Wolf Country

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 Christmas, never get presents, somebody’s shopping for them, and these kids are ones that are […]

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 Transportation says the week is an opportunity to recognize the transportation directors, drivers, technicians, and […]

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 to take away though, just like when we talk about sewer, we’re still lower than […]

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 budget director transferred these funds today after we discussed plans with the General Assembly leadership […]

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 ECTC or have been enrolled as a student at least five years ago. Self-nominations are […]

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 just make sure they’re not getting around candles or anything,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy […]

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 years there were more than 48,000 crashes involving a teenage driver in the commonwealth. The […]