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Kentucky Tenth District State Senator Matt Deneen has received his committee assignments ahead of the upcoming Kentucky General Assembly legislative session.  Deneen has been appointed the chairman of the Kentucky Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee. According to a release from Deneen’s office, the committee will focus on issues such as veteran health care, employment opportunities for returning service members, and public safety initiatives. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers […]

As you celebrate holiday cheer this December, don’t forget to keep fire safety in mind when decorating. “Try not to block your exits, like a doorway or something with your tree,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Obviously, we like to put our trees in front of the windows so that everybody driving by can see them, things like that, but try to make sure your main exits are not […]

A multi-vehicle accident on the Bluegrass Parkway resulted in multiple fatalities. “At approximately 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, deputies were dispatched to the 6 mile marker of the Bluegrass Parkway Westbound in regards to a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment,” said Hardin County Sheriff John Ward. The sheriff’s office’s investigation of the accident indicates four vehicles were involved. “The Unit One vehicle struck Unit Two in the eastbound […]

Hardin County Schools announced a collaboration with Trane Technologies Thursday that the district hopes will be a long-term commitment to saving energy and costs. District officials were joined by officials from Trane to discuss three major projects: the installation of geothermal HVAC units at Lakewood Elementary School and New Highland Elementary School, the installation of more than 15,000 LED light fixtures at 16 district facilities, and the installation of solar panels […]

The Central Kentucky Community Foundation moved one step closer to their goal of improving health and well-being in Hardin County with Thursday’s transfer of property at 200 Provident Way for the potential construction of a YMCA. “We’re just excited to tackle this project,” said CKCF President and CEO Davette Swiney. “We know it’s a big undertaking, but the potential impact it has for our community makes it one that I think we’ve […]

Monday is the deadline for area teens to register for the Hodgenville Police Department’s Teen Citizens Police Academy.  Hodgenville Police Chief James Richardson says the Teen Citizens Police Academy covers all of the same topics as the academy hosted for adults. “We’ll give them introductions to the officers, and an introduction to our cadets that are in our cadet program,” Richardson said. “We’ll introduce them to the facility, the equipment we use, […]

Representatives from AT&T Kentucky joined government officials from Hardin County and Elizabethtown as the communications company announced the addition of a new cell site southeast of Glendale. AT&T says the new tower will “enhance Hardin County’s coverage and capacity” and “boost coverage for travelers and businesses in the area of Interstate 65 and U.S. Route 31W.” The tower also provides a boost for FirstNet, the cellular network exclusive for first […]