WULF News

Unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District were up in January from where they were the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates increased in 109 of the state’s counties in January. The rates were the same in two counties and decreased in nine. The state unemployment average for January was reported at 5.5 percent. That is an increase from the averages seen in December and in […]

The City of Elizabethtown formally began conversations with the public on the potential expansion of historic preservation in the city with a public engagement session at the Historic State Theater Wednesday evening. “We want to educate the public on the benefits of historic preservation,” said City of Elizabethtown Director of Planning Joe Reverman. “We want to educate them on how historic preservation works in Elizabethtown and hopefully encourage citizens and property […]

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is touting a bust that turned up more than 150 marijuana plants. According to a post on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page, on March 14 a deputy responded to a tip of a marijuana cultivation/growing operation in the Meade County area. When the deputy arrived at the residence to execute a search warrant, they “found a full operation inside the residence and barn.” All items were seized […]

Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is encouraging area residents to reflect on how food choices impact health during National Nutrition Month. FAKH says the organization’s mission is not only to provide food for those in need but also to ensure distributed food helps create a balanced and nutritious diet. The organization says it strives to provide healthy food options for individuals and families facing food insecurity through school pantries, distribution events, and […]

Thursday marks the first day of spring, and as the season changes and you start your spring cleaning make sure you are keeping your home and property fire safe. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says check with your local jurisdictions on outdoor burning for limbs, and limit what you are burning to what is allowed. “Regardless of where you are, the state law prohibits burning garbage, tires, buildings, and stuff […]

Support Silverleaf Sexual Trauma Recovery Services and bring home a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork at the 2025 Survive to Thrive Art Auction. “This is our fifth year we’ve done this art auction, and we ask local artists to donate their artwork to us and as our annual fundraiser we auction off that artwork,” said Silverleaf Executive Director Dr. Jillian Carden. There are multiple ways to participate in the auction. “We offer an […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will be conducting controlled burns as part of their regular management of the state’s wildlife management areas. KFW will be working with local officials in a number of Kentucky counties on prescribed fires at wildlife management areas in March and April. These controlled burns are part of regular habitat management efforts and help restore the health of local ecosystems that depend on fire. KFW says the burns […]

A Hardin County man was convicted for the shooting death of his wife Thursday. The Hardin County Circuit Court jury found Jordan Henning of Rineyville guilty of First Degree Manslaughter. Henning was arrested in June 2023 after police say he shot his wife Ashley Henning five times following a birthday party at their home. Both Jordan and Ashley Henning were active duty service members stationed at Fort Knox at the […]