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 Kentucky Division of Forestry responds to more than 1,000 wildfires annually, with 517 occurring during last […]

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 regarding criminal responsibility, and requested an additional pretrial conference for about 90 days ahead of […]

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 had slowed due to a previous collision near the 106-mile marker. A vehicle operated by […]

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 meeting that the bill “incentives regionalization” on the county level. “At a county level, not a […]

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 staff. We’re really excited about going forward., so I’m really excited. It’s been a busy […]