Law enforcement warns of increase in break-in attempts

Area law enforcement is warning residents to take precautions as they see an uptick in break-in attempts. The Radcliff Police Department says they responded to multiple car break-ins and one theft Tuesday morning among reports from other jurisdictions of similar crimes. “We would like to remind everyone to lock your vehicles, make sure that you don’t leave valuables in the vehicle, including but not limited to firearms or gifts or anything like that,” said Captain Willie Wells with the Radcliff Police Department. […]

November 14, 2024

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Cadet Command general says organizational structure may change but mission remains the same

Brigadier General Maurice Barnett told members of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce during the November Chamber Luncheon that as the Cadet Command prepares to become a subordinate unit under the new three-star command that will be created out of the expansion of the Army Recruiting Command, the neighboring community continues to play a part in Fort Knox’s success. “We’ve been here for over 100 years, and that longevity and continued strength, because ‘Strength Starts Here,’ comes from your community support, […]

November 14, 2024

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Radcliff council reviews bids for garbage services

The Radcliff City Council met to discuss garbage franchise bids for the city during a work session Tuesday evening. Radcliff Mayor JJ Duvall said Waste Management has held the city’s garbage franchise for more than 20 years, but he was pleased to see five companies submit bids. “The last time we had a bid for this, we didn’t have quite as many bidders, and so we want to thank each of the companies that did put a bid in because it’s nice […]

November 14, 2024

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Elizabethtown council hears annexation request for solar project

The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Tuesday evening. Representatives from Lightsource BP made themselves available for questions from council as the organization prepares to submit an annexation request from the city for 950 acres north of Hayden School Road near the Elizabethtown airport that would be used for a solar installation. Lightsource BP Director of Development Jack Steele said the property would be leased from the current landowners for 40 years. When asked why the company was asking the […]

November 13, 2024

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Hardin County Fiscal Court approves 911 fee increase

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday. An ordinance approving fee increases for enhanced 911 services in the county was approved on its second reading. Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul said the increase is necessary to cover for increased demand in the county. “This is a 911 fee increase from $50.58 to $65.58, which is a $15 increase,” Taul said. “This will take effect next year, on 2025 tax bills.” Hardin County Public Works Director […]

November 13, 2024

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Man who fled police on I-65 and hid in cornfield back in court

The Alabama man who fled police in Hart County then hid in a cornfield near Glendale was back in court Tuesday. Jecore M. King of Eight Mile, Alabama, appeared in Hardin Circuit Court for an arraignment hearing. King appeared via Zoom from the Hardin County Detention Center. Judge John David Simcoe said King was indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges including Wanton Endangerment, Fleeing or Evading Police, and Reckless Driving, among other charges. King requested a public defender […]

November 13, 2024

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One dead, three injured in Hart County crash

One person was killed and three juveniles were injured in an accident in Hart County Saturday. The Kentucky State Police says at just before 7 p.m. on November 9 troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on the 3,700 block of Priceville Road in Hart County. The KSP says the preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Mikhaela Kostas of Versailles was traveling east on Priceville Road when Kostas attempted to pass other eastbound vehicles. Her car then collided with a […]

November 12, 2024

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Volunteers needed for annual Thanksgiving dinner for those in need

Several area churches and Helping Hand of Hope are partnering to offer families in need a Thanksgiving dinner. “It is provided to individuals and families who are unable to have a meal on their own,” said event coordinator Cheri Ellis-Reeves. “It’s at no cost to them, and if they’re in Hardin County we will deliver except to West Point. They do have to make a reservation through Helping Hand of Hope. The cutoff date is Friday the 22nd.” The dinner will be […]

November 12, 2024

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HCS seeking help from alumni to plan reunion event

Hardin County Schools is looking to hear from all district alumni from the Class of 1990 and earlier as the district plans a possible reunion event. “As one can imagine, that could turn into somewhat of a monumental task, but this is something that has never happened before, so we are asking for help from alumni for this event to be successful,” said Hardin County Schools Community Relations Specialist John Wright. “We are planning this by working with those who already […]

November 12, 2024