. Time to visit nostalgia!
- [Bunnie XO Breaks the Internet with a Fourth of July Kiss That's Got Everyone Talking](https://wolf943.com/bunnie-xo-breaks-the-internet-with-a-fourth-of-july-kiss-thats-got-everyone-talking/) - Bunnie XO's viral Fourth of July kiss has everyone talking!
- [Taylor Sheridan's Got a Brand New Show Coming and Wolf Country Needs to Know About It](https://wolf943.com/taylor-sheridans-got-a-brand-new-show-coming-and-wolf-country-needs-to-know-about-it/) - Taylor Sheridan's got a new show called 'The Laird' and we've got all the details!
- [Carrie Underwood's 'Granny Chic' Pantry Has Us All Asking the Real Questions](https://wolf943.com/carrie-underwoods-granny-chic-pantry-has-us-all-asking-the-real-questions/) - Carrie Underwood's latest DIY project has her questioning her design choices!
- [Wolf Wants to Know (7/10): What's the Best Cereal of All Time?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-7-10-whats-the-best-cereal-of-all-time/) - Frosted Flakes? Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Let's settle this breakfast debate once and for all!
- [What the Howl (7/10): How Much Time Does the Average Man Spend Doing THIS?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-7-10-how-much-time-does-the-average-man-spend-doing-this/) - 3,000 hours of life doing what? Take a guess and tune in to 94.3 The Wolf!
- [Hold Up! Bonnie Tyler Covered a Carrie Underwood Song? Here's the Country Connection You Didn't Know About](https://wolf943.com/hold-up-bonnie-tyler-covered-a-carrie-underwood-song-heres-the-country-connection-you-didnt-know-about/) - Bonnie Tyler covered a Carrie Underwood song AND duetted with Vince Gill!
- [Kane Brown's Got House Rules – And His Kids Better Follow 'Em!](https://wolf943.com/kane-browns-got-house-rules-and-his-kids-better-follow-em/) - Kane Brown's laying down some serious house rules for his kids – and it's pure parenting gold!
- [Country Music's Game-Changers: Meet the 25 Artists Reshaping the Genre](https://wolf943.com/country-musics-game-changers-meet-the-25-artists-reshaping-the-genre/) - Country's 25 most important modern artists are reshaping the genre. See who's on the list!
- [Rest Easy, The King of Storage Wars](https://wolf943.com/rest-easy-the-king-of-storage-wars/) - New details emerge about Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets' final moments
- [Ella Langley Pulls Back the Curtain on Tour Life!](https://wolf943.com/ella-langley-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-tour-life/) - Ella Langley takes fans behind the scenes with her athlete-level tour morning routine!
- [Wolf Wants to Know (7/9): What chore would you rather pay taxes twice than do?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-7-9-what-chore-would-you-rather-pay-taxes-twice-than-do/) - What chore would you pay taxes twice to avoid? Tell us!
- [What the Howl (7/9): What Are You Still Holding Onto From High School?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-7-9-what-are-you-still-holding-onto-from-high-school/) - About 35% of people still have THIS from high school. Can you guess?
- [Sunday Rose Urban Turns 18! Keith & Nicole Celebrate Their Girl](https://wolf943.com/sunday-rose-urban-turns-18-keith-nicole-celebrate-their-girl/) - Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's daughter Sunday Rose just turned 18!
- [Bunnie Xo's Got Nashville Talkin' This Fourth of July!](https://wolf943.com/bunnie-xos-got-nashville-talkin-this-fourth-of-july/) - Bunnie Xo and a reality TV star set Independence Day weekend on fire!
- [Ashley Cooke's Hollywood Souvenir: Country Star Confesses to 'Marshals' Set Theft!](https://wolf943.com/ashley-cookes-hollywood-souvenir-country-star-confesses-to-marshals-set-theft/) - Ashley Cooke confesses to snagging a souvenir from her 'Marshals' acting debut!
- [Randy Travis Is BACK! Country Legend Dropping First Album in 18 Years](https://wolf943.com/randy-travis-is-back-country-legend-dropping-first-album-in-18-years/) - Randy Travis announces his first album of original songs since 2008. This is huge!
- [Taylor Sheridan's Hit TV Shows Shut Out at 2026 Emmy Awards](https://wolf943.com/taylor-sheridans-hit-tv-shows-shut-out-at-2026-emmy-awards/) - Taylor Sheridan's Hit TV Shows Shut Out at 2026 Emmy Awards
- [Wolf Wants to Know (7/8): What words annoy you?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-7-8-what-words-annoy-you/) - Tell us: what word annoys you the most?
- [What the Howl (7/8): From 12% to 92% - What's in Almost Every Home Now?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-7-8-from-12-to-92-whats-in-almost-every-home-now/) - Only 12% had it in 1960, now 92% do. Can you guess what it is?
- [Cody Johnson: The Real Deal Rising to the Top of Country Music](https://wolf943.com/cody-johnson-the-real-deal-rising-to-the-top-of-country-music/) - Cody Johnson proves real country rises to the top the honest way!
- [Could 'Dutton Ranch' and 'Marshals' Team Up? Wolf Country Weighs In!](https://wolf943.com/could-dutton-ranch-and-marshals-team-up-wolf-country-weighs-in/) - Fans are buzzing about a possible 'Dutton Ranch' and 'Marshals' crossover after these wild season finales!
- [The King of Country is Bringing Back the Magic! Garth Brooks' Iconic Drum Pod Returns](https://wolf943.com/the-king-of-country-is-bringing-back-the-magic-garth-brooks-iconic-drum-pod-returns/) - Garth Brooks brings back his legendary drum pod for epic new arena tour!
- [Swift and Kelce Taking Country's Power Couple on Dream Honeymoon!](https://wolf943.com/swift-and-kelce-taking-countrys-power-couple-on-dream-honeymoon/) - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reveal honeymoon plans with dreamy destinations and mystery.
- [How a Bad Haircut Turned Into Ella Langley's Signature Move](https://wolf943.com/how-a-bad-haircut-turned-into-ella-langleys-signature-move-2/) - Ella Langley's bad haircut before a show became her signature look and career moment!
- [How a Bad Haircut Turned Into Ella Langley's Signature Move](https://wolf943.com/how-a-bad-haircut-turned-into-ella-langleys-signature-move/) - Ella Langley's bad haircut before a show became her signature look and career moment!
- [Wolf Wants to Know (7/7): What else goes in your dishwasher?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-7-7-what-else-goes-in-your-dishwasher/) - Besides dishes, what have you washed in your dishwasher? Text us!
- [What the Howl (7/7): What Do Most People Do Before Vacation?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-7-7-what-do-most-people-do-before-vacation/) - 68% of people do this before vacation. Can you guess what it is?
- [Luke Bryan's Turning 50 and Blake Shelton Ain't Invited!](https://wolf943.com/luke-bryans-turning-50-and-blake-shelton-aint-invited/) - Luke Bryan's turning 50 and joked that Blake Shelton might not be invited to his blowout bash!
- [Megan Moroney's Stage Outfits Are No Joke – They Weigh 15 Pounds!](https://wolf943.com/megan-moroneys-stage-outfits-are-no-joke-they-weigh-15-pounds/) - Megan Moroney's stage outfits weigh 15 pounds – here's how she trains for them!
- [The Godfather of Country Brings the Patriotic Chills with 'America the Beautiful'](https://wolf943.com/the-godfather-of-country-brings-the-patriotic-chills-with-america-the-beautiful/) - Alan Jackson delivers an emotional 'America the Beautiful' for PBS's 4th of July celebration!
- [Luke Combs is Absolutely DOMINATING Country Music with 20 No. 1 Hits!](https://wolf943.com/luke-combs-is-absolutely-dominating-country-music-with-20-no-1-hits/) - Luke Combs just hit 20 No. 1 songs! That's crazy dominance on the country charts!
- [Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding Doc? Here's the Real Scoop!](https://wolf943.com/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-doc-heres-the-real-scoop/) - Taylor and Travis wedding cameras got everyone talking! Here's what's actually happening, friend.
- [Jon Pardi and Summer Calling It Quits](https://wolf943.com/jon-pardi-and-summer-calling-it-quits-2/) - Jon Pardi and wife Summer are divorcing, but staying devoted co-parents.
- [Zach Bryan's Taking Over: Stadium-Sized Success Without Radio Airplay](https://wolf943.com/zach-bryans-taking-over-stadium-sized-success-without-radio-airplay/) - Zach Bryan's filling stadiums without radio airplay – here's how he's changing country
- [Taylor and Travis Tied the Knot at Madison Square Garden!](https://wolf943.com/taylor-and-travis-tied-the-knot-at-madison-square-garden/) - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married after saying vows at MSG!
- [Country Star Jon Pardi and Summer Call It Quits](https://wolf943.com/country-star-jon-pardi-and-summer-call-it-quits/) - Country music couple Jon and Summer Pardi have announced their divorce
- [Morgan Wallen: The King of Country Music Right Now](https://wolf943.com/morgan-wallen-the-king-of-country-music-right-now/) - Morgan Wallen is dominating country music like never before!
- [Jon Pardi and Summer Calling It Quits](https://wolf943.com/jon-pardi-and-summer-calling-it-quits/) - Jon Pardi and wife Summer are parting ways but focusing on co-parenting their two children.
- [Zach Bryan's Taking Over the World (Without Even Hitting Our Airwaves)](https://wolf943.com/zach-bryans-taking-over-the-world-without-even-hitting-our-airwaves/) - Zach Bryan's filling football stadiums without mainstream radio airplay. That's how you know he's legit.
- [Holy Smokes! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Just Said 'I Do' at Madison Square Garden!](https://wolf943.com/holy-smokes-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-just-said-i-do-at-madison-square-garden/) - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married after exchanging vows at Madison Square Garden!
- [Country Star Jon Pardi and Summer Split: Here's What We Know](https://wolf943.com/country-star-jon-pardi-and-summer-split-heres-what-we-know/) - Jon Pardi and Summer are divorcing – here's the timeline and details
- [The Patriotic Power Behind Toby Keith's Most Iconic Song](https://wolf943.com/the-patriotic-power-behind-toby-keiths-most-iconic-song/) - Discover the untold story behind Toby Keith's most powerful patriotic hit
- [Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Is the Official Anthem of the U.S. Men's National Team!](https://wolf943.com/ella-langleys-choosin-texas-is-the-official-anthem-of-the-u-s-mens-national-team/) - Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' just became the USMNT's new favorite pump-up anthem!
- [Chris Stapleton: The Voice That Changed Country Music Forever](https://wolf943.com/chris-stapleton-the-voice-that-changed-country-music-forever/) - Before the spotlight, Chris Stapleton was already reshaping country music from Nashville. Here's why he matters.
- [Trisha Yearwood: How One Album Changed Country Music Forever](https://wolf943.com/trisha-yearwood-how-one-album-changed-country-music-forever/) - Trisha Yearwood's debut album made her a superstar overnight! Here's how it happened.
- [Talk About a Paycheck! Landman Ladies Are Getting BANK for Season 3](https://wolf943.com/talk-about-a-paycheck-landman-ladies-are-getting-bank-for-season-3/) - Landman's leading ladies are getting major raises for Season 3 – one matches Billy Bob Thornton's salary!
- [Naturalization ceremony to be held at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace](https://wolf943.com/naturalization-ceremony-to-be-held-at-abraham-lincoln-birthplace/) - The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is celebrating America’s birthday by adding more Americans. The park will host a special naturalization ceremony at 11 a.m. on the Fourth of July as part of the park’s commemoration of the nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. According to
- [Local Sports Update - July 3, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-july-3-2026-2/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Nicholas Houck makes court appearance, this time with attorney present](https://wolf943.com/nicholas-houck-makes-court-appearance-this-time-with-attorney-present/) - Nicholas Houck was back in Nelson Circuit Court Friday morning for a status hearing as he faces a Class D Felony Perjury charge. Houck appeared with his attorney, Bardstown-based Michael Ferguson. Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III noted that Ferguson had been retained and had filed an appearance in the case. Houck was previously represented by a
- [Wolf Wants to Know (7/2): What's a small thing that can ruin your whole morning?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-7-2-whats-a-small-thing-that-can-ruin-your-whole-morning/) - What's one small thing that totally derails your morning? Tell us!
- [What the Howl (7/2): What do 38% of Americans skip in the morning?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-7-2-what-do-38-of-americans-skip-in-the-morning/) - 38% of Americans skip this every morning. Can you guess what it is?
- [Ella Langley Is Taking Over Country Music in 2026!](https://wolf943.com/ella-langley-is-taking-over-country-music-in-2026/) - Ella Langley is absolutely taking over country music in 2026!
- [You Won't Believe How Different Hank Jr. Sounded on His First No. 1 Hit!](https://wolf943.com/you-wont-believe-how-different-hank-jr-sounded-on-his-first-no-1-hit/) - Hank Jr.'s first No. 1 hit sounds shockingly different from his legendary later work!
- [Luke Combs Sets the Record Straight: Country Music Over Hollywood, Every Single Time](https://wolf943.com/luke-combs-sets-the-record-straight-country-music-over-hollywood-every-single-time/) - Luke Combs just shut down Hollywood rumors and we're here for it!
- [Clint Black Postpones Elizabethtown Show Due to Medical Emergency](https://wolf943.com/clint-black-postpones-elizabethtown-show-due-to-medical-emergency/) - Country legend Clint Black forced to cancel this weekend's E-town show
- [Sweet Magnolias Fans: Here's What We Know About Season 6!](https://wolf943.com/sweet-magnolias-fans-heres-what-we-know-about-season-6-2/) - Sweet Magnolias fans are buzzing about Season 6—here's what we're hearing!
- [Sweet Magnolias Fans: Here's What We Know About Season 6!](https://wolf943.com/sweet-magnolias-fans-heres-what-we-know-about-season-6/) - Sweet Magnolias fans are buzzing about Season 6—here's what we're hearing!
- [ZeroV introduces temporary services plan for Lincoln Trail District](https://wolf943.com/zerov-introduces-temporary-services-plan-for-lincoln-trail-district/) - ZeroV, Kentucky’s domestic violence coalition, will utilize nearby member programs as part of a temporary services plan for survivors in the Lincoln Trail District. According to a release from ZeroV, a new crisis line for the Lincoln Trail District has been activated at 1-877-949-0515. When a victim calls, an advocate from GreenHouse17 in Lexington “will
- [Grant provides support for area workers impacted by recent layoffs](https://wolf943.com/grant-provides-support-for-area-workers-impacted-by-recent-layoffs/) - A grant awarded to the Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board will assist workers impacted by layoffs at area industries. LTWDB Assistant Workforce Director Anthony Hellmueller said the state reached out after the announced closing of BlueOval SK to assist in applying for a National Dislocated Worker Grant through the U.S. Department of Labor. “The application
- [Elizabethtown Fire Department donates truck to Stepehensburg](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-fire-department-donates-truck-to-stepehensburg/) - Elizabethtown Fire Chief Mark Malone said the city’s fire department was ready to retire a 2005 pumper and rescue fire truck, and while it was no longer of use to the EFD he told Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory it could be of use to a Hardin County volunteer fire department. “I approached the (Hardin County) Chiefs
- [Roadwork on U.S. 31E in Hodgenville scheduled to begin Monday](https://wolf943.com/roadwork-on-u-s-31e-in-hodgenville-scheduled-to-begin-monday/) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four anticipates a project on U.S. 31E in Hodgenville will be completed in time for the start of the school year. The KYTC says the highway safety and mobility improvement project is scheduled to begin along U.S. 31E/Lincoln Farm Road between Greensburg and Miller roads in Hodgenville on Monday, July 6.
- [Local Sports Update - July 2, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-july-2-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Wolf Wants to Know (7/1): What harmless belief do you refuse to give up?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-7-1-what-harmless-belief-do-you-refuse-to-give-up/) - What's your most harmless belief you'll never give up? Tell us!
- [What the Howl (7/1): How Much Trash Does America Really Make?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-7-1-how-much-trash-does-america-really-make/) - The U.S. produces 12% of the world's supply of what? Guess right to win prizes!
- [Alan Jackson Says Goodbye: Here's Why the Country Legend is Calling It Quits](https://wolf943.com/alan-jackson-says-goodbye-heres-why-the-country-legend-is-calling-it-quits/) - Country icon Alan Jackson reveals why he's retiring from music. Here's the story.
- [From the Streets to the Stage: Why Jelly Roll is Country Music's Greatest Comeback Story](https://wolf943.com/from-the-streets-to-the-stage-why-jelly-roll-is-country-musics-greatest-comeback-story/) - Jelly Roll's incredible rise from struggle to stardom is reshaping modern country music forever!
- [Taylor Sheridan Finally Breaks Down Why Kevin Costner Left Yellowstone](https://wolf943.com/taylor-sheridan-finally-breaks-down-why-kevin-costner-left-yellowstone/) - Taylor Sheridan reveals the real reason Kevin Costner left Yellowstone after years of speculation
- [Adam Sanders Takes His Bow at the Grand Ole Opry!](https://wolf943.com/adam-sanders-takes-his-bow-at-the-grand-ole-opry/) - Kentucky's Adam Sanders just made his Grand Ole Opry debut – pure country excellence!
- [Win $500 With Hall Pass Cash!](https://wolf943.com/win-500-with-hall-pass-cash/) - Enter our Hall Pass Cash contest for a chance to win $500!
- [SpringHaven will remain open after new partnership](https://wolf943.com/springhaven-will-remain-open-after-new-partnership/) - After announcing two weeks ago that “the loss of funding and inability to secure sufficient resources to sustain shelter and outreach operations” would force them to close June 30, SpringHaven Inc. instead announced Tuesday the organization would remain in operation. According to a release from SpringHaven, the organization announced “increased capacity, integrated care, and continued 24/7
- [Bernheim Forest hosting Independence Day celebration Saturday](https://wolf943.com/bernheim-forest-hosting-independence-day-celebration-saturday/) - Temperatures are hot, so make sure you are bringing water and planning accordingly, but Bernheim Forest has many events on their July calendar. One of the early highlights is the Independence Day celebration coming up this Saturday outside the visitor’s center. Bernheim Director of Marketing and Communications Lynette Cox says it’s a great day to bring out
- [FBI Louisville hosting recruitment event](https://wolf943.com/fbi-louisville-hosting-recruitment-event/) - If you are looking to make a career change, you can go the route of Mulder and Scully, Dale Cooper, and Clarice Starling. The FBI Louisville Division is hosting a recruitment event in Louisville at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. According to the Louisville Field Office, the event is “a unique opportunity to connect
- [Local Sports Update - July 1, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-july-1-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [What the Howl (6/30): The Average Driver Encounters About 15 of These Daily](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-6-30-the-average-driver-encounters-about-15-of-these-daily/) - Think you know what stops you 15 times a day while driving? We're asking in What the Howl!
- [Wolf Wants to Know (6/30): What's the Ugliest Car You've Ever Seen?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-6-30-whats-the-ugliest-car-youve-ever-seen/) - What's the ugliest car you've ever seen? We want the story!
- [What the Howl (6/30): What Do Drivers Hit 15 Times a Day?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-6-30-what-do-drivers-hit-15-times-a-day/) - Average drivers encounter 15 of these daily—can you guess what? Win with 94.3 The Wolf!
- [Hot Dogs, Glory, and Bragging Rights: Nathan's Famous Contest is Back, Y'all!](https://wolf943.com/hot-dogs-glory-and-bragging-rights-nathans-famous-contest-is-back-yall/) - Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is back! Get ready for the ultimate competitive showdown!
- [Forget the Fireworks – Cook Up Some Red, White & Blue Magic This Fourth!](https://wolf943.com/forget-the-fireworks-cook-up-some-red-white-blue-magic-this-fourth/) - Light up your Fourth of July with incredible red, white & blue recipes!
- [Red, White & Memories: 100+ Years of Fourth of July Celebrations!](https://wolf943.com/red-white-memories-100-years-of-fourth-of-july-celebrations/) - Check out over 100 years of Fourth of July memories!
- [Dutton Ranch Cast Spills the Tea on That Leopard Mystery!](https://wolf943.com/dutton-ranch-cast-spills-the-tea-on-that-leopard-mystery/) - Dutton Ranch cast reveals what's really happening with that leopard in Season 1!
- [Hannah Harper Rolls Out in Style with Brand New Tour Bus!](https://wolf943.com/hannah-harper-rolls-out-in-style-with-brand-new-tour-bus/) - Idol champ Hannah Harper rolls into tour season with an all-new family-friendly tour bus!
- [Take measures to stay cool as Extreme Heat Warning drives up area heat indexes](https://wolf943.com/take-measures-to-stay-cool-as-heat-advisory-drives-up-area-heat-indexes/) - The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued an Extreme Heat Warning, which is in effect for much of the area until 9 p.m. Thursday. “We have a very strong ridge moving in that’s already overhead over Tennessee,” said NWS Louisville Meteorologist Brian Foster. “It’s only going to be building stronger throughout the week, so we’ve got
- [Lincoln Trail District Health Department celebrating first anniversary of Fort Knox WIC program](https://wolf943.com/lincoln-trail-district-health-department-celebrating-first-anniversary-of-fort-knox-wic-program/) - The Lincoln Trail District Health Department this week is celebrating the anniversary of the off-side Women, Infants, and Children program at Fort Knox. “They increased their participation monthly and at the end of the year we had just under 100 participants, so that’s awesome,” said LTDHD Public Relations Officer Melissa Phillips. WIC is a federal supplemental nutrition
- [Grayson County Chamber of Commerce celebrating new era with new office](https://wolf943.com/grayson-county-chamber-of-commerce-celebrating-new-era-with-new-office/) - Grayson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director April Spalding said an upcoming anniversary provided the organization with an occasion to make a new, fresh start as they moved into a new office this month. “Our 75th year is next year, so we wanted a new office location for our members and basically just for the Chamber,”
- [KFW reminds boaters to avoid the alcohol when heading out this Fourth of July weekend](https://wolf943.com/kfw-reminds-boaters-to-avoid-the-alcohol-when-heading-out-this-fourth-of-july-weekend/) - If you are planning on heading out on any of Kentucky’s waterways this Fourth of July weekend, make sure you are doing so responsibly. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is stepping up patrols as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide boating safety initiative coordinated by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators that “brings together
- [Local Sports Update - June 30, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-30-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Wolf Wants to Know (6/29): What childhood thing has totally disappeared?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-6-29-what-childhood-thing-has-totally-disappeared/) - What childhood memory do today's kids have no idea about? Share yours!
- [What the Howl (6/29): Can You Guess What You'll Do 600 Million Times?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-6-29-can-you-guess-what-youll-do-600-million-times/) - A person living to 80 will do this 600 million times. Can you guess?
- [Miranda Lambert: The Woman Who Keeps Proving Why She's Country Royalty](https://wolf943.com/miranda-lambert-the-woman-who-keeps-proving-why-shes-country-royalty/) - Miranda Lambert's career is a masterclass in resilience and creativity that'll inspire you.
- [Gracee Shriver's 'Pretty Psycho' EP is the Fresh Country Sound We've Been Waiting For](https://wolf943.com/gracee-shrivers-pretty-psycho-ep-is-the-fresh-country-sound-weve-been-waiting-for/) - Rising star Gracee Shriver debuts 'Pretty Psycho' EP with her signature Boujee Boot Country sound
- [Alan Jackson's Final Bow: A Family Affair to Remember](https://wolf943.com/alan-jacksons-final-bow-a-family-affair-to-remember/) - Alan Jackson celebrates family at his final Nashville show
- [Alan Jackson Hangs Up His Boots With One Last Nashville Showdown](https://wolf943.com/alan-jackson-hangs-up-his-boots-with-one-last-nashville-showdown/) - Alan Jackson's touring career ends with a legendary Nashville concert event
- [Kacey Musgraves: Country's Game-Changer We Can't Stop Talking About](https://wolf943.com/kacey-musgraves-countrys-game-changer-we-cant-stop-talking-about/) - Kacey Musgraves is reshaping country music—here are her top 10 must-hear songs!
- [Fatal crash in flooded conditions lands E-Town man in jail](https://wolf943.com/fatal-crash-in-flooded-conditions-lands-e-town-man-in-jail/) - A Hardin County man is in custody after an alleged OWI crash led to the death of a juvenile. David Rhodes of Elizabethtown was charged with First Degree Assault and Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, with additional criminal charges forthcoming, after his arrest Saturday. According to Kentucky State Police Post Four,
- [Beshear says four deaths reported across state due to flooding](https://wolf943.com/beshear-says-four-deaths-reported-across-state-due-to-flooding/) - Multiple Kentucky counties saw record amounts of rainfall over a short period of time this weekend, and communities are still dealing with flooded roadways and other impacts. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in 18 counties and cities, including Bullitt, Grayson, and Meade counties and the cities of Brandenburg and Muldraugh. Four
- [Progress on I-65 Louisville work allows two miles of roadway to reopen early](https://wolf943.com/progress-on-i-65-louisville-work-allows-two-miles-of-roadway-to-reopen-early/) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says significant progress has been made on work on Interstate 65 through downtown Louisville, and a two-mile section of the interstate is scheduled to reopen to traffic today. The KYTC says Southbound I-65 from University Boulevard to I-264/Watterson Expressway is expected to reopen to two lanes of traffic. Four ramps will
- [Use fireworks safely this Fourth of July weekend](https://wolf943.com/use-fireworks-safely-this-fourth-of-july-weekend/) - Independence Day will be celebrated this Saturday, July 4, and if fireworks are part of your celebration, make sure you are using them safely. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says the safest, and cheapest, way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a city or organization’s fireworks display. “There are a lot of them, and I’m
- [Local Sports Update - June 29, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-29-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [BREAKING: Bailey Zimmerman Faces Felony Charge After Allegedly Trashing Hotel Room in Albuquerque](https://wolf943.com/breaking-bailey-zimmerman-faces-felony-charge-after-allegedly-trashing-hotel-room-in-albuquerque-2/) - Bailey Zimmerman is facing a felony charge after allegedly trashing his hotel room at Sandia Resort in Albuquerque and causing $16,000 in damage.
- [The King of Country Says Farewell: Alan Jackson's Final Show is Coming](https://wolf943.com/the-king-of-country-says-farewell-alan-jacksons-final-show-is-coming/) - Country legend Alan Jackson announces his final concert performance. Here's what we know.
- [Country Love Stories: From 'I Do' to 'I'm Done' — And Everything In Between!](https://wolf943.com/country-love-stories-from-i-do-to-im-done-and-everything-in-between/) - Country's shortest marriages will shock you — some lasted less time than a country song!
- [Miranda Lambert: Country's Queen of Heartbreak and Grit](https://wolf943.com/miranda-lambert-countrys-queen-of-heartbreak-and-grit/) - Miranda Lambert's journey proves she's country music's true queen of authenticity and grit.
- [Gracee Shriver's 'Pretty Psycho' EP is Here and We're Obsessed!](https://wolf943.com/gracee-shrivers-pretty-psycho-ep-is-here-and-were-obsessed/) - Gracee Shriver's debut 'Pretty Psycho' EP brings witty, heartfelt country to The Wolf!
- [Alan Jackson's Final Bow: A Nashville Night to Remember](https://wolf943.com/alan-jacksons-final-bow-a-nashville-night-to-remember/) - Alan Jackson celebrates his family during his final Nashville show. What a legend!
- [Unemployment in Lincoln Trail District sees slight uptick in May](https://wolf943.com/unemployment-in-lincoln-trail-district-sees-slight-uptick-in-may/) - Unemployment rates in the Lincoln Trail District in May were higher than the previous month and a year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates increased in 95 counties, decreased in 17, and stayed the same in eight when comparing May 2026 with May 2025. The state unemployment average for May was 4.8
- [KFW says black bear sightings normal this time of year](https://wolf943.com/kfw-says-black-bear-sightings-normal-this-time-of-year/) - Black bear sightings have seen a recent uptick in Kentucky neighborhoods, backyards, and urban areas that are not part of the state’s typical bear range. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Bear Program Coordinator John Hast says while a bear sighting may be surprising, it is not that uncommon. ““It’s just kind of the evolutionary plan of bear
- [Beshear says strong work by law enforcement led to second consecutive drop in serious crime](https://wolf943.com/beshear-says-strong-work-by-law-enforcement-led-to-second-consecutive-drop-in-serious-crime/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s office on Thursday released the 2025 Crime in Kentucky report, and the governor said during his Team Kentucky Update Thursday that for the second year in a row a drop was seen in serious crime. “The report, compiled by the Kentucky State Police, shows an 8.14 percent decrease in reports of
- [Local Sports Update - June 26, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-26-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - June 25, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-25-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County Attorney Oldham says domestic violence services will not end with SpringHaven closure](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-attorney-oldham-says-domestic-violence-services-will-not-end-with-springhaven-closure/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. County Attorney Jenny Oldham provided some background information on the upcoming closure of the SpringHaven Inc. domestic violence shelter on June 30. Oldham said ZeroV, the state domestic violence coalition which distributes funding from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, will no longer
- [NWS storm surveys confirm two tornadoes in Breckinridge County](https://wolf943.com/nws-storm-surveys-confirm-two-tornadoes-in-breckinridge-county/) - 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
- [Historic military vehicles and helicopter rides coming to Elizabethtown Nature Park](https://wolf943.com/historic-military-vehicles-and-helicopter-rides-coming-to-elizabethtown-nature-park/) - 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.
- [Local Sports Update - June 24, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-24-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [City of Elizabethtown working on development plans for city's south end](https://wolf943.com/city-of-elizabethtown-working-on-development-plans-for-citys-south-end/) - 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
- [Hardin County Schools open house and Back to School Fest schedules announced](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-schools-open-house-and-back-to-school-fest-schedules-announced/) - 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
- [E-Town Council discusses books, landscaping, and the south end of town](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-discusses-books-landscaping-and-the-south-end-of-town/) - 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
- [Maryland man arrested after fleeing traffic stop in Hodgenville](https://wolf943.com/maryland-man-arrested-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-in-hodgenville/) - A Maryland man is in custody after a pursuit from LaRue County in Taylor County. The Hodgenville Police Department says Deondrick K. Davis of Baltimore faces multiple charges including seven counts of First Degree Wanton Endangerment, First Degree Fleeing or Evading Police, and Possession of Marijuana, among other charges, after his arrest Monday. According to the HPD,
- [Nolin Lake State Park set to reopen after closing for flood damage](https://wolf943.com/nolin-lake-state-park-set-to-reopen-after-closing-for-flood-damage/) - An area state park campground is on track to reopen this summer following significant repairs and renovations. Kentucky State Parks says the Nolin Lake State Park campground is expected to reopen to primitive camping on July 1, with full reopening anticipated for July 15. Visitors to the primitive camping sites will have access to bathhouse
- [Local Sports Update - June 23, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-23-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [BREAKING: Bailey Zimmerman Faces Felony Charge After Allegedly Trashing Hotel Room in Albuquerque](https://wolf943.com/breaking-bailey-zimmerman-faces-felony-charge-after-allegedly-trashing-hotel-room-in-albuquerque/) - Bailey Zimmerman is facing a felony charge after allegedly trashing his hotel room at Sandia Resort in Albuquerque and causing $16,000 in damage.
- [Wolf Wants to Know (6/22): What's the Best Thing to Eat Cold Straight Out of the Fridge?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-6-22-whats-the-best-thing-to-eat-cold-straight-out-of-the-fridge-2/) - We're asking: what's your favorite cold snack straight from the fridge?
- [Wolf Wants to Know (6/22): What's the Best Thing to Eat Cold Straight Out of the Fridge?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-6-22-whats-the-best-thing-to-eat-cold-straight-out-of-the-fridge/) - We're asking: what's your favorite cold snack straight from the fridge?
- [What the Howl (6/22): What Injures 34,200 Americans Every Year?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-6-22-what-injures-34200-americans-every-year/) - 34,200 Americans injured yearly by WHAT? Take a guess and win with 94.3 The Wolf!
- [The Perfect Playlist to Honor Dad This Father's Day](https://wolf943.com/the-perfect-playlist-to-honor-dad-this-fathers-day/) - Ten country songs perfect for celebrating the man who raised you this Father's Day!
- [Ella Langley Opens Up: How Faith Saved Her Life](https://wolf943.com/ella-langley-opens-up-how-faith-saved-her-life/) - Ella Langley opens up about dark times and how faith helped her find her way back.
- [Dan + Shay Keep Raising the Bar: Here's Why They're Country's Dynamic Duo](https://wolf943.com/dan-shay-keep-raising-the-bar-heres-why-theyre-countrys-dynamic-duo/) - Dan + Shay keeps raising the bar! Here's why they're country music's most important duo.
- [Samantha Busch Honors Kyle's Legacy on Father's Day](https://wolf943.com/samantha-busch-honors-kyles-legacy-on-fathers-day/) - Samantha Busch shares emotional Father's Day tribute one month after Kyle's passing.
- [Body of Grayson County man found after search](https://wolf943.com/body-of-grayson-county-man-found-after-search/) - The body of a missing Grayson County man was found after an extensive multi-agency search. Grayson County Emergency Management said in a Facebook post the body of 83-year-old Eugene Logsdon of Snap was located at approximately 4:50 p.m. on June 18th. Grayson County EMA said emergency personnel were notified the previous day of a possible water
- [BHH President Ramey says Radcliff facility set to open in September](https://wolf943.com/bhh-president-ramey-says-radcliff-facility-set-to-open-in-september/) - Baptist Health Hardin President Rob Ramey says the upcoming facility on Centennial Avenue in Radcliff is an innovative medical solution for residents on the northern end of Hardin County. “You can come in and remove a little bit of the uncertainty of ‘should I be going to an emergency room or should I be going to
- [Kentucky unemployment in May down slightly from last year](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-unemployment-in-may-down-slightly-from-last-year/) - May unemployment in Kentucky is down slightly from where it was the previous year. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for May was 4.5 percent. While that is slightly above the average reported in April of 4.3 percent, it is down .2 percent from the May 2025 average of 4.7 percent. Kentucky’s
- [Keep an eye on conditions and maintain your distance when having that summer bonfire](https://wolf943.com/keep-an-eye-on-conditions-and-maintain-your-distance-when-having-that-summer-bonfire/) - If a bonfire is part of your summer nights, or you are clearing property and using a burn pit, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards. “Number one, make sure you know what your local ordinances are, what you can and can’t do, especially if you’re out at a campground,” said Radcliff Deputy
- [Local Sports Update - June 22, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-22-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Eric Church CRASHES Kenny Chesney's 2026 Sphere Show and Fans LOSE IT](https://wolf943.com/eric-church-crashes-kenny-chesneys-2026-sphere-show-and-fans-lose-it/) - Eric Church surprises at Kenny Chesney's historic 2026 Sphere opening night!
- [The Wait is Almost Over! Here's What We Know About 'Marshals' Season 2](https://wolf943.com/the-wait-is-almost-over-heres-what-we-know-about-marshals-season-2/) - Season 2 of 'Marshals' is coming, and fans can't wait! Here's what we know so far.
- [Did Keith Urban Just Give Nicole Kidman the Sweetest Birthday Shout-Out?](https://wolf943.com/did-keith-urban-just-give-nicole-kidman-the-sweetest-birthday-shout-out/) - Keith Urban's mystery message has Wolf Country wondering what's really going on!
- [Crank Up These Country Classics This Father's Day!](https://wolf943.com/crank-up-these-country-classics-this-fathers-day/) - Ten country songs perfect for showing Dad some serious love this Father's Day!
- [Kelsea Ballerini Gets Emotional Singing 'Penthouse' for First Time Since Losing Beloved Dog Dibs](https://wolf943.com/kelsea-ballerini-gets-emotional-singing-penthouse-for-first-time-since-losing-beloved-dog-dibs-2/) - Kelsea gets emotional singing 'Penthouse' for first time since her dog Dibs passed away
- [Kelsea Ballerini Gets Emotional Singing 'Penthouse' for First Time Since Losing Beloved Dog Dibs](https://wolf943.com/kelsea-ballerini-gets-emotional-singing-penthouse-for-first-time-since-losing-beloved-dog-dibs/) - Kelsea gets emotional singing 'Penthouse' for first time since her dog Dibs passed away
- [Kenny Chesney's Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Pure Country Gold](https://wolf943.com/kenny-chesneys-greatest-hits-30-years-of-pure-country-gold/) - Kenny Chesney's 30-year career packed into 10 unforgettable songs that'll move your soul.
- [Bo Duke Himself Takes On Ex in Legal Battle](https://wolf943.com/bo-duke-himself-takes-on-ex-in-legal-battle/) - Bo Duke himself battles ex-wife over major money claims in court!
- [Jimmie Allen Hit with $1.8 Million Court Order](https://wolf943.com/jimmie-allen-hit-with-1-8-million-court-order/) - Federal judge orders Jimmie Allen to pay $1.8 million in assault case settlement
- [Wolf Country Votes: Who's the Greatest Movie Dad of All Time?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-country-votes-whos-the-greatest-movie-dad-of-all-time/) - America's voting on the greatest movie dads – and the results might surprise you!
- [These Fireworks Have the WILDEST Names and They're 100% Real!](https://wolf943.com/these-fireworks-have-the-wildest-names-and-theyre-100-real/) - Fireworks with hilarious real names like "Neighbor Haters" actually exist – no joke!
- [KSP investigation leads to arrest in 1990 rape case](https://wolf943.com/ksp-investigation-leads-to-arrest-in-1990-rape-case/) - A decades-old sexual assault investigation has led to an arrest following the work of Kentucky State Police detectives and advancements in forensic technology. KSP Post Four has announced the arrest of 66-year-old Alberto Campirano of Texas, in connection with a 36-year-old sexual assault cold case in Hardin County that occurred in 1990 involving a woman who
- [Nolin RECC sees impact from rising costs but remains committed to members](https://wolf943.com/nolin-recc-sees-impact-from-rising-costs-but-remains-committed-to-members/) - Nolin RECC President and CEO Greg Lee told those in attendance at the co-op’s annual meeting Thursday that in their 88th year the organization is proud of the role it plays in the community, and the co-op holds its employees to a high standard. “We place tremendous value on our community connections and the goodwill
- [Scam targeting immigrant families fraudulently using name of Catholic Charities of Louisville](https://wolf943.com/scam-targeting-immigrant-families-fraudulently-using-name-of-catholic-charities-of-louisville/) - Catholic Charities of Louisville is warning residents of a scam targeting immigrant families. The organization issued a press release this week on what they described as “a sophisticated and escalating immigration-related fraud scheme” that is affecting the organization’s clients and others in the immigrant community. According to the release, scammers harvest attorney names and bar numbers
- [Local Sports Update - June 19, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-19-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Wolf Wants to Know (6/19): What becomes better when it's broken?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-6-19-what-becomes-better-when-its-broken/) - Solve today's riddle: What becomes better when it's broken? Share your answer!
- [What the Howl (6/19): What's the #1 Summer Vacation Activity?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-6-19-whats-the-1-summer-vacation-activity/) - 54% of summer vacations include this activity. Can you guess what it is?
- [Tyler Farr Opens Up About Scary Health Scare](https://wolf943.com/tyler-farr-opens-up-about-scary-health-scare/) - Tyler Farr reveals the shocking "freak deal" that caused his hospitalization and concussion.
- [Jelly Roll Sets the Record Straight on Divorce: Love and Respect Still There](https://wolf943.com/jelly-roll-sets-the-record-straight-on-divorce-love-and-respect-still-there/) - Jelly Roll breaks silence on his divorce with nothing but respect and love to share.
- [Bunnie Xo Opens Up About Her and Jelly Roll's Split](https://wolf943.com/bunnie-xo-opens-up-about-her-and-jelly-rolls-split/) - Bunnie Xo finally reveals the truth about her divorce from Jelly Roll
- [Bunnie Xo Sets the Record Straight on Chad Kroeger Rumors](https://wolf943.com/bunnie-xo-sets-the-record-straight-on-chad-kroeger-rumors/) - Bunnie Xo addresses the internet speculation linking her to the Nickelback frontman.
- [Billy Ray Cyrus Gets Real About Redemption on New Album 'The Hill'](https://wolf943.com/billy-ray-cyrus-gets-real-about-redemption-on-new-album-the-hill/) - Billy Ray Cyrus talks redemption and hope on 'The Hill.' Don't miss it!
- [Nicholas Houck appears for arraignment without attorney](https://wolf943.com/nicholas-houck-appears-for-arraignment-without-attorney/) - Nicholas Houck, the brother of the man convicted for the murder of Crystal Rogers, appeared in Nelson Circuit Court Thursday for arraignment on a Class D Felony Perjury charge. When Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III initially called Houck’s case, Houck said his attorney was Patrick Renn, who was not present but Houck said was supposed
- [One Fan's Epic Cross-Country Adventure: 10,700 Miles for Luke Combs](https://wolf943.com/one-fans-epic-cross-country-adventure-10700-miles-for-luke-combs/) - Superfan drives 10,700 miles to catch every Luke Combs tour stop!
- [Jelly Roll's Daughter Bailee Ann Speaks Out During Family's Tough Time](https://wolf943.com/jelly-rolls-daughter-bailee-ann-speaks-out-during-familys-tough-time/) - Jelly Roll's daughter asks for compassion as family navigates public divorce.
- [Gretchen Wilson's Taking 'Here For The Party' To The Next Level With All-Star Duets!](https://wolf943.com/gretchen-wilsons-taking-here-for-the-party-to-the-next-level-with-all-star-duets/) - Gretchen Wilson re-recording 'Here For The Party' as all-duets album with major stars!
- [SpringHaven Inc. to close domestic violence shelter at end of June](https://wolf943.com/springhaven-inc-to-close-domestic-violence-shelter-at-end-of-june/) - An area organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and their children will be closing at the end of the month. SpringHaven Inc. published a statement Wednesday that states that they will be closing their domestic violence shelter effective June 30, 2026. The statement cites “the loss of funding and inability to secure sufficient resources
- [City of E-Town and E-Town Tourism announce SteelGrove Amphitheater as outdoor music venue name](https://wolf943.com/city-of-e-town-and-e-town-tourism-announce-steelgrove-amphitheater-as-outdoor-music-venue-name/) - The outdoor music venue under construction at Buffalo Lake in Elizabethtown officially has a name. The City of Elizabethtown and Elizabethtown Tourism on Wednesday announced the venue will be called the SteelGrove Amphitheatre. “I’m excited about the new announcement for the name SteelGrove for our outdoor concert venue,” said Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory. “We batted around a lot of
- [Radcliff City Council holds first reading of 2026-2027 budget](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-city-council-holds-first-reading-of-2026-2027-budget/) - The Radcliff City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The first reading was held on the city’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and accompanying ordinances. City Attorney Mike Pike read the budget ordinance. For total resources available, under the General Fund the budget has $19,108,450, under Road/LGEA funds the budget has $379,000, and under
- [State Representative Heavrin recognized by Kentucky Chamber](https://wolf943.com/state-representative-heavrin-recognized-by-kentucky-chamber/) - An area state representative was recognized by the Kentucky Chamber for her support of the commonwealth’s economy. During the Grayson County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Leadership event this month, Kentucky 18th District State Representative Samara Heavrin was presented with the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in recognition of her leadership during the 2026 Kentucky General
- [Local Sports Update - June 18, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-18-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Wolf Wants to Know (6/18): What was your first concert ever?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-6-18-what-was-your-first-concert-ever/) - Tell us about your first concert ever! Text 270-737-0943.
- [What the Howl (6/18): How Many Per Person?](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-6-18-how-many-per-person/) - For every human on Earth, there are 200 million of THESE. Can you guess?
- [Judge rules on motions in Caudill case](https://wolf943.com/judge-rules-on-motions-in-caudill-case/) - Lawyers for Dustin Caudill, the Elizabethtown man accused of shooting and killing two men and then setting the Henon Lane residence they were in on fire in October 2024, were back in court for a pre-trial conference Tuesday. Hardin Circuit Judge Larry Ashlock announced his orders on several motions he took under review after the previous
- [Warm Blessings hosting inaugural Day of Giving](https://wolf943.com/warm-blessings-hosting-inaugural-day-of-giving/) - Warm Blessings Community Kitchen Executive Director Josh Miller says the goal behind the inaugural Warm Blessings Day of Giving, to be held July 3 at Haycraft Park, is an opportunity for the organization to “love on” an underserved neighborhood in the community. “We want to just take that day to show people that Warm Blessings
- [Public comments sought on KYTC/FHA historic preservation plans](https://wolf943.com/public-comments-sought-on-kytc-fha-historic-preservation-plans/) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Federal Highway Administration are seeking public comment on how federally funded transportation projects in the commonwealth comply with the National Historic Preservation Act. The KYTC says public comments are being sought on the draft Kentucky Section 106 Programmatic Agreement, which establishes the process used to “identify historic properties that
- [Local Sports Update - June 17, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-17-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Wolf Wants to Know (6/17): What's Your Go-To Gas Station Snack?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-6-17-whats-your-go-to-gas-station-snack/) - What's your favorite gas station snack? Tell us!
- [What the Howl (6/17): Half the World Doesn't Have One!](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-6-17-half-the-world-doesnt-have-one/) - Half the world is missing something! Can you guess what it is?
- [Country Music Community Reeling Over Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Split](https://wolf943.com/country-music-community-reeling-over-jelly-roll-bunnie-xo-split/) - Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's split has Wolf Country asking tough questions about their future.
- [Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo: A Decade of Country Love & Drama](https://wolf943.com/jelly-roll-bunnie-xo-a-decade-of-country-love-drama/) - 10+ years of Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo's roller coaster romance will have you talking!
- [Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO Part Ways: Here's What We Know](https://wolf943.com/jelly-roll-and-bunnie-xo-part-ways-heres-what-we-know/) - Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO's divorce docs show they're keeping their split respectful
- [Oreana Drops a BOMBSHELL on Dutton Ranch – Family First, Love Second!](https://wolf943.com/oreana-drops-a-bombshell-on-dutton-ranch-family-first-love-second/) - Oreana's got a shocking surprise for Carter in Dutton Ranch Episode 7!
- [Blake Shelton: The Man Who Changed Country Music Forever](https://wolf943.com/blake-shelton-the-man-who-changed-country-music-forever/) - Blake Shelton's changed country music forever. Here's why he matters to Wolf Country fans.
- [Wolf Wants to Know (6/12): What's That Dusty Thing You Keep Forgetting?](https://wolf943.com/🐺-wolf-wants-to-know-whats-that-dusty-thing-you-keep-forgetting/) - What household chore do you always forget? Tell us below!
- [Wolf Wants to Know (6/16): What's Your Closet Treasure?](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-whats-your-closet-treasure-🐺/) - What purchase promised to change your life but now sits dusty in your closet? Tell us!
- [What the Howl (6/12): <strong>EXERCISING!</strong> 🏃‍♂️ Yep, seems like married life means hitting ...](https://wolf943.com/🐺-what-the-howl-wednesday-married-guilty-76-of-you-are/) - Noah Schwartz wins today's What the Howl! Can you guess what 76% of married folks do less of?
- [What the Howl (6/16): Brandon Howled His Way to Victory!](https://wolf943.com/brandon-howled-his-way-to-victory-🐺/) - Brandon Caster won big with our email trivia! Do you have what it takes?
- [Milby in the Morning — NEW on 94.3 The Wolf!](https://wolf943.com/milby-in-the-morning-new-on-94-3-the-wolf/) - Wolf Country, get ready — Milby in the Morning is HERE! Greg Milby is taking over your mornings on 94.3 The Wolf, bringing you the best country music, local news, and all the fun you need to kick off your day. Tune in weekdays from 6 AM to 10 AM and start your morning the
- [94 Days of Summer — Win Big All Summer Long!](https://wolf943.com/94-days-of-summer-win-big-all-summer-long/) - 94.3 The Wolf is making your summer SOMETHING TO HOWL ABOUT with the 94 Days of Summer! Listen between 8 AM and 5 PM for the Secret Word of Summer each weekday. Once you hear it, text it to 270-737-0943 for your chance to WIN HUGE PRIZES! See the Full Prize Calendar →
- [Waylon Jennings: The Outlaw Who Changed Country Music Forever](https://wolf943.com/waylon-jennings-the-outlaw-who-changed-country-music-forever/) - Discover the 20 essential Waylon Jennings songs that defined outlaw country
- [Tim McGraw: The Man Who Built Country Music's Greatest Legacy](https://wolf943.com/tim-mcgraw-the-man-who-built-country-musics-greatest-legacy/) - Discover why Tim McGraw is country music's greatest modern artist and icon.
- [Country Music Shockwave: Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Call It Quits](https://wolf943.com/country-music-shockwave-jelly-roll-and-bunnie-xo-call-it-quits/) - Jelly Roll files for divorce from Bunnie Xo in shocking split
- [Bunnie XO's Posts Take on New Meaning After Jelly Roll Split News](https://wolf943.com/bunnie-xos-posts-take-on-new-meaning-after-jelly-roll-split-news/) - Bunnie XO's social media posts take on new meaning after Jelly Roll split
- [Pat Sajak's Back with a Funny Update on Life After 'Wheel of Fortune'](https://wolf943.com/pat-sajaks-back-with-a-funny-update-on-life-after-wheel-of-fortune/) - Pat Sajak surfaces with a hilarious retirement update that's got folks talking!
- [E-Town Council approves 2026-2027 budget, seats for outdoor music venue](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-2026-2027-budget-seats-for-outdoor-music-venue/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their second regular meeting of the month Monday. The council approved the 2026-2027 city budget on the budget ordinance’s second reading. Members of the council expressed their thanks to city department heads for their work on the budget and highlighted projects outlined, including enhancements for parks and recreation. Council Member Tony
- [Longest Day of Play offers free fun for Breckinridge County families](https://wolf943.com/longest-day-of-play-offers-free-fun-for-breckinridge-county-families/) - Breckinridge County families are invited to come out to the Breckinridge Community Pool this Thursday for the Longest Day of Play. Breckinridge County Coalition for Change Fiscal Agent Andrea Sheroan says the event is inspired by June 21 traditionally having the most hours of sunlight. “We took this as a public health initiative to invite people
- [Voter registration for independent or other sees slight decline in May](https://wolf943.com/voter-registration-for-independent-or-other-sees-slight-decline-in-may/) - The first decline in independent or other voter registration in more than a year was seen in Kentucky in May. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 104 voters in the month of May. According to the Secretary of State’s office, Republican registration in May increased by 3,747 voters.
- [Local Sports Update - June 16, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-16-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Riley Green's Biggest Hits: From Bedroom Bangers to Honky-Tonk Classics](https://wolf943.com/riley-greens-biggest-hits-from-bedroom-bangers-to-honky-tonk-classics/) - Riley Green's delivering heartbreaking ballads, honky-tonk rowdiness, and hits that'll stick with you.
- [Y'all Won't Believe These Hilarious Town Names Across America!](https://wolf943.com/yall-wont-believe-these-hilarious-town-names-across-america/) - America's got some HILARIOUS town names you gotta hear about! Check out the weirdest ones!
- [Chattahoochee Legend Alan Jackson Opening Nashville Museum!](https://wolf943.com/chattahoochee-legend-alan-jackson-opening-nashville-museum/) - Alan Jackson is bringing his legacy home with a new Nashville museum opening this month!
- [Chris Young Sets the Record Straight on His Famous Friends Bar!](https://wolf943.com/chris-young-sets-the-record-straight-on-his-famous-friends-bar/) - Chris Young clears up the rumors about his Famous Friends Bar – here's what really happened!
- [Chris Young Takes A Fresh Turn With Breland On New Album](https://wolf943.com/chris-young-takes-a-fresh-turn-with-breland-on-new-album/) - Chris Young teams up with Breland for a fresh sound that'll blow your mind!
- [Beth Dutton's in HOT WATER! Dutton Ranch Episode 6 Has Us Shook!](https://wolf943.com/beth-duttons-in-hot-water-dutton-ranch-episode-6-has-us-shook/) - Beth Dutton faces major consequences after a shocking episode 6 revelation!
- [Riley Green is Country Music's Real Deal – Here's Why We Can't Get Enough](https://wolf943.com/riley-green-is-country-musics-real-deal-heres-why-we-cant-get-enough/) - Riley Green is country music's real deal with heartbreaking ballads and rowdy honky-tonk hits
- [Love is Blooming in the Country! All Three Farmers Found Their Perfect Match](https://wolf943.com/love-is-blooming-in-the-country-all-three-farmers-found-their-perfect-match/) - Breaking news: All three Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 farmers found love and moved in together!
- [Dutton Ranch Just Got a Whole Lot More Dramatic!](https://wolf943.com/dutton-ranch-just-got-a-whole-lot-more-dramatic/) - The most shocking Dutton Ranch death gets a surprising shooter reveal!
- [Farewell to a Legend: Alan Jackson's Final Bow in Nashville](https://wolf943.com/farewell-to-a-legend-alan-jacksons-final-bow-in-nashville/) - Alan Jackson announces his final concert performance coming to Nashville!
- [Alan Jackson Museum Announced for Downtown Nashville](https://wolf943.com/alan-jackson-museum-announced-for-downtown-nashville/) - Alan Jackson Museum Announced for Downtown Nashville
- [Miranda Lambert Meets Her Match: Ella Langley Wins the Ultimate Redneck Showdown!](https://wolf943.com/miranda-lambert-meets-her-match-ella-langley-wins-the-ultimate-redneck-showdown/) - Ella Langley just out-rednecked Miranda Lambert and we're obsessed!
- [Kelsea Ballerini: The Queen of Country Versatility](https://wolf943.com/kelsea-ballerini-the-queen-of-country-versatility/) - Kelsea Ballerini proves she's a versatile powerhouse with ballads AND bops!
- [Love is Blooming on the Farm! Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 Farmers Move In Together](https://wolf943.com/love-is-blooming-on-the-farm-farmer-wants-a-wife-season-4-farmers-move-in-together/) - All three Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 couples just moved in together. Love wins!
- [2025 a record year for tourism in Hardin County](https://wolf943.com/2025-a-record-year-for-tourism-in-hardin-county/) - Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau Interim Executive Director Krytsa Souleyrette says in a year that the Kentucky tourism industry once again put up record numbers, she is proud that tourism in Hardin County did the same. “Hardin County continues to deliver record-breaking economic impact numbers every year, and we are so proud of the increases from
- [30-plus years in prison for Bardstown man, 10 years in prison for Bardstown woman on federal drug charges](https://wolf943.com/30-plus-years-in-prison-for-bardstown-man-10-years-in-prison-for-bardstown-woman-on-federal-drug-charges/) - A Bardstown man will serve more than three decades in prison, and a Bardstown woman will serve 10 years, after being sentenced last week on federal drug charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky says following his conviction in a September 2025 jury trial, Neal Scott Stone was sentenced to 30 years
- [BBB warns of increasing number of employment scams](https://wolf943.com/bbb-warns-of-increasing-number-of-employment-scams/) - The Better Business Bureau of the Greater Kentucky Region says record numbers were seen for an employment scam in 2025. The BBB says over the last three years nearly 50,000 people contacted the BBB Scam Tracker to report a scam in which jobseekers were tricked into sending over thousands of dollars after being offered high pay to
- [Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke as summer temperatures increase](https://wolf943.com/know-the-signs-of-heat-exhaustion-and-heatstroke-as-summer-temperatures-increase/) - As summer temperatures continue to climb, make sure you are taking steps to stay cool. You should also know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. “With heat exhaustion, the things you’re going to notice are heavy sweating, you’re going to have cool, pale, clammy skin, a fast, weak pulse, maybe even nausea, vomiting, muscle
- [Local Sports Update - June 15, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-15-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Love in the Fields: Where Are Season 2's 'Farmer Wants a Wife' Couples Now?](https://wolf943.com/farmer-wants-a-wife-season-2-which-couples-are-still-together/) - Season 2's 'Farmer Wants a Wife' wrapped – but which couples actually stayed together?
- [Saddle Up, Wolf Country! 'Dutton Ranch' Might Be Getting a Season 2!](https://wolf943.com/will-dutton-ranch-get-a-season-2-everything-we-know/) - Yellowstone spinoff 'Dutton Ranch' could return for Season 2!
- [Y'all Want to Know Where 'Redneck' Really Comes From? Buckle Up!](https://wolf943.com/the-all-american-history-of-the-word-redneck/) - The wild history of 'redneck' is pure American gold—and it's a story worth knowing!
- [Zac Brown Stands Tall: 'I Did It For The Troops And The Country'](https://wolf943.com/zac-brown-defends-his-ufc-freedom-250-performance/) - Zac Brown defends UFC Freedom 250 performance, citing patriotism and troop support.
- [Chris Young's Mom Still Knows How to Party: The Country Star's Best Birthday Gift Ever](https://wolf943.com/even-at-40-chris-young-still-gets-amazing-gifts-from-his-mom/) - Chris Young gets amazing birthday gifts from his mom at 41 – hear his favorite one!
- [Clark steps down as executive director of E-Town Tourism](https://wolf943.com/clark-steps-down-as-executive-director-of-e-town-tourism/) - The Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau will soon be under new leadership. The ETCB board has announced the resignation of Executive Director Janna Clark, who departs the organization after 17 years of service. ETCB Board Chair Rene Sullivan said in a release: “Janna’s 17 years of service represent an extraordinary commitment to Elizabethtown and its tourism industry.
- [Beshear extends gas tax reduction in communities that requested it](https://wolf943.com/beshear-extends-gas-tax-reduction-in-communities-that-requested-it/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says his executive order creating a state of emergency and reducing the state’s gas tax ten cents was aimed at helping Kentucky families amid rising costs following military action in Iran, and he felt the state was in a position to do so. “I think government is here to help our
- [Local Sports Update - June 12, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-12-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Beshear says 2025 was fourth straight record year for state tourism industry](https://wolf943.com/beshear-says-2025-was-fourth-straight-record-year-for-state-tourism-industry/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is touting another successful year for the tourism industry in the commonwealth. The Governor joined state tourism officials at the Ashbrook Hotel in Frankfort Wednesday to discuss the economic impact the tourism industry had across Kentucky last year, with Beshear stating that 2025 is officially “the best year ever” for Kentucky
- [Help against summer blood supply issues by donating with the Red Cross](https://wolf943.com/help-against-summer-blood-supply-issues-by-donating-with-the-red-cross/) - The American Red Cross invites area residents to celebrate Independence Day and support patients in need during the summer months by donating blood, including at an upcoming local drive. “We’re having an Elizabethtown Holiday Hero Blood Drive that is going to be on Thursday, July 2 at Back Home Catering Event Center (444 South Mulberry
- [ECTC and WKU announce new human resources degree partnership](https://wolf943.com/ectc-and-wku-announce-new-human-resources-degree-partnership/) - Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and Western Kentucky University are expanding their partnership with an expanded academic pathway. ECTC Provost Dr. Telly Sellars and WKU Gordon Ford College of Business Dean Dr. Evelyn Thrasher formally signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday which added a new Bachelor of Science in Management: Human Resource Management at
- [Local Sports Update - June 11, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-11-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court approves 2026-2027 budget](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-approves-2026-2027-budget/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. The court approved the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget on its second reading. The budget ordinance was approved on a 7 to 1 vote, with Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul voting no as he said he was still not happy with
- [One-lane roundabout to be implemented at Ring Road and Shepherdsville Road intersection](https://wolf943.com/one-lane-roundabout-to-be-implemented-at-ring-road-and-shepherdsville-road-intersection/) - The next traffic pattern shift for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Ring and Shepherdsville roads is scheduled to begin Wednesday night. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says assuming weather is favorable and concrete pours reach the required curing levels, traffic will be placed into a one-lane roundabout at the intersection. When
- [Stephen Foster Drama Association opens season with special ‘Lights Up’ performance](https://wolf943.com/stephen-foster-drama-association-opens-season-with-special-lights-up-performance/) - The Stephen Foster Story is set to kick off their 2026 season with a special performance. The Stephen Foster Drama Association will host their “Lights Up” production of The Stephen Foster Story on Friday, June 12, with pre-show festivities at 6:30 p.m. and the performance at 8. The “Lights Up” production takes place during the final dress rehearsal
- [Local Sports Update - June 10, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-10-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Steel going up at E-Town outdoor music venue site](https://wolf943.com/steel-going-up-at-e-town-outdoor-music-venue-site/) - Tim Mattingly with Congleton Hacker told the Elizabethtown City Council during their work session Monday that work on the outdoor music venue is “going as well as it can”. “As far as just the overall project right now, we’re about 40 percent complete, 45 percent complete, roughly, and everything’s going pretty well,” Mattingly said. Mattingly said most
- [Former State Senator Dennis Parrett dies at 66](https://wolf943.com/former-state-senator-dennis-parrett-dies-at-66/) - Area officials are offering their condolences to the family of former State Senator Dennis Parrett, who died Sunday at the age of 66. “It’s a tremendous loss for our community, and he was just an amazing person, and he was a great public servant,” said Kentucky Tenth District State Senator Matt Deneen, who succeeded Parrett
- [Freeman Lake Park summer concert series kicks off Wednesday](https://wolf943.com/freeman-lake-park-summer-concert-series-kicks-off-wednesday/) - The City of Elizabethtown kicks off their Lawn Party at the Lake Concert Series this week. The concert series will offer multiple concerts and family-friendly entertainment throughout the summer at the bandstand at Freeman Lake Park. The City of Elizabethtown Events staff says they are excited to bring a great mix of entertainment to the
- [Local Sports Update - June 9, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-9-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County fire companies raise $157K for Crusade for Children](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fire-companies-raise-157k-for-crusade-for-children/) - The local community showed their generosity during the 73rd annual WHAS Crusade for Children. The Hardin County Fire Chiefs Association says donors contributed $157,591.37 to area fire companies during this year’s campaign, which aims to make life better for children with identified health care, educational, and emotional wellness needs. Area fire companies organized roadblocks and fundraising events,
- [Take steps to avoid leaving children in hot cars](https://wolf943.com/take-steps-to-avoid-leaving-children-in-hot-cars/) - As the temperature starts to rise as the summer season rolls on, make sure you take the necessary steps to avoid leaving children in hot cars, a situation that can turn dangerous fast. “On a warm, humid day, the car temperature can rise 19 degrees in about 10 minutes,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane.
- [Arts and writing contest invites Kentuckians to celebrate their ‘New Kentucky Home’](https://wolf943.com/arts-and-writing-contest-invites-kentuckians-to-celebrate-their-new-kentucky-home/) - Submissions are being accepted for the New Kentucky Home Arts and Writing Contest, and all Kentuckians are invited to participate. According to a release from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, Kentuckians of all ages can submit artwork, photos, videos, poetry, and short essays via social media by June 18 to participate. Kentucky Governor and
- [State plans to complete 911 upgrades by end of 2027](https://wolf943.com/state-plans-to-complete-911-upgrades-by-end-of-2027/) - Kentucky is taking steps to modernize how emergency calls are handled. During his Team Kentucky Update Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear discussed the statewide transition to Next Generation 911. The Governor said the transition will improve speed, accuracy, and inter-agency collaboration across the 117 911 call centers in the state. “This is about saving lives through
- [Local Sports Update - June 8, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-8-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [30th Annual Children’s Fair coming to Freeman Lake Park Saturday](https://wolf943.com/30th-annual-childrens-fair-coming-to-freeman-lake-park-saturday/) - An annual summer staple, and an event near and dear to Quicksie and the Wolf, returns to Freeman Lake Park Saturday: the 30th-Annual Children’s Fair, held in partnership with the Heart of Kentucky Association of Realtors. “There’s so much stuff to do, but what I think the most important thing is, it’s completely free,” said HKAR
- [Heart of Kentucky Chorus invites community to upcoming shows](https://wolf943.com/heart-of-kentucky-chorus-invites-community-to-upcoming-shows/) - If you are looking for plans this Saturday evening, the Heart of Kentucky Chorus invites you to hit the road with them in celebration of America. The chorus will be performing at the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabethtown Saturday at 7 p.m. “Our title of our show is ‘An American Journey’, and we’re singing patriotic
- [Beshear order adds more qualifying conditions to Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program](https://wolf943.com/beshear-order-adds-more-qualifying-conditions-to-kentucky-medical-cannabis-program/) - Additional conditions have been added to the list of recognized conditions for the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program. Governor Andy Beshear on Tuesday signed an executive order “directing Team Kentucky’s Office of Medical Cannabis to issue an emergency regulation further clarifying qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Kentucky law.” Included in the order are sickle cell
- [Local Sports Update - June 5, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-5-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Nick Houck arrested in Nelson County on Perjury charge](https://wolf943.com/nick-houck-arrested-in-nelson-county-on-perjury-charge/) - The brother of the man convicted for the murder of Crystal Rogers is now in custody. Kentucky State Police Post Post Four says just after 1:30 p.m. Thursday Nicholas “Nick” Houck of Bardstown was arrested on a Nelson County indictment warrant which was the result of an investigation conducted by KSP Post Four detectives. According to
- [Breckinridge County Public Library offers summer reading fun for kids and adults](https://wolf943.com/breckinridge-county-public-library-offers-summer-reading-fun-for-kids-and-adults/) - The Summer Reading Program is under way at the Breckinridge County Public Library, and a wide variety of activities are available at the library all summer long to keep kids reading during summer break. “Our basic schedule is on Mondays we have our special events like our Pokemon Party that was this week and then this
- [Elizabethtown Police Department invites community to ‘Cookout with Cops’ this summer](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-police-department-invites-community-to-cookout-with-cops-this-summer/) - The Elizabethtown Police Department is kicking off their Cookout with Cops series Thursday. “This summer, we’re hosting a summer-long series called Cookout With Cops,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “Throughout the summer, we’ll be in various neighborhoods a couple times per week. Our first event is Thursday, June 4 from 11:30 a.m. to
- [CASA of the Heartland hosting Light the Night 5K in Brandenburg Friday night](https://wolf943.com/casa-of-the-heartland-hosting-light-the-night-5k-in-brandenburg-friday-night/) - CASA of the Heartland is continuing to raise awareness for the most vulnerable children in the community with next of their Light the Night 5K Superhero Run/Walk events, to be held at Buttermilk Falls in Brandenburg Friday evening. CASA of the Heartland Executive Director Michelle Kail says food trucks and vendors will be on hand for
- [Local Sports Update - June 4, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-4-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Caudill trial continued to October](https://wolf943.com/caudill-trial-continued-to-october/) - The trial for Dustin Caudill, the Elizabethtown man accused of shooting and killing two men and then setting the Henon Lane residence they were in on fire in October 2024, was scheduled to begin next week. That trial is getting pushed back, however, due to a backlog in pre-trial forensic assessments at the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric
- [Gregory says 2026-2027 E-Town budget focused on growth](https://wolf943.com/gregory-says-2026-2027-e-town-budget-focused-on-growth/) - Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory told the Elizabethtown City Council that capital project spending factors heavily into the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, and city department heads are planning for “anticipated growth due to continued commercial and residential growth.” “Continuing with the process of providing competitive wages for our employees, we have included a 3
- [No permit or license required during Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend June 6 and 7](https://wolf943.com/no-permit-or-license-required-during-kentuckys-free-fishing-weekend-june-6-and-7/) - Residents and visitors to the commonwealth this weekend are invited to take advantage of Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend. Running June 6 and 7, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife says Free Fishing Weekend allows anybody to enjoy fishing in waters across Kentucky without purchasing a fishing license or permit. All other regulations such as size limits and the number
- [Local Sports Update - June 3, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-3-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town Council approves first reading of budget](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-first-reading-of-budget/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The first reading was held on the city’s budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. “The budget contains total funds available of $158,472,681 and total appropriations for expenditures equal to $125,794.26, with an estimated ending fund balance of $32,677,755,” said City Attorney Ken Howard, reading from
- [Avoid fire risks when you get the grill out this summer](https://wolf943.com/avoid-fire-risks-when-you-get-the-grill-out-this-summer/) - The summer season is beginning, and as you head outside to enjoy the warmer weather, if grilling is part of your summer traditions make sure you are taking precautions to reduce fire risks. “Make sure when you’re grilling, propane and charcoal barbecue grills should only be used outside, not in a garage or the carport,
- [Hardin County Schools announces personnel news](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-schools-announces-personnel-news/) - Hardin County Schools recently announced a new hire and a promotion. HCS has announced the promotion of Creekside Elementary School Principal Dr. Brooke Custis to the position of Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. According to a release from HCS, Custis has served as Creekside’s principal for the past six years. Prior to Creekside, Custis
- [Local Sports Update - June 2, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-2-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Ring Road/Shepherdsville Road roundabout construction, Rough River Lake spillway bridge work set to begin](https://wolf943.com/ring-road-shepherdsville-road-roundabout-construction-rough-river-lake-spillway-bridge-work-set-to-begin/) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four is advising motorists to be on the lookout for two projects set to begin Monday. The KYTC says crews are expected to begin construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Shepherdsville and Ring roads on June 1. The work is part of the Shepherdsville Road widening and safety improvements
- [Man killed in Meade County crash; woman found dead in Hart County](https://wolf943.com/man-killed-in-meade-county-crash-woman-found-dead-in-hart-county/) - An Indiana man was killed in a collision in Meade County Friday. Kentucky State Police Post Four says at approximately 3:27 p.m. on May 29 troopers responded to a call regarding a fatal collision on Bypass Road near High Street in Meade County. The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle operated by 34-year-old Dustin
- [Summer meals programs from area school districts launching this week](https://wolf943.com/summer-meals-programs-from-area-school-districts-launching-this-week/) - Area school districts are set to launch their summer meals programs this week. Elizabethtown Independent Schools is offering free meals for children 18 and under at Elizabethtown High School, Morningside Elementary School, and the American Legion Park waterpark Mondays through Fridays from June 1 through July 24, with no meals served June 29 through July 3.
- [April unemployment in Lincoln Trail District up slightly from last year](https://wolf943.com/april-unemployment-in-lincoln-trail-district-up-slightly-from-last-year/) - Unemployment rates in the Lincoln Trail District in April saw decreases from the previous month but trended slightly higher than where they were the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in 66 counties, increased in 41, and stayed the same in 13 when comparing April 2026 with April 2025. The
- [Local Sports Update - June 1, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-june-1-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hodgenville Police Chief James Richardson set to resign](https://wolf943.com/hodgenville-police-chief-james-richardson-set-to-resign/) - The City of Hodgenville will be looking for a new police chief soon. Current Hodgenville Police Chief James Richardson submitted a letter of resignation to Hodgenville Mayor Jim Phelps Thursday. Richardson’s resignation is effective at midnight on June 8. “My family and I decided that with the current status of the county, with the recent election and
- [Hardin County Extension Office invites community to learn more at Porch Party events](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-extension-office-invites-community-to-learn-more-at-porch-party-events/) - The Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service invites the community to come learn more about what the Extension Office has to offer during their summer Porch Parties, the first of which will be held next week. “Last year, this idea kind of came to fruition,” said Hardin County Extension Family and Consumer Science Program Assistant Cassie
- [Recanvass confirms Muse win in Eighth Magisterial District Republican primary](https://wolf943.com/recanvass-confirms-muse-win-in-eighth-magisterial-district-republican-primary/) - The Hardin County Board of Elections conducted a recanvass of the Eighth Magisterial District Republican primary Thursday at the Hardin County Clerk’s Office’s Radcliff location. The recanvass was requested by candidate Jonathan Breeding, who “filed a timely written request for the recanvass” after the initial tally from the primary showed him trailing incumbent Kenny Muse
- [Two-month complete closure of I-65 in Downtown Louisville begins Monday](https://wolf943.com/two-month-complete-closure-of-i-65-in-downtown-louisville-begins-monday/) - After more than nine months of preparations, the summer closure of Interstate 65 through downtown Louisville begins next week. Five miles of I-65 will close between Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) and Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville on Monday, June 1, with a scheduled reopening to traffic on August 1. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says the complete
- [Local Sports Update - May 29, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-29-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Recanvass of Hardin County Eighth Magisterial District Republican primary to be held Thursday](https://wolf943.com/recanvass-of-hardin-county-eighth-magisterial-district-republican-primary-to-be-held-thursday/) - UPDATE: Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith conducted the recanvassing, which confirmed the count at 583 votes for Kenny Muse and 581 votes for Jonathan Breeding. The Board of Elections took no further action during the meeting. -- The Hardin County Board of Elections will conduct an official recanvass of the ballots cast in the
- [Shouse proud of progress as she steps away from United Way of Central Kentucky](https://wolf943.com/shouse-proud-of-progress-as-she-steps-away-from-united-way-of-central-kentucky/) - After 14 years of service to the organization, including the last three as president and CEO, Wednesday marked the final day at the United Way of Central Kentucky for Christa Shouse. “I’m just so thankful that I’ve been able to go on this journey and watch things go from a dream to a reality, and I’m very
- [Nonprofit aimed at supporting homeless veterans hosting inaugural gala](https://wolf943.com/nonprofit-aimed-at-supporting-homeless-veterans-hosting-inaugural-gala/) - Sargeant’s Army CEO and founder Ashley Nevison says the organization, which the University of Louisville sophomore created when she was 12, has supported veterans across all 50 states and Washington D.C. “We provide outerwear kits to our homeless veterans in the winter time, and then hygiene hope bags to those in need throughout the entire
- [Get a free shirt and free ice cream, and support the blood supply, at KBC blood drive](https://wolf943.com/get-a-free-shirt-and-free-ice-cream-and-support-the-blood-supply-at-kbc-blood-drive/) - The Kentucky Blood Center says one way to show your patriotism this summer is by donating blood. The KBC says 400 daily blood donors are needed to maintain a healthy blood supply at local hospitals. Blood donations typically see a drop in the summer months as families make plans for travel and summer fun, and
- [Local Sports Update - May 28, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-28-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court hosts second May meeting](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-hosts-second-may-meeting-2/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The court approved a resolution approving the appointment of Michael Steck as the new Hardin County Road Supervisor. “This appointment will finish the unexpired four-year term ending this calendar year,” said Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul. “The appointment will be effective May 31,
- [United Way of Central Kentucky accepting proposals for Week of Action Campaign](https://wolf943.com/united-way-of-central-kentucky-accepting-proposals-for-week-of-action-campaign/) - The United Way of Central Kentucky invites area organizations to submit proposals for their annual Week of Action Campaign, which is set to run from June 22 through June 26. According to the UWCK, the week of action is “a snapshot of what UWCK does all year long: mobilizing people around solutions to build stronger communities.”
- [Woman injured in Nelson County collision dies](https://wolf943.com/woman-injured-in-nelson-county-collision-dies/) - A fatal collision in Nelson County earlier this month has claimed a second life. Several organizations including the Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce and the Bardstown Rotary Club shared in posts Tuesday that 71-year-old Christine Hovan of Coxs Creek died that morning. Hovan’s death comes 11 days after her husband, 79-year-old Edward Hovan, was declared dead at
- [Local Sports Update - May 27, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-27-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Two from Vine Grove arrested for allegedly sharing child pornography](https://wolf943.com/two-from-vine-grove-arrested-for-allegedly-sharing-child-pornography/) - A Kentucky Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation landed two Vine Grove men in jail Thursday on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Nicholas Ray Renfro is charged with 10 counts of Class C Felony Possession of Matter Portraying a Minor in a Sexual Performance Under 12 Years Old and 10 counts of
- [Registration open for Breckinridge County Schools Summer Meals Program](https://wolf943.com/registration-open-for-breckinridge-county-schools-summer-meals-program/) - The Breckinridge County School District encourages area families to get signed up for their Summer Meals Program, which will offer drive-through meals every Wednesday from June 3 through July 22. “A lot of students take advantage of our lunch and breakfast program throughout the year and then during the summer our Summer Feeding Program provides those
- [Lincoln Trail District Health Department receives reaccreditation](https://wolf943.com/lincoln-trail-district-health-department-receives-reaccreditation/) - The Lincoln Trail District Health Department is celebrating after successfully completing the reaccreditation process through the Public Health Accreditation Board. “We achieved our initial PHAB certification in 2018,” said LTDHD Public Relations Officer Melissa Phillips. “We just went through the reaccreditation process and we found out a couple of days ago that we met all the measures
- [April unemployment in Kentucky sees slight decline](https://wolf943.com/april-unemployment-in-kentucky-sees-slight-decline/) - April unemployment in Kentucky is down slightly from where it was the previous year. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for April was 4.3 percent. While that is slightly above the average reported in March of 4.2 percent, it is down .4 percent from the April 2025 average of 4.7 percent. Kentucky’s
- [Local Sports Update - May 26, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-26-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [BlueOvalSK site now officially Ford Energy Systems](https://wolf943.com/blueovalsk-site-now-officially-ford-energy-systems/) - Ford Motor Company says Ford Energy is “set to convert its Kentucky gigafactory to serve the large and growing demand for battery energy storage systems.” According to a release published Thursday, Ford has assumed full ownership of the Glendale site following the dissolution of the BlueOval SK joint venture. The factory is now called Ford
- [Community invited to Bluegrass Biker Bash Saturday](https://wolf943.com/community-invited-to-bluegrass-biker-bash-saturday/) - Suicidal Motorsports LLC invites the community to their first ever Bluegrass Biker Bash, to be held this Saturday at American Legion Hardin Post 113 in Elizabethtown. “It started as an idea from my son wanting to have something to do for everybody that loves riding since Hardin County had stopped theirs or E-Town, whatever the
- [Fort Knox hosting ceremony, cemetery visitation for Memorial Day](https://wolf943.com/fort-knox-hosting-ceremony-cemetery-visitation-for-memorial-day-2/) - Fort Knox will host their annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff on Monday, May 25. “It starts at 11:30 a.m.,” said Fort Knox Garrison Command Sergeant Major Alex Licea. “We will have remarks by our senior commander, Brigadier General Sean Crockett, and we will also have the ceremonial wreath
- [Kentucky Shakespeare performing in E-Town Friday](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-shakespeare-performing-in-e-town-friday/) - UPDATE: Friday’s performance has been moved to the State Theater due to rain. — “Oh, brave new world!” Kentucky Shakespeare’s touring production of The Tempest will be making a stop in Elizabethtown Friday evening. Kentucky Shakespeare says the 2026 Shakespeare in the parks tour is visiting a record 46 locations this season as they present The Bard’s
- [Superintendent Carter says 2026-2027 a year of progress at Breckinridge County Schools](https://wolf943.com/superintendent-carter-says-2026-2027-a-year-of-progress-at-breckinridge-county-schools/) - Breckinridge County Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter said the 2025-2026 school year was a year of progress at BCS. “We’ve seen a lot of increases in our student achievement with some of our NWEA MAP assessments, and I’m just super proud of the work that’s taken place academically this year as we, you know, we’re
- [Hunters set new record for Kentucky spring turkey season](https://wolf943.com/hunters-set-new-record-for-kentucky-spring-turkey-season/) - A strong population and good weather led to a record harvest in the spring turkey hunting season in Kentucky. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife says 36,439 turkeys were harvested during the spring hunting season, well ahead of the 10-year average of 30,847 and breaking the state record set in 2010 by about 340 birds. This included
- [Annual county unemployment numbers show slight decline from prior year](https://wolf943.com/annual-county-unemployment-numbers-show-slight-decline-from-prior-year/) - The annual unemployment rate in the Lincoln Trail District trended slightly higher than the statewide average in 2025. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the statewide annual unemployment rate in 2025 was 4.6 percent. The annual rate was higher than the state rate in 75 counties, the same in five, and lower in 40. 95
- [Registration open for HCS Summer Meals Program](https://wolf943.com/registration-open-for-hcs-summer-meals-program/) - Hardin County Schools will once again be providing its annual Summer Meals Program, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. “Meals will be served Monday through Friday between June 3 and July 29,” said HCS Community Relations Specialist John Wright. “No meals will be served on July 3 because of the Independence Day holiday.” HCS
- [Voter turnout sees increase from 2024 as Kentuckians cast ballots in primary](https://wolf943.com/voter-turnout-sees-increase-from-2024-as-kentuckians-cast-ballots-in-primary/) - More than 860,000 people across Kentucky went to the polls, voted early, or voted absentee for Tuesday’s primary election, setting the ballot for the general election this fall. “We had over 15,000 people vote during this election, and nearly 12,000 of them voted today,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith Tuesday. “We are excited
- [KFW advises motorists on land and sea to use caution this Memorial Day weekend](https://wolf943.com/kfw-advises-motorists-on-land-and-sea-to-use-caution-this-memorial-day-weekend/) - Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is reminding boaters and motorists heading out on the water and the roads to be safe this Memorial Day weekend. KFW says game wardens, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other law enforcement agencies will be patrolling state waterways to check boaters for legal and safety considerations including lifejackets, boat registration, watercraft
- [Local Sports Update - May 22, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-22-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - May 21, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-21-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - May 20, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-20-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Radcliff City Council meets for called meeting](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-city-council-meets-for-called-meeting/) - The Radcliff City Council met for a called meeting Monday evening. The council approved an update to the Radcliff Police Department’s policies and procedures concerning the department’s Code of Conduct. During the May 11 council work session, RPD Chief Jeff Cross said the updates keep the policy in line with standards set by the Kentucky Association of
- [Area communities included in funding for recycling efforts](https://wolf943.com/area-communities-included-in-funding-for-recycling-efforts/) - Area communities are among the recipients of $6 million in state funding for projects aimed at reducing waste in landfills and improving management of hazardous household waste. Governor Andy Beshear last week announced the recipients of the funding which is supported through the Kentucky Pride Fund. 68 projects were selected from municipalities, universities, and fiscal courts across
- [Man pleads guilty to E-Town ATM burglary](https://wolf943.com/man-pleads-guilty-to-e-town-atm-burglary/) - A Texas man has pleaded guilty in federal court after burglarizing an Elizabethtown ATM. Jesse Kayembe of Houston on Thursday pled guilty to one count of Bank Larceny, for which a federal district court judge will determine the sentence in a hearing this September. Kayembe will also be required to pay restitution. According to a
- [Man charged with Murder after fatal collision in Nelson County](https://wolf943.com/man-charged-with-murder-after-fatal-collision-in-nelson-county/) - A Louisville man is in custody after a fatal collision in Nelson County Friday. Kentucky State Police Post Four says at approximately 4:15 p.m. on May 15 troopers were requested to assist with a two-vehicle collision near the 3945 block of KY 245/Shepherdsville Road in Bardstown. The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle operated
- [March unemployment in Lincoln trail District sees declines from previous year](https://wolf943.com/march-unemployment-in-lincoln-trail-district-sees-declines-from-previous-year/) - Unemployment rates in the Lincoln Trail District in March saw declines in all but two counties, and the numbers are all down compared to the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in all 120 counties when comparing March 2026 with March 2025. The state unemployment average for March was 4.6
- [Fort Knox hosting annual Memorial Day cemetery visitation](https://wolf943.com/fort-knox-hosting-annual-memorial-day-cemetery-visitation/) - Memorial Day is less than a week away, and Fort Knox will be hosting visitation at the 118 cemeteries located on-post. “One thing we do at Fort Knox is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, we open post to allow visitors to visit the over 100 cemeteries that we have,” said Fort
- [Local Sports Update - May 19, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-19-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - May 18, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-18-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Community invited to Lethal Means Summit focused on preventing veteran suicide](https://wolf943.com/community-invited-to-lethal-means-summit-focused-on-preventing-veteran-suicide/) - Veterans, their friends and families, and community members are invited to learn more about suicide prevention at the Lethal Means Safety Summit, hosted on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and Commissioner Whitney Allen on Wednesday, May 20, in Louisville. “We teach things like ‘Military Culture 101,’” said KDVA Director for State Programs
- [KY Gives Day raises $194K for area nonprofits](https://wolf943.com/ky-gives-day-raises-194k-for-area-nonprofits/) - Central Kentucky Community Foundation Communications and Projects Coordinator Erin Hahn said Kentucky Gives Day 2026 went “really well” for local participating organizations. “We raised nearly $194,000 locally for Kentucky Give’s Day this year, and that included 933 individual gifts to 26 nonprofits in our service area,” Hahn said. The Community Foundation said statewide more than
- [More prep work ahead of I-65 closure; bridge work prompts detour in LaRue County](https://wolf943.com/more-prep-work-ahead-of-i-65-closure-bridge-work-prompts-detour-in-larue-county/) - The summer closure of Interstate 65 through downtown Louisville begins in just over two weeks, and more closures are in effect this weekend as crews prepare for the work and the detour. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says one lane of southbound I-65 at the I-65/I-264 interchange and lanes on the off-ramp from eastbound I-264 to
- [Local Sports Update - May 15, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-15-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Bernheim Forest celebrating Spring at BloomFest on Saturday](https://wolf943.com/bernheim-forest-celebrating-spring-at-bloomfest-on-saturday/) - Bernheim Forest invites area residents to celebrate spring at their annual BloomFest, taking place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “BloomFest is a day of fun and nature that welcomes families and anyone that’s young at heart to explore the season, creativity, and discovery,” said Bernheim Forest Director of Marketing and Communications Lynette
- [LTADD hosting annual Senior Celebration](https://wolf943.com/ltadd-hosting-annual-senior-celebration/) - The Lincoln Trail Area Development District is gearing up for their annual Senior Celebration, to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 at the Pritchard Community Center in Elizabethtown. According to LTADD, the Senior Celebration is held as part of Older Americans Month. The event is free to attend and
- [In-person early voting under way for primary election](https://wolf943.com/in-person-early-voting-under-way-for-primary-election/) - Anybody who is planning on casting a ballot in the 2026 Primary Election is welcome to participate in in-person no excuse absentee voting, or early voting. “Early voting begins May 14 and runs through the 15th and 16th,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith. “These three days are available for any voter in Hardin
- [Bridge in White Mills and Rough River Lake Spillway Bridge closed](https://wolf943.com/bridge-in-white-mills-and-rough-river-lake-spillway-bridge-closed/) - Area and state officials are alerting drivers to bridge closings. Hardin County Government says following a state inspection this week, the historic bridge in White Mills has been closed to all traffic until further notice. This includes pedestrians. Temporary barriers have been placed on both ends of the bridge, and updates will be provided as more
- [Local Sports Update - May 14, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-14-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court approves first reading of magistrate-amended budget](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-approves-first-reading-of-magistrate-amended-budget/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. The court approved the first reading of the 2026-2027 county budget. The approved budget was amended from the budget proposed by Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul following Finance Committee meetings last week, with total revenues and expenditures of $60,827,299. Taul said the amended
- [Multiple hearings in area cases held Tuesday](https://wolf943.com/multiple-hearings-in-area-cases-held-tuesday/) - Three suspects in cases of recent interest made appearances in Hardin Circuit Court Tuesday. Dustin Caudill, the Elizabethtown man accused of shooting and killing two men and then setting the Henon Lane residence they were in on fire in October 2024, appeared in person as his defense attorneys discussed their motion to strike aggravating circumstances, in this
- [Horse Cave woman dead after motor vehicle collision with horse and carriage](https://wolf943.com/horse-cave-woman-dead-after-motor-vehicle-collision-with-horse-and-carriage/) - A collision between a vehicle and a horse and carriage resulted in the death of a Hart County woman Monday. Kentucky State Police Post Three says at approximately 8:24 a.m. on May 11 troopers were notified of an injury collision and responded to the 1600 block of South Dixie Highway in Munfordville. The KSP says the
- [Local Sports Update - May 13, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-13-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town and Radcliff city councils host meetings](https://wolf943.com/e-town-and-radcliff-city-councils-host-meetings/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a special meeting Monday. A public hearing was held on the city’s Municipal Road Aid funding. “The city currently has $0 in carryover funds in its Municipal Road funds and will receive approximately $601,857.59 during the fiscal year 2027,” said Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory. “The LGEA fund has $0 in carryover
- [Kentucky voter registration sees another surge ahead of registration deadline](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-voter-registration-sees-another-surge-ahead-of-registration-deadline/) - The primary election is one week away, and voter registration saw another surge. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says 9,883 new voters were added to the rolls ahead of the April 20 registration deadline. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in April increased by 3,915 voters, independent or other registration increased by 1,725,
- [Area nonprofits seek support on KY Gives Day](https://wolf943.com/area-nonprofits-seek-support-on-ky-gives-day/) - Area nonprofits will be looking for extra support Tuesday as they participate in KY Gives Day. “It is a chance for area nonprofits to showcase all the great work that they do throughout the year in giving back to the community, and it also makes it a very easy way for the community to give
- [Local Sports Update - May 12, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-12-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [PinkDot Project promoting mission during National Period Poverty Awareness Week](https://wolf943.com/pinkdot-project-promoting-mission-during-national-period-poverty-awareness-week/) - Dr. Shannon Holt, who with support from the Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s Heels Together Initiative spearheaded the creation of the PinkDot Project, says two in five women in the United States cannot afford their own period supplies, something that has become increasingly problematic as costs have risen. “One in four students can’t afford their supplies,
- [Foster home numbers down nearly 50 percent from last year](https://wolf943.com/foster-home-numbers-down-nearly-50-percent-from-last-year/) - Heritage Children Services Home Resource Coordinator Jessy Jefferson says Kentucky, and the nation as a whole, is seeing a major shortage in available foster homes, with numbers down nearly 50 percent from last year. “These kids need safe places, and when these kids suffer, all of our community suffers,” Jefferson says. “They need to be somewhere
- [Road work on Ring Road, Patriot Parkway, and Veterans Way creating various lane configurations](https://wolf943.com/road-work-on-ring-road-patriot-parkway-and-veterans-way-creating-various-lane-configurations/) - Officials are reminding drivers in Elizabethtown to continue paying attention to traffic pattern changes and possible delays related to two major road projects. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says traffic on Ring Road near the intersection with Patriot Parkway has been placed in a split phase on the outside of the roundabout under construction at the
- [Independent review of Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis released](https://wolf943.com/independent-review-of-kentucky-office-of-medical-cannabis-released/) - The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis has created “an effective program that was transparent and fair to all licensure applicants” according to an independent review. The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Office of the Inspector General on Thursday published findings from their independent review of the OMC. According to a release from the FAC, the review “included
- [Local Sports Update - May 11, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-11-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [March unemployment in Kentucky sees slight decline](https://wolf943.com/march-unemployment-in-kentucky-sees-slight-decline/) - March unemployment in Kentucky is down slightly from the previous year. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for March was 4.2 percent. That is the same as the average reported in February, and down .5 percent from the March 2025 average of 4.7 percent. Kentucky’s unemployment average for March came in under
- [Averitt announces expansion in Bullitt County](https://wolf943.com/averitt-announces-expansion-in-bullitt-county/) - Governor Andy Beshear highlighted a company expanding operations in Bullitt County during his Team Kentucky Update Thursday. The governor said transportation and supply chain management provider Averitt will be building a new regional campus in Bullitt County, with construction set to begin immediately. “The expansion will include an investment that will exceed $113 million,” Beshear said. “It’s
- [CKCAC highlights services during Community Action Month](https://wolf943.com/ckcac-highlights-services-during-community-action-month/) - May is Community Action Month, and the Central Kentucky Community Action Council is joining more than 1,000 agencies dedicated to supporting individuals and families. CKCAC Executive Director Bryan Conover says Community Action Month is a time to reflect on the resiliency of neighbors and the power of local partnerships. “At Central Kentucky Community Action Council,
- [Weekend ramp and lane closures in effect for I-65 closure prep work](https://wolf943.com/weekend-ramp-and-lane-closures-in-effect-for-i-65-closure-prep-work/) - More overnight ramp and lane closures are in effect this weekend as part of the prep work for the summer closure of Interstate 65 in downtown Louisville this summer. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says the ramp from First Street to southbound I-65 and lanes on southbound I-65 between St. Catherine Street and Arthur Street
- [Local Sports Update - May 8, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-8-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Absentee voting under way ahead of primary election](https://wolf943.com/absentee-voting-under-way-ahead-of-primary-election/) - Absentee voting has begun in Kentucky ahead of the May 19th primary election. Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith says that as of the close of the absentee ballot request window on Tuesday his office had processed 729 requests for mail-in ballots, more than 250 more than the previous presidential election and setting a new
- [E-Town Wine Fest coming up Saturday](https://wolf943.com/e-town-wine-fest-coming-up-saturday/) - Uncork and unwind this weekend at the tenth annual E-Town Wine Fest, returning to Freeman Lake Park Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. “It is a wonderful opportunity to visit Freeman Lake Park,” said City of Elizabethtown Events Manager Beth Pyles. “You can taste several different wines from, I think this year we have 16
- [Brown recluse bite prompts clearing and fumigating of E-Town fire station](https://wolf943.com/brown-recluse-bite-prompts-clearing-and-fumigating-of-e-town-fire-station/) - Fire crews in Elizabethtown are returning to their station Thursday after a bite from a brown recluse spider prompted the closing of it last week. According to a statement from the city, a firefighter received the bite on April 29 and was seen at an occupational health clinic the next day. The firefighter was released after being
- [Kentucky Shakespeare bringing free productions to area cities this week](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-shakespeare-bringing-free-productions-to-area-cities-this-week/) - “Oh, brave new world!” Kentucky Shakespeare’s touring production of The Tempest will be making several area stops this week. Kentucky Shakespeare says the 2026 Shakespeare in the Parks Tour is visiting a record 46 locations this season as they present what is believed to be The Bard’s final play. The organization says the tragicomedy is “a testament
- [Local Sports Update - May 7, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-7-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Caudill defense requests continuance; mediation scheduled in Escalera case](https://wolf943.com/caudill-defense-requests-continuance-mediation-scheduled-in-escalera-case/) - Two area suspects charged in murder cases made court appearances Tuesday. Lawyers for Dustin Caudill, the Elizabethtown man accused of shooting and killing two men and then setting the Henon Lane residence they were in on fire in October 2024, made a motion to continue the trial past the currently scheduled June 8 start, citing concern with
- [Area organizations receive Victims of Crime Act funding](https://wolf943.com/area-organizations-receive-victims-of-crime-act-funding/) - Several area organizations were included in the latest round of federal grant funding aimed at supporting victims of crime. The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet says 88 agencies and organizations “that provide direct services to victims of crime and their families” will share $16 million in funding through the Victims of Crime Act Grant
- [Local Sports Update - May 6, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-6-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town Council approves Commerce Drive work, wastewater treatment plant design work](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-commerce-drive-work-wastewater-treatment-plant-design-work/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved a municipal order approving a change order for the Commerce Drive project to rehabilitate the roadway between Sutton Lane and Executive Drive. “Due to the anticipated increase in traffic upon completion of the road, particularly during events at the outdoor music
- [Mail-in absentee ballot request deadline Tuesday; absentee voting starts Wednesday](https://wolf943.com/mail-in-absentee-ballot-request-deadline-tuesday-absentee-voting-starts-wednesday/) - If you are planning on applying for a mail-in absentee ballot, Tuesday is your last chance to do so. “May 5 is the last date to request an absentee ballot,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith. “Folks can do it by calling our office at 270-765-6762 or visit govote.ky.gov.” Voting for the 2026 primary election then
- [Multiple road projects under way in the area](https://wolf943.com/multiple-road-projects-under-way-in-the-area/) - Several local and state road projects under way or set to begin will result in traffic impacts. Preparation work ahead of the summer closure of Interstate 65 in downtown Louisville continues this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday nights the ramp from First Street near the
- [Local Sports Update - May 5, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-5-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [First of three CASA of the Heartland Light the Night 5K events this Friday](https://wolf943.com/first-of-three-casa-of-the-heartland-light-the-night-5k-events-this-friday/) - CASA of the Heartland is raising awareness for the most vulnerable children in the community with three Light the Night 5K Superhero Run/Walk events, the first of which is coming up in Hardin County this week. “Our one here in Elizabethtown is going to be at the Sports Park on Friday, May 8, and kickoff time,
- [Beshear highlights Ford commitment to Glendale, industrial park development](https://wolf943.com/beshear-highlights-ford-commitment-to-glendale-industrial-park-development/) - Governor Andy Beshear highlighted economic development efforts in Hardin County during his Team Kentucky Update Thursday. The governor announced the latest projects approved for funding from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, which aims to “boost investment in site and building upgrades to support future, good-paying jobs and economic growth across the commonwealth.” “Today, we continued investing
- [Lincoln Trail counties see improved unemployment numbers for February](https://wolf943.com/lincoln-trail-counties-see-improved-unemployment-numbers-for-february/) - Unemployment rates in the Lincoln Trail District in February saw increases from January, but are down compared to the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in 119 counties and remained the same in one when comparing February 2026 with February 2025. The state unemployment average for February was 4.8 percent.
- [Local Sports Update - May 4, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-4-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Community members invited to Vine Grove Roots Initiative meeting](https://wolf943.com/community-members-invited-to-vine-grove-roots-initiative-meeting/) - Vine Grove resident Shannon Rickey says seeing rates of food insecurity across the community increase, along with a desire to see more community connection, prompted her to create the Vine Grove Roots Initiative, with an initial goal of creating a community garden. “What it kind of developed into was not just a space for a
- [Louisville man flees scene of collision that injured KSP trooper](https://wolf943.com/louisville-man-flees-scene-of-collision-that-injured-ksp-trooper/) - A man is in custody after fleeing the scene of a traffic incident on Dixie Highway that sent a Kentucky State Police trooper to the hospital. The Kentucky State Police says the three-vehicle collision occurred Wednesday near the 15000 block of Dixie Highway near Valley Station. According to the KSP, the preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle
- [Deneen recaps aim for ‘common sense legislation’ during 2026 legislative session](https://wolf943.com/deneen-recaps-aim-for-common-sense-legislation-during-2026-legislative-session/) - Kentucky Tenth District State Senator Matt Deneen says one of his goals heading into the 2026 state legislative session was “common sense legislation” that would align the state with federal regulations to make the state eligible for more federal grants and support, including legislation concerning missing persons and death benefits for search and rescue personnel. Deneen
- [Local Sports Update - May 1, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-may-1-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Radcliff Woman’s Club hosting ‘Pasta, Performance, and Pastries’ event](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-womans-club-hosting-pasta-performance-and-pastries-event/) - The Radcliff Woman’s Club invites community members to come out for their “Pasta, Performance, and Pastries” event, to be held at the Colvin Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. “We’re going to have pasta dishes made by our ladies at the club, with everything from mac and cheese to ziti
- [Area children and families invited to Hardin County EMS Teddy Bear Clinic](https://wolf943.com/area-children-and-families-invited-to-hardin-county-ems-teddy-bear-clinic/) - Hardin County EMS invites area families to come see some of the things first responders do when they arrive on the scene of a serious situation. “We have the Teddy Bear Clinic,” said Hardin County Government Communications Officer Brian Walker. “It’s a program that we offer numerous times each year for civic groups, schools, the
- [Registration open for ECTC Pathfinder Academy](https://wolf943.com/registration-open-for-ectc-pathfinder-academy/) - Registration is open for the 2026 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Pathfinder Academy. ECTC will host the Pathfinder Academy from June 8 through 12. The Pathfinder Academy is for rising sixth- through 12th-grade students and features “fun-filled, hands-on learning activities in the fields of science, technology, and crafts.” According to a release from ECTC, the
- [Hardin County residents among Service Award honorees](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-residents-among-service-award-honorees/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear last week recognized the 16 winners of the 30th Governor’s Service Awards, recognizing exceptional service and dedication to Kentucky communities. According to a release from the governor’s office, the award ceremony “is a longstanding tradition in the commonwealth that honors community volunteerism and service to others. The annual event is hosted
- [Local Sports Update - April 30, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-30-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [ECTC Giving Day 2026 numbers up from 2025](https://wolf943.com/ectc-giving-day-2026-numbers-up-from-2025/) - Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Director of Philanthropy Chrissie Angell says the college achieved its goal of exceeding the numbers from last year’s Giving Day. “Giving Day 2026 was a huge success,” Angell said. “We raised over $33,000 from 160 donors, which is up 5.9 percent over last year.” ECTC’s Giving Day activities took place
- [CKCAC recognizes efforts of HCS in support of Radcliff Head Start](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Kentucky Ozone Season restrictions begin in Bullitt County on May 1](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Local Sports Update - April 29, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-29-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town council discusses North Downtown plan, wastewater plant expansion](https://wolf943.com/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.
- [Taul proposes 2026-2027 budget](https://wolf943.com/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
- [U.S. Army HRC hosting sexual assault awareness motorcycle ride Wednesday](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Local Sports Update - April 28, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-28-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Kentucky unemployment in February sees decline](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Interim CKCAC Community Services/HEAP director officially appointed to position](https://wolf943.com/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
- [ECTC’S Toy Box Theatre invites community to final show](https://wolf943.com/ectcs-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
- [Local Sports Update - April 27, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-27-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County hosting e-scrap recycling event for residents](https://wolf943.com/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
- [John Hardin FFA hosting food truck benefit for Warm Blessings](https://wolf943.com/john-hardin-ffa-hosting-food-truck-benefit-for-warm-blessings/) - John Hardin High School FFA Chapter Vice President Madison Carter told the Quicksie morning show that each year their teacher challenges them to find an issue in the community, and then to come up with a solution. “This Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. we have food trucks coming to the Bluegrass Middle School
- [Local Sports Update - April 24, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-24-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Company behind Louisville music festivals announces partnership with upcoming E-Town outdoor music venue](https://wolf943.com/company-behind-louisville-music-festivals-announces-partnership-with-upcoming-e-town-outdoor-music-venue/) - The music festival production and promotion company behind the Louder than Life and Bourbon and Beyond festivals is announcing a new venture that includes a partnership with the City of Elizabethtown. Danny Wimmer Presents announced in a Facebook post Wednesday the launch of DWP Concerts, which the post states was built “to take our festival expertise
- [Rineyville veteran receives Legion of Merit license plate after spearheading creation effort](https://wolf943.com/rineyville-veteran-receives-legion-of-merit-license-plate-after-spearheading-creation-effort/) - Sergeant First Class (Retired) John Mosley of Rineyville said he was presented with the Legion of Merit more than 30 years ago, and in 2024 after seeing other states issuing license plates honoring recipients he reached out to Kentucky 25th District Representative Steve Bratcher about creating a plate for Kentucky recipients. That effort came to
- [Hardin County Schools students collecting donations for the elderly](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-schools-students-collecting-donations-for-the-elderly/) - Students, staff, families, parents, and community members are encouraged to participate in the Hardin County Schools Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council’s collection drive. “Each year, we choose to tackle an issue that we have seen in our communities. You may remember last year when we raised money for the St. Baldricks and Addison Jo Blair Foundations. This year,
- [Public meetings on I-65 Louisville closure scheduled](https://wolf943.com/public-meetings-on-i-65-louisville-closure-scheduled/) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five will share information on the summer closure of Interstate 65 in downtown Louisville at two upcoming public information meetings. The KYTC says they will host two public meetings “to make sure that people have the information they need to prepare for the two-month closure.” The first meeting will be held
- [Local Sports Update - April 23, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-23-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Meade County bus driver finalist for award](https://wolf943.com/meade-county-bus-driver-finalist-for-award/) - A Meade County bus driver is a finalist for a statewide education award. Meade County Schools bus driver Regina Decker is one of three finalists for the Kentucky Association of School Administrators’ 2026 Fred Award, which recognizes exceptional support staff who make a lasting difference in Kentucky public schools. According to the KASA, the mission
- [Radcliff City Council reviews police policies, zoning regulations](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-city-council-reviews-police-policies-zoning-regulations/) - The Radcliff City Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday. The council approved an ordinance which amended the meeting times for the city’s Forestry and Conservation Board, setting the meetings for 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of January, April, July, and October. The council also approved an update to the Radcliff Police Department’s policies and procedures
- [Registration for Spring LIHEAP subsidy open until funds run out](https://wolf943.com/registration-for-spring-liheap-subsidy-open-until-funds-run-out/) - Eligible households are encouraged to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program spring subsidy. According to the Central Kentucky Community Action Council, applications for LIHEAP are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor. Receiving assistance through other LIHEAP cycles does not affect eligibility. When applying, all applicants must
- [Local Sports Update - April 22, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-22-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-town council approves adoption of Downtown Master Plan](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-adoption-of-downtown-master-plan/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a regular meeting Monday. The council approved a resolution to add the Downtown Master Plan to the city’s Comprehensive Plan. “The Downtown Master Plan in its entirety is endorsed and adopted to be utilized by the Planning Commission and City Council to identify and develop programs and projects to enhance public
- [ECTC accepting donations for Giving Day 2026](https://wolf943.com/ectc-accepting-donations-for-giving-day-2026/) - Early donations are being accepted for Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s Giving Day 2026, which will be held Wednesday, April 22. “We are just really excited about the way our community has always come together to support our students, and last year we had 159 donations on Giving Day, and this year we really hope
- [KFW accepting applications for game warden positions](https://wolf943.com/kfw-accepting-applications-for-game-warden-positions/) - Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is currently accepting applications to fill game warden positions in several counties. KFW says game wardens “are sworn law enforcement officers with statewide jurisdiction who enforce all laws of the commonwealth. Their primary mission is to enforce hunting, fishing, and boating laws to help conserve Kentucky’s fish and wildlife resources for
- [More closures for I-65 closure prep work this week](https://wolf943.com/more-closures-for-i-65-closure-prep-work-this-week/) - Prep work ahead of the summer closure of Interstate 65 through downtown Louisville has more overnight restrictions in place this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says the ramp from northbound I-65 to eastbound I-264, and Preston Highway to the eastbound I-264 on ramp near Durrett Lane, will be closed Tuesday night from 9 p.m.
- [Local Sports Update - April 21, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-21-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [United Way partners with Altec to support Project L.E.A.R.N.](https://wolf943.com/united-way-partners-with-altec-to-support-project-l-e-a-r-n/) - United Way of Central Kentucky is once again partnering with co-op students from the Altec Reach Higher Committee to support an area non-profit. UWCK Director of Development Brianne Smith says the two organizations will be working this week to enhance the outdoor space at Project L.E.A.R.N., a learning center for mentally handicapped adults. “We’re bringing in some
- [E-Town planning director highlights Downtown Master Plan](https://wolf943.com/e-town-planning-director-highlights-downtown-master-plan/) - City of Elizabethtown Director of Planning and Development Aaron Hawkins told the Elizabethtown City Council last week that the Downtown Master Plan, which the planning department has been developing over the last year, consists of a developmental toolkit and an action plan which features three major projects: redesigning the downtown Public Square, a flex street
- [January unemployment sees decrease in Lincoln trail counties](https://wolf943.com/january-unemployment-sees-decrease-in-lincoln-trail-counties/) - Unemployment rates in the Lincoln Trail District in January saw increases from December, but are down compared to the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in all 120 counties when comparing January 2026 with January 2025. The state unemployment average for January was 4.4 percent. That’s up from the 3.5
- [Local Sports Update - April 20, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-20-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Voter registration deadline ahead of May primary is Monday](https://wolf943.com/voter-registration-deadline-ahead-of-may-primary-is-monday/) - The primary election in Kentucky is coming up on May 19, and if you have not yet registered to vote, time is running out. “Monday is the deadline to register to vote,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith. “We want people to go ahead and register to vote if they’ve not already, or update their
- [Baptist Health Hardin hosting sexual assault awareness walk Friday](https://wolf943.com/baptist-health-hardin-hosting-sexual-assault-awareness-walk-friday/) - Baptist Health Hardin invites the community to take a stand against sexual assault during a special event Friday evening. In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Baptist Health Hardin Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Forensic Program is hosting the Shine Light on Sexual Assault Awareness Walk, a community walk to raise awareness and show support for
- [‘Feed the City’ event benefiting Warm Blessings this Saturday](https://wolf943.com/feed-the-city-event-benefiting-warm-blessings-this-saturday/) - Tango Charities invites Elizabethtown and Hardin County residents to their “Feed the City” event, to be held Saturday, April 18 at Boombozz Craft Pizza and Taphouse in Elizabethtown. The event begins at 8:30 a.m., with meal assembly taking place from 9 to 11. Every meal assembled will be donated to Warm Blessings Community Kitchen. Participants
- [Local Sports Update - April 17, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-17-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Kentucky set to launch new driver licensing system](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-set-to-launch-new-driver-licensing-system/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced during Wednesday’s Team Kentucky Update that the state will be launching a new driver licensing system and online portal. “In June, we will launch the Kentucky Information Network for Driver’s Licensing Computer System, called KINDL for short, to replace the nearly 40-year-old mainframe system we’re using now,” Beshear said. “This
- [Watch for young wildlife, but leave them alone, this spring](https://wolf943.com/watch-for-young-wildlife-but-leave-them-alone-this-spring/) - Spring is in full swing, and as nature starts to awaken the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is reminding the public to leave young wildlife undisturbed. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife says parent animals often leave their nest or young in a location they consider safe while they forage or hunt. Young animals may
- [LTADD engineering assists on LaRue County project](https://wolf943.com/ltadd-engineering-assists-on-larue-county-project/) - The engineering department at the Lincoln Trail Area Development District recently assisted on the completion of an infrastructure project in LaRue County. According to LTADD, LTADD engineers helped county engineers transform a .94-mile stretch of Wheldon Loop Road using cement stabilization for full-depth reclamation, allowing the county to widen the road to 22 feet to
- [Local Sports Update - April 16, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-16-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Defense and prosecution to discuss possible mediation in Escalera case](https://wolf943.com/defense-and-prosecution-to-discuss-possible-mediation-in-escalera-case/) - The former Campbellsville University student accused of killing another student in his dorm room two years ago made a court appearance Tuesday. Charles “Zeke” Escalera appeared via Zoom from the Taylor County Detention Center before Taylor Circuit Court Judge Kaelin Reed for a pretrial conference. Reed said a records request to Oklahoma, Escalera’s home state, returned
- [Clerk’s office promoting new CASA specialty plate](https://wolf943.com/clerks-office-promoting-new-casa-specialty-plate/) - April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, and the Hardin County Clerk’s Office is promoting the new Court Appointed Special Advocates specialty license plate as a way for the community to commit to the safety and well-being of area children. “The CASA specialty plate is more than just a piece of metal,” said Hardin County Clerk
- [EPD hosting victims’ rights resource fair and 5K](https://wolf943.com/epd-hosting-victims-rights-resource-fair-and-5k/) - National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 19 through 25, and the Elizabethtown Police Department is giving the community the opportunity to “listen, act, and advocate.” “On Monday, April 20, we are hosting a community resource fair beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 5K run/walk at 6:30 at the ElizabethTown Sports Park in recognition
- [New state maps help you explore new areas of Kentucky](https://wolf943.com/new-state-maps-help-you-explore-new-areas-of-kentucky/) - Kentuckians looking to hit the road this summer can find somewhere new to explore with the new state highway maps that debuted this month. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the new Team Kentucky 2026-2027 Highway Map showcases historic horse landscapes, diverse trails, and accessible attractions which the KYTC says show that no matter where you
- [Local Sports Update - April 15, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-15-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - April 13, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-12-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town council approves roundabout bid, statewide mutual aid agreement](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-roundabout-bid-statewide-mutual-aid-agreement/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a special meeting Monday. The council approved a bid from Summit Civil LLC of Elizabethtown for the Veterans Way/Towne Drive roundabout project. The bid was accepted at $981,700. City Administrator Ed Poppe noted additional language was included in the bid to account for safety measures as Veterans Way has a higher
- [KYTC reminds residents to keep signs out of state right of way areas, alerts E-Town drivers to newly-instituted Public Square roundabout](https://wolf943.com/kytc-reminds-residents-to-keep-signs-out-of-state-right-of-way-areas-alerts-e-town-drivers-to-newly-instituted-public-square-roundabout/) - With the primary election in Kentucky just over a month away, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding residents of regulations in place to keep state right of way areas free of signs and other items. “We find out a lot of times when people call to ask about putting signs up that they simply don’t know the
- [January unemployment in Kentucky sees decline](https://wolf943.com/january-unemployment-in-kentucky-sees-decline/) - January unemployment in Kentucky is down slightly from the previous month and year. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for January was 4.3 percent. That is down from the 4.5 percent average reported in December, and down .5 percent from the January 2025 average of 4.8 percent. Kentucky’s unemployment average for January
- [Local Sports Update - April 14, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-14-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Celebrate the beauty of the planet with Bernheim Forest Saturday](https://wolf943.com/celebrate-the-beauty-of-the-planet-with-bernheim-forest-saturday/) - Earth Day is April 22, but Bernheim Forest invites the community to celebrate the beauty of the planet this Saturday with Restore: Healthy Planet, Healthy Us, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 18. “We’re going to have a tree giveaway and plant sales,” said Bernheim Forest Director of Marketing and
- [Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland celebrates volunteers](https://wolf943.com/feeding-america-kentuckys-heartland-celebrates-volunteers/) - Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland celebrated the volunteers who make the organization’s mission possible with their annual volunteer luncheon Friday, held at the Central Kentucky Community Foundation in Elizabethtown. “This is one of my favorite days of the year,” said FAKH Executive Director Charles Dennis. “At Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, we have a saying that ‘Food
- [Kentucky annual unemployment average for 2025 comes in at 4.6 percent](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-annual-unemployment-average-for-2025-comes-in-at-4-6-percent/) - The annual unemployment rate for Kentucky in 2025 came in higher than 39 other states. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state’s annual unemployment average for 2025 was 4.6 percent. That comes in higher than the U.S. annual unemployment rate of 4.3 percent. Kentucky, along with Illinois and Ohio, tied for the highest annual
- [National Public Health Week a chance to celebrate the broad work of public health](https://wolf943.com/national-public-health-week-a-chance-to-celebrate-the-broad-work-of-public-health/) - April 6 through 12 is National Public Health Week, an opportunity to celebrate the power of public health and the impact it has on keeping families safe, healthy, and thriving. The week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of multiple workers and organizations, including your local health department. “We like to say that public health
- [PAWS United Pet Expo coming up Saturday](https://wolf943.com/paws-united-pet-expo-coming-up-saturday/) - Area pet owners and community members are invited to come out to the 12th annual PAWS United Pet Expo, to be held this Saturday at 2855 Centennial Avenue in Radcliff. “The official time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,” said event organizer Charles Hinckley. “There’s going to be some great stuff that’s taking place. We’ve
- [More lane closures for I-65 closure prep work this weekend](https://wolf943.com/more-lane-closures-for-i-65-closure-prep-work-this-weekend/) - More prep work ahead of the summer closure of Interstate 65 in Louisville is scheduled for this weekend. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says single lane closures are scheduled for I-65 North between Grade Lane and the Interstate 264 interchange. Contract crews will be completing shoulder strengthening to prepare for the summer closure. Work is
- [Local Sports Update - April 10, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-10-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Public requested for burial of Army veteran](https://wolf943.com/public-requested-for-burial-of-army-veteran/) - The Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central – Radcliff is asking available members of the public to attend the funeral of a United States Army veteran. The cemetery says SPC Daniel R. Towner of Radcliff died on January 21, 2026. Originally from Concord, California, he was honorably discharged in February of 1999. The cemetery says SPC Towner will not
- [Free car seat check and inspection event in Radcliff Thursday](https://wolf943.com/free-car-seat-check-and-inspection-event-in-radcliff-thursday/) - Firefighters with the Radcliff Fire Department and officers with the Radcliff Police Department want to make sure that when you are traveling in the car you are securing special cargo properly. The RFD and RPD are hosting a free car seat safety check and install event Thursday at Navy Federal Credit Union, located at 1671 North Wilson Road. “Everybody’s
- [Meet a wolf pup and support animal rehabs at Nolin River Wildlife fundraiser](https://wolf943.com/meet-a-wolf-pup-and-support-animal-rehabs-at-nolin-river-wildlife-fundraiser/) - Tickets are still available for Nolin River Wildlife’s annual fundraiser, to be held Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. “You need to come in some jeans or overalls and your boots,” said Nolin River Wildlife Board Chair Jerry Mraz. “It’s a country kind of thing. Country food, we’ll have a live and
- [Get a chance at a prize and get outside with Freeman Lake Park scavenger hunt](https://wolf943.com/get-a-chance-at-a-prize-and-get-outside-with-freeman-lake-park-scavenger-hunt/) - If you are looking for more outdoor activities to do with the kids this spring, the City of Elizabethtown has an event you won’t want to run “afowl” of. The Silly Goose on the Loose Scavenger Hunt has returned to Freeman Lake Park, and will run there now through May 3. According to the E-Town
- [Local Sports Update - April 9, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-9-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Additional information posted on procession and funeral services for Bardstown airman](https://wolf943.com/additional-information-posted-on-procession-and-funeral-services-for-bardstown-airman/) - Additional information has been released on the arrival, procession, and funeral services for Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt, the 34-year-old Bardstown airman who died on March 12 in the crash of a KC-135 in western Iraq. According to a joint statement released by the City of Bardstown and Nelson County Government, Technical Sergeant Pruitt is expected to arrive at Samuels
- [Camp TESSA hosting annual Autism SpectRun 5K](https://wolf943.com/camp-tessa-hosting-annual-autism-spectrun-5k/) - Camp TESSA Board Member Kay Mau says the ninth annual Autism SpectRun 5K is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting the one-week summer program for children and adults up to age 25 on the autism spectrum. “We are a traditional summer camp, all about summer fun, but we combine that with a
- [Distracted Driving Awareness Month prompts expanded presence from KSP](https://wolf943.com/distracted-driving-awareness-month-prompts-expanded-presence-from-ksp/) - April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Kentucky State Police is participating in a nationwide traffic safety campaign as part of efforts to raise awareness. Now through April 13, the KSP is participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort), an initiative coordinated through the International Association of Chiefs of Police designed to reduce preventable crashes
- [Local Sports Update - April 8, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-8-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Howl for the Health of It - Happening NOW!](https://wolf943.com/howlforthehealthofit/) - Don't miss your chance at some of the BIGGEST prizes in Wolf Country... All by doing things to better YOUR health! Howl for the Health of It is a 94(iish) Day Wellness Challenge to promote all types of health, and reward those who make it a priority in the new year! We've partnered with Lincoln
- [Win Tickets to LOCASH & Parmalee](https://wolf943.com/win-tickets-to-locash-parmalee/) - Sign up to WIN 2 Tickets to see LOCASH & Parmalee at French Lick Resort in Indiana on April 10th!
- [Community block party celebrating Colesburg to be held Saturday](https://wolf943.com/community-block-party-celebrating-colesburg-to-be-held-saturday/) - Colesburg resident Devie Comer Willett says she and other neighbors were inspired to help “beautify and unify” the community as the one year anniversary of flooding that devastated the area in April 2025 approaches. “The premise really is that hopefully neighbors will help neighbors, but also for the other neighbors who may be not so
- [EPD asking for information on theft of plaques from Downtown E-Town](https://wolf943.com/epd-asking-for-information-on-theft-of-plaques-from-downtown-e-town/) - The Elizabethtown Police Department is seeking information on the theft of historic markers in Downtown Elizabethtown. “We are currently investigating the theft of three historic bronze plaques that were taken from the former Hardin County Courthouse on the Public Square,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “These plaques date back to 1933 and 1955 and honor
- [New online renewal option for boat registrations now available](https://wolf943.com/new-online-renewal-option-for-boat-registrations-now-available/) - Kentuckians gearing up to hit the waterways this summer can take advantage of the state’s new online renewal option for vessel registrations. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says boat owners can skip a trip to their county clerk’s office and stay up to date on their vessel registration by using the new online renewal portal, launched
- [Local Sports Update - April 7, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-7-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town Council holds special meeting](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-holds-special-meeting/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a special meeting Friday morning. The council approved a municipal order approving an operations agreement with the Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau for the outdoor music venue. “The city desires to work with community partners on projects that benefits the citizens and partnered with the Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau to
- [E-Town Parks and Rec hosting Spring Break activities](https://wolf943.com/e-town-parks-and-rec-hosting-spring-break-activities/) - The City of Elizabethtown is once again offering their Play in the Park Series for area families looking for something to do with their kids during Spring Break. “On Monday, we’ll be doing a scavenger hunt out at the Oasis at Freeman Lake,” said Elizabethtown Parks and Rec Programs Coordinator Adam Case. “Tuesday, we’re partnering
- [Kentucky voter registration sees March increase](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-voter-registration-sees-march-increase/) - With the 2026 Primary Election just over a month away, voter registration in Kentucky saw another surge in March. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 4,042 voters in the month of March, with 9,839 new voters added to the rolls. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican
- [Two charged following theft of explosives from construction site](https://wolf943.com/two-charged-following-theft-of-explosives-from-construction-site/) - Two people are in custody after an investigation into stolen explosives from a Louisville construction site. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky says James Culver and Lasierra Chesher, both of Louisville, were charged by complaint Friday with stealing explosive material, possession of explosive material by a prohibited person, and possession of a
- [Local Sports Update - April 6, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-6-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Breckinridge County site included in KPDI funding](https://wolf943.com/breckinridge-county-site-included-in-kpdi-funding/) - Breckinridge County is among the counties included in the latest round of funding from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. According to a release from the Kentucky Governor’s Office, 16 projects across 18 counties were approved for a combined $12.4 million to support speed-to-market and site development initiatives. “We need to make sure that we can
- [Registration open for Stephen Foster Drama Association summer camps](https://wolf943.com/registration-open-for-stephen-foster-drama-association-summer-camps/) - Registration is open for the Stephen Foster Drama Association’s Youth Performing Arts Academy. The Drama Association will be hosting three distinct camps, each centered of a different theatre production, with participants learning core theatre skills including solo and ensemble singing, choreography, ensemble work, and more. The first available session is the Annie Day Camp for grades 2nd
- [DEA hosting spring Take Back Day event for unwanted medications](https://wolf943.com/dea-hosting-spring-take-back-day-event-for-unwanted-medications/) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration encourages area residents to safely dispose of expired and unused prescription medications during their upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA will join forces with local law enforcement agencies and community groups at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide during the 30th Take Back Day event, to be held Saturday,
- [Local Sports Update - April 3, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-3-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [ATF seeks information on stolen explosives in Louisville](https://wolf943.com/atf-seeks-information-on-stolen-explosives-in-louisville/) - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is seeking information on the theft of explosives from a Louisville construction site. According to a release from the ATF Louisville Field Division, a reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of explosives
- [Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office warns of business report scam](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-secretary-of-states-office-warns-of-business-report-scam/) - Kentucky officials are warning business owners of an ongoing scam attempt. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office is warning business owners to not get hustled when filing their annual business reports with the office. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, annual reports must be filed between January 1 and June 30, and can be submitted
- [Local Sports Update - April 2, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-2-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Benefit ride to be held for Rineyville man killed in motorcycle accident](https://wolf943.com/benefit-ride-to-be-held-for-rineyville-man-killed-in-motorcycle-accident/) - Robin Geary says her late husband Billy liked “motorcycles, snakes, and helping people.” “He was a very straightforward, outgoing, very kind soul,” Geary said. “He stopped and would help anybody, and he was very unapologetic because he was just straight to the point.” Billy Geary died on March 21 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash. The
- [Local scouts compete in annual Pinewood Derby](https://wolf943.com/local-scouts-compete-in-annual-pinewood-derby/) - 33 drivers will take to the Brickyard next month for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, but while the speeds may not have been quite as fast the action was just as intense at American Legion Post 113 this past Saturday. Cub Scouts from five different packs across nine different counties participated in
- [Local Sports Update - April 1, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-april-1-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Procession and funeral details for Bardstown airman announced](https://wolf943.com/procession-and-funeral-details-for-bardstown-airman-announced/) - Details have been announced on the arrival, procession, and funeral services for Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt, the 34-year-old Bardstown airman who died on March 12 in the crash of a KC-135 in western Iraq. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office says the community is encouraged to line the streets at 11 a.m. on April 9 as Technical
- [Warm Blessings Empty Bowls Gathering a celebration of 20 years of compassion](https://wolf943.com/warm-blessings-empty-bowls-gathering-a-celebration-of-20-years-of-compassion/) - Warm Blessings Community Kitchen celebrated 20 years of compassion during their Empty Bowls Gathering, which was held at the House on Helm Saturday evening. According to a release from the organization, the event invited “donors, volunteers, and community leaders to celebrate the organization’s mission to alleviate food insecurity and provide hope to neighbors in crisis throughout
- [Area juniors selected for Nolin RECC Washington trip](https://wolf943.com/area-juniors-selected-for-nolin-recc-washington-trip/) - Nolin RECC has announced the area students who have been selected to participate in their annual Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by the co-op and Kentucky Electric Cooperatives. According to a release from the co-op, the selected students are high school juniors whose parents or guardians receive electric service from Nolin RECC who applied for the program
- [Local Sports Update - March 31, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-31-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Ford accepts county industrial revenue bond obligations for BlueOval SK site](https://wolf943.com/ford-accepts-county-industrial-revenue-bond-obligations-for-blueoval-sk-site/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for a special meeting Friday, where after a closed session the court voted to approve a resolution to transfer the obligations on industrial revenue bonds awarded to BlueOval SK to Ford Motor Company. According to a summary provided by Hardin County Government, the transfer allows Ford to assume full control
- [City of Elizabethtown’s Spring Clean-Up under way](https://wolf943.com/city-of-elizabethtowns-spring-clean-up-under-way/) - Today is the first day of the City of Elizabethtown’s Spring Clean-Up program, which will run until (tentatively) May 1. “The schedule coincides with brush collection, however, because of the amount of debris that is put out through the month, we will go through the areas not by the week, but we’ll start in area
- [Two months until downtown Louisville I-65 closure](https://wolf943.com/two-months-until-downtown-louisville-i-65-closure/) - The summer closure of Interstate 65 through downtown Louisville is just over two months away. Five miles of I-65 will close between Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) and Jefferson Street on Monday, June 1, with a scheduled reopening to traffic on August 1. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says the complete closure of the interstate will allow for
- [Local Sports Update - March 30, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-30-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Kentucky flags flying at half-staff Friday in honor of Glendale soldier](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-flags-flying-at-half-staff-friday-in-honor-of-glendale-soldier/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, March 27 in honor of Staff Sergeant Benjamin Pennington. According to a release from the Governor’s Office, flags will be lowered on the day Pennington’s remains will be inturred at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery –
- [Local Sports Update - March 27, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-27-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [EHCIF President Games optimistic for future of Ford in Glendale](https://wolf943.com/ehcif-president-games-optimistic-for-future-of-ford-in-glendale/) - Elizabethtown/Hardin County Industrial Foundation President and COO Andy Games says after his conversations with Ford Motor Company officials he believes “we are, possibly, in a better situation than we were prior” with the BlueOval SK property in Glendale. “It’s Ford Motor Company,” Games said. “They’ve been in Kentucky for 100 years. The legislature has been very
- [Indiana man arrested after pursuit ends in LaRue County](https://wolf943.com/indiana-man-arrested-after-pursuit-ends-in-larue-county/) - An Indiana man is in custody after a pursuit that began in Hardin County ended after a wreck in LaRue County. Dusten Sauer of Pendleton, Ind., faces multiple charges including first degree Fleeing or Evading Police, first degree Criminal Mischief, and third degree Assault following his arrest Tuesday. According to the LaRue County Sheriff’s Office,
- [Fire alarm at Bluegrass Middle School causes bus delays; students safe](https://wolf943.com/fire-alarm-at-bluegrass-middle-school-causes-bus-delays-students-safe/) - All students are safe but bus routes were delayed after a fire alarm was pulled at Bluegrass Middle School Wednesday. Hardin County Schools Community Relations Specialist John Wright says the alarm was pulled at approximately 2:45 p.m. on March 25. “The school administration called 911 and the Radcliff Fire Department responded immediately,” Wright said. “In the
- [KYTC says text message scam still being reported](https://wolf943.com/kytc-says-text-message-scam-still-being-reported/) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a scam involving fake texts from the KYTC has not gone away. The KYTC says reports are still coming in regarding fraudulent text messages impersonating the Cabinet, the Office of Highway Safety, and driver licensing offices, with the texts including a suspicious link that appears similar to Kentucky government website addresses. The
- [Local Sports Update - March 26, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-26-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Tickets on sale for Helping Hand of Hope’s 55th anniversary event](https://wolf943.com/tickets-on-sale-for-helping-hand-of-hopes-55th-anniversary-event/) - Helping Hand of Hope Executive Director Hope Burke said for the organization’s 55th anniversary, the staff and the board wanted to step up their game in celebrating more than half a century of helping neighbors in need. Burke and Helping Hand of Hope Board Chair Chris Kiger joined the Quicksie Morning Show Tuesday morning to
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court holds second March meeting](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-holds-second-march-meeting/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. After a closed session that lasted about two hours, the court approved a resolution concerning the termination of an E-911 employee by a vote of 5 to 4. First District Magistrate Chris Yates said he was concerned with the issue coming back on
- [Spring turkey hunting season in Kentucky approaching](https://wolf943.com/spring-turkey-hunting-season-in-kentucky-approaching/) - A strong population of two-year-old birds is anticipated as spring turkey hunting season approaches in Kentucky. Spring turkey hunting season begins with a youth-only weekend April 4 and 5, followed by the 23-day general session which begins on April 18. Hunters with proper permits during the season may harvest two legal birds, meaning birds that
- [Local Sports Update - March 25, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-25-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town council approves zoning changes, hears natural gas update](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-zoning-changes-hears-natural-gas-update/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a special meeting Monday. The council approved three ordinances on their second readings. The first annexed property on Leitchfield Road, to be zoned Regional Commercial (C-3). The second approved the rezoning of 106 East Memorial Drive from Neighborhood Office (C-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-2). The third approved the rezoning of 237
- [Safe Teen Driving Challenge a chance for young drivers to practice good habits and possibly earn cash](https://wolf943.com/safe-teen-driving-challenge-a-chance-for-young-drivers-to-practice-good-habits-and-possibly-earn-cash/) - The registration window is now open for young drivers in Kentucky to sign up for the second Safe Teen Driving Challenge. “Like last year’s challenge, teens ages 15 to 19 with a learner’s permit or a driver’s license are eligible to sign up and to participate, and thanks to program sponsors we’ll be awarding $10,000
- [NWS Louisville looking for volunteer storm spotters](https://wolf943.com/nws-louisville-looking-for-volunteer-storm-spotters/) - With spring being a prime time for thunderstorms in Kentucky, you can assist the National Weather Service in Louisville by completing training to become a SKYWARN Spotter. According to the NWS, SKYWARN is a volunteer program in which trained severe weather spotters help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of
- [One dead after Dixie Highway crash in Muldraugh](https://wolf943.com/one-dead-after-dixie-highway-crash-in-muldraugh/) - The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision on Dixie Highway Saturday. According to KSP Post Four, the single-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 9:50 a.m. on March 21 on U.S. 31W within Muldraugh city limits. The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates 34-year-old Dennis J. Perry of Louisville was operating a vehicle heading north
- [Local Sports Update - March 24, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-24-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Motorcycle operator dead after crash in Hardin County](https://wolf943.com/motorcycle-operator-dead-after-crash-in-hardin-county/) - The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal collision which occurred Saturday. According to the sheriff’s office, at approximately 2:15 p.m. on March 21 deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision on the 6900 block of Rineyville Big Springs Road. The preliminary investigation indicates a westbound motorcycle crossed into the eastbound lane, colliding with an eastbound SUV.
- [CASA of the Heartland kicking off Pinwheels for Prevention on Thursday](https://wolf943.com/casa-of-the-heartland-kicking-off-pinwheels-for-prevention-on-thursday/) - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of the Heartland will once again be participating in the national Pinwheels for Prevention campaign “as a reminder of the uplifting and great childhood that all children deserve.” The blue and white pinwheels represent hope, health, and happiness for children served by the CASA organization. CASA of the
- [Bernheim Forest names fourth golden eagle ahead of spring activities](https://wolf943.com/bernheim-forest-names-fourth-golden-eagle-ahead-of-spring-activities/) - Bernheim Forest Director of Marketing and Communications Lynette Cox says the forest recently saw a special new visitor. “We’re so excited to introduce Gwaihir, our latest tagged golden eagle at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum,” Cox said. Bernheim’s a great place where we have golden eagles that come and winter with us every year because of the
- [HCS board approves last day of school and graduation ceremony dates](https://wolf943.com/hcs-board-approves-last-day-of-school-and-graduation-ceremony-dates/) - The final day of school for Hardin County Schools and the graduation dates for the district’s high schools have been announced. The Hardin County Board of Education voted on Thursday to amend the 2025-2026 district calendar, setting the last day of school for all kindergarten through 12th grade students for Thursday, May 21. According to a release
- [Local Sports Update - March 23, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-23-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [NWS confirms EF1 tornado touched down in Grayson, Hardin, and Meade counties](https://wolf943.com/nws-confirms-ef1-tornado-touched-down-in-grayson-hardin-and-meade-counties/) - Following damage surveys of the severe thunderstorms that worked their way through the area Sunday into Monday, the National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down in the area. “The tornado was measured at 110 miles per hour, and it traveled more than 43 miles on the ground from Grayson, Hardin and
- [FBI warns of scams involving law enforcement](https://wolf943.com/fbi-warns-of-scams-involving-law-enforcement/) - The FBI Louisville Field Office is alerting Kentuckians to an increase in reports of fraud schemes involving scammers impersonating law enforcement or government officials. The FBI says criminal scammers are contacting Kentuckians using spoofed phone numbers and a variety of other tactics to pose as officials from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The
- [Local Sports Update - March 20, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-20-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Train crossing vegetation bill passes Kentucky House](https://wolf943.com/train-crossing-vegetation-bill-passes-kentucky-house/) - A Kentucky House bill concerning railroad crossings that has a local connection passed the chamber this week. House Bill 311 would require railroad companies to clear obstructive vegetation along public railroad-highway grade crossings. According to a release from the Kentucky House Majority Caucus, 10th District Representative Josh Calloway and 27th District Representative Nancy Tate are
- [Kentucky Blood Center urges local support through upcoming blood drive](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-blood-center-urges-local-support-through-upcoming-blood-drive/) - The Kentucky Blood Center says 400 daily blood donors are needed to maintain a healthy blood supply at local hospitals. At a time where the blood supply is critically low, proactive donations from community drives helps to ensure a healthy blood supply for local procedures such as cancer treatment, trauma surgery, and childbirth, among others.
- [Details released for arrival, procession, and funeral for Glendale soldier](https://wolf943.com/details-released-for-arrival-procession-and-funeral-for-glendale-soldier/) - Details have been announced on the arrival, procession, and funeral services for Staff Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the 26-year-old Glendale soldier who died on March 8 from wounds sustained in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 1. According to a release from the Fort Knox Public Affairs Office, Staff Sgt. Pennington will
- [Ground broken and work progressing on new Breckinridge County Middle School building](https://wolf943.com/ground-broken-and-work-progressing-on-new-breckinridge-county-middle-school-building/) - Breckinridge County Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter said seeing the groundbreaking for the new Breckinridge County Middle School earlier this month was an exciting moment. “You know, we’ve been working for almost six years to get to this day, and it’s been great to see it all come together, so we’re really excited to break ground,
- [Gregory talks E-Town’s growth with annual report](https://wolf943.com/gregory-talks-e-towns-growth-with-annual-report/) - Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said the city’s annual report, which was released this week, shows the hard work city employees in multiple departments have put into making the city a better place to live. “In the last three years, our overall crime rate has dropped by 23.7 percent,” Gregory said. “I think that’s quite an accomplishment
- [Kentucky officials publish updated report on women’s health](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-officials-publish-updated-report-on-womens-health/) - March is Women’s History Month, and state officials this month published updated numbers on women’s health in Kentucky. Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, the Kentucky Commission on Women, and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services released a new report on the status of women’s health in the commonwealth. According to a release from the lieutenant
- [Local Sports Update - March 18, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-18-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town Council approves bid for West Railroad Avenue project](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-bid-for-west-railroad-avenue-project/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their second meeting of the month Monday. The first reading was held on ordinances to annex property at Leitchfield Road and to rezone 106 East Memorial Drive from Neighborhood Office (C-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) and 237 West Poplar Street from Urban Residential (R-4) to Downtown Mixed Use (C-5). The council
- [Kentucky Career Center hosting virtual job fair](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-career-center-hosting-virtual-job-fair/) - Area jobseekers are invited to participate in the Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail’s Let’s Talk Tuesdays virtual job fair happening Tuesday. “We have a virtual job fair platform that we use, and we have a virtual job fair every first and third Tuesday of every month, and so that’s a great opportunity for those
- [Kentucky State Parks open campgrounds for the season](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-state-parks-open-campgrounds-for-the-season/) - Camping season has begun at most Kentucky State Park campgrounds, although some are closed for upgrades or repairs. Kentucky State Parks says 19 campgrounds operated by the state are open now through mid-November. The state park campgrounds that opened for the season on March 13 are Barren River Lake, Big Bone Lick, Blue Licks Battlefield,
- [Local Sports Update - March 17, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-17-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County Public Library director named Librarian of the Year](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-public-library-director-named-librarian-of-the-year/) - Hardin County Public Library Director Laurel Tabaka said it was quite the surprise when she was presented with the inaugural Librarian of the Year Award at the Kentucky Public Library Association’s annual conference. “I was incredibly humbled, incredibly shocked,” Tabaka said. “I still really haven’t fully taken it all on board, but I’m very proud
- [Woman dead after fall near Big Clifty](https://wolf943.com/woman-dead-after-fall-near-big-clifty/) - A woman who fell from a cliff in Big Clifty Saturday was declared dead at the scene. West Hardin Fire and Rescue says at approximately 7:48 p.m. on March 14 emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Sonora Hardin Springs Road in Big Clifty for a reported rescue. The initial information indicated “a 26-year-old female
- [If alcohol is part of your Saint Patrick’s Day plans, remember to plan ahead](https://wolf943.com/if-alcohol-is-part-of-your-saint-patricks-day-plans-remember-to-plan-ahead/) - Saint Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, and state officials are reminding Kentuckians to celebrate responsibly. Ahead of the March 17 holiday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and reminding Kentuckians that buzzed driving is drunk driving. The KYTC says Kentuckians who plan on including alcohol in their Saint Patrick’s Day festivities should
- [Local Sports Update - March 16, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-16-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Bardstown airman killed in Iraq](https://wolf943.com/bardstown-soldier-killed-in-iraq/) - A Kentucky airman has been killed while supporting Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S./Israeli military operation against Iran. The U.S. Department of War has confirmed that 34-year-old Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt of Bardstown was one of the six soldiers who “died on March 12, 2026, in the crash of a KC-135 in western Iraq.” The
- [Vine Grove included in state bridge funding award](https://wolf943.com/vine-grove-included-in-state-bridge-funding-award/) - As the City of Vine Grove works towards replacing the recently-closed Otter Creek Road Bridge, the city is receiving funding to replace another. Vine Grove was included in the latest round of the Team Kentucky County and City Bridge Improvement Program. According to a release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nearly $6.5 million will be awarded from
- [State grant program available to help homeowners install fortified roofs](https://wolf943.com/state-grant-program-available-to-help-homeowners-install-fortified-roofs/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is reminding residents of a new state grant program to help homeowners fortify their roofs and protect against extreme wind and hail events. The application period is open for the Strengthen Kentucky Homes Program. The Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet says the program provides grants of up to $10,000 for qualified homeowners
- [Kentucky Colonels continue support of KCTCS student-parents](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-colonels-continue-support-of-kctcs-student-parents/) - A donation from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Foundation will continue support for student-parents enrolled across the commonwealth. According to a release from the KCTCS, the Better Life Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible single parent students who are raising children while also working toward a
- [Local Sports Update - March 13, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-13-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Area leaders recognize contributions of ‘Good Neighbors’ Proffitt and Bell](https://wolf943.com/area-leaders-recognize-contributions-of-good-neighbors-proffitt-and-bell/) - The theme of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce’s March membership luncheon held Wednesday was Good Neighbor Day, and area officials took the time to recognize two longtime residents. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said he, Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall, Vine Grove Mayor Pam Ogden, and Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul came up with the idea during their
- [Deadline to purchase tickets to Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Casino Night this weekend](https://wolf943.com/deadline-to-purchase-tickets-to-twin-lakes-skatepark-project-casino-night-this-weekend/) - Time is running out to purchase tickets for the Twin Lakes Skatepark Project’s second-annual Casino Night, which will be held at Arbor Stone Vineyards in Leitchfield on March 28. “Our theme this year is Art in Motion,” said Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Chairman Casey Keown. “It’s a night of celebrating skateboarding as an art form. Obviously,
- [KSP participating in enforcement campaign to keep roadways safe](https://wolf943.com/ksp-participating-in-enforcement-campaign-to-keep-roadways-safe/) - As Kentuckians hit the road for spring break, Kentucky State Police troopers are hitting the road to keep Kentuckians safe. Now through March 17, the KSP is participating in the nationwide Operation C.A.R.E. initiative to help keep roadways safe. According to the KSP, C.A.R.E. stands for Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort. The nationwide initiative is “designed to
- [Local Sports Update - March 12, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-12-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court holds first March meeting](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-holds-first-march-meeting/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. Hardin County Planning Director and Building Official Adam King provided his report on January and February activity. King said 200 total permits were approved in the first two months of the year. “Looking at single family dwellings, things got off to a slower
- [Ribbon-cutting for Breckinridge County Public Library story walk this Friday](https://wolf943.com/ribbon-cutting-for-breckinridge-county-public-library-story-walk-this-friday/) - The Breckinridge County Public Library will be hosting a ribbon cutting for the new story walk at the Hardinsburg Main Library (308 Old State Road 60, Hardinsburg) this Friday. “It’s on our walking trail that we’ve had for a few months now, and what a story walk is is boards that have where you can put out
- [KFW shooting range permit fees approved](https://wolf943.com/kfw-shooting-range-permit-fees-approved/) - New regulations will require permits for the use of shooting ranges managed by, leased by, or affiliated with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. KFW says an amendment to state regulations establishing a permit requirement for shooting range users completed the legislative process this week. The rule requires an annual or one-day shooting range permit to use
- [Local Sports Update - March 11, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-11-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town council approves land purchase for new mountain bike park](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-land-purchase-for-new-mountain-bike-park/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved on second reading an ordinance that closes a portion of Sutton Lane. The rest of the street will become part of Commerce Drive as part of development around the outdoor music venue project. The council approved a municipal order which denied
- [Vine Grove closes Otter Creek Road Bridge](https://wolf943.com/vine-grove-closes-otter-creek-road-bridge/) - The City of Vine Grove has closed the Otter Creek Road Bridge after an inspection of the bridge found significant deterioration. Vine Grove Mayor Pam Ogden said the inspection was part of the city’s process for applying for state and federal grant funding to repair the Otter Creek Road, Saint Andrews Drive, and Creekvale Drive
- [Construction of Ring Road roundabout at new Kroger location under way](https://wolf943.com/construction-of-ring-road-roundabout-at-new-kroger-location-under-way/) - Construction is getting under way this week on a roundabout at the entrance of the new Kroger development located off of Ring Road in Elizabethtown. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says grading and pipe installation was scheduled to begin Monday. KYTC District Four Public Information Officer Chris Jessie says the roundabout is the responsibility of the
- [Local Sports Update - March 10, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-10-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Glendale soldier killed in Saudi Arabia](https://wolf943.com/glendale-soldier-killed-in-saudi-arabia/) - The U.S. Department of War has confirmed the identity of a soldier killed in Saudi Arabia as that of a Hardin County man. According to a release from the DOW, 26-year-old Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington of Glendale “died of his wounds on March 8, 2026, from injuries sustained during an enemy attack on March, 1,
- [United Way of Central Kentucky focusing on basic needs with 2026 funded partners](https://wolf943.com/united-way-of-central-kentucky-focusing-on-basic-needs-with-2026-funded-partners/) - The United Way of Central Kentucky has announced the 10 area organizations that will be receiving a total of $400,000 as 2026 funded partners. “In Hardin County, we have CASA of the Heartland, Helping Hand of Hope, Warm Blessings Community Kitchen, New Hope Family Life Center, Legal Aid and Salvation Army,” said United Way of Central
- [More voter new registrations submitted in February](https://wolf943.com/more-voter-new-registrations-submitted-in-february/) - Independent or other voter registration outpaced Democratic and Republican registration in Kentucky in February. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 2,606 voters in the month of February. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in February increased by 1,174 voters, and independent or other registration increased
- [Hardin County Government reminding residents to use recycling trailers properly](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-government-reminding-residents-to-use-recycling-trailers-properly/) - Hardin County Government is reminding residents to use the county recycling trailers properly. “Piles of pallets have been dumped at our recycling trailers pretty much weekly, most often at the site adjacent to the Hardin County Farmers Market,” said Hardin County Government Communications Officer Brian Walker. Walker said it is clearly posted at each recycling trailer
- [Local Sports Update - March 9, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-9-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Daylight Savings time begins Sunday](https://wolf943.com/daylight-savings-time-begins-sunday/) - It is time once again to spring forward. Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 8, meaning at 2 a.m. clocks will jump to 3 a.m. Daylight Savings Time runs through November 1. As you reset the clocks on your stove and microwave, Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says this is also a good time to
- [Kentucky taxpayers should be aware of federal changes coming April 1](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-taxpayers-should-be-aware-of-federal-changes-coming-april-1/) - The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet is alerting Kentuckians to the possible impact federal changes could have for anybody who files their taxes between April 1 and April 15. Governor Andy Beshear said during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update that federal changes at the United States Postal Service mean the postmark on your mailed tax return
- [Watch out for scams concerning America 250 coins, tax season](https://wolf943.com/watch-out-for-scams-concerning-america-250-coins-tax-season/) - Local and state officials are reminding Kentuckians to be wary of several ongoing scam attempts. In their latest newsletter, the Kentucky Stop Scams team says with the United States semiquincentennial coming up this summer, the U.S. Mint is unveiling new designs for the dime, quarter, and half dollar, along with special collectible coins and medals.
- [Local Sports Update - March 6, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-6-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [March is time for agriculture tag renewal and chance to support future Kentucky farmers](https://wolf943.com/march-is-time-for-agriculture-tag-renewal-and-chance-to-support-future-kentucky-farmers/) - March is “Ag Tag Month” in Kentucky, as unlike standard passenger vehicles all farm vehicle license registrations in the commonwealth are renewed annually during March. In addition to ensuring farm equipment and vehicles are up to date on their registration, Ag Tag Month also represents a major fundraiser for Kentucky agriculture students. The Hardin County Clerk’s
- [Take steps to prepare for severe weather before it arrives](https://wolf943.com/take-steps-to-prepare-for-severe-weather-before-it-arrives/) - Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Kentucky through this Saturday, and with the wide range of conditions Kentucky can be subjected to it is best to make sure you are prepared for severe weather before it arrives. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says severe storms may leave you without power or other utilities for a
- [Local Sports Update - March 5, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-5-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Four soldiers killed in Kuwait identified](https://wolf943.com/four-soldiers-killed-in-kuwait-identified/) - The U.S. Department of War has confirmed four army reserve soldiers were killed following an attack on a command center at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, Sunday. According to the DOW, the four soldiers, all of whom were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, Iowa, were killed on March 1 during an unmanned aircraft
- [One dead after fire in Summit](https://wolf943.com/one-dead-after-fire-in-summit/) - One person is dead after a fire in Hardin County Sunday. West Hardin Fire and Rescue says shortly after 9 a.m. on March 1 fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence on the 50 block of Summit Baptist Church Road. Units arrived on scene at approximately 9:27 a.m. and upon arrival
- [Quicksie Versus Wolf Blood Drive to be held Thursday](https://wolf943.com/quicksie-versus-wolf-blood-drive-to-be-held-thursday/) - American Red Cross Account Manager Lou Zimmerman says the need for blood products has only grown more urgent as the year has gone on. “We are currently in the middle of a severe blood shortage that has been going on for a couple weeks now,” Zimmerman said. “We’re trying to replenish the blood supply. All
- [KYTC crews set to begin roadside treatment for invasive plants and weeds](https://wolf943.com/kytc-crews-set-to-begin-roadside-treatment-for-invasive-plants-and-weeds/) - Drivers travelling along state roads should be on the lookout for crews treating vegetation. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are getting ready to begin roadside treatments targeting invasive and harmful vegetation in order to prevent infrastructure damage and maintain roadway visibility. According to the KYTC, the annual treatment minimizes erosion and damage to drainage systems while also
- [CKCAC accepting bids for repairs at Radcliff Heat Start facility](https://wolf943.com/ckcac-accepting-bids-for-repairs-at-radcliff-heat-start-facility/) - The Central Kentucky Community Action Council is looking to make repairs to the Radcliff Head Start facility following damage from the recent winter storms. According to a release from the CKCAC, snow and ice accumulation on the building’s roof prompted the temporary closing of the Head Start center. “These interior repairs are necessary to return essential
- [Statewide tornado drill a chance to test emergency preparedness](https://wolf943.com/statewide-tornado-drill-a-chance-to-test-emergency-preparedness/) - Local and state officials encourage Kentuckians to test their emergency preparedness during the annual statewide tornado drill, which will be held Wednesday at 10:07 a.m. Eastern (9:07 a.m. Central). “Just to remind everybody of the actions to take: if there is a tornado in your area, we recommend, if you can, go to a basement,”
- [Local Sports Update - March 4, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-4-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [One dead after Bullitt County crash](https://wolf943.com/one-dead-after-bullitt-county-crash/) - One person is dead following a collision in Bullitt County Saturday. According to Kentucky State Police Post Four, a two-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m. on February 28 at the intersection of KY 44 East and Watergate Drive near Mount Washington. The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates a pickup truck driven by a
- [2026-2027 KFW licenses and permits now on sale](https://wolf943.com/2026-2027-kfw-licenses-and-permits-now-on-sale/) - Kentucky fishing and hunting licenses for the new year are now on sale. The 2026-2027 Kentucky license year for fishing, hunting, boating, and other outdoor activities began Sunday and runs through February 28, 2027. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, license and permit fees for the new license year are the same as the previous
- [Local Sports Update - March 3, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-3-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Severe Weather Awareness Week a chance to review readiness](https://wolf943.com/severe-weather-awareness-week-a-chance-to-review-readiness/) - Local and state officials are encouraging Kentuckians to review their severe weather readiness during Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs now through March 7. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says one of the first things to remember with severe weather is to stay alert. “One of the best things we have now is weather apps
- [Primary election season is just around the corner](https://wolf943.com/primary-election-season-is-just-around-the-corner/) - The 2026 primary election is coming up on Tuesday, May 19, and several important dates ahead of the election are just over a month out. “April 4 is the first day to request an absentee ballot,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith during last week’s Hardin County Fiscal Court meeting. “It’s easy to request at govote.ky.gov or you
- [Area students included in Senator Rand Paul service academy nominations](https://wolf943.com/area-students-included-in-senator-rand-paul-service-academy-nominations/) - Several area students are among the nominees for U.S. Service Academies recently announced by Kentucky Senator Rand Paul. Nominations for service academies are submitted by senators and congressmen, and on Thursday Paul announced 55 nominations of individuals from across the commonwealth. Included in Paul’s nominations are: -Brayden Anthony Roberts of Rineyville for the United States
- [Local Sports Update - March 2, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-march-2-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Meade County Sheriff’s Office making push for information in Rhonda Aebersold homicide investigation](https://wolf943.com/meade-county-sheriffs-office-making-push-for-information-in-rhonda-aebersold-homicide-investigation/) - Shelbi Saylor says a day does not go by that she does not feel the loss of her mother, Rhonda Aebersold, in every part of her life. Saylor says Aebersold loved the Meade County community, and her family needs that community’s help. “Anyone who has heard anything or knows something and doesn’t say anything is
- [LTADD announces DARCI partnership aimed at disaster readiness and response](https://wolf943.com/ltadd-announces-darci-partnership-aimed-at-disaster-readiness-and-response/) - The Lincoln Trail Area Development District announced “a significant new investment in regional safety and resilience” Thursday with their new partnership with DARCI, Disaster Awareness and Ready Communities. According to LTADD, Breckinridge County successfully implemented the program, and LTADD’s expansion to include Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington counties creates a “unified, disaster
- [Prosecution argues against defense’s bipolar disorder claims in Caudill case](https://wolf943.com/prosecution-argues-against-defenses-bipolar-disorder-claims-in-caudill-case/) - The prosecution on Thursday presented their arguments against the defense’s motion to remove consideration of the death penalty from the case against Dustin Caudill, the Elizabethtown man charged with killing two men and then setting fire to the Henon Lane residence they were in in October 2024. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office called Hardin County Detention
- [Twin Lakes Skatepark Project celebrates progress made possible by tourism grant](https://wolf943.com/twin-lakes-skatepark-project-celebrates-progress-made-possible-by-tourism-grant/) - The Twin Lakes Skate Park Project celebrated the progress that has been made on their mission to construct a “safe, inclusive, and professionally designed” skatepark in the region this week, as the organization was formally presented with the $25,000 grant awarded by Leitchfield City Tourism. Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Chairman Casey Keown said the project
- [Local Sports Update - February 27, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-27-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Area students invited to Read Across America event this Saturday](https://wolf943.com/area-students-invited-to-read-across-america-event-this-saturday/) - Hardin County Education Association Vice President and James T. Alton Middle School science teacher Lawson Barger says literacy is important for school, but its importance extends everywhere. “If you can get a kid to love reading, then you build a lifelong learner and a lifelong reader, and it can help grow their mind and their
- [Quicksie Versus Wolf Blood Drive a chance to help save lives and help radio stations yell at each other](https://wolf943.com/quicksie-versus-wolf-blood-drive-a-chance-to-help-save-lives-and-help-radio-stations-yell-at-each-other/) - The American Red Cross is still attempting to rebuild a blood supply that saw further impacts due to winter storms. According to the Red Cross, more than 20,000 donations went uncollected this winter due to the impacts of winter weather across the country. This impacted a blood supply that was already dealing with an ongoing
- [Beshear says 2025 was another record year for Kentucky exports](https://wolf943.com/beshear-says-2025-was-another-record-year-for-kentucky-exports/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says the commonwealth broke its record for exports once again in 2025. The governor announced Wednesday that Kentucky shipped $50.6 billion worth of products globally in 2025, an increase of 5.65 percent from the year prior and the third straight year the state has broken its record for exports. According to a
- [Local Sports Update - February 26, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-26-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [KYTC District Four prepping for repairs to Bardstown’s Sympson Lake Dam](https://wolf943.com/kytc-district-four-prepping-for-repairs-to-bardstowns-sympson-lake-dam/) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning repairs to the embankment of U.S. 62 that serves as a dam for Sympson Lake on the west side of Bardstown. According to a release from KYTC District Four, while there are no imminent structural concerns, minor seepage was detected during routine monitoring of the dam. The KYTC says: “The
- [CASA of the Heartland keeping up with growth amidst expansion](https://wolf943.com/casa-of-the-heartland-keeping-up-with-growth-amidst-expansion/) - CASA of the Heartland Executive Director Michelle Kail says expanding to cover a six-county service area has its challenges, but the organization is up to the task, and is still growing in Hardin County. “We’ve gone from serving about 120 children in our community in 2022 to 185 this last year, so we’ve seen an increase
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court hosts second February meeting](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-hosts-second-february-meeting/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul presented the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award to Director Mark Peterson and the other team members of Hardin County EMS. “Mission: Lifeline EMS is the American Heart Association’s national initiative to advance the system of care
- [Local Sports Update - February 25, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-25-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Elizabethtown City Council recognizes employees and firefighters](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-city-council-recognizes-employees-and-firefighters/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday evening. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said the city recognized new hires and longtime employees during a breakfast last week. Gregory made note at the meeting of employees who recently hit major employment milestones. “We had four people that hit the 20-year mark this month: Pat Jelinek from
- [Deadline for CKCAC Community Needs Assessment this week](https://wolf943.com/deadline-for-ckcac-community-needs-assessment-this-week/) - There is still time this week to provide the Central Kentucky Community Action Council with input for their 2026 Community Needs Assessment. “The Community Needs Assessment is the first phase of our strategic planning cycle,” said CKCAC Executive Director Bryan Conover. “It allows us to ground our work in data and direct community input, ensuring we
- [Local Sports Update - February 24, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-24-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [KCC job fairs in Elizabethtown and Hardinsburg coming up this week](https://wolf943.com/kcc-job-fairs-in-elizabethtown-and-hardinsburg-coming-up-this-week/) - Kentucky Career Center – Lincoln Trail invites job seekers and employers to two more job fairs happening this week. The Hardin County Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday at Severns Valley Baptist Church. The Breckinridge County Job and Resource Fair, which will be held in conjunction with Breckinridge County
- [Guthrie accepting submissions for annual student art competition](https://wolf943.com/guthrie-accepting-submissions-for-annual-student-art-competition/) - Kentucky Second District Congressman Brett Guthrie is inviting students to submit for the district’s annual Congressional Art Competition. According to a release from Guthrie’s office, student submissions from the Second District “will be judged by an independent and local panel of art professors from colleges and universities and professional artists.” The winning entry will be
- [More traffic impacts for I-65 project prep work coming this week](https://wolf943.com/more-traffic-impacts-for-i-65-project-prep-work-coming-this-week/) - The upcoming closure of Interstate 65 in Louisville is now less than 100 days away, and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says more traffic impacts are coming this week to prepare for construction and the planned detour route. KYTC District Five says I-65 South will be reduced to one lane just south of the I-64/I-65/I-71 interchange
- [Local Sports Update - February 23, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-23-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - February 20, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-20-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Elizabethtown Tourism celebrates new home and E-Town history with children’s book](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-tourism-celebrates-new-home-and-e-town-history-with-childrens-book/) - Elizabethtown Tourism Director of Marketing Krysta Souleyrette says when the organization moved their office to 201 North Main Street, they wanted to celebrate the history of their new home. “Whenever we moved into the home, it was listed as David May House on the Historic Registry,” Souleyrette said. “We didn’t know who David May was. We
- [LTADD reminding family caregivers of available services on National Caregivers Day](https://wolf943.com/ltadd-reminding-family-caregivers-of-available-services-on-national-caregivers-day/) - February 20 is National Caregivers Day, an opportunity to recognize the dedication and hard work of those who care for patients in homes, hospice programs, and long-term care facilities. The Lincoln Trail Area Development District says the day is also an opportunity to celebrate the dedication of family caregivers. “Providing care for a loved one
- [Defense points to Caudill’s mental health history in asking for removal of death penalty consideration](https://wolf943.com/defense-points-to-caudills-mental-health-history-in-asking-for-removal-of-death-penalty-consideration/) - Lawyers for Dustin Caudill, the Elizabethtown man accused of shooting and killing two men and then setting the Henon Lane residence they were in on fire in October 2024, made their case for the removal of death penalty consideration in Caudill’s upcoming murder trial. The defense called two witnesses during a hearing in Hardin Circuit Court Wednesday.
- [Elizabethtown High School student named state runner-up in poetry contest](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-high-school-student-named-state-runner-up-in-poetry-contest/) - Elizabethtown High School senior Rush Clagett says he had never had much of an interest in poetry prior to his class’s involvement in the Kentucky Poetry Out Loud competition. “I did a competition inside my classroom and I did well in that, and then I won the school-wide competition and I was just like ‘I’ll see how
- [E-Town seeks input on North Downtown Master Plan](https://wolf943.com/e-town-seeks-input-on-north-downtown-master-plan/) - The City of Elizabethtown Planning and Development Department will host a neighborhood meeting on the North Downtown Master Plan Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Avenue Baptist Church. “This is actually the second meeting that we’ve held in this neighborhood,” said City Administrator Ed Poppe at Tuesday’s Elizabethtown City Council meeting. “The first
- [Local Sports Update - February 19, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-19-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Elizabethtown and Radcliff city council host respective meetings](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-and-radcliff-city-council-host-respective-meetings/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The council approved a municipal order approving the purchase of 522 Commerce Drive for $25,000. The purchase is part of work on the Commerce Drive Corridor Road Improvement Project. “The city has budgeted funds for the expansion and extension of Commerce Drive from Executive
- [Local Sports Update - February 18, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-18-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Spring Wildfire Hazard Season in effect now through April 30](https://wolf943.com/spring-wildfire-hazard-season-in-effect-now-through-april-30/) - Kentuckians are encouraged to take precautions during Spring Wildfire Hazard Season, which runs now through April 30. According to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, during Spring Wildfire Hazard Season burning is prohibited in or within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Energy and Environment Cabinet says the
- [Campbellsville University murder suspect makes court appearance](https://wolf943.com/campbellsville-university-murder-suspect-makes-court-appearance/) - The former Campbellsville University student accused of killing another student two years ago was back in court Tuesday. Charles E. “Zeke” Escalera appeared via Zoom before Taylor Circuit Court Judge Kaelin Reed for a pretrial conference to discuss the defense’s intention to call any expert witness testimony. Attorneys for Escalera said they are still reviewing possible witnesses
- [One dead after I-65 collision; collision between semis shuts down Bluegrass Parkway for several hours](https://wolf943.com/one-dead-after-i-65-collision-collision-between-semis-shuts-down-bluegrass-parkway-for-several-hours/) - Kentucky State Police Post Four is investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Interstate 65 in Hardin County Monday. According to KSP Post Four, at approximately 9:46 a.m. on February 16 troopers responded to a collision at the 103-mile marker on I-65 North near Lebanon Junction. The preliminary investigation indicates traffic on I-65 North
- [Local Sports Update - February 17, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-17-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Miller excited to help Warm Blessings connect the community](https://wolf943.com/miller-excited-to-help-warm-blessings-connect-the-community/) - Monday marked the beginning of a new era for Warm Blessings Community Kitchen as Josh Miller began his first official day as the organization’s executive director. “I’m feeling good,” Miller said. “I’ve made a lot of connections with a lot of people in the community. I’ve been able to meet with our team and our
- [Voter registration in Kentucky sees another increase in January](https://wolf943.com/voter-registration-in-kentucky-sees-another-increase-in-january/) - The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration in the commonwealth held steady in January. More than 6,800 Kentuckians registered to vote in the month of January. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in January increased by 2,197 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 1,535. Democratic registration decreased by 1,122
- [Local officials look for House Bill 557 to alleviate financial burden of state jail inmates](https://wolf943.com/local-officials-look-for-house-bill-557-to-alleviate-financial-burden-of-state-jail-inmates/) - The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly regular session is now in week seven, and among the proposed legislation local officials have their eyes on is House Bill 557, which the Kentucky Association of Counties says aims to rebalance state and county responsibilities for correctional facilities. Hardin County Jailer Josh Lindblom said during last week’s Hardin County Fiscal Court
- [Six charged for illegal poaching in Hardin and Grayson counties](https://wolf943.com/six-charged-for-illegal-poaching-in-hardin-and-grayson-counties/) - A year-long investigation into illegal poaching in Hardin and Grayson counties resulted in charges for six individuals. Allen Sauer, Malachi Delatour, Joshua Stevenson, Bradley Webb, and Madison Whittington of Leitchfield along with Aden Walker of Elizabethtown face a combined 116 criminal charges as a result of the investigation by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Third
- [Grayson County pursuit leads to charges for Beaver Dam man](https://wolf943.com/grayson-county-pursuit-leads-to-charges-for-beaver-dam-man/) - A man faces charges out of three different counties after leading police on a pursuit in Grayson County Friday. Ronald Geary of Beaver Dam faces multiple charges including first degree Fleeing or Evading Police and first degree Wanton Endangerment, and was served with warrants for similar charges, following his arrest Saturday. According to Kentucky State
- [Boys and Girls Club comes to Radcliff after ‘labor of love’](https://wolf943.com/boys-and-girls-club-comes-to-radcliff-after-labor-of-love/) - Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana President and CEO Daryle Unseld said it was “a true labor of love” to bring a club site to the city of Radcliff. “It was the community, led by your great mayor JJ Duvall and the City Council,” Unseld said. “It was the staff of the Boys and Girls
- [Stephen Foster Drama Association to stage Annie this summer](https://wolf943.com/stephen-foster-drama-association-to-stage-annie-this-summer/) - The Stephen Foster Drama Association is set to present the 67th season of The Stephen Foster Story this summer, and joining the Kentucky classic at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre will be the Broadway classic Annie. SFDA Executive Artistic Director Johnny Warren says this will be the second time the association has staged a production of the musical
- [Local Sports Update - February 16, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-16-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [EIS elementary schools receive reading education grants](https://wolf943.com/eis-elementary-schools-receive-reading-education-grants/) - Reading education efforts at Elizabethtown Independent Schools are receiving some additional support. Panther Academy, Helmwood Heights Elementary School, and Morningside Elementary School have each been selected as recipients of the state’s Read to Achieve Grant. According to a release from EIS, the Read to Achieve Grant is “a competitive state award that recognizes schools doing transformative work
- [Winter storm means pothole season starts early this year](https://wolf943.com/winter-storm-means-pothole-season-starts-early-this-year/) - Much of the snow and ice from the January winter storms has melted off, but in its wake the winter weather left an additional hazard. “Potholes, of course, are a year-round thing, but it becomes even more evident after a winter storm, especially one with the extreme amount of cold temperatures we’ve had and the
- [Local Sports Update - February 13, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-13-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Baptist Health Hardin president says community health goals keep patients out of the hospital](https://wolf943.com/baptist-health-hardin-president-says-community-health-goals-keep-patients-out-of-the-hospital/) - Baptist Health Hardin President Rob Ramey said during the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce’s February membership luncheon Wednesday that in recent years the focus of his comments has been the hospital, but he said more focus is needed on community health and wellness. “As a hospital president, you may not expect to hear me say this,
- [Internet Crimes Against Children task force investigation lands Glendale man in jail](https://wolf943.com/internet-crimes-against-children-task-force-investigation-lands-glendale-man-in-jail/) - A Hardin County man is in custody after a Kentucky State Police child sexual exploitation investigation. Christopher Scott Barnes of Glendale is currently charged with one count of Fugitive from Another State, three counts of Class C Felony Procuring or Promoting the Use of a Minor by Electronic Means, and three counts of Class B
- [Applications being accepted for Kentucky Farm Bureau scholarships](https://wolf943.com/applications-being-accepted-for-kentucky-farm-bureau-scholarships/) - The deadline is approaching for students to apply for scholarships offered by Kentucky Farm Bureau. High school seniors from across the commonwealth have until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 28 to get their applications in for the Kentucky Farm Bureau post-secondary scholarship program. According to KFB, scholarships for more than 50 categories are available. Funds
- [Preliminary work for Louisville I-65 closure detours getting under way](https://wolf943.com/preliminary-work-for-louisville-i-65-closure-detours-getting-under-way/) - Preliminary work ahead of the temporary closure of Interstate 65 in Louisville this summer got under way this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says overnight ramp and lane closures are going into effect this week on Interstates 65 and 264 as crews begin “work to widen and restripe interstate ramps to increase capacity and
- [Local Sports Update - February 12, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-12-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Awards presented at fiscal court meeting to agencies which investigated and prosecuted Radcliff animal torture case](https://wolf943.com/awards-presented-at-fiscal-court-meeting-to-agencies-which-investigated-and-prosecuted-radcliff-animal-torture-case/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. Humane World for Animals Kentucky Director Todd Blevins attended the meeting in order to recognize the Radcliff Police Department, Hardin County Animal Care and Control, and the Ninth Judicial Circuit’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office with the organization’s 2025 Humane Law Enforcement Award. “We
- [LTADD hosting public hearing on Area Plan for Aging Services](https://wolf943.com/ltadd-hosting-public-hearing-on-area-plan-for-aging-services/) - The Lincoln Trail Area Development District is asking for public input on future aging services and senior support. The LTADD Community and Social Engagement Division will be presenting their Area Plan for Aging Services for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, and LTADD is inviting area residents to review the plan and provide feedback at a public
- [Pedestrian struck and killed on Interstate 65](https://wolf943.com/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-on-interstate-65/) - Kentucky State Police Post Four is investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Interstate 65 in Hardin County Tuesday. KSP Post Four says at approximately 4:30 a.m. on February 10 troopers “received a call regarding a pedestrian in the roadway who had been struck by a Dodge Durango operated by an individual
- [Local Sports Update - February 11, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-11-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Elizabethtown and Radcliff city councils meet for work sessions](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-and-radcliff-city-councils-meet-for-work-sessions/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday evening. The city recognized employees who recently completed certifications. Two employees completed their Playground Safety Inspector certifications, which Elizabethtown Parks and Recreation Director Seth Breitner said is one of the most challenging programs to complete. 19 Elizabethtown Police Department officers completed certification to become Alcoholic Beverage Control
- [Hardin County EMS receives Gold Achievement Award from AHA](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-ems-receives-gold-achievement-award-from-aha/) - Hardin County EMS is receiving some special recognition. “Hardin County EMS just received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Gold Achievement Award,” said Hardin County Government Communications Officer Brian Walker. “Last year we were ranked as silver. This is in response to heart attacks, strokes, and lifesaving measures that ultimately help people to stay alive before
- [E-Town Wine Fest Uncorking Sale ends Sunday](https://wolf943.com/e-town-wine-fest-uncorking-sale-ends-sunday/) - This week is your last chance to take advantage of reduced ticket prices for the tenth annual E-Town Wine Fest, returning to Freeman Lake Park on Saturday, May 9. “It is a wonderful opportunity to visit Freeman Lake Park,” said City of Elizabethtown Events Manager Beth Pyles. “You can taste several different wines from, I think
- [Local Sports Update - February 10, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-10-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Domestic violence incident lands Vine Grove man in jail](https://wolf943.com/domestic-violence-incident-lands-vine-grove-man-in-jail/) - A Vine Grove man is in custody after a domestic violence incident in Meade County. Donald R. Brown faces first degree Strangulation and fourth degree Assault charges following his arrest Saturday. According to Kentucky State Police Post Four, shortly after midnight on February 7 troopers received a domestic violence report from a victim who was
- [Central Kentucky Community Action Council seeking public input](https://wolf943.com/central-kentucky-community-action-council-seeking-public-input/) - The Central Kentucky Community Action Council is requesting public input for its 2026 Community Needs Assessment, part of the organization’s efforts to identify the underlying causes of poverty and to determine the most urgent needs of Lincoln Trail region residents. According to a release from the council, the needs assessment helps the organization ensure its programs
- [Support animal shelters by picking up the Kentucky Spay or Neuter specialty plate](https://wolf943.com/support-animal-shelters-by-picking-up-the-kentucky-spay-or-neuter-specialty-plate/) - February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and the Hardin County Clerk’s Office is encouraging local vehicle owners to support animal shelters across the commonwealth by purchasing the recently re-designed Spay or Neuter specialty plate. According to a release from the Clerk’s Office, the Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board held a design contest for the first makeover of the
- [Kentuckians encouraged to search state unclaimed property database](https://wolf943.com/kentuckians-encouraged-to-search-state-unclaimed-property-database/) - The Kentucky Treasurer’s Office encourages Kentuckians to search for unclaimed property in their name. National Unclaimed Property Day was observed on February 1, and Kentucky Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf says residents should take a few minutes to see if the commonwealth is holding money that belongs to them by searching for unclaimed property at treasury.ky.gov or at missingmoney.com.
- [Local Sports Update - February 9, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-9-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Unemployment decreases in all 120 Kentucky counties in December](https://wolf943.com/unemployment-decreases-in-all-120-kentucky-counties-in-december/) - Unemployment rates in the Lincoln Trail District, and Kentucky as a whole, saw declines in December. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in all 120 counties when comparing December 2025 with December 2024. The state unemployment average for December was 3.5 percent. That’s down from the 4.4 percent average reported in November
- [State medical cannabis advisors request General Assembly approve more conditions](https://wolf943.com/state-medical-cannabis-advisors-request-general-assembly-approve-more-conditions/) - As the state of Kentucky’s medical cannabis program continues to develop, Governor Andy Beshear says he is pushing lawmakers to extend access to the program further. The Office of Medical Cannabis sent a letter Thursday to the state’s legislative leadership recommending the General Assembly expand the list of qualifying medical conditions for a medical cannabis
- [Snow and ice removal efforts still ongoing across Kentucky](https://wolf943.com/snow-and-ice-removal-efforts-still-ongoing-across-kentucky/) - Communities across Kentucky continue to recover from the recent winter storms, which Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday said saw some areas receive as much as nine inches of combined snow and ice accumulation. According to the governor’s office, there are still more than 600 reported power outages due to the storms, and 13 drinking
- [Local Sports Update - February 6, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-6-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Red Cross looking for blood donors to help make up for donations disrupted by winter storms](https://wolf943.com/red-cross-looking-for-blood-donors-to-help-make-up-for-donations-disrupted-by-winter-storms/) - The American Red Cross says winter storms have taken a toll on an already severe blood supply shortage. According to the Red Cross, more than 500 blood drives were cancelled due to the winter weather, resulting in more than 20,000 blood and platelet donations going uncollected since January 23. That goes on top of the
- [Shop and Share support drive for Kentucky domestic violence shelters this Saturday](https://wolf943.com/shop-and-share-support-drive-for-kentucky-domestic-violence-shelters-this-saturday/) - Kentuckians have an opportunity to support survivors of domestic violence this weekend. ZeroV, the statewide coalition against intimate partner violence, will be hosting their annual Shop and Share event this Saturday, February 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to a release from the office of Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear, Shop and Share
- [VINE System temporarily down to fix error](https://wolf943.com/vine-system-temporarily-down-to-fix-error/) - The Kentucky Department of Corrections says the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System is temporarily offline. According to the DOC, a vendor-caused issue resulted in false alerts through the VINE System being issued. The alerts falsely indicated certain inmates had been released. The DOC says the information is false and should be disregarded. The VINE System
- [Local Sports Update - February 5, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-5-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Winter Storm Updates](https://wolf943.com/winter-storm-updates/) - 94.3 the Wolf is bringing you the latest Winter Storm Updates from local officials and agencies across Wolf Country.
- [Area projects included in congressional appropriations](https://wolf943.com/area-projects-included-in-congressional-appropriations/) - Several area communities are included in federal funding allotments announced Tuesday by Kentucky Second District Congressman Brett Guthrie and Senator Mitch McConnell. According to a release from Guthrie’s office, the final passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 included the final two of 13 total community projects requested by the congressman. The total funding
- [KY 251 widening project set to begin in Hardin County](https://wolf943.com/ky-251-widening-project-set-to-begin-in-hardin-county/) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four is set to begin a widening project for KY 251/Shepherdsville Road in Hardin County. According to KYTC District Four, the project will run between KY 3005/Ring Road and KY 434/Battle Training Road. Driving lanes currently range between 9 and 9.5 feet wide with minimal shoulders. Dirt Works Unlimited was awarded the
- [KSP says make plans to get home safely if alcohol is part of your Super Bowl party](https://wolf943.com/ksp-says-make-plans-to-get-home-safely-if-alcohol-is-part-of-your-super-bowl-party/) - As plans are made to watch the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks battle in Super Bowl 60 this Sunday, the Kentucky State Police is reminding Kentuckians to plan accordingly if alcohol will be part of their festivities. The KSP is participating in the nationwide Operation C.A.R.E initiative on February 8 to help keep roadways safe. According to the
- [Local Sports Update - February 4, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-4-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town council hosts first February meeting](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-hosts-first-february-meeting/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved two municipal orders. The first accepted C and C Portables LLC’s bid for Porta-John services for Elizabethtown Parks and Recreation, valued at $85 per unit. The second authorized the purchase of 501 Commerce Drive for $25,000. Reading from the municipal
- [KSP made more than 5,000 drug-related arrests in 2025 as part of state efforts aimed at reducing overdose deaths](https://wolf943.com/ksp-made-more-than-5000-drug-related-arrests-in-2025-as-part-of-state-efforts-aimed-at-reducing-overdose-deaths/) - Overdose deaths in Kentucky have seen a reduction for three straight years, something Governor Andy Beshear attributes to expanding access to treatment resources and the efforts of law enforcement to get dangerous drugs off the street. “In 2025, the Kentucky State Police made 5,141 drug-related arrests, holding accountable those who are selling dangerous drugs,” said
- [Kentucky college students seeing less debt](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-college-students-seeing-less-debt/) - More Kentucky college students are graduating free of debt. The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education says a new report indicates six out of 10 undergraduate students in Kentucky are graduating debt-free, up from four out of 10 students during the 2019-2020 academic year. According to the CPE, 74 percent of community and technical college graduates
- [Local Sports Update - February 3, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-3-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Wolf Wants to Know: 2/5/26](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-2-5-26/) - THURSDAY: Who are you pulling for in this year’s Super Bowl?
- [Wolf Wants to Know: 2/4/26](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-2-4-26/) - WEDNESDAY: What’s something you’re irrationally picky about?
- [Wolf Wants to Know: 2/3/26](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-2-3-26/) - TUESDAY: What’s something you’re weirdly competitive about for no reason?
- [Wolf Wants to Know: 2/2/26](https://wolf943.com/wolf-wants-to-know-2-2-26/) - MONDAY: How many times do you hit snooze your alarm?
- [What the Howl: 2/6/26](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-2-6-26/) - FRIDAY: In a recent survey, THIS was the #1 answer to: What does your husband do that you really can t stand? What is it? A: Tickles them
- [What the Howl: 2/5/26](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-2-5-26/) - THURSDAY: 70% of married men surveyed said they wish they got more of THESE from their wives. What are they? A: Compliments
- [What the Howl: 2/4/26](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-2-4-26/) - WEDNESDAY: 86% of men say they couldn't live without one of THESE. What is it? A: Dishwasher
- [What the Howl: 2/3/26](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-2-3-26/) - TUESDAY: 1/4 of adults surveyed said THIS is their favorite smell. What is it? A: Campfire
- [What the Howl: 2/2/26](https://wolf943.com/what-the-howl-2-2-26/) - MONDAY: 15% of men do THIS at least once per year without telling their partner. What is it? A: Gamble
- [One dead after fire in Upton](https://wolf943.com/one-dead-after-fire-in-upton/) - The cause of a fatal fire in Upton Saturday morning is under investigation. Upton Fire and Rescue says units were dispatched following the report of a residential camper fire in the 14700 block of South Dixie Highway in Upton at approximately 8:45 a.m. on January 31. According to a release from the fire department, units were
- [Helping Hand of Hope in need of support](https://wolf943.com/helping-hand-of-hope-in-need-of-support/) - As area residents continue to deal with the impact of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, Helping Hand of Hope is asking for donations for their transient/homeless program, which executive director Hope Burke says is almost out of funding. “As we all know, with the weather, temperatures, and things like that, there have been a lot
- [LTADD encourages area residents to check on senior citizens amidst winter weather](https://wolf943.com/ltadd-encourages-area-residents-to-check-on-senior-citizens-amidst-winter-weather/) - As cold weather continues and residents are restricted by snow and ice, the Lincoln Trail Area Development District is asking residents to check on senior citizens who may be “weather-bound”. “It’s important to remember that isolation isn’t just a sad feeling; it’s a legitimate health risk,” said LTADD Community Aging and Social Engagement Division Director
- [December unemployment in Kentucky sees slight decrease](https://wolf943.com/december-unemployment-in-kentucky-sees-slight-decrease/) - December unemployment in Kentucky is down slightly from the previous month and year. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for December was 4.5 percent. That is down from the 4.7 percent average reported in November, and down .8 percent from the December 2024 average of 5.3 percent. Kentucky’s unemployment average for December came
- [Local Sports Update - February 2, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-february-2-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court approves budget adjustment for FEMA funding](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-approves-budget-adjustment-for-fema-funding/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The first reading was held on an ordinance amending the 2025-2026 county budget. Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul said the ordinance was related to FEMA Public Assistance. “Basically, we’ve got expenses now, and we anticipate those to be somewhere a little over
- [Kentucky Transportation Cabinet lifts certain trucking restrictions for storm relief; AG’s Office collecting price gouging reports](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-transportation-cabinet-lifts-certain-trucking-restrictions-for-storm-relief-ags-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
- [Local Sports Update - January 30, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-30-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Icy road conditions result in delays for Hardin County trash collection](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Reminder for pet owners: ‘If you’re cold, they’re cold’](https://wolf943.com/reminder-for-pet-owners-if-youre-cold-theyre-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,”
- [Deadline to apply for Nolin RECC Washington trip February 2](https://wolf943.com/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
- [LTADD seeking public input on housing study](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Frost quakes are harmless, but startling, products of winter weather](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Vine Grove receives funding for water line improvements](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Nolin RECC offers energy-saving tips amid cold temperatures](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Kentucky sees strong deer season, but KFW wants to increase doe harvest](https://wolf943.com/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
- [Local Sports Update - January 29, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-29-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Grayson County man who fled country after pleading guilty to child sex abuse charges returned to custody](https://wolf943.com/grayson-county-man-who-fled-country-after-pleading-guilty-to-child-sex-abuse-charges-returned-to-custody/) - A Grayson County man who plead guilty to child sexual abuse charges and then feld the country has been returned to custody. Kentucky State Police Post Four says William Lee “Scott” Carter of Millwood was arrested in June of 2023 following an investigation by Post Four troopers and detectives. Carter confessed to the allegations during the
- [Winter Storm Warning issued ahead of weekend storms](https://wolf943.com/winter-storm-warning-issued-ahead-of-weekend-storms/) - The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Winter Storm Warning for southern Indiana and central Kentucky, in effect from 1 a.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Monday. The NWS says widespread heavy snowfall and ice is expected. Area residents should anticipate power outages, impassable roads, impacts to other utilities, and downed trees. Confidence in a
- [KBC blood drive aims to address low turnout typically seen during winter](https://wolf943.com/kbc-blood-drive-aims-to-address-low-turnout-typically-seen-during-winter/) - Winter weather is a must for the Olympics, but it is an obstacle for blood supplies. The Kentucky Blood Center says winter weather often leads to blood drives being cancelled or low donor turnout. At a time where the blood supply is critically low, proactive donations from community drives help to ensure a healthy blood
- [Applications being accepted for KYTC scholarships](https://wolf943.com/applications-being-accepted-for-kytc-scholarships/) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet encourages aspiring engineers and construction managers to apply for their college scholarships. The KYTC offers three types of higher education scholarships for current or upcoming Kentucky university and college students. Up to 25 scholarships will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year in civil engineering, engineering technology, and construction management. According
- [Local Sports Update - January 23, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-23-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Winter Storm Watch issued for the weekend](https://wolf943.com/winter-storm-watch-issued-for-the-weekend/) - UPDATE: The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning, in effect for the same time period as the previously-issued watch. — The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Winter Storm Watch, which will be in effect for the area from 1 a.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Monday. According to the
- [London says LTADD growth means more services for area residents](https://wolf943.com/london-says-ltadd-growth-means-more-services-for-area-residents/) - Lincoln Trail Area Development District Executive Director Daniel London says the numbers show how committed the 48-member staff at LTADD is to moving the district forward. “Return on Investment, just at the counting level when you talk about projects that they’ve touched or completed, is $372 million for this region,” London said. “Almost 90,000 home
- [Operation River Raid targets illegal catfish operations](https://wolf943.com/operation-river-raid-targets-illegal-catfish-operations/) - Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is wrapping up a 10-month, multi-agency investigation of the illegal commercial harvest and sale of catfish from public waters across the commonwealth. Operation River Raid spans from Paducah to Ashland, and KFW says it “represents one of the most significant cases of illegal wildlife harvesting and distribution in recent state history.”
- [Local Sports Update - January 22, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-22-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town council approves financial support for Airport Board projects](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-financial-support-for-airport-board-projects/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. Heather Cochran with RFH, PLLC presented the city’s annual audit report. Cochran said the firm made some recommendations, some of which the city has already taken steps to address, but the city is in compliance for its federal audit. “The important thing, in my
- [Radcliff council approves remediation efforts for Saunders Springs cabins](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-council-approves-remediation-efforts-for-saunders-springs-cabins/) - The Radcliff City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The council approved the remediation of the cabins at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve to address damage caused by powder post beetles, with the work valued at $13,752. The council also approved the disassembly and storage of the Stovall cabin, which has suffered more extensive
- [Tax filing season gets under way January 26](https://wolf943.com/tax-filing-season-gets-under-way-january-26/) - Tax filing season gets under way in Kentucky next week. The Kentucky Department of Revenue will begin accepting state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 26, the same day the IRS will begin accepting federal returns. The DOR will begin processing returns a week later on February 2. The deadline to file state and
- [Local Sports Update - January 21, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-21-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Students encouraged to submit for Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s Scholarship Central](https://wolf943.com/students-encouraged-to-submit-for-central-kentucky-community-foundations-scholarship-central/) - Area students are encouraged to get their applications in for the Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s wide range of scholarships available on Scholarship Central. “These are not federally or state-funded scholarships,” said CKCF Communications Coordinator Erin Hahn. “These are scholarships that donors who just have a passion for education, wanting to pay it forward to our local students.
- [Joint board hopes new toll service provider will offer improved customer service for RiverLink bridges](https://wolf943.com/joint-board-hopes-new-toll-service-provider-will-offer-improved-customer-service-for-riverlink-bridges/) - Drivers using Louisville’s Ohio River bridges will see a new toll service provider taking over soon. The Joint Board of the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges has announced the designation of TransCore as the new toll service provider for the RiverLink tolling system. According to a release from RiverLink, TransCore is the current roadside provider
- [Local Sports Update - January 20, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-20-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Applications open for LIHEAP Winter Crisis program](https://wolf943.com/applications-open-for-liheap-winter-crisis-program/) - Eligible households are encouraged to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Winter Crisis Component. “The LIHEAP Winter Crisis Program is specifically designed to assist Kentucky households facing home heating emergencies such as imminent loss of heat, low fuel supply, or the threat of eviction due to unpaid heating costs,” said Central Kentucky Community
- [KDPH confirms state’s first measles case of 2026](https://wolf943.com/kdph-confirms-states-first-measles-case-of-2026/) - The Kentucky Department for Public Health on Thursday announced the first confirmed case of measles in the state since July 2025. According to the KDPH, the subject is an unvaccinated Jessamine County resident who was exposed when an out-of-state traveler who was infectious with measles visited Fayette County between December 31 and January 2. Public
- [November unemployment in Lincoln Trail counties sees decreases](https://wolf943.com/november-unemployment-in-lincoln-trail-counties-sees-decreases/) - Unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District in November are down from where they were the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in 119 counties and increased in one when comparing November 2025 with November 2024. The state unemployment average for November was 4.5 percent. That’s down from the 5
- [Local Sports Update - January 19, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-19-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County Board of Elections meets, draws primary election ballot order](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-board-of-elections-meets-draws-primary-election-ballot-order/) - The Hardin County Board of Elections met for their first meeting of the year Thursday. The board approved the county’s election contingency and security plans, which concern the proper storing of election equipment and the tracking of paper ballots. The board also approved the county elections calendar, including training dates for poll workers. Hardin County
- [Duvall says Radcliff continues to see progress](https://wolf943.com/duvall-says-radcliff-continues-to-see-progress/) - Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall says the numbers in the budget show the growth the city has seen since he first served as mayor. “Looking back over my first budget when I became mayor, we had about an $11 million operational budget, and now currently, with stormwater, we have about an $18 million operational budget,” Duvall said.
- [Twin Lakes Skatepark Project makes progress towards goal, seeking sponsorships](https://wolf943.com/twin-lakes-skatepark-project-makes-progress-towards-goal-seeking-sponsorships/) - Twin Lakes Skatepark Project Chairman Casey Keown says the nonprofit took major steps towards their goal of a new permanent skatepark facility in Grayson County, including a partnership with Indiana-based design firm Hunger Skateparks. “We’ve completed our geotechnical survey, and next week we’ll be completing our topographical survey, so we are hoping to have our preliminary
- [Local Sports Update - January 16, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-16-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Vine Grove mayor says city is moving forward ‘in a smart, responsible way’](https://wolf943.com/vine-grove-mayor-says-city-is-moving-forward-in-a-smart-responsible-way/) - Vine Grove Mayor Pam Ogden says in 2025 the city focused on moving Vine Grove forward in a smart, responsible way by “investing in infrastructure, supporting public safety, and working with regional and state partners” to position the city for future growth. “We invested $5 million in our wastewater treatment plant,” Ogden said. “We are
- [Area students invited to free scholarship and college prep event at North Hardin Saturday](https://wolf943.com/area-students-invited-to-free-scholarship-and-college-prep-event-at-north-hardin-saturday/) - Students and their parents are invited to learn about scholarship opportunities and other college resources at Get Your Money Right 2026, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 17 at North Hardin High School. “The goal of the event is to put the high school students in the same room with
- [Mobile ID now available for Kentuckians](https://wolf943.com/mobile-id-now-available-for-kentuckians/) - Kentucky is looking to help prevent identity theft and deliver modern licensing services. Kentuckians can now download a Kentucky Mobile ID, a secure digital version of a standard or Real ID driver’s license or ID card. The Mobile ID can be used for air travel at more than 250 airports. According to the Kentucky Transportation
- [Local Sports Update - January 15, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-15-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court approves new solid waste provider and again votes down GIS position](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-approves-new-solid-waste-provider-and-again-votes-down-gis-position/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the year Tuesday. Hardin County Jailer Josh Lindblom provided an update on medical billing for inmates at the Hardin County Detention Center. Lindblom said as part of the sale of Hardin Memorial Hospital $150,000 annually is supposed to go towards medical bills for the jail. Bills
- [Scams targeting social media users and victims of scams reported](https://wolf943.com/scams-targeting-social-media-users-and-victims-of-scams-reported/) - Kentucky residents are being warned of several ongoing scam attempts. If you were a recent victim of a scam, Team Kentucky Stop Scams warns you may be targeted again. According to a Stop Scams alert, scammers often target their victims again with refund and recovery scams. The scammers will pose as organizations such as a
- [Local Sports Update - January 14, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-14-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Elizabethtown City Council hears project updates](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-city-council-hears-project-updates/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday. City Director of Wastewater Treatment Corey Bond provided an update on his department. Bond said the city treated 2.9 billion gallons of water in 2025, with an average volume of about 13 million gallons per day, which is 62 percent of the wastewater treatment facility’s maximum
- [Radcliff city Council hosts first meeting of 2026](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-city-council-hosts-first-meeting-of-2026/) - The Radcliff City Council met for a called meeting and work session Monday. The council approved an agreement with the Lincoln Trail Area Development District for a six-month trial contract for LTADD’s Office of Public Relations service. Council Member Jerry Brown said he would like to see the city hire a full-time PR official, so the
- [Kentucky voter registration sees another increase in December](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-voter-registration-sees-another-increase-in-december/) - Voter registration in Kentucky saw another surge in December. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says more than 6,500 Kentuckians registered to vote in the month of December. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in December increased by 5,690 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 1,018. Democratic registration decreased by 4,580 voters.
- [Hardin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office temporarily relocated at justice center](https://wolf943.com/hardin-circuit-court-clerks-office-temporarily-relocated-at-justice-center/) - Visitors to the Hardin County Justice Center looking for the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office will find it has been temporarily relocated. Due to construction at the justice center, the clerk’s office service windows are now in the former driver’s license area on the first floor, past the elevators and beyond the first hallway on the
- [Local Sports Update - January 13, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-13-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Warm Blessings board says services continuing following death of executive director](https://wolf943.com/warm-blessings-board-says-services-continuing-following-death-of-executive-director/) - Warm Blessings Community Kitchen board member Diana Leathers says following the death of executive director Dawn Cash in December the board began taking actions to move the organization forward. “There was a week that was already planned to be closed, and then we knew that with Dawn’s passing we needed to work out some details
- [CASA of the Heartland expanding to include Hart County](https://wolf943.com/casa-of-the-heartland-expanding-to-include-hart-county/) - In their first full year serving five counties, CASA of the Heartland Executive Director Michelle Kail says the organization and its volunteers put in the effort to meet growing demands. “Within that year, we were able to serve 312 children with 108 CASA volunteers, and we had several case closures throughout the year, kiddos who were able
- [Area rail lines included in state improvement funding](https://wolf943.com/area-rail-lines-included-in-state-improvement-funding/) - Funding approved by the state for railroad safety and infrastructure improvements includes work on rail lines in area counties. During Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update, Governor Andy Beshear announced the awarding of nearly $3 million in grant funds to railroads and local governments, financing nine projects in seven counties. According to a release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet,
- [Local Sports Update - January 12, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-12-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [EPD investigating shooting death of teenager and vehicle collision death of pedestrian](https://wolf943.com/epd-investigating-shooting-death-of-teenager-and-vehicle-collision-death-of-pedestrian/) - The Elizabethtown Police Department is actively investigating two weekend incidents. During a press conference at the EPD Sunday, EPD Public Affairs Officer Chris Denham said officers responded to the parking lot of the Elizabethtown Lowe’s shortly after 2:30 a.m. on January 11 after receiving a call that a female had been shot in the chest. Upon
- [Lookin' Back with Bobby Jack! Driven by Don Franklin Ford](https://wolf943.com/lookin-back-with-bobby-jack-driven-by-don-franklin-ford/) - Don't miss it as we throwback to some of the best years of Country Music's past and kick off the Greatest Hits Weekend with Lookin' Back with Bobby Jack - Driven by Don Franklin Ford EVERY Friday at 6 PM! Songs that are a blast from the past and hand picked by Bobby Jack Murphy
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- [Area organizations hosting job fair for displaced BlueOval SK workers](https://wolf943.com/area-organizations-hosting-job-fair-for-displaced-blueoval-sk-workers/) - Employees impacted by the announced closing of BlueOval SK are encouraged to attend the regional in-person job and career fair being hosted by the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, the Elizabethtown/Hardin County Industrial Foundation, the Lincoln Trail Area Development District, and the Kentucky Career Center. The job fair will be held on Thursday, January 22
- [Kentucky unemployment average holds steady in November](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-unemployment-average-holds-steady-in-november/) - November unemployment in Kentucky held steady from numbers seen in September. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for November was 4.7 percent. That is unchanged from the month of September, and down .7 percent from the November 2024 average of 5.4 percent. Kentucky’s unemployment average for November came in just above the national
- [Beshear touts economic growth, encourages collaboration during State of the Commonwealth address](https://wolf943.com/beshear-touts-economic-growth-encourages-collaboration-during-state-of-the-commonwealth-address/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says Kentuckians are facing serious new challenges, but the state of the commonwealth remains strong, and that comes from leaders focusing on moving the state “not right, not left, but forward for everyone.” “We’ve done this by recognizing the most important things to our people,” Beshear said. “They’re not partisan. They’re
- [Local Sports Update - January 9, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-9-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Nelson County woman gets 20-year prison sentence on child sexual exploitation charges](https://wolf943.com/nelson-county-woman-gets-20-year-prison-sentence-on-child-sexual-exploitation-charges/) - A Nelson County woman will serve 20 years in federal prison after her conviction on charges related to the sexual exploitation of children. Kathlen Flener was found guilty of two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child and one count of Distribution of Child Pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Kentucky says Flener
- [80-year-old man dead after officer-involved shooting in Nelson County](https://wolf943.com/80-year-old-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-nelson-county/) - The Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Nelson County. According to KSP Post Four, the preliminary investigation by the KSP Critical Incident Response Team indicates that an employee of the Nelson County Humane Society called 911 Wednesday afternoon “after an individual became disorderly inside the premises and threatened them with a firearm.”
- [McDonald’s celebrating employees past and present on 1 in 8 Day](https://wolf943.com/mcdonalds-celebrating-employees-past-and-present-on-1-in-8-day/) - McDonald’s restaurants are recognizing the crew members who have played a role in building the “Mcdonald’s Experience” in local communities with their inaugural One in Eight Day. “Across the U.S., one in eight Americans have had work experience at McDonald’s in their lifetime, so McDonald’s corporate is pushing out January 8, 1/8/26, just to show
- [State officials launching carbon monoxide safety initiative](https://wolf943.com/state-officials-launching-carbon-monoxide-safety-initiative/) - Kentucky government is launching a new statewide initiative aimed at carbon monoxide safety. Governor Andy Beshear on Wednesday said as part of the initiative, the state will be working with local building personnel and the Department of Education to conduct proactive inspections of aging buildings, beginning with schools, daycares, and senior living facilities. These inspections
- [Local Sports Update - January 8, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-8-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town man held responsible for teen overdose death gets 10 years in prison](https://wolf943.com/e-town-man-held-responsible-for-teen-overdose-death-gets-10-years-in-prison/) - An Elizabethtown man charged in the accidental overdose death of a Hardin County teenager received his sentence Monday. Hardin Circuit Judge Larry Ashlock accepted the commonwealth’s plea deal with Damien Felker, who pleaded guilty to all of the charges a grand jury indicted him on in December of 2024 including first-degree Trafficking in a Controlled
- [West Point mayor says progress in 2025 sets stage for more in 2026](https://wolf943.com/west-point-mayor-says-progress-in-2025-sets-stage-for-more-in-2026/) - West Point Mayor Richard Ciresi says the city has continued to make efforts to make the city aesthetically pleasing in order to attract new residents and tourism. Ciresi says the city accomplished several goals in 2025, including the opening of a Dollar General store, which he believes is the first national retailer to open in the
- [Red Cross blood donors in January could win trip to Super Bowl](https://wolf943.com/red-cross-blood-donors-in-january-could-win-trip-to-super-bowl/) - Two of the 14 teams in the NFL playoffs will head to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, to play in Super Bowl 60 on February 8, and if you support the American Red Cross this month you might be joining them. Now through January 25, Red Cross blood donors will automatically be entered for
- [Local Sports Update - January 7, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-7-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [2026 legislative session for Kentucky General Assembly begins Tuesday](https://wolf943.com/2026-legislative-session-for-kentucky-general-assembly-begins-tuesday/) - With the Kentucky General Assembly legislative session that begins Tuesday being a long session, 10th District State Senator Matt Deneen says the state budget is top priority. “We have a lot of issues with housing and Medicaid that we’re going to have to deal with, and we’re always going to be concerned with looking at
- [Elizabethtown City Council hosts first meeting in new chambers](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-city-council-hosts-first-meeting-in-new-chambers/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of 2026 Monday. The meeting was the first to be held in the council’s new chambers, located at 212 West Dixie Avenue. The council approved an ordinance on its second reading that updated city code for meetings of the council and the city’s boards and commissions to be
- [Rescheduled listening session on Norton Jeffersontown pediatric clinic to be held January 13](https://wolf943.com/rescheduled-listening-session-on-norton-jeffersontown-pediatric-clinic-to-be-held-january-13/) - After delaying the originally scheduled event, Norton Healthcare is one again planning to host a listening session regarding the construction of a second dedicated pediatric care campus in Jeffersontown. The event will be held Tuesday, January 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at G.C. Burkhead Elementary School. Norton Healthcare President and CEO Russell Cox says
- [Local Sports Update - January 6, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-6-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [ECTC hosting Express Enrollment for Spring 2026 semester](https://wolf943.com/ectc-hosting-express-enrollment-for-spring-2026-semester/) - The spring semester at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College gets under way on January 12, and students can fast track the enrollment process during the college’s Express Enrollment dates this week. ECTC will host Express Enrollment for new and current students from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 9 a.m.
- [State says Kentucky highway deaths down in 2025](https://wolf943.com/state-says-kentucky-highway-deaths-down-in-2025/) - The state of Kentucky is reporting that efforts to make highways safer in the commonwealth saw some success last year. Governor Andy Beshear said during the last Team Kentucky Update of 2025 that preliminary data shows there were 636 highway fatalities in the state heading into December. “While that’s still too many, 636, it’s a 7 percent
- [Local Sports Update - January 5, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-5-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County man in custody after allegedly killing mother in nursing home stabbing](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-man-in-custody-after-allegedly-killing-mother-in-nursing-home-stabbing/) - A Hardin County man is in custody after he allegedly stabbed and killed his mother Friday in an area nursing home. Joseph Curtis is currently incarcerated in the Hardin County Detention Center, where he is being held on a Murder – Domestic Violence charge. Radcliff Police Chief Jeff Cross told media officers responded to Signature HealthCARE
- [Hardin County Quick Response Team reminding residents struggling with addiction that they are not alone](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-quick-response-team-reminding-residents-struggling-with-addiction-that-they-are-not-alone/) - Hardin County Quick Response Team Director Justin Blair says December saw another spike in drug overdoses. “It’s still the same old thing with fentanyl and methamphetamines,” Blair said. “That’s really what’s creating all of this issue, and like I’ve said before, the hospitals use fentanyl, but it’s regulated, and so what they’re getting on the
- [Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Plan approved](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-rural-health-transformation-plan-approved/) - More than $200 million in funding will help support health care in Kentucky’s rural communities. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced this week that the state’s Rural Health Transformation Plan has been accepted in full by the White House, securing $212.9 million in funding from the $50 billion authorized by Congress earlier this year and administered
- [Local Sports Update - January 2, 2026](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-january-2-2026/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Remember to celebrate New Year’s Eve responsibly](https://wolf943.com/remember-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-responsibly/) - New Year’s Eve is upon us, and area law enforcement agencies are reminding Kentuckians to take precautions if alcohol is part of your celebration tonight. “I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, but also remind you to please celebrate responsibly,” said Elizabethtown Police Department Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “If you choose to consume
- [One dead after Breckinridge County crash](https://wolf943.com/one-dead-after-breckinridge-county-crash-2/) - One person is dead and two people are injured following a collision in Breckinridge County Monday. According to Kentucky State Police Post Four, at approximately 5 p.m. on December 29 troopers were notified of a two-vehicle collision near the four-mile marker on KY 79. The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates a passenger car operated
- [KDPH reports first pediatric flu death of season](https://wolf943.com/kdph-reports-first-pediatric-flu-death-of-season/) - The Kentucky Department for Public Health on Tuesday announced the first pediatric death from influenza in the current respiratory virus season. According to the KDPH, the child lived in Kenton County and had not received this season’s flu vaccine. The KDPH says the number of flu cases is increasing across the state, especially among children. Most
- [Local Sports Update - December 31, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-31-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [One dead after crash in Meade County](https://wolf943.com/one-dead-after-crash-in-meade-county-2/) - The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal Christmas collision in Meade County. According to KSP Post Four, troopers responded to the intersection of Garrett and Brandenburg roads after the incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. Central on December 25. The KSP says the initial investigation indicates a pickup driven by Kailey Kwiatkowski of Brandenburg
- [Hardin County reminds residents to use recycling trailers properly](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-reminds-residents-to-use-recycling-trailers-properly/) - Hardin County Government is reminding residents to use the county’s recycling trailers properly. Hardin County Government Communications Officer Brian Walker said some of the trailers were inundated with materials after the holidays. “One of the main problems is people do not break down and flatten their cardboard,” Walker said. “Therefore, it takes up so much more
- [Local Sports Update - December 30, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-30-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - December 29, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-29-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Gregory touts Elizabethtown improvements made in 2025](https://wolf943.com/gregory-touts-elizabethtown-improvements-made-in-2025/) - Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory says the city has taken great strides in 2025. “We’ll start with park improvements,” Gregory said. “I think everybody is going to notice some great improvements at American Legion Park and Freeman Lake Park, and then you go to stormwater and engineering, and the street improvements and the maintenance that we’re seeing
- [Breckinridge County Schools looks to improve upon a strong 2025](https://wolf943.com/breckinridge-county-schools-looks-to-improve-upon-a-strong-2025/) - Breckinridge County Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter says he is very proud of the growth the district continued to see in 2025. “Our graduation rate was 96.6 percent,” Carter said. “That was one of the highest in the region. The post-secondary readiness rate was 98.3 percent, which was also one of the highest in the region,
- [Lincoln Trail district unemployment rates see improvement in September](https://wolf943.com/lincoln-trail-district-unemployment-rates-see-improvement-in-september/) - Unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District in September are down from where they were the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in 116 counties, increased in three, and stayed the same in one when comparing September 2025 with September 2024. The state unemployment average for September was 4.5 percent.
- [Kentucky Animal Shelter Advisory Board hopes new design will boost spay and neuter license plate sales](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-animal-shelter-advisory-board-hopes-new-design-will-boost-spay-and-neuter-license-plate-sales/) - Kentuckians for the last twenty years have shown their support for animal shelters across the commonwealth with the Kentucky Spay or Neuter special license plate. With more special interest plates available and the same design in place for two decades, Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board Co-Chair, and Elizabethtown City Council Member, Julia Springsteen said the
- [Matching donations available for Wreaths Across America through end of the year](https://wolf943.com/matching-donations-available-for-wreaths-across-america-through-end-of-the-year/) - Wreaths Across America Area Coordinator Donna Betson says the annual effort at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff to “remember those who served, honor those who have passed, and teach the next generation” has grown more and more with each passing year. “When we started out it was a thousand, and we are now
- [Holiday cheer still on display at Freeman Lake Park](https://wolf943.com/holiday-cheer-still-on-display-at-freeman-lake-park/) - Christmas may have come and gone, but there is still time to enjoy a long-running Elizabethtown holiday staple at Freeman Lake Park with the annual Christmas in the Park lighting tour. “That will run nightly from 6 to 11 p.m.,” said City of Elizabethtown Events Manager Beth Pyles. “This year we have over 115 displays
- [Taul says Hardin County is focused on continuing public safety improvements in 2026](https://wolf943.com/taul-says-hardin-county-is-focused-on-continuing-public-safety-improvements-in-2026/) - Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul said one of the county’s biggest accomplishments in 2025 was improvements in public safety. He said this is best represented by reduced response times for ambulances, including a near 80 percent reduction for West Point by partnering with Bullitt County EMS and the addition of a ninth full-time ambulance, housed in
- [Dogs held in abuse case formally awarded to Hardin County Animal Shelter](https://wolf943.com/dogs-held-in-abuse-case-formally-awarded-to-hardin-county-animal-shelter/) - Dogs that were rescued during a Hardin County animal cruelty case will officially be cared for by the Hardin County Animal Shelter. Hardin County Government said in a release Friday that the 14 dogs, who have been cared for by the shelter since May of 2023, will be awarded to the shelter as a result of
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court votes down GIS coordinator hiring](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-votes-down-gis-coordinator-hiring/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their final meeting of 2025 Thursday. Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith recounted his office’s activities in 2025. Smith said his team put a lot of energy into election work. “We made nearly 50 years of election recordings available online,” Smith said. “Our elections staff completed national training qualifications.
- [Area officials optimistic for Ford’s continued presence amidst BlueOval SK shutdown news](https://wolf943.com/area-officials-optimistic-for-fords-continued-presence-amidst-blueoval-sk-shutdown-news/) - As the news broke this week of Ford Motor Company’s decision to end operations at BlueOval SK and replace it with a battery energy storage systems operation, area officials offered their reactions. “With impending layoffs of an announced 1,600 co-workers, Judge Taul has announced his main focus is to do whatever is possible to help the impacted
- [All invited to free community dinner at North Hardin High School Saturday](https://wolf943.com/all-invited-to-free-community-dinner-at-north-hardin-high-school-saturday/) - Community members are invited to an afternoon of food, fellowship, and community spirit at the second Free Community Stone Soup Dinner, to be held Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at North Hardin High School. “There’ll be spaghetti, salad, pizza, sweets, popcorn, and fried chicken on the menu, all made possible through the generosity of
- [ECTC celebrates success of students with commencement ceremony](https://wolf943.com/ectc-celebrates-success-of-students-with-commencement-ceremony/) - Elizabethtown Community and Technical College recognized the accomplishments of students during commencement ceremonies for the Summer and Fall semester. About 200 students walked across the stage before hundreds of guests Tuesday as the college hosted commencement at Severns Valley Baptist Church. According to ECTC, two ceremonies were held Tuesday to honor students who completed their academic
- [Local Sports Update - December 19, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-19-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [KFW accepting live Christmas trees to support fish populations](https://wolf943.com/kfw-accepting-live-christmas-trees-to-support-fish-populations/) - If you decorate your home with a live Christmas tree, you can close out the holiday season by giving Kentucky Fish and Wildlife a gift this year. You can give your used Christmas tree another life after the holiday season and donate it to the KFW “Christmas for the Fishes” tree recycling program, through which donated
- [Scholarship application open for ECTC students](https://wolf943.com/scholarship-application-open-for-ectc-students/) - Interested or continuing students at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College still have time to apply for available scholarships. “ECTC already has the lowest tuition in the state, and thanks to many very generous donors, we have so many scholarships that can help make that even lower,” said ECTC Director of Marketing and Public Relations Sarah
- [Local Sports Update - December 18, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-18-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Radcliff City Council holds final meeting of 2025](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-city-council-holds-final-meeting-of-2025/) - The Radcliff City Council met for their final meeting of 2025 Tuesday. The council approved an ordinance updating the city’s code of ethics for city officials and employees. The council also approved an ordinance that rezones 238 Oak Drive in Vine Grove from Commercial to Residential-4, a “high-density residential and single family duplex zone”. That is the
- [Kentucky medical cannabis program making progress](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-medical-cannabis-program-making-progress/) - Heartland Medical Cannabis Health and Wellness owner, and family nurse practitioner and licensed medical cannabis practitioner, Marlena O’Neal says the opening of the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary (The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam) this past weekend shows the progress medical cannabis continues to see in Kentucky. “I believe that soon to follow will be
- [Take safety steps when warming home with alternative sources](https://wolf943.com/take-safety-steps-when-warming-home-with-alternative-sources/) - With the temperature dropping in the winter, if you use alternative heating sources to warm your home make sure you are taking steps to use them safely. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says you should get fireplaces or stove pipes cleaned and inspected regularly. “A lot of times what happens when we go on fire
- [Local Sports Update - December 17, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-17-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town council approves downtown measures, prepares for meeting location move](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-downtown-measures-prepares-for-meeting-location-move/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their final meeting of 2025 Monday. The council approved three municipal orders related to Downtown E-Town. Downtown Redevelopment Grants were approved for 109 South Main Street for $20,908.15 (Hub Haus LLC) and 127 North Main Street for $30,490.27 (Elizabethtown Renaissance Associates). A lease agreement for 226 South Main Street with Logistics
- [Grant supports CASA of the Heartland growth in Grayson County](https://wolf943.com/grant-supports-casa-of-the-heartland-growth-in-grayson-county/) - The Grayson County Health Foundation has awarded CASA of the Heartland a $25,000 grant “in support of its mission to provide trained volunteer advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.” According to a release from CASA of the Heartland, the grant will support the organization’s capacity to serve children in Grayson County while
- [Local Sports Update - December 16, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-16-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Ford to repurpose Glendale facilities for energy storage](https://wolf943.com/ford-to-repurpose-glendale-facilities-for-energy-storage/) - Four days after the announcement that Ford and SK On would be dissolving their joint venture for battery factories, the Detroit automaker announced a shift in focus that will result in a new operation at the Glendale facilities and the loss of 1,600 jobs. In a release published by the company Monday, Ford announced “a series of
- [Hardin County PAC taps Taylor as new director](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-pac-taps-taylor-as-new-director/) - Aaron Taylor came on board as the Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center’s technical director in 2005, but he will be moving into a different office soon as HCS has announced Taylor as the PAC’s new director. Taylor said getting selected was “extremely humbling.” “I’ve been here for 20 years, and I knew from the
- [North Hardin Team wins $10,000 prize at Altec Innovation Challenge](https://wolf943.com/north-hardin-team-wins-10000-prize-at-altec-innovation-challenge/) - Fifteen teams from area schools put their creativity and critical thinking to the test Thursday during the sixth annual Altec Innovation Challenge, held at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. According to Altec, participants in the challenge are tasked with “developing innovative solutions to real-world problems that positively impact their communities.” “The idea for the Innovation
- [Nominations open for Kentucky Governor’s Service Awards](https://wolf943.com/nominations-open-for-kentucky-governors-service-awards/) - The Kentucky Governor’s Office is recognizing the contributions of community volunteers across the commonwealth. Nominations are now being accepted for the Governor’s Service Awards, which honor Kentuckians whose dedicated service is improving the lives of others. Now in its 30th year, a special ceremony is held to publicly honor the recipients and others who have
- [Local Sports Update - December 15, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-15-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Delayed September employment report shows small decrease in Kentucky unemployment](https://wolf943.com/delayed-september-employment-report-shows-small-decrease-in-kentucky-unemployment/) - After a delay due to the government shutdown, the Kentucky Center for Statistics has released the state’s September employment report. The center says the state unemployment average for September was 4.7 percent. That is unchanged from the month of August, and is down .6 percent from the September 2024 average of 5.3 percent. Kentucky’s unemployment average for September
- [HCS launches transportation app for parents and guardians](https://wolf943.com/hcs-launches-transportation-app-for-parents-and-guardians/) - Parents and guardians of Hardin County Schools middle and high school students have a new tool at their disposal. HCS on Thursday launched the Stopfinder app, which allows users to accurately track their child’s school bus in real time. The district got the app up and running for preschool parents at the beginning of the school year
- [Local Sports Update - December 12, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-12-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [SK On announces dissolution of partnership with Ford on battery plants](https://wolf943.com/sk-on-announces-dissolution-of-partnership-with-ford-on-battery-plants/) - News broke Thursday morning that SK On has announced it will be ending its joint venture with Ford for battery factories, with the Korean company reportedly keeping possession of the Tennessee battery plant and the Detroit automaker retaining the Glendale-based Kentucky One and Kentucky Two facilities. BlueOval SK External Affairs Director Keli McAlister said in
- [Wreaths Across America hosting ceremony at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central on Saturday](https://wolf943.com/wreaths-across-america-hosting-ceremony-at-kentucky-veterans-cemetery-central-on-saturday/) - Wreaths Across America at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff will “remember those who served, honor those who have passed, and teach the next generation” during their annual wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, December 13 beginning at 10 a.m. “We start out with a small ceremony,” said Area Coordinator Donna Betson. “We have a guest speaker. It
- [Celebrate the season during Christmas at the Holt Home](https://wolf943.com/celebrate-the-season-during-christmas-at-the-holt-home/) - The Judge Joseph Holt Home in Hardinsburg invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with their Christmas at the Holt Home event happening Sunday, December 14. “We hope that people come out if they haven’t had a chance to see the home decorated,” said Friends of the Holt Home President Susan Dyer. “It just puts
- [Hardin County Chamber has sights set on more growth in 2026](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-chamber-has-sights-set-on-more-growth-in-2026/) - The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday hosted their final Chamber luncheon of 2025, the annual Taste of the Holidays Luncheon (better known as “Hog Fest”). Chamber President and CEO Kendra Scott said membership continues to grow, and the Hardin County Chamber remains one of the leading chambers of commerce in Kentucky. “We have the
- [KSP Post Four joining nationwide drunk driving enforcement initiative](https://wolf943.com/ksp-post-four-joining-nationwide-drunk-driving-enforcement-initiative/) - As the holiday season approaches, Kentucky State Police Post Four will be joining a nationwide enforcement initiative focused on reducing impaired driving crashes and keeping roadways safe. KSP Post Four will take part in the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which runs now through January 1. According to KSP Post Four, December historically sees
- [Local Sports Update - December 11, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-11-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Quicksie Toy Factory delivers toys for 34th year](https://wolf943.com/quicksie-toy-factory-delivers-toys-for-34th-year/) - For the 34th year, Quicksie 98.3 partnered with area factories to help make the holidays brighter for area children in need by way of the Quicksie Toy Factory. Quicksie 98.3 Marketing Executive, and Quicksie Toy Factory organizer, Jennifer Meyers said the Toy Factory came about when station personnel were brainstorming on ways to give back
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court hosts first December meeting](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-hosts-first-december-meeting/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul said it has been just over a week since Hardin County EMS formally launched their ninth full-time ambulance, which is housed at the West Hardin Fire and Rescue Station in White Mills, and the area is already
- [Number of Kentucky students pursuing healthcare degrees up](https://wolf943.com/number-of-kentucky-students-pursuing-healthcare-degrees-up/) - More students in Kentucky are pursuing degrees in health-related fields. The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced during a Healthcare Workforce Collaborative event in Lexington Tuesday that enrollment in health-related majors across Kentucky public and private colleges and universities is up 22.8 percent since 2022. According to the CPE, data shows enrollment in healthcare degrees
- [Local Sports Update - December 10, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-10-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town Council approves new radio system for EPD, special inspections for projects](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-new-radio-system-for-epd-special-inspections-for-projects/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved an ordinance on second reading which set the rate for hauled waste for leachate from Pearl Hollow Landfill at .0520 cents per gallon. The council voted to deny a bid for seating at the outdoor music venue, with the council instructing
- [Keep fire safety in mind when decking the halls this holiday season](https://wolf943.com/keep-fire-safety-in-mind-when-decking-the-halls-this-holiday-season/) - As you are “making spirits bright” this holiday season, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards when decorating your home. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane said that starts with checking lights and cords for decorations to make sure they are in good shape. “You want to make sure they’re not worn out
- [Voter registration in Kentucky sees another increase](https://wolf943.com/voter-registration-in-kentucky-sees-another-increase/) - Voter registration in Kentucky saw another strong month in November. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says more than 5,000 Kentuckians registered to vote in the month of November. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in November increased by 2,412 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 1,209. Democratic registration decreased
- [Local Sports Update - December 9, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-9-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Kentucky Blood Center hosting E-Town blood drive](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-blood-center-hosting-e-town-blood-drive/) - The Kentucky Blood Center says winter is a difficult time for the blood supply with weather-related cancellations and an uptick in illnesses, so proactive donations are necessary to support the blood supply at the 70-plus hospitals the center supports. The Kentucky Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at Malibu Jack’s in Elizabethtown from
- [Hardin County Schools seeking info on student scholarship opportunities](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-schools-seeking-info-on-student-scholarship-opportunities/) - Hardin County Schools is looking for information on scholarships available for students, and the district is asking local businesses, organizations, and individuals to reach out. “We are asking those who provide scholarships in our community to send that information directly to me here at our central office and also to our guidance counselors at Central
- [NWS reminds Kentuckians to be prepared during Winter Weather Awareness Week](https://wolf943.com/nws-reminds-kentuckians-to-be-prepared-during-winter-weather-awareness-week/) - The National Weather Service in Louisville is reminding Kentuckians to be “weather ready” for all types of potential winter weather hazards during Kentucky Winter Weather Awareness Week, which runs now through Saturday as a reminder of the many different hazards and impacts winter weather can bring to the region. The NWS in Louisville says residents
- [Local Sports Update - December 8, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-8-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Give270 donation supports United Way of Central Kentucky mini-grants program](https://wolf943.com/give270-donation-supports-united-way-of-central-kentucky-mini-grants-program/) - The United Way of Central Kentucky received support for their efforts in the community with a donation of $15,000 from Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give270. The United Way says the money will go towards the organization’s mini-grant program, which provides resources for community projects and initiatives outside of their traditional funding structure. The United Way says mini-grants
- [KSP Post Four continuing traffic enforcement efforts in Jefferson County](https://wolf943.com/ksp-post-four-continuing-traffic-enforcement-efforts-in-jefferson-county/) - If you make your way up Interstate 65 to Jefferson County, you may see troopers with Kentucky State Police Post Four as part of an ongoing initiative. KSP Post Four has increased traffic enforcement efforts in Jefferson County as part of an ongoing effort “to promote safe driving and reduce collisions.” According to KSP Post Four, troopers
- [Local Sports Update - December 5, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-5-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - December 4, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-4-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town set to host Christmas parade and tree lighting Friday](https://wolf943.com/e-town-set-to-host-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting-friday/) - A dazzling display of lights and holiday cheer is set to roll into Downtown Elizabethtown Friday night as the city hosts their annual Light-Up E-Town Parade and Tree Lighting. “It will step off at 7 p.m., and it’s our backwards parade, so we’ll be coming from St. John Road and Santa will take up the rear
- [KYTC says wait times are down at license offices if you need a Real ID for holiday travel](https://wolf943.com/kytc-says-wait-times-are-down-at-license-offices-if-you-need-a-real-id-for-holiday-travel/) - State officials are encouraging Kentuckians gearing up to travel this holiday season to secure a Real ID. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Real ID enforcement took effect on May 7, requiring anyone flying domestically or visiting a military base to present a Real ID-compliant credential such as a valid passport or Real ID driver’s license, permit,
- [Cold temperatures and fog could lead to slick surfaces for drivers](https://wolf943.com/cold-temperatures-and-fog-could-lead-to-slick-surfaces-for-drivers/) - The National Weather Service in Louisville says a band of winter weather brought snowfall along the Ohio River from Owensboro to Cincinnati Monday night into Tuesday, with Kentucky counties in the vicinity of Louisville seeing some significant accumulations. “We have anywhere from 4 to 2.5-plus inches in that area,” said NWS Louisville Meteorologist Brian Wilkins. Wilkins
- [Free EMT-B training available through Kentucky Career Center, Baptist Health](https://wolf943.com/free-emt-b-training-available-through-kentucky-career-center-baptist-health/) - If you are looking to make a career change and serve as a first responder, the Kentucky Career Center and Baptist Health are offering free EMT-B training. The KCC says through a grant secured by Baptist Health, 30 free EMT-B training slots are available for eligible participants. Baptist Health will cover the costs of the 180-hour course,
- [Local Sports Update - December 3, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-3-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Use extra caution as you head out onto snowy roadways](https://wolf943.com/use-extra-caution-as-you-head-out-onto-snowy-roadways/) - With Winter Weather Advisories in effect for parts of western and central Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding residents to exercise caution when hitting the roadways. The KYTC offers the following safe driving tips: Buckle up; put the phone down. Reduce speed. Give snowplows plenty of room on the road. Keep a distance of
- [E-Town Lions Club hosting New Year’s Day Dash 5K](https://wolf943.com/e-town-lions-club-hosting-new-years-day-dash-5k/) - Kick start your new year and support the community work of the Elizabethtown Lions Club with their New Year’s Day Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk, to be held January 1 at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. “We are the first one of the year, so for all of our runners and walkers that love getting out there for
- [Leitchfield, Grayson County hosting Christmas on the Square](https://wolf943.com/leitchfield-grayson-county-hosting-christmas-on-the-square/) - The Grayson County Chamber of Commerce, Grayson County Tourism, Leitchfield Tourism, the Grayson County Fiscal Court, and Owensboro Health invite the community to help ring in the holiday season with Christmas on the Square, coming up on Saturday, December 6. “It is just a gathering for our local businesses and our community to come together and
- [Local Sports Update - December 2, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-2-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [County hopes to cut average response times in half with addition of White Mills ambulance](https://wolf943.com/county-hopes-to-cut-average-response-times-in-half-with-addition-of-white-mills-ambulance/) - Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul said it has been a long road, but the addition of a ninth-full time ambulance unit for Hardin County EMS to be housed at the West Hardin Fire and Rescue station in White Mills is an important step in making the county safer. “This is the first time our residents will have
- [Bernheim Forest hosting Holiday Open House Saturday](https://wolf943.com/bernheim-forest-hosting-holiday-open-house-saturday/) - Celebrate the season with Bernheim Forest as they host their Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “The Holiday Open House is a fun and festive day of shopping and celebrating in the forest,” said Bernheim Forest Director of Marketing and Communications Lynette Cox. “Visitors will enjoy holiday music,
- [White Mills ambulance unit set to begin service Monday](https://wolf943.com/white-mills-ambulance-unit-set-to-begin-service-monday/) - Hardin County EMS will be celebrating Monday. “We have a pretty big event coming up with the ambulance, the ninth ambulance, that we are going to celebrate at the White Mills station of West Hardin Fire and Rescue, and we’re going to have a ceremony there, a roll-in ceremony, on Monday, December 1, at 8:30
- [Local Sports Update - December 1, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-december-1-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town couple face charges after man thrown from balcony dies](https://wolf943.com/e-town-couple-face-charges-after-man-thrown-from-balcony-dies/) - A Hardin County couple remains incarcerated after they allegedly threw a man from a balcony in Elizabethtown, leading to the man’s death. Shawn Durbin and Nancy Durbin face charges of Complicity to Commit Murder following an incident in Elizabethtown earlier this month. “At around 8 p.m. on November 3th, officers responded to 109 East Memorial
- [Projected record number of travelers hitting the road for Thanksgiving](https://wolf943.com/projected-record-number-of-travelers-hitting-the-road-for-thanksgiving/) - Travel this Thanksgiving is projected to hit record numbers. AAA is projecting 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home now through Monday, up 1.6 million travelers from last year and setting a new overall record. According to AAA, Thanksgiving is the single busiest holiday for travel compared to others such as Memorial
- [No snow expected for Thanksgiving travelers in Kentucky but cold temperatures in the forecast](https://wolf943.com/no-snow-expected-for-thanksgiving-travelers-in-kentucky-but-cold-temperatures-in-the-forecast/) - Area residents spending the Thanksgiving holiday in central Kentucky will likely not be seeing snow in the forecast, but after moisture from Tuesday clears the area they will see colder temperatures. “We’re going to stay pretty cloudy as the system passes to our north with some low-level cloud cover,” said Meteorologist Kyle Wilkins with the National
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court votes down Pearl Hollow land sale](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-votes-down-pearl-hollow-land-sale/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The magistrates voted down a resolution concerning the sale of land near the Pearl Hollow landfill. Hardin County Judge/Executive Ketih Taul said the resolution would have directed the county to pursue the sale of the property to the Kentucky Heritage Land Trust for
- [Local Sports Update - November 26, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-26-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Public meeting for KY 44 improvements in Bullitt County coming up](https://wolf943.com/public-meeting-for-ky-44-improvements-in-bullitt-county-coming-up/) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking public input on improvement plans for KY 44 in Bullitt County KYTC District Five will host a public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9 at Calvary Christian Church (11829 Hwy 44 E, Mt. Washington, KY 40047) to present preliminary design plans for the KY 44 Roadway
- [Health officials urge vaccination after third infant death from whooping cough reported](https://wolf943.com/health-officials-urge-vaccination-after-third-infant-death-from-whooping-cough-reported/) - The Kentucky Department of Public Health on Monday announced the death of a Kentucky infant from pertussis. This marks the third infant death in Kentucky in the past 12 months due to the disease, commonly known as whooping chough. According to the KDPH, as of November 19 there have been 566 cases of whooping cough in
- [Local Sports Update - November 25, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-25-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [ECTC graduation rate nearly 20 percent above national average](https://wolf943.com/ectc-graduation-rate-nearly-20-percent-above-national-average/) - Elizabethtown Community and Technical College recently announced new student success rate numbers, and the college says their students continue to see long-term growth in graduation, retention, and course completion rates. ECTC President and CEO Dr. Juston Pate says for 2024-2025, ECTC posted a graduation rate of 58.7 percent, nearly 20 percent higher than the national
- [LTADD sends underwater drone to Nelson County EMA to boost area emergency response](https://wolf943.com/ltadd-sends-underwater-drone-to-nelson-county-ema-to-boost-area-emergency-response/) - The Lincoln Trail Area Development District board took steps to support regional emergency management with the transfer of the district’s underwater drone to the Nelson County Emergency Management Agency, along with investments to expand that agency’s existing dive team. “We have a ROV underwater drone that is basically used for emergency management, for response and
- [Hardin County woman wins Kentucky Farm Bureau award](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-woman-wins-kentucky-farm-bureau-award/) - A Hardin County woman is being recognized by Kentucky Farm Bureau. Melissa Miller has been named the recipient of KFB’s 2025 Generation Bridge Advocate of the Year Award. According to KFB, the award honors a Farm Bureau member “who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication to bridging generations within the organization – creating opportunities for members
- [Local Sports Update - November 24, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-24-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local organizations among domestic violence funding recipients](https://wolf943.com/local-organizations-among-domestic-violence-funding-recipients-2/) - Several area organizations were included in the latest round of funding aimed at helping prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and staking in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday announced that 29 agencies and organizations across Kentucky would be receiving $2.1 million in federal grant funding through the Violence Against Women Act. According to
- [Final E-Town mobile food pantry event of the year this Saturday](https://wolf943.com/final-e-town-mobile-food-pantry-event-of-the-year-this-saturday/) - The City of Elizabethtown will host its final mobile food pantry event of the year Saturday at Freeman Lake Park. According to a post on the city’s Facebook page, area residents in need of food should enter through the Freeman Lake Park Road entrance, which is the park entrance closest to Planet Fitness. The food
- [City of Elizabethtown holiday events set to make spirits bright](https://wolf943.com/city-of-elizabethtown-holiday-events-set-to-make-spirits-bright/) - The City of Elizabethtown is set to celebrate the holiday season with multiple events and activities coming up on the calendar. Christmas in the Park returns to Freeman Lake Park for the 35th year beginning on Wednesday, November 26. “That will run nightly from 6 to 11 p.m.,” said Elizabethtown Events Manager Beth Pyles. “This
- [Blood and platelet donors can get exclusive Red Cross/Pac-Man socks](https://wolf943.com/blood-and-platelet-donors-can-get-exclusive-red-cross-pac-man-socks/) - With the holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donors to “level up”. Now through December 7, donors will receive an exclusive pair of Red Cross/Pac-Man socks. Donors in that same time frame can also get a custom Red Cross/Pac-Man Gashapon capsule toy. Successful donations will also receive free A1C
- [Local Sports Update - November 21, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-21-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - November 20, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-20-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Johnson family to once again host Thanksgiving breakfast at Vine Grove City Hall](https://wolf943.com/johnson-family-to-once-again-host-thanksgiving-breakfast-at-vine-grove-city-hall/) - For the fourth year, the Johnson family is gearing up to host their annual Thanksgiving breakfast. “We feed the community for Thanksgiving breakfast, and it’s free to whoever comes in,” said Johnson family member Jennifer Banks. “We have breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Vine Grove City Hall, and anybody is welcome.” Banks
- [New regulations, licensing requirements for tobacco retailers about to hit the books](https://wolf943.com/new-regulations-licensing-requirements-for-tobacco-retailers-about-to-hit-the-books/) - New regulations for businesses that sell tobacco, nicotine, or vapor products go into effect the first of the year. The Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet says all businesses engaged in the retail sale of tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products in the commonwealth must be licensed by the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by January 1.
- [Elizabethtown Qdoba hosting Shop with a Cop fundraiser Thursday evening](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-qdoba-hosting-shop-with-a-cop-fundraiser-thursday-evening/) - There’s still time to support the Elizabethtown Police Department and Hardin County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Shop with a Cop program. “Every year, our Shop of the Cop program provides essential clothing and a special toy to nearly 300 Hardin County children, but we can’t do it without the support of individuals and businesses throughout Hardin County,” said EPD Public
- [EPD accepting donations for Cram the Cruiser](https://wolf943.com/epd-accepting-donations-for-cram-the-cruiser-registrations-for-santa-express/) - In addition to their role in Shop with a Cop, the Elizabethtown Police Department has a role in other activities aimed at making the holiday season brighter for children and families in need. Donations are currently being accepted for the EPD’s annual Cram the Cruiser campaign. “Between now and November 26, any non-perishable food items may be
- [Radcliff City Council appoints Marsh as fire chief](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-city-council-appoints-marsh-as-fire-chief/) - The Radcliff City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The first reading was held on a zoning amendment for 238 Cedar Oak Drive in Vine Grove. “The request was for an amendment from Commercial Zone to Residential-Four (High Density, Single Family and Duplex) Zone,” said City Attorney Mike Pike, reading from the ordinance.
- [Grayson County woman found safe after search](https://wolf943.com/grayson-county-woman-found-safe-after-search/) - A Grayson County woman is safe after a multi-agency search Monday. Grayson County Emergency Management says Angelica Elliot was found safe after being reported missing Monday afternoon. According to a release from the emergency management office, at around 4 p.m. on November 17 the Wax Fire Department, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, and Grayson County Emergency Management
- [Local Sports Update - November 19, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-19-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town Council approves zoning changes; third food distribution event planned](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-zoning-changes-third-food-distribution-event-planned/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their second meeting of the month Monday. The council approved three zoning amendments that were on their second readings: 320 Pear Orchard Road Northwest from Suburban Residential General (R-2) to Urban Residential General (R-4), 325 Helm Street from Urban Residential General (R-4) to Urban Residential Mixed (R-5), and 938 and 948
- [Wreaths Across America needs 1,500 more wreaths for Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central](https://wolf943.com/wreaths-across-america-needs-1500-more-wreaths-for-kentucky-veterans-cemetery-central/) - Wreaths Across America at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff is asking for the community’s support as they prepare for their annual effort to “remember those who served, honor those who have passed, and teach the next generation.” “On December 13 at 10 a.m., we will have a brief ceremony, and then as many wreaths
- [Voter registration increases in Kentucky in October](https://wolf943.com/voter-registration-increases-in-kentucky-in-october/) - As the window for candidates to file to run in the 2026 election cycle opens, Kentucky is seeing a jump in voter registration. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says more than 7,000 Kentuckians registered to vote in the month of October. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in October increased by 2,736
- [Local Sports Update - November 18, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-18-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - November 17, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-17-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Residents urged to take steps to reduce fire risks this Thanksgiving](https://wolf943.com/residents-urged-to-take-steps-to-reduce-fire-risks-this-thanksgiving/) - With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, make sure you are taking steps to reduce possible fire risks in your kitchen. “Thanksgiving is the biggest cooking day of the year, and not surprising, it is also the number one day for cooking fires in the United States, and cooking fires are still our main cause
- [BBB warns of employment scams](https://wolf943.com/bbb-warns-of-employment-scams/) - The Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana is warning residents of a rise in employment scams. The BBB says a decreased hiring rate and recent layoffs mean more people are searching for jobs, which means scammers are trying to take advantage of job seekers. The BBB received several scam reports in October identifying
- [Donations still being accepted for Shop with a Trooper and Shop with a Cop programs](https://wolf943.com/donations-still-being-accepted-for-shop-with-a-trooper-and-shop-with-a-cop-programs/) - There is still time to support area law enforcement agencies’ efforts to spread holiday cheer for area children in need. Donations are still being accepted for Kentucky State Police Post Four’s Shop with a Trooper program. “This program is something that we’ve been doing for a long time,” said KSP Post Four Public Information Officer Master Trooper
- [Elizabethtown man arrested in infant abuse investigation](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-man-arrested-in-infant-abuse-investigation/) - A Hardin County man has been arrested as part of a criminal abuse investigation. Zachary Foster of Elizabethtown was arrested and charged under the Kentucky Revised Statute for Criminal Abuse First Degree – Child 12 or Under. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, on October 28 detectives with the office’s Criminal Investigations Division responded
- [New EPD victim interview room part of department’s effort to offer more support](https://wolf943.com/new-epd-victim-interview-room-part-of-departments-effort-to-offer-more-support/) - The Elizabethtown Police Department gave community partners the opportunity to view their new victim interview room during an unveiling event Thursday. EPD Victim Services Specialist Anesha Knott said when Elizabethtown Police Chief Jeremy Thompson hired her, he said she had a blank slate to figure out the best ways to serve victims of crime. “Over the first
- [CKCF awards $185K through Granted Program](https://wolf943.com/ckcf-awards-185k-through-granted-program/) - The Central Kentucky Community Foundation on Thursday announced the recipients of more than $185,000 in grant funding through the foundation’s Granted Program. “Granted is our annual competitive grant opportunity for nonprofits that serve our nine-county region to apply for funding for various areas to help carry out their missions,” said CKCF President and CEO Davette Swiney. 24
- [FOHCAS offering free outdoor cat shelters](https://wolf943.com/fohcas-offering-free-outdoor-cat-shelters/) - As the weather turns colder, Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter is helping area residents who care for outdoor or community cats. FOHCAS says for the fourth year the organization will be offering free winter cat shelters. The shelters are made of sturdy styrofoam donated by Eurotrol and filled with straw to help outdoor cats get out
- [Local Sports Update - November 14, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-14-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Olive Branch Fund invites public to Adopt-a-Fraser event](https://wolf943.com/olive-branch-fund-invites-public-to-adopt-a-fraser-event/) - The Olive Branch Fund, a nonprofit fund created by Olive and Oak Realty and housed out of the Central Kentucky Community Foundation, invites the public to help support their mission of supporting adoptive families at their Adopt-a-Fraser event, to be held November 28 and 29 at Village Green Landscaping in Elizabethtown. Olive and Oak owner
- [Second Elizabethtown food event Friday at sports park](https://wolf943.com/second-elizabethtown-food-event-friday-at-sports-park/) - The City of Elizabethtown, in partnership with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, will be hosting their second mobile food pantry event this Friday at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. The giveaway will begin at noon, with food distributed until it runs out. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said during the November 3 Elizabethtown City Council meeting the city
- [ECTC receives truck donation for diesel program](https://wolf943.com/ectc-receives-truck-donation-for-diesel-program/) - Thanks to a recent donation, students in the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Diesel Technology Program have a new tool for learning. ECTC says the Diesel Technology Program recently received a 2016 Volvo Day cab truck, donated by Gordon Food Services. The truck is the second semi-truck donated to the college by GFS, which has also previously
- [Local Sports Update - November 13, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-13-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Heels Together votes on 2025 grant award recipients](https://wolf943.com/heels-together-votes-on-2025-grant-award-recipients/) - Members of Heels Together, a women-led initiative of the Central Kentucky Community Foundation, met for their annual investors banquet Tuesday evening. The banquet was an opportunity for investors to hear about the impact of their philanthropic activity in the previous year and to hear from the 2025 grant award finalists. “All the presenters have a
- [Thursday last day to support ECTC Thanksgiving food drive](https://wolf943.com/thursday-last-day-to-support-ectc-thanksgiving-food-drive/) - Thursday is the last day to support Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s Family Scholar House Thanksgiving Meal Drive. “It really supports ECTC students and their families,” said ECTC Director of Philanthropy Chrissie Angell. “You know, it can be a burden for them to have to provide a Thanksgiving meal, and so this just really helps
- [Appeals court vacates and remands ruling on Glendale solar project](https://wolf943.com/appeals-court-vacates-and-remands-ruling-on-glendale-solar-project/) - The Kentucky Court of Appeals has issued a ruling in a case involving a company looking to develop a solar farm and agrivoltaics operation in Glendale. According to a decision rendered on October 24, the court vacated and remanded Hardin Circuit Judge Larry Ashlock’s October 2024 order denying CPV Stonecrop Solar LLC’s petition for declaration of rights.
- [KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Nelson County](https://wolf943.com/ksp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-nelson-county/) - The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Nelson County. The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates that on November 10 a man called 911 advising that his son was firing a weapon in his residence in a threatening manner. The suspect, 37-year-old Terry Carney Jr.
- [One dead after weather-related crash in West Point](https://wolf943.com/one-dead-after-weather-related-crash-in-west-point/) - One person is dead following a collision in northern Hardin County. Hardin County Sheriff John Ward says deputies responded to the 20,000 block of U.S. 31W/Dixie Highway in West Point shortly before 6 a.m. Monday. “The preliminary investigation indicates that Unit 1, a 2004 Ford Ranger operated by Joseph White, age 24 of Muldraugh, was traveling
- [Elizabethtown City Council hears updates](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-city-council-hears-updates/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday afternoon. City Finance Director Jeff Hawkins said city cash funds are up across the board from where they were last year, with the General Fund on September 30 sitting at about $36.2 million, up from $32.9 million at that point last year. Hawkins said the city’s occupational
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court and Radcliff City Council host meetings](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-and-radcliff-city-council-host-meetings/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Monday. Hardin County Planning and Development Director Adam King reported on his office’s activities through the end of October. King said 82 plats have been recorded to that point this year, down from 105 to that point last year, but the number of lots
- [New fee adjustment structure approved for KFW](https://wolf943.com/new-fee-adjustment-structure-approved-for-kfw/) - The Kentucky General Assembly has approved a new “straightforward approach to the way license, tag, registration, and permit fees charged by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will be adjusted in the future.” KFW says several key changes approved by state legislators are now in effect. According to a release from KFW, among
- [Local Sports Update - November 12, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-12-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - November 11, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-11-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town invites servicemen and veterans to Veterans Day festivities](https://wolf943.com/e-town-invites-servicemen-and-veterans-to-veterans-day-festivities/) - UPDATE: Due to forecasted temperatures, the ceremony has been moved to American Legion Hardin Post 113 (1251 Ring Road, Elizabethtown), to begin at 11 a.m. The motorcade will leave American Legion Park at 10:15 a.m. -- The City of Elizabethtown will celebrate those who served this Tuesday with their Veterans Day motorcade and ceremony. City Events
- [Feeding America ramping up efforts as government shutdown drags on](https://wolf943.com/feeding-america-ramping-up-efforts-as-government-shutdown-drags-on/) - Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is ramping up efforts to support Kentuckians affected by the ongoing government shutdown. During a press conference at their Elizabethtown headquarters Thursday, the organization discussed the impact of the $5 million Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear ordered to be disbursed to Feeding America’s network of food banks as part of his state
- [As candidates file to run in 2026, voters reminded to make sure they are registered to vote](https://wolf943.com/as-candidates-file-to-run-in-2026-voters-reminded-to-make-sure-they-are-registered-to-vote/) - November 5 marked the first date Kentuckians were able to sign up to run for office in 2026. Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith said in a Facebook post that as of the close of business Friday 27 candidates have filed to run. Smith discussed upcoming deadlines related to the election during the October 28 Hardin County
- [Area residents warned to watch out for more scam attempts](https://wolf943.com/area-residents-warned-to-watch-out-for-more-scam-attempts/) - Area and state officials are warning Kentuckians of recent scam attempts. A Stop Scams Alert from Team Kentucky is alerting Kentucky residents of a new texting scam. The alert states that the text appears to offer a $250 reward to Kentucky residents who complete a survey. According to the Stop Scams team, “The sender does not
- [Local Sports Update - November 10, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-10-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Elizabethtown hosting free food giveaway for households in need Friday](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-hosting-free-food-giveaway-for-households-in-need-friday/) - The City of Elizabethtown is making an effort Friday to support families impacted by the government shutdown. The city, in partnership with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, is hosting a food giveaway at the Pritchard Community Center. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said during Monday’s city council meeting that the city is preparing enough boxes for 1,000 households. “This
- [Community invited to free spaghetti dinner](https://wolf943.com/community-invited-to-free-spaghetti-dinner/) - Community members are invited to an evening of food, fellowship, and community spirit at the free Community “Stone Soup” Spaghetti Dinner, to be held Saturday, November 15 at 4 p.m. at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The event is the product of several area businesses and individuals looking to support area residents struggling. Little Charlie’s
- [Kentucky Modern Gun Deer Season open on Saturday](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-modern-gun-deer-season-open-on-saturday/) - Kentucky’s biggest hunting season gets under way this weekend. Modern Gun Deer Season in Kentucky opens on Saturday, November 8, continuing for 16 days and ending on Sunday, November 23. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, hunters in Kentucky harvested nearly 150,000 deer last year, with the Modern Gun Season accounting for the most deer
- [Local Sports Update - November 7, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-7-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Louisville plane crash response moving from rescue to recovery phase](https://wolf943.com/louisville-plane-crash-response-moving-from-rescue-to-recovery-phase/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenburg, and Kentucky Third District Congressman Morgan McGarvey provided an update on the UPS Flight 2976 crash after touring the crash site Wednesday afternoon. Beshear described the scene of the crash as “violent.” “Where the plane hit, at best, is destroyed,” Beshear said. “What you see are mangled remnants of
- [EPD accepting donations for Shop with a Cop](https://wolf943.com/epd-accepting-donations-for-shop-with-a-cop/) - You can help the Elizabethtown Police Department make the Christmas season special for area kids in need by supporting their annual Shop with a Cop program. “Every year, our Shop of the Cop program provides essential clothing and a special toy to nearly 300 Hardin County children, but we can’t do it without the support of individuals
- [United Way of Central Kentucky awards mini-grants](https://wolf943.com/united-way-of-central-kentucky-awards-mini-grants/) - The United Way of Central Kentucky recently distributed $5,000 in mini-grants to two area organizations. The United Way made a $3,000 donation to the Elizabethtown Police Department and a $2,000 donation to Fort Knox Alphas – Omicron Nu Lambda. According to the United Way, the EPD donation “will support crime victims in Elizabethtown with emergency
- [Local Sports Update - November 6, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-6-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Community invited to overdose simulation event hosted by Baptist Health Hardin](https://wolf943.com/community-invited-to-overdose-simulation-event-hosted-by-baptist-health-hardin/) - Baptist Health Hardin invites area residents to a special presentation at the Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center Wednesday evening. “It’s a simulation, a reenactment of a true story that happened here locally to a teen in our community,” said Kim Medley with BHH. “Their family has shared their story and so it’s basically a
- [Moving roadblocks coming to I-65 in Bullitt County for blasting](https://wolf943.com/moving-roadblocks-coming-to-i-65-in-bullitt-county-for-blasting/) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is alerting drivers to possible delays on Interstate 65 in Bullitt County related to blasting. Permitted blasting operations for a private development will result in rolling roadblocks on Interstate 65 beginning November 17. According to KYTC District Five, blasting operations will take place in the area adjacent to mile marker 119.4
- [Local Sports Update - November 5, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-5-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Multiple fatalities reported following UPS place crash at Louisville airport](https://wolf943.com/four-dead-following-ups-place-crash-at-louisville-airport/) - The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a deadly plane crash that took place at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Tuesday. “At approximately 5:14 p.m. Eastern time tonight, UPS Flight 2976 from Louisville, Ky., to Honolulu, HI, an MD-11 with three crew members on board, was involved in a catastrophic crash here in Louisville
- [E-Town Council approves bids for Freeman Lake Park bathrooms and outdoor music venue sewer extension](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-bids-for-freeman-lake-park-bathrooms-and-outdoor-music-venue-sewer-extension/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved a bid from Dirt Works Unlimited for the outdoor music venue sewer extension project, with the bid coming in at $585,345. The council also approved a bid from BCD Inc. for the Freeman Lake Park north end restroom project. That bid
- [Registration open for fall LIHEAP subsidy](https://wolf943.com/registration-open-for-fall-liheap-subsidy/) - Registration is open for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program fall subsidy. If you live in a Kentucky household and are responsible for your home’s cooling costs, you may be eligible for assistance through the LIHEAP program. The enrollment period runs now through December 12. According to the Central Kentucky Community Action Council, income eligibility
- [Take Back Day nets more than 11,000 pounds of unwanted medications in Kentucky](https://wolf943.com/take-back-day-nets-more-than-11000-pounds-of-unwanted-medications-in-kentucky/) - More than 4,200 law enforcement agencies across the county joined the Drug Enforcement Agency for the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25. The DEA says more than 571,000 pounds of unneeded and expired medications were removed from home medicine cabinets for safe disposal during the October 25 Take Back Day, which
- [Local Sports Update - November 4, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-4-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [KSP investigating Meade County murder; suspect found dead](https://wolf943.com/ksp-investigating-meade-county-murder-suspect-still-at-large/) - UPDATE: KSP Post Four says the suspect in the investigation has been located and is deceased. -- The Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation in Meade County and the alleged suspect is still at large. According to KSP Post Four, just before 1 p.m. Monday the Meade County Sheriff’s Office contacted the KSP
- [Veterans Helping Veterans event at Legion post Wednesday](https://wolf943.com/veterans-helping-veterans-event-at-legion-post-wednesday/) - American Legion Hardin Post 113 invites area active duty military members and veterans to their Veterans Helping Veterans resource information event. “This is for all military personnel transitioning over into civilian life and all those veterans in need of any type of resources,” said American Legion Department of Kentucky Fourth District Commander Drew Chitty. “This
- [Ensure space heaters are used safely as the temperature drops](https://wolf943.com/ensure-space-heaters-are-used-safely-as-the-temperature-drops/) - As fall rolls on and the temperature continues to drop, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards as you take steps to warm your home. “With space eaters, plug them right in the wall,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Don’t plug them into an extension cord or power strip. Make sure they’re
- [Multiple roadway projects set to get under way](https://wolf943.com/multiple-roadway-projects-set-to-get-under-way/) - Drivers in Bullitt County should be on the lookout for an upcoming bridge closing. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says KY 1526/Bells Mill Road will be closed at the bridge over Floyds Fork from Monday, November 17 until May 14, 2026. The KYTC says the closure is necessary for contract crews to replace the superstructure of
- [Local Sports Update - November 3, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-november-3-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Keep safety in mind as you send your little ones out Trick or Treating](https://wolf943.com/keep-safety-in-mind-as-you-send-your-little-ones-out-trick-or-treating/) - Friday is Halloween, and as the little goblin or ghoul in your life heads out trick or treating, make sure they are doing so safely. “Stick with friends or trusted neighbors,” said Elizabethtown Police Department Public Information Officer John Thomas. “There is safety in numbers. Dress for safety. Make sure costumes and candy bags are reflective, that
- [Bernheim Forest hosting ColorFest Saturday and Sunday](https://wolf943.com/bernheim-forest-hosting-colorfest-saturday-and-sunday/) - As the leaves continue to change, Bernheim Forest is inviting area residents to a special event. “ColorFest is our family-fun fall festival,” said Bernheim Forest Marketing and Communications Director Lynette Cox. “It’s coming up this Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2. We’re going to have lots of great activities for kids and families.” In
- [Kentucky county property tax collection starts Saturday](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-county-property-tax-collection-starts-saturday/) - 2025 county property tax collection in Kentucky begins November 1. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, taxes paid by November 30 receive a two percent discount. The face amount is due December 1 through 31. A five percent penalty is added for taxes paid in January, and beginning February 1 the penalty goes to
- [New regulations from KFW concerning drones now in effect](https://wolf943.com/new-regulations-from-kfw-concerning-drones-now-in-effect/) - New regulations from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife regarding the use of drones are now in effect. A new administrative regulation now in effect makes it “unlawful to use aircraft or unmanned aircraft in the take of fish or wildlife.” According to a release from KFW, the new regulation provides guidance for hunters and landowners while also providing
- [Local Sports Update - October 31, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-31-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Norton Healthcare seeking feedback on new upcoming Jeffersontown pediatric facility](https://wolf943.com/norton-healthcare-seeking-feedback-on-new-upcoming-jeffersontown-pediatric-facility/) - Norton Healthcare President and CEO Russell Cox says the company has 152 acres to develop in Jeffersontown, and this gives the company the opportunity to expand access to care with the construction of a second dedicated pediatric care campus. “This is a growth opportunity for us to build a campus that is regional in its
- [Guthrie talks shutdown with Fort Knox-area organizations and businesses during roundtable](https://wolf943.com/guthrie-talks-shutdown-with-fort-knox-area-organizations-and-businesses-during-roundtable/) - Kentucky Second District Congressman Brett Guthrie hosted a roundtable at the Colvin Community Center in Radcliff Wednesday in order to hear from community groups and leaders on the impact of the ongoing government shutdown. An emphasis was placed on the impact of the shutdown in and around Fort Knox. Many of those in attendance discussed how
- [Reduce the risk of fires if burning candles this fall](https://wolf943.com/reduce-the-risk-of-fires-if-burning-candles-this-fall/) - As we roll further into fall, if candles are part of your home decor, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards. “Preferably, use a candle warmer where it’ll melt the wax enough to release the smell, but you don’t have an open flame,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Same way if
- [Local Sports Update - October 30, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-30-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Hardin County to house full-time ambulance unit in White Mills](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-to-house-full-time-ambulance-unit-in-white-mills/) - Hardin County will launch a ninth full-time ambulance unit, and it will be housed at the West Fardin Fire and Rescue station in White Mills. According to a release from Hardin County Government, the announcement comes “after months of careful planning and listening to voices from every corner of our county.” The Hardin County Fiscal Court approved
- [Line of credit will keep Central Kentucky Community Action Head Start programs going temporarily](https://wolf943.com/line-of-credit-will-keep-central-kentucky-community-action-head-start-programs-going-temporarily/) - As the government shutdown continues, the Central Kentucky Community Action Council Head Start and Early Head Start programs are among the organizations that have grants expiring on October 31. “November 1 is a time where the Central Kentucky Community Action Council will no longer have access to federal funds to operate our Head Start and Early Head
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court approves White Mills ambulance lease agreement](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-approves-white-mills-ambulance-lease-agreement/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday evening. The court approved a lease agreement with West Hardin Fire and Rescue, which will allow Hardin County EMS to locate a “satellite emergency medical service station” at West Hardin’s Station Two facility located in White Mills. The agreement is for one year
- [Kentuckians reminded to make Halloween safer by drinking responsibly](https://wolf943.com/kentuckians-reminded-to-make-halloween-safer-by-drinking-responsibly/) - As Halloween approaches, transportation officials are reminding Kentuckians that “Buzzed driving is drunk driving.” The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Kentuckians should plan a safe ride home if their Halloween festivities will include alcohol. With people heading out to celebrate and children heading out to trick or treat, the KYTC says it is critical to watch your surroundings
- [Local Sports Update - October 29, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-29-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Area residents voice support for ambulance in White Mills](https://wolf943.com/area-residents-voice-support-for-ambulance-in-white-mills/) - More than 100 people were in attendance for the Hardin County Fiscal Court’s Town Hall Forum Monday evening, where the topic of conversation was the possible placement of a Hardin County EMS ambulance unit at the West Hardin Fire and Rescue Station 2 facility in White Mills. The opinion of those who spoke during the event was
- [Elizabethtown Fire Department rolls out new vehicles while new station nears completion](https://wolf943.com/elizabethtown-fire-department-rolls-out-new-vehicles-while-new-station-nears-completion/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday afternoon. Elizabethtown Fire Chief Mark Malone provided an update on the city’s fire department. Malone said year-to-date the department has responded to about 1,560 calls. He said the department has a new pumper truck and brush fire truck now in service with another pumper truck to be
- [ECTC celebrates renovations for Occupational Technical Building](https://wolf943.com/ectc-celebrates-renovations-for-occupational-technical-building/) - Elizabethtown Community and Technical College celebrated the beginning of phase one of the $60.5 million renovation of the college’s Occupational Technical Building with a beam signing ceremony Monday afternoon. “The original buildings built for the Occupational Technical Building were constructed in three separate time periods (1966, 1975, and 1985), so even the newest facility is
- [Local Sports Update - October 28, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-28-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [PinkDot Project aims to address ‘period poverty’](https://wolf943.com/pinkdot-project-aims-to-address-period-poverty/) - Baptist Health Hardin Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Shannon Holt says one of her motivations to pitch the PinkDot Project to the Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s Heels Together initiative was when one of her patients asked her to stop her periods because she couldn’t afford the cost of menstrual supplies. After finding other patients were dealing with similar
- [Man in custody after Hardin County robbery](https://wolf943.com/man-in-custody-after-hardin-county-robbery/) - A Jefferson County man is in custody after a robbery investigation in Hardin County. Charles Austin of Louisville faces multiple charges including Receiving Stolen Property, Robbery, and Fleeing or Evading Police, among other charges, following his arrest Friday. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, at around 2:29 p.m. on October 24 deputies were dispatched
- [KYTC accepting public comments on updated Ring Road extension environmental assessment](https://wolf943.com/kytc-accepting-public-comments-on-updated-ring-road-extension-environmental-assessment/) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four will be hosting a public hearing in two weeks regarding the updated environmental assessment of the proposed extension of KY 3005/Ring Road from the Western Kentucky Parkway to U.S. 31W. The KYTC and Federal Highway Administration will be “offering review of the environmental assessment and updated project information regarding the proposed
- [UWCK hosting nonprofit training event](https://wolf943.com/uwck-hosting-nonprofit-training-event/) - The United Way of Central Kentucky invites area nonprofits to an upcoming training event. The United Way is hosting a grant application training session for area nonprofit organizations to help them access funding for programs that will benefit the region. The session will be held at the United Way’s office, located at 604 North Main Street in
- [Local Sports Update - October 27, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-27-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Walk to End Alzheimer’s event Saturday at Freeman Lake Park](https://wolf943.com/walk-to-end-alzheimers-event-saturday-at-freeman-lake-park/) - The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter, invites the community to a special event at Freeman Lake Park this Saturday morning. “We have the Walk to End Alzheimer’s here in E-Town at the bandstand at Freeman Lake Park, and we’re so excited,” said Alzheimer’s Association GKSI Chapter Executive Director Shannon White. “What a
- [Lane closures in effect on I-65 North in Bullitt County](https://wolf943.com/lane-closures-in-effect-on-i-65-north-in-bullitt-county/) - Motorists heading north on Interstate 65 in Bullitt County this weekend should be on the lookout for lane closures that will be in effect. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says the right two lanes of I-65 North from mile point 119.8 to mile point 120.5 near the KY 61/Preston Highway exit will be closed from
- [Kentucky ranked eighth in economic preparedness index](https://wolf943.com/kentucky-ranked-eighth-in-economic-preparedness-index/) - Kentucky has once again been recognized for its “economic growth and future preparedness.” The commonwealth was recently ranked eighth in Site Selection magazine’s 2025 Global Groundwork Index, a ranking based on capital investment and jobs announcements along with infrastructure funding data. According to a release from the Cabinet for Economic Development, this is the fourth straight year
- [Local Sports Update - October 24, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-24-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [DEA hosting drug Take Back Day Saturday](https://wolf943.com/dea-hosting-drug-take-back-day-saturday/) - Area residents looking to safely dispose of prescription drugs will get the opportunity this weekend. The Drug Enforcement Administration will be partnering with nearly 4,000 law enforcement agencies across the country for their 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which will be held this Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According
- [Fort Knox commissary making adjustments due to government shutdown](https://wolf943.com/fort-knox-commissary-making-adjustments-due-to-government-shutdown/) - Fort Knox is providing an update on the post’s commissary amid the ongoing government shutdown. According to a post on the U.S. Army Fort Knox Facebook page, the commissary remains open and is operating under normal hours. Funding is limited, however, and Fort Knox says “if the government shutdown continues, the Defense Commissary Agency may be
- [Local Sports Update - October 23, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-23-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Radcliff council approves zoning change for Cedar Oak Drive property](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-council-approves-zoning-change-for-cedar-oak-drive-property/) - The Radcliff City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The council approved an ordinance that rezones 238 Cedar Oak Drive in Vine Grove from Commercial to Residential-4, which will accommodate the development of a housing subdivision with about 80 housing units. The council had tabled the ordinance in order to hold a second
- [Donations being accepted for Shop with a Trooper](https://wolf943.com/donations-being-accepted-for-shop-with-a-trooper/) - Kentucky State Police Post Four is asking those who are able to contribute to their annual Shop with a Trooper program. “This program is something that we’ve been doing for a long time,” said KSP Post Four Public Information Officer Master Trooper Bryan Washer. “It’s an opportunity to take kids that would never get a
- [Drivers reminded to stop for school buses](https://wolf943.com/drivers-reminded-to-stop-for-school-buses/) - Drivers are reminded to help keep kids safe during National School Bus Safety Week, which runs now through October 24. The theme for National School Bus Safety Week this year is: “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes.” In addition to serving as a reminder of the importance of following school bus safety laws, the National Association for Pupil
- [Local Sports Update - October 22, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-22-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town Council approves natural gas rate increase, revised wastewater deal](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-natural-gas-rate-increase-revised-wastewater-deal/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a regular meeting Monday. The council approved two ordinances on their second readings. The first amended the city’s ordinance concerning signage on scenic parkways to replace Miles Street with Saint John Road. The second approved amendments to the city’s Natural Gas policies, which includes fee and rate increases. “I do want you
- [State moves funds to cover Senior Meals program](https://wolf943.com/state-moves-funds-to-cover-senior-meals-program/) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on Monday announced a reallocation of funds to maintain the Senior Meals program maintained by the state’s area development districts after previously budgeted funds for the program were exhausted. “From this appropriation, we are moving $9.1 million in funding to Senior Meals,” said Beshear during media availability regarding the funding Monday. “My state
- [ECTC accepting nominations for awards](https://wolf943.com/ectc-accepting-nominations-for-awards/) - Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is now accepting nominations for their Distinguished Alumni and Lifetime Achievement awards. According to ECTC, the Distinguished Alumni program is now in its 20th year and has celebrated the accomplishments of 162 former students and graduates. ECTC says nominees for the Distinguished Alumni Awards must have completed a credential from
- [Local Sports Update - October 21, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-21-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Remember to keep fire safety in mind when decorating for Halloween](https://wolf943.com/remember-to-keep-fire-safety-in-mind-when-decorating-for-halloween/) - October is the month for spooky season, but it is also Fire Prevention Month, and residents are reminded to make sure the little goblins and ghouls in their life are safe this Halloween. “A lot of those costumes are made of plastics and things like that, and they have polyester and stuff in them, so
- [Parents encouraged to talk to young drivers during National Teen Driver Safety Week](https://wolf943.com/parents-encouraged-to-talk-to-young-drivers-during-national-teen-driver-safety-week/) - Kentucky is joining a national effort this week to encourage parents to talk to their young drivers about safe behaviors on the roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is spearheading National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs now through October 25. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety, over the past three
- [Collection week for Operation Christmas Child coming up soon](https://wolf943.com/collection-week-for-operation-christmas-child-coming-up-soon/) - Volunteers are gearing up to support Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child, which will be collecting shoebox gifts at nearly 5,000 drop-off locations across the country November 17 through 24. According to Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need since 1993. The operation supports children who are suffering
- [Local Sports Update - October 20, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-20-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Local Sports Update - October 17, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-17-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Roundabouts now open at U.S. 62/U.S. 31W Bypass interchange](https://wolf943.com/roundabouts-now-open-at-u-s-62-u-s-31w-bypass-interchange/) - Work on the dual roundabout interchange being installed at U.S. 62 and the U.S. 31W Bypass is progressing. A traffic switch took place in the construction zone this week, with eastbound traffic being placed into the roundabout configuration. With this change, both roundabouts are now fully operational for traffic on U.S. 62, with access for
- [Glendale Crossing Festival set to welcome in visitors and more than 400 vendors](https://wolf943.com/glendale-crossing-festival-set-to-welcome-in-visitors-and-more-than-400-vendors/) - A fall staple for the Hardin County community takes place this Saturday as the Glendale Crossing Festival rolls in for the largest one-day festival in the commonwealth. “It's mainly an arts and crafts festival, so you're going to see a lot of things that people have been making for years and they perfected their craft,
- [Meade County Fiscal Court votes no on data center zoning request](https://wolf943.com/meade-county-fiscal-court-votes-no-on-data-center-zoning-request/) - Plans for an AI data center in Meade County are not moving forward. After hundreds of residents showed up for a special meeting of the Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday, the commission voted to recommend a zoning change for property located in Ekron along Joe Prather Highway and Garrett Road from Agricultural to
- [Families encouraged to register children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library](https://wolf943.com/families-encouraged-to-register-children-for-dolly-partons-imagination-library/) - Hardin County Schools, Elizabethtown Independent Schools, and the Central Kentucky Community Foundation are encouraging Hardin County residents to sign up for or support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. According to a release from HCS, when families register, the library mails a free age-appropriate book each month to children from birth to age five. Registered children will receive
- [Submissions being accepted for Kentucky MLK contests](https://wolf943.com/submissions-being-accepted-for-kentucky-mlk-contests/) - The Kentucky Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission is now accepting entries for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay, Visual Arts, and Poetry contests. According to a release from the Kentucky Heritage Council, the contests are “an exciting opportunity for students to express their creativity and honor Dr. King’s legacy by promoting unity,
- [Local Sports Update - October 16, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-16-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Radcliff council hosts second public hearing on rezoning request](https://wolf943.com/radcliff-council-hosts-second-public-hearing-on-rezoning-request/) - The Radcliff City Council met for a special called meeting and work session Tuesday. A second public hearing was held on a rezoning application for 238 Cedar Oak Drive in Vine Grove to rezone that property from Commercial to Residential-4, which would accommodate the development of about 80 single-family homes by Silver Gate Properties. The council tabled a
- [Hardin County Fiscal Court hosts first October meeting](https://wolf943.com/hardin-county-fiscal-court-hosts-first-october-meeting/) - The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. The court approved three ordinances on their second readings. The first approved a budget amendment to accommodate ambulance upgrades and bridge and road repair money. The second amends the county’s standing order to pre-approve recurring expenses to include lease payments on ambulance equipment.
- [Registration open for Helping Hand of Hope Christmas program](https://wolf943.com/registration-open-for-helping-hand-of-hope-christmas-program/) - Registration is open for Helping Hand of Hope’s annual Christmas assistance. “This is just a program that’s very dear to all of our hearts here at Helping Hand of Hope, and we couldn’t do it without the love of the community, and we just want to do ‘for good’ in the community and have this
- [United Way of Central Kentucky hosting free movie Friday](https://wolf943.com/united-way-of-central-kentucky-hosting-free-movie-friday/) - The United Way of Central Kentucky has not one but two community events happening this Friday. The United Way invites the community to come out to their Movie on the Lawn Series this Friday, October 17, where they will be hosting a free outdoor screening at their headquarters, located at 604 North Main Street in Elizabethtown. This
- [Local Sports Update - October 15, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-15-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [E-Town council approves purchases for new council chambers](https://wolf943.com/e-town-council-approves-purchases-for-new-council-chambers/) - The Elizabethtown City Council met for a special meeting Monday. The council approved a municipal order which accepted a $1,846,000 bid from Dirt Works Unlimited for the Diecks Drive Improvement Phase One Project. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory noted that this phase of the project is actually for work on Village Drive. “We budgeted $2 million for this
- [KYTC issues Antler Alert as deer mating season means increased risk of deer strikes](https://wolf943.com/kytc-issues-antler-alert-as-deer-mating-season-means-increased-risk-of-deer-strikes/) - The peak season for deer activity on Kentucky roadways has arrived, and state transportation officials are reminding drivers to stay alert for wildlife when traveling. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued their annual “Antler Alert”, stating that nearly half of wildlife collisions in Kentucky occur in the last three months of the year during deer
- [Local Sports Update - October 14, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-14-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Fire Prevention Month a reminder to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors](https://wolf943.com/fire-prevention-month-a-reminder-to-check-smoke-alarms-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors/) - October is Fire Prevention Month, and fire officials are reminding residents to make sure their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order. “Those are two very important devices in your home,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Basically, they smell the smoke and detect the carbon monoxide even when we can’t or
- [United Way of Central Kentucky hosting blood drive Friday](https://wolf943.com/united-way-of-central-kentucky-hosting-blood-drive-friday/) - The United Way of Central Kentucky supports area residents by connecting the community for the common good. This week, they’ll support the community in a different way as they host an American Red Cross blood drive Friday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Way’s headquarters, located at 604 North Main Street
- [ECTC receives grant to expand student services in Leitchfield and Springfield](https://wolf943.com/ectc-receives-grant-to-expand-student-services-in-leitchfield-and-springfield/) - Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has received grant funding to expand services at two satellite campuses. According to a release from ECTC, the college recently was awarded a $1.3 million TRIO Student Support Services grant from the U.S. Department of Education which will be used to expand services at the ECTC Leitchfield and Springfield campuses. ECTC
- [Local Sports Update - October 13, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-13-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Health officials remind residents to stay up to date on vaccinations a respiratory virus season arrives](https://wolf943.com/health-officials-remind-residents-to-stay-up-to-date-on-vaccinations-a-respiratory-virus-season-arrives/) - The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services says respiratory illness activity is currently very low in the commonwealth, with activity for COVID-19, seasonal influenza, and RSV all seeing decreases. As respiratory virus season typically ramps up in October, the Kentucky Department for Public Health reminds residents to stay home if sick, wash your hands often,
- [Local Sports Update - October 10, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-10-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Law enforcement hosting free child car seat inspection event Thursday](https://wolf943.com/law-enforcement-hosting-free-child-car-seat-inspection-event-thursday/) - If you have questions regarding your child’s car seat, the Elizabethtown Police Department has answers. “The Elizabethtown Police Department is hosting a child seat inspection event where nationally-certified technicians will be on hand to help you install your child’s car seat or booster seat the right way, and find out if it’s time for a change,” said
- [New app available to help Kentucky deer and elk hunters](https://wolf943.com/new-app-available-to-help-kentucky-deer-and-elk-hunters/) - Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has a new resource for the state’s deer and elk hunters. The KFW, in collaboration with the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, has launched the new KY Deer & Elk app. The KFW says this mobile tool “provides real-time hunting tools, planning support, and essential field information to enhance hunting experiences both
- [Local Sports Update - October 9, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-9-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Rineyville senior’s Battle of Midway essay wins national contest](https://wolf943.com/rineyville-seniors-battle-of-midway-essay-wins-national-contest/) - High school senior Karsten Ingalls of Rineyville says at the end of last school year his homeschool group came upon the American Battle Monuments Foundation’s Past is Prologue Essay Contest. “It was a World War II essay either about the Battle of Midway or the attack on Pearl Harbor,” Ingalls said. “It was around 1800
- [Catch spooky movies and search for pumpkins in E-Town](https://wolf943.com/catch-spooky-movies-and-search-for-pumpkins-in-e-town/) - The Historic State Theater will kick off their annual Spooky Season movie series this Friday. “We kick off this Friday with Frankenweenie at 7 p.m., and then Saturday we have Haunted Mansion,” said City of Elizabethtown Events Manager Beth Pyles. “The following weekend, on the 17th we’ll have Monster House and Saturday, October 18th is the beloved The Ghost and Mr.
- [KSP focusing on commercial vehicle enforcement during campaign](https://wolf943.com/ksp-focusing-on-commercial-vehicle-enforcement-during-campaign/) - The Kentucky State Police is participating in a federal enforcement effort involving commercial vehicles. The KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is participating in Operation SafeDRIVE, which began Tuesday and runs through Thursday. The KSP says this Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforcement campaign targets unsafe driving behavior that often leads to passenger and commercial vehicle crashes.
- [Local Sports Update - October 8, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-october-8-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [LaRue County burn ban lifted; rain brings some improvement to drought conditions](https://wolf943.com/larue-county-burn-ban-lifted-rain-brings-some-improvement-to-drought-conditions/) - The burn ban in effect for LaRue County has been lifted. According to a Facebook post from LaRue County E-911, the ban that was issued on August 28 was lifted Monday. LaRue County E-911 notes, however, that restrictions for Kentucky’s Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season are in place now through December 15. During Fall Forest
- [Voter registration sees another increase in September](https://wolf943.com/voter-registration-sees-another-increase-in-september/) - Voter registration in Kentucky saw another increase in September. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says Republican registration saw the most growth in September, breaking a six month streak for independent or other party registration. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in September increased by 4,636 voters. Independent or other registration increased
- [As road rage incidents see an increase, law enforcement reminds drivers to be calm](https://wolf943.com/as-road-rage-incidents-see-an-increase-law-enforcement-reminds-drivers-to-be-calm/) - The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging drivers to be patient as an uptick in reported road rage incidents has been seen across the area. Hardin County Sheriff John Ward says everybody is just trying to get to where they are going, but tensions can sometimes run high. “It seems like everybody these days is busier,”
- [Legion Post hosting dinner for War on Terror veterans](https://wolf943.com/legion-post-hosting-dinner-for-war-on-terror-veterans/) - American Legion Hardin Post 113 is gearing up for their War on Terror Veterans Honor Dinner, to be held at the Legion Post at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18. “This dinner is for all those that served in Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the War in Afghanistan,” said American
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- [Man in custody after Dixie Avenue road rage incident](https://wolf943.com/man-in-custody-after-dixie-avenue-road-rage-incident/) - A Jefferson County man is in custody following a road rage incident in Elizabethtown. Kevin Felix of Louisville was charged with three counts of first degree Wanton Endangerment and one count of Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon following his arrest Saturday. According to the Elizabethtown Police Department, on October 4 at around
- [Two rescued from house fire in Sonora](https://wolf943.com/two-rescued-from-house-fire-in-sonora/) - Firefighters rescued two individuals from a burning residence in Hardin County Thursday. The Upton Fire Department says at approximately 6:42 p.m. on October 2 they, along with the Sonora and Glendale fire departments, responded to a reported structure fire with confirmed entrapment at a residence on Broadway Street in Sonora. Mutual aid was requested from the
- [Check on your lithium-ion battery-powered products during Fire Prevention Week](https://wolf943.com/check-on-your-lithium-ion-battery-powered-products-during-fire-prevention-week/) - The National Fire Protection Association encourages residents to take steps to protect their homes and loved ones during Fire Prevention Week, which runs now through October 11. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says the theme for Fire Prevention Week this year is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”. Crane says with so
- [T.K. Stone students put STEM skills to good use](https://wolf943.com/t-k-stone-students-put-stem-skills-to-good-use/) - Students at T.K. Stone Middle School Thursday got hands-on experience in STEM education and helping members of their community. Students in Jennifer Weaver’s class, with help from Heartland Ambucs, assembled two tricycles for children with disabilities. Weaver said she met Heartland Ambucs volunteer Darrell Olson through Wesley Hilltop. “We had a couple of bikes that they brought
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- [E-Town teen gets 10 years in prison for role in overdose death](https://wolf943.com/e-town-teen-gets-10-years-in-prison-for-role-in-overdose-death/) - A Hardin County teenager was convicted for his part in a 2024 overdose death of a minor. The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office says 18-year-old Aadyn Kristopher-Nelson Durbin pleaded guilty in Hardin Circuit Court this week to Second Degree Manslaughter, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, and Trafficking in Marijuana. Durbin was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
- [Stephen Foster Story hosting scarecrow trail](https://wolf943.com/stephen-foster-story-hosting-scarecrow-trail/) - The Stephen Foster Story may not be on stage at the amphitheater, but you’ll find some Halloween fun in its place. Now through November 15, the community is invited to the inaugural Bardstown Scarecrow Trail, a family-friendly event that has transformed the Stephen Foster Story amphitheater’s driveway “into a vibrant display of creativity and community
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- [Heartland Harvest is Saturday, September 27th in E'town!](https://wolf943.com/heartland-harvest-is-saturday-september-27th-in-etown/) - Don't miss this year's Heartland Harvest festival in downtown Elizabethtown on Saturday, September 27th! It will be an all-day event fun & FREE for the whole family with food, craft booths, vendors and more in downtown Elizabethtown! The day full of events— kicks off with Breakfast at Pritchard Community Center, the Fishing Tournament and Kids Fishing Derby
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- [Animal shelter needs help adopting out large dogs](https://wolf943.com/animal-shelter-needs-help-adopting-out-large-dogs/) - Hardin County Animal Care and Control Director Mike McNutt says the shelter is continuing to deal with overpopulation issues, and in particular the need to get large dogs adopted out has substantially grown. “We’re inundated with big dogs right now,” McNutt said. “When I say big dogs, I mean 40 pounds and up, and all
- [HCS seeking community members to serve on committee](https://wolf943.com/hcs-seeking-community-members-to-serve-on-committee/) - Hardin County Schools is seeking three community members to serve on the district’s Local Planning Committee. “The Local Planning Committee is an advisory committee charged with the development of a four-year District Facilities Plan,” said HCS Community Relations Specialist John Wright. “The District Facilities Plan is a document that the Board of Education reviews often to
- [Man in custody after infant hospitalized with rib injuries](https://wolf943.com/man-in-custody-after-infant-hospitalized-with-rib-injuries/) - A Hardin County man is in custody on an abuse charge after a baby was treated for injuries at a hospital. Austin Webster of Cecilia was charged with Class D Felony Second Degree Criminal Abuse following his arrest Wednesday. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the office’s Criminal Investigations Unit received information
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- [Residents advised on burning restrictions during Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season](https://wolf943.com/residents-advised-on-burning-restrictions-during-fall-forest-fire-hazard-season/) - State fire officials are reminding residents to take precautions to protect their homes and natural areas during Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season, which runs October 1 through December 15. “During the late fall through early spring, since everything goes dormant, the leaves fall, the grass dies down and all that stuff is technically dry,” said Radcliff
- [Grant awarded to ECTC will go towards STEM lab](https://wolf943.com/grant-awarded-to-ectc-will-go-towards-stem-lab/) - A grant will help lead to more student pathways at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. ECTC was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Legacy Foundation, which will be used to establish the Legacy Foundation STEM Lab at the college. ECTC said in a release: “The innovative new initiative is aimed at expanding access to
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- [Vine Grove and West Point receive stormwater project funding](https://wolf943.com/vine-grove-and-west-point-receive-stormwater-project-funding/) - Area cities were included in project funding to address sewer overflow and stormwater needs in rural communities. According to a release from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, “the infrastructure projects receiving funding will make use of plant or soil systems, permeable surfaces, stormwater harvest and reuse, or landscaping to manage stormwater and reduce flows
- [KSP recognizes personnel during annual Sworn Awards Ceremony](https://wolf943.com/ksp-recognizes-personnel-during-annual-sworn-awards-ceremony/) - The Kentucky State Police on Thursday recognized 61 troopers, detectives, and officers from across the commonwealth during their Sworn Awards Ceremony. The awards recognize KSP personnel who went above and beyond the call of service. Each post recognized a Detective of the Year and a Trooper of the Year. For KSP Post Four, Detective of the Year was
- [BBB hosting free shredding and electronics recycling event](https://wolf943.com/bbb-hosting-free-shredding-and-electronics-recycling-event/) - The Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana is hosting an event this weekend for area residents looking to clear some waste. The BBB will host their annual shred and electronics recycling event this Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at RML Shredding, located at 1925 Production Drive in Louisville.
- [Local Sports Update - September 30, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-september-30-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Unemployment rates across Lincoln Trail district see declines](https://wolf943.com/unemployment-rates-across-lincoln-trail-district-see-declines/) - Unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District saw declines in August. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in 119 counties and increased in one when comparing August 2025 with August 2024. The state unemployment average for August was 4.3 percent. That’s down from both the 5.6 percent average in July as well as the
- [Drought conditions remain but last week’s rain helped](https://wolf943.com/drought-conditions-remain-but-last-weeks-rain-helped/) - A rainy week brought some relief to the area, but the National Weather Service says drought conditions remain mostly where they were at the beginning of last week. According to the NWS, the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor data for the area still has much of the area in either D0 (Abnormally Dry) or D1 (Moderate Drought).
- [Grant funding for targeting drug trafficking includes local law enforcement](https://wolf943.com/grant-funding-for-targeting-drug-trafficking-includes-local-law-enforcement/) - Area law enforcement was included in the latest round of federal funding aimed at fighting drug crimes in the commonwealth. Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday announced more than $1.4 million had been awarded through the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The program allows “Kentucky’s law enforcement agencies, drug task forces, and nonprofit organizations to
- [Local Sports Update - September 29, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-september-29-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Juvenile driver dead after I-65 crash](https://wolf943.com/juvenile-driver-dead-after-i-65-crash/) - A collision on Interstate 65 in Hart County Thursday resulted in the death of a driver. Kentucky State Police Post Three says at approximately 11 a.m. CDT troopers were called to the scene of an accident at the 65.8 mile marker of I-65. The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates a minivan with a juvenile driver
- [Local Sports Update - September 26, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-september-26-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Arrests made in Hardin County cemetery vandalism investigation](https://wolf943.com/arrests-made-in-hardin-county-cemetery-vandalism-investigation/) - A series of arrests have been made in relation to area law enforcement’s investigation into reports of theft and vandalism in area cemeteries. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office says their Criminal Investigation Division launched an investigation, “quickly identifying a group of possible suspects connected to the crimes.” Detectives on Monday began collecting physical evidence of stolen and
- [Grayson County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on road rage shooting](https://wolf943.com/grayson-county-sheriffs-office-seeks-information-on-road-rage-shooting/) - The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in their investigation into a road rage incident Tuesday. The sheriff’s office says on September 23 at approximately 6:45 p.m. a burgundy Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading east on the Western Kentucky Parkway. A dark colored SUV which was also travelling east appeared to be
- [Pool tournament this Saturday a fundraiser for Sycamore Farm KY](https://wolf943.com/pool-tournament-this-saturday-a-fundraiser-for-sycamore-farm-ky/) - Sycamore Farm founder and Executive Director Cindy Crawford says the nonprofit ministry is dedicated to helping women come out of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. “There’s a lot of overlap, so we just try to help them find their next best step, and we offer an emergency home where they can come and get safe and
- [Local Sports Update - September 25, 2025](https://wolf943.com/local-sports-update-september-25-2025/) - Local sports with A.J. Brammer.
- [Free naloxone training as part of Save a Life Day](https://wolf943.com/free-naloxone-training-as-part-of-save-a-life-day/) - The Lincoln Trail District Health Department will be hosting free naloxone training events Thursday, part of more than 500 events taking place nationwide as part of Save a Life Day. “All 50 states are coming together on September 25 to provide free naloxone and free overdose response education,” said LTDHD Harm Reduction Specialist Twyla Crain. The health department
- [Car theft in Hardin County leads to juvenile arrest in Jefferson County](https://wolf943.com/car-theft-in-hardin-county-leads-to-juvenile-arrest-in-jefferson-county/) - A vehicle stolen by a juvenile in Radcliff was recovered after a pursuit in Jefferson County Tuesday. Kentucky State Police Post Four says at approximately 2:29 a.m. on September 23 troopers were notified by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office of a vehicle stolen from Elizabethtown that was abandoned in a Radcliff neighborhood. The KSP’s investigation revealed
- [Next traffic shift for U.S. 62/U.S. 31W Bypass roundabouts coming](https://wolf943.com/next-traffic-shift-for-u-s-62-u-s-31w-bypass-roundabouts-coming/) - Another traffic switch is set to take place this week as the U.S. 62/U.S. 31W dual roundabout interchange project progresses to the next phase. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says westbound U.S. 62 traffic will be moved to the outside of the roundabouts to go through, with access to both the northbound and southbound bypass ramps.

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## Calendars

- [Howl ender](https://wolf943.com/calendar/howl-endar/) - Find out everything happening in Wolf Country all in one place with the HOWLendar! Got an event? Let us know about it!
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## Ad campaigns

- [Lincoln Trail District Health Department](https://wolf943.com/prbt-ad/lincoln-trail-district-health-department/)
- [Heartland Harvest](https://wolf943.com/prbt-ad/heartland-harvest/) - Saturday, September 27th in downtown Elizabethtown | A FREE community event that'll be fun for the whole family!
- [Highland Farms Country Fest](https://wolf943.com/prbt-ad/highland-farms-country-fest/) - Don't miss Sam Hunt, Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Hubbard, Mitchell Tenpenny, and more coming to Elizabethtown, KY August 29-30, 2025! Tickets are on sale NOW!
- [Zaxby's](https://wolf943.com/prbt-ad/zaxbys/)
- [Timeless Skin Studio](https://wolf943.com/prbt-ad/timeless-skin-studio/)

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## Videos

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## Radio channels

- [94.3 the Wolf](https://wolf943.com/radiochannel/943thewolf/) - Take the wolf with you where ever you go! You're always in Wolf Country with our website and app!

## Shows

- [Milby in the Morning](https://wolf943.com/shows/jimmywilson/) - Jimmy Wilson ON-AIR PERSONALITY /WOLF MORNINGS Wake up with the Wolf as Jimmy Wilson gets your morning going with trending stories, laughs, contests, and (of course) Country That’ll Make You Howl! It’s like drinking double the coffee every weekday morning! Saturday 6:00 am trending_flat 10:00 am heard it on the show? insert_link Contests What the
- [Afternoons with Bobby Jack](https://wolf943.com/shows/bobbyjack/) - Bobby Jack Murphy ON-AIR PERSONALITY / WOLF AFTERNOONS Get ready… because Radio ICON, Bobby Jack Murphy is making his return to the airwaves in 2025! Starting on Monday, January 6, 2025 he’ll be riding home with you every afternoon and bringing you some of the BEST from country music’s past every Friday at 6 PM
- [Milby in the Morning](https://wolf943.com/shows/milby-in-the-morning/)
- [Middays with Kevin Jaggers](https://wolf943.com/shows/kevinjaggers/) - Kevin Jaggers PD & ON-AIR PERSONALITY / WOLF MIDDAYS It’s always a party when Kevin Jaggers and the Wolf Crew kick off your MIDDAY HAPPY HOUR! From the segements to the music… Your workdays will always have the extra shot you need to get you through! Weekdays 10:00 am trending_flat 3:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am
- [Crook and Chase Countdown](https://wolf943.com/shows/crook-and-chase-countdown/)
- [Rise Up Country with John Ritter](https://wolf943.com/shows/rise-up-country-with-john-ritter/)
- [Country That'll Make You Howl](https://wolf943.com/shows/country-thatll-make-you-howl/)
- [From the WULF News Center](https://wolf943.com/shows/news-1/)

## Schedule

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- [Saturday](https://wolf943.com/schedule/saturday/)
- [Newscasts](https://wolf943.com/schedule/newscasts/)

## Charts

- [MusicRow CountryBreakout Top 10 — June 12, 2026](https://wolf943.com/chart/musicrow-countrybreakout-top-10-june-12-2026-2/)
- [MusicRow CountryBreakout Top 10 — June 12, 2026](https://wolf943.com/chart/musicrow-countrybreakout-top-10-june-12-2026/) - The MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart for the week of June 12, 2026. Morgan Wallen holds the No. 1 spot for a second consecutive week with "Don't We." Vote counts reflect actual radio spins!
- [MusicRow CountryBreakout Top 10 — Week of June 12, 2026](https://wolf943.com/chart/top-10/) - See what songs are at the top of the charts this week and vote on your favorites! |

## Podcast

- [Winter Storm Update: City of Elizabethtown and KYTC (Update 2)](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-city-of-elizabethtown-and-kytc-update-2/) - Winter Storm Update with Amy Inman of the City of Elizabethtown and KYTC (Update 2) [00:00] – AJ BrammerFrom the News Center, I’m AJ Brammer. Road crews across the area remain busy as they continue working to remove snow and ice, including in the city of Elizabethtown. City crews have plowed and salted every city
- [Winter Weather Update: Breckinridge County Emergency Management](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-weather-update-breckinridge-county-emergency-management/) - Winter Storm Update w/ Justin Frazier of Breckinridge County Emergency Management [00:00] – Kevin JaggersWith Breckinridge County Emergency Management, I have Justin Frazier on the phone. Justin, it’s been about a day since we last talked, so I wanted to check back in. I saw a post on your Facebook page where you mentioned one
- [Winter Storm Update: Kentucky State Police (Post 4)](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-kentucky-state-police-post-4/) - Winter Road Conditions Update – Trooper Brian Washer, Kentucky State Police (Post 4) [00:00] – Kevin Jaggers94.3 The Wolf. Kevin Jaggers here. On the phone with me is Brian Washer, communications officer with the Kentucky State Police. Brian, good afternoon. We had quite an interesting few days. You were planning to get the drone up
- [Winter Storm Update with Nolin RECC](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-with-nolin-recc/) - Energy Conservation Message – Nolin RECC [00:00] – Sarah FellowsExtreme temperatures like we’re experiencing right now place added demand not only on our home heating systems, but also on the larger energy grid. Heating equipment is working harder to make up the difference between the outdoor temperature and the temperature inside our homes. Each of
- [Winter Storm Update: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-kentucky-transportation-cabinet/) - Winter Storm Update w/ Chris Jessie of KY Transportation Cabinet District 4 [00:00] – Kevin JaggersChecking back in with a winter storm update. Kevin Jaggers here. Trisha Caudill is standing by with Chris Jesse from District Four of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet with an update on what state roads are looking like. Trisha? [00:11] –
- [Winter Storm Update: Hardin County Government](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-hardin-county-government-2/) - Winter Storm Update w/ Brian Walker of Hardin County Government [00:01] – Kevin Jaggers94.3 The Wolf. Kevin Jaggers here. I’m joined by Brian Walker with Hardin County Government. Brian, how’s it going? [00:09] – Brian WalkerGood, sir. Thank you very much. [00:11] – Kevin JaggersI know you’ve been busy. We saw several updates on your
- [Winter Storm Update: KY Transportation Cabinet Dist. 4 (Update 2) & Gov. Andy Beshear](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-ky-transportation-cabinet-dist-4-update-2-gov-andy-beshear/) - Winter Storm Update w/ KY Transportation Cabinet Dist. 4 & Gov. Andy Beshear [00:00] – A.J. BrammerFrom the Weather Center, I’m A.J. Brammer with an update this morning. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District Four, reports varied precipitation across the region. Snow and sleet are falling across northern counties, while freezing rain continues farther south. Many
- [Winter Storm Update: Nolin RECC](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-nolin-recc/) - Winter Storm Update w/ Sarah Fellows of Nolin RECC [00:01] – Kevin Jaggers94.3 The Wolf. Good morning. On the phone with me from Nolin RECC is Sarah Fellows. Sarah, good morning. [00:08] – Sarah FellowsMorning, Kevin. How are you doing? [00:10] – Kevin JaggersDoing okay. I’m watching sleet fall outside the window right now. I
- [Winter Storm Update: Hardin County Sheriff Office](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-hardin-county-sheriff-office/) - Winter Storm Update w/ John Ward, Hardin County Sheriff [00:00] – A.J. BrammerFrom the Weather Center, I’m A.J. Brammer. On the phone with me now is John Ward, Hardin County Sheriff. John, appreciate you making the time. [00:07] – John WardGood to be with you, A.J. [00:10] – A.J. BrammerWhat have you seen so far
- [Winter Storm Update: Breck Co. Emergency Management (Update 2)](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-breck-co-emergency-management-update-2/) - Winter Storm Update – Breckinridge County Emergency Management [00:00] – A.J. BrammerFrom the Weather Center, I’m A.J. Brammer. On the phone with me now is Justin Frazier, Director of Breckinridge County Emergency Management. Justin, thanks so much for taking the call. [00:11] – Justin FrazierMy pleasure. [00:12] – A.J. BrammerHow are things looking in your
- [Winter Storm Update: KY Transportation Cabinet District 4](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-ky-transportation-cabinet-district-4/) - Kevin Jaggers talks about state roadways with KY Transportation Cabinet Dist. 4 Spokesperson, Chris Jessie [00:00] – Kevin Jaggers94.3 The Wolf with another winter storm update. Kevin Jaggers here, joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4 spokesperson Chris Jesse. Chris, it’s been a minute, but good to talk with you today. [00:14] – Chris JesseYou
- [Winter Storm Update: Elizabethtown Police Department](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-elizabethtown-police-department/) - Winter Storm Update w/ Chris Denham, Elizabethtown Police Department [00:00] – Kevin Jaggers94.3 The Wolf, keeping you up to date with everything winter storm–related. Kevin Jaggers here, joined by Chris Denham with the Elizabethtown Police Department. Chris, how are things going right now? [00:14] – Chris DenhamRoads are definitely snow-covered, and it’s continuing to snow.
- [Winter Storm Update: National Weather Service Louisville](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-national-weather-service-louisville/) - Winter Storm Update w/ National Weather Service (Louisville) [00:00] – A.J. BrammerFrom the Weather Center, I’m A.J. Brammer. On the phone with me now is Samantha Wilson, meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Samantha, thank you so much for taking the time. [00:11] – Samantha WilsonAbsolutely. Thanks for the call. [00:13] – A.J. BrammerAs we
- [Winter Storm Update: J.J. Duvall, Mayor of Radcliff](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-j-j-duvall-mayor-of-radcliff/) - 94.3 The Wolf – Winter Storm Update w/ J.J. Duvall, City of Radcliff [00:01] – Kevin Jaggers94.3 The Wolf checking back in with JJ Duvall, Mayor of Radcliff. How’s it going, buddy? [00:08] – Mayor JJ DuvallHey, what’s up, man? How you doing, Kevin? [00:10] – Kevin JaggersDoing well. I know you’ve been out on
- [Winter Storm Update: Pam Ogden, Mayor of Vine Grove](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-pam-ogden-mayor-of-vine-grove/) - Winter Storm Update w/ Pam Ogden, City of Vine Grove & National Weather Service [00:00] – A.J. BrammerFrom the Weather Center, I’m A.J. Brammer. We have another update from an area official. Trisha Caudill has that call. [00:08] – Trisha CaudillHey, it’s Trisha. I’m on the phone with Pam Ogden, Mayor of Vine Grove. Good
- [Winter Storm Update: Breckenridge County Emergency Management](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-breckenridge-county-emergency-management/) - Winter Storm Update w/ Justin Frazier, Breckinridge County Emergency Management [00:00] – Kevin Jaggers94.3 The Wolf. Kevin Jaggers here. I know everyone across Wolf Country is keeping a close eye on the winter weather moving in. We’re currently under a winter storm advisory, and I wanted to check in with our listeners in Breckinridge County.
- [Winter Storm Update: Hardin County Government](https://wolf943.com/podcast/winter-storm-update-hardin-county-government/) - Winter Storm Update w/ Brian Walker, Communications Director of Hardin County Government [00:00] – Kevin Jaggers94.3 The Wolf, bringing you the latest information on the winter storm. On the phone with me right now is Brian Walker, communications director for Hardin County Government. Brian, how’s it going? [00:13] – Brian WalkerIt’s coming down everywhere across
- [Kevin has AI Write Bobby Jack a Welcome Song](https://wolf943.com/podcast/kevin-has-ai-write-bobby-jack-a-welcome-song/) - Check this out! AI is wild, right?! Kevin asked AI to write a country song about Bobby Jack Murphy joining the Wolf and I think we were all blown away with how catchy it is! He played a little bit of it this afternoon, but check out the FULL SONG below:
- [KYTC: Road Crews Working to Clear Roads in Wolf Country](https://wolf943.com/podcast/kytc-road-crews-working-to-clear-roads-in-wolf-country/) - Chris Jessie gives insight on what the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be doing to clear and treat the roadways after the incliment weather today and what is forecasted for tomorrow.
- [City of Radcliff Update with Mayor Duvall](https://wolf943.com/podcast/city-of-radcliff-update-with-mayor-duvall/) - Kevin Jaggers talks with Mayor J.J. Duvall of the City of Radcliff who has been plowing roads alongside the city's crews throught the day. He gives an update on how much snow and ice they have had and what the process of clearing the roads will look like over the next few days.
- [Power Outage? Kevin talks with Sarah Fellows from Nolin Recc](https://wolf943.com/podcast/power-outage-kevin-talks-with-sarah-fellows-from-nolin-recc/) - The snow and ice has caused over 1500 Nolin RECC customers to be without power. Kevin Jaggers is joined by Sarah Fellows who provides an update as to when NOLIN RECC customers can expect to see power restored.
- [Road Condition Update with Chris Denham of Elizabethtown Police Department](https://wolf943.com/podcast/road-condition-update-with-chris-denham-of-elizabethtown-police-department/) - Kevin Jaggers talks with Chris Denham of EPD about what the roads are looking like in Elizabethtown after the impact of snow and ice throughout the day.

## Event

- [Hot Country Nights: 49 Winchester at 4th Street Live](https://wolf943.com/event/hot-country-nights-49-winchester-at-4th-street-live-2/) - Hot Country Nights at 4th Street Live in Louisville featuring 49 Winchester! 94.3 The Wolf presents this incredible outdoor concert. Tickets and tables at 4thstlive.com! Get Tickets →
- [Hot Country Nights: 49 Winchester at 4th Street Live](https://wolf943.com/event/hot-country-nights-49-winchester-at-4th-street-live/) - Hot Country Nights wraps up the summer at 4th Street Live in Louisville with 49 Winchester! 94.3 The Wolf presents this incredible outdoor concert experience. Tickets and tables available at 4thstlive.com! Get Tickets →
- [Hot Country Nights: Tyler Hubbard at 4th Street Live](https://wolf943.com/event/tyler-hubbard-at-4th-street-live/) - Hot Country Nights at 4th Street Live in Louisville featuring Tyler Hubbard! 94.3 The Wolf presents Tyler Hubbard live in downtown Louisville. Tickets and tables at 4thstlive.com! Get Tickets →
- [Shenandoah at The AMP](https://wolf943.com/event/live-at-the-amp-shenandoah/)
- [Brooks & Dunn at Riverbend Music Center](https://wolf943.com/event/brooks-dunn-at-riverbend-music-center/) - Country music legends Brooks & Dunn perform at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati! 94.3 The Wolf has your tickets to see Kix and Ronnie live! Get Tickets →
- [Bourbon & Blades with Martina McBride at Red Hill Cutlery](https://wolf943.com/event/bourbon-blades-with-martina-mcbride-at-red-hill-cutlery/) - Bourbon & Blades featuring Martina McBride at Red Hill Cutlery in Radcliff! An incredible evening of country music, bourbon, and blades — presented by 94.3 The Wolf!
- [Thomas Rhett at KFC Yum! Center](https://wolf943.com/event/thomas-rhett-at-kfc-yum-center/) - Thomas Rhett brings his chart-topping hits to the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville! 94.3 The Wolf has your tickets — listen to win! Get Tickets →
- [Tim McGraw at Riverbend Music Center](https://wolf943.com/event/tim-mcgraw-at-riverbend-music-center/) - Tim McGraw performs at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati! One of country music's all-time greats — 94.3 The Wolf has your tickets! Get Tickets →
- [Jason Aldean at Riverbend Music Center](https://wolf943.com/event/jason-aldean-at-riverbend-music-center/) - Jason Aldean brings his massive tour to Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati! 94.3 The Wolf has your tickets — listen for your chance to win! Get Tickets →
- [Sara Evans at Logsdon Valley Park — Heartland Harvest](https://wolf943.com/event/sara-evans-at-logsdon-valley-park-heartland-harvest/) - Sara Evans performs live at Logsdon Valley Park in Leitchfield as part of the Heartland Harvest festival! 94.3 The Wolf is your home for this incredible event.
- [Darius Rucker at Riverbend Music Center](https://wolf943.com/event/darius-rucker-at-riverbend-music-center/) - Darius Rucker brings his incredible show to Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati! 94.3 The Wolf is your home for country music — don't miss this one! Get Tickets →
- [Diamond Rio @ The Historic State Theater](https://wolf943.com/event/diamond-rio-the-historic-state-theater/) - Country music legends Diamond Rio perform live at The Historic State Theater in downtown Elizabethtown! 94.3 The Wolf presents this special Halloween weekend show.
- [Dustin Lynch @ The AMP at Log Still Distillery](https://wolf943.com/event/dustin-lynch-the-amp-at-log-still-distillery/) - Dustin Lynch brings his chart-topping hits to The AMP at Log Still Distillery! 94.3 The Wolf presents this incredible fall concert. Get Tickets →
- [Jamey Johnson @ The AMP at Log Still Distillery](https://wolf943.com/event/jamey-johnson-the-amp-at-log-still-distillery/) - Jamey Johnson performs live at The AMP at Log Still Distillery! Experience the raw, authentic country sound of one of the genre's most respected artists. Get Tickets →
- [Justin Moore @ The AMP at Log Still Distillery](https://wolf943.com/event/justin-moore-the-amp-at-log-still-distillery/) - Justin Moore brings his high-energy country show to The AMP at Log Still Distillery! 94.3 The Wolf presents this incredible Labor Day weekend concert. Get Tickets →
- [Craig Morgan @ The AMP at Log Still Distillery](https://wolf943.com/event/craig-morgan-the-amp-at-log-still-distillery/) - Craig Morgan performs live at The AMP at Log Still Distillery! Enjoy a night of heartfelt country music presented by 94.3 The Wolf. Get Tickets →
- [Gary Allan @ The AMP at Log Still Distillery](https://wolf943.com/event/gary-allan-the-amp-at-log-still-distillery/) - Gary Allan brings his powerful voice and unforgettable hits to The AMP at Log Still Distillery! 94.3 The Wolf presents this must-see country concert. Get Tickets →
- [Brother's Osborne @ The AMP at Log Still Distillery](https://wolf943.com/event/brothers-osborne-the-amp-at-log-still-distillery/) - Brothers Osborne bring their electrifying live show to The AMP at Log Still Distillery in New Haven, KY! 94.3 The Wolf presents an incredible night of country music. Get Tickets →
- [An Acoustic Show with David Nail](https://wolf943.com/event/david-nail-w-kevin-jaggers-at-the-legacy-at-log-still-distillery-on-1-17-in-new-haven-ky/) - Don't miss an acoustic show like no other from country artist, David Nail! The night includes dinner (add. charges may apply) along with an intimate acoustic show in the Legacy. 94.3 the Wolf's Kevin Jaggers will be opening the show which starts at 7 PM. For tickets, got to logstilldistillery.com! About David Nail: David Nail is one of country music’s most emotionally honest voices—the kind of artist who doesn’t just sing songs, he confesses them (sometimes loudly, sometimes while staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m.). A Missouri native, Nail broke through with the powerful debut single “Red Light,” followed by his breakout hit “I’m About to Come Alive,” which announced him as a storyteller with real grit and zero interest in being shallow. From there, he stacked hits like “Let It Rain,” “The Sound of a Million Dreams,” and “Whatever She’s Got,” blending heartland country with rock edges and soul-level vulnerability.
- [Live in Concert: David Lee Murphy](https://wolf943.com/event/live-in-concert-david-lee-murphy/) - David Lee Murphy is best recognized by his massive hit songs “Dust on the Bottle” and “Party Crowd.” He’s also known as one of country music’s foremost and most prolific songwriters. Inducted into the esteemed Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Murphy has written songs for superstars including Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Luke
- [MICRO Wrestling](https://wolf943.com/event/micro-wrestling/) - The Micro Wrestling Federation is a high-flying, professional wrestling promotion supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. Founded in 2000, the MWF is the longest running organization within the Little Person wrestling industry; no other company has performed in more events since our inception. The Micro Wrestling Federation has been imitated without success
- [Parker McCollum: 2026 Tour](https://wolf943.com/event/parker-mccollum-2026-tour/)
- [Rascal Flatts: Life is a Highway Tour 2026](https://wolf943.com/event/rascal-flatts-life-is-a-highway-tour-2026/)
- [Live in Concert: Neil McCoy](https://wolf943.com/event/live-in-concert-neil-mccoy/)
- [Zach Bryan: With Heaven On Tour 2026](https://wolf943.com/event/zach-bryan-with-heaven-on-tour-2026/)
- [Riley Green: Country As It Gets Tour 2026](https://wolf943.com/event/riley-green-country-as-it-gets-tour-2026/)
- [HARDY: COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR 2026](https://wolf943.com/event/hardy-country-country-tour-2026/)
- [Louisville Kings vs. Birmingham Stallions](https://wolf943.com/event/louisville-kings-vs-birmingham-stallions/) - The Louisville Kings' home opener for their inaugural 2026 UFL season is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026. Here are the details for the game: Opponent: Birmingham Stallions Time: 8:00 p.m. ET (doors open earlier for festivities) Location: Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, KY Broadcast: FOX Theme: "Green Out" and Kickoff in the 'Ville Entertainment:
- [Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour 2026](https://wolf943.com/event/matt-rife-stay-golden-world-tour-2026/)
- [The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee](https://wolf943.com/event/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/) - An eclectic group of six awkward spelling champions vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six
- [Warren Zeiders at Manchester Music Hall](https://wolf943.com/event/warren-zeiders-at-manchester-music-hall/)
- [Hunter Hayes: Evergreen Tour 2026](https://wolf943.com/event/hunter-hayes-evergreen-tour-2026/)
- [Nate Smith: Long Live Country Rock and Roll Tour](https://wolf943.com/event/nate-smith-long-live-country-rock-and-roll-tour/)
- [Dylan Scott: Til I Can't, I Will Tour](https://wolf943.com/event/dylan-scott-til-i-cant-i-will-tour/)
- [I've Got Friends — Garth Brooks Tribute at Bourbon Hall](https://wolf943.com/event/ive-got-friends-garth-brooks-tribute-at-bourbon-hall/) - Experience the ultimate Garth Brooks tribute show — "I've Got Friends" — live at Bourbon Hall in Louisville! An incredible night of Garth's greatest hits performed live.
- [Lakefest 2026](https://wolf943.com/event/lakefest-2026/) - Lakefest 2026 is here! Join 94.3 The Wolf at Lakefest in Leitchfield, KY for a full day of country music, food, and fun at the lake!
- [Kosair Live at KFC Yum! Center](https://wolf943.com/event/kosair-live-at-kfc-yum-center/) - Kosair Live comes to the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville! 94.3 The Wolf has your tickets — stay tuned for your chance to win! Get Tickets →
- [Red Hill Cutlery Remote](https://wolf943.com/event/red-hill-cutlery-remote/) - 94.3 The Wolf is broadcasting live from Red Hill Cutlery! Come out and say hello to your favorite Wolf personalities!
- [Welder's Supply Grand Opening](https://wolf943.com/event/welders-supply-grand-opening/) - Join 94.3 The Wolf at the Welder's Supply Grand Opening in Elizabethtown! Come out and celebrate with us!
- [Hot Country Nights: Ian Munsick at 4th Street Live](https://wolf943.com/event/hot-country-nights-ian-munsick-at-4th-street-live/) - Hot Country Nights kicks off at 4th Street Live in Louisville with Ian Munsick! 94.3 The Wolf presents this incredible outdoor concert experience in the heart of downtown Louisville. Tickets and tables available at 4thstlive.com! Get Tickets →
- [HARDY: Country! Country! Tour 2026](https://wolf943.com/event/hardy-country-country-tour-2026-2/) - Don't Miss HARDY Live in Concert in Evansville on 3/28!
- [Railbird Music Festival 2026](https://wolf943.com/event/railbird-music-festival-2026/)

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