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Two men are in custody as part of the investigation into a shooting death in Bullitt County Sunday. The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office says Benjamin Williams and Fulton Juanell Mucker face charges of Murder, Attempted Murder, and Wanton Endangerment following their arrests Monday afternoon. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, after identifying Williams and Mucker as suspects deputies developed evidence against the two. The suspects were taken into custody in […]

One of the City of Elizabethtown’s favorite holiday traditions returns Wednesday evening. The city is ready to turn on the lights on more than 125 displays at Freeman Lake Park for their annual Christmas in the Park event. “This is our 34th annual year for that,” said Elizabethtown Events Manager Beth Pyles. “It returns to Freeman Lake Park, with the entrance being at the Blue Heron Way location.” Christmas in the Park […]

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. Hardin County E-911 Director Mike Leo gave the October activity report for the county’s dispatch center. “911 calls answered: 4,449,” Leo said. “10,194 CAD reports created, we answered 4,608 administrative calls, dispatched 1,354 EMS runs and 411 fire runs, and handled 2,502 attempt-to-serve, prison transport, and traffic stop-type calls.” Hardin County Attorney Jenny Oldham thanked the county employees […]

With the Thanksgiving holiday arriving, many Kentuckians will be joining a projected record number of travelers hitting the road this holiday season. AAA is projecting nearly 80 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from November 26 to December 2 as part of their Thanksgiving plans. While Thanksgiving is a time for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, the vast majority will be going with automobiles, with AAA projecting just under 72 […]

The first of two license lotteries for medical cannabis dispensaries in Kentucky was held at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville Monday. Four applicants each were drawn from nine of the 13 dispensary regions through a random number generator. “In total, 4,075 applications were submitted for dispensary licenses,” said Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis Executive Director Sam Flynn during a simulcast event at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. “2,840, about 60 […]

Police are investigating a shooting death in Bullitt County. The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office says shortly after 11 a.m. on Sunday deputies responded with officers from the Hillview Police Department to a residence on West Hebron Lane for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The man was transported from the scene to the University of Louisville Hospital where he later died from his injuries. […]

As you begin preparing for your Thanksgiving meal this Thursday, remember to take some basic precautions to protect yourself and your family while working in the kitchen. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says never leave anything cooking on your stove or in your oven unattended, and be mindful of how you are using smaller appliances on the counter top. “Try to plug everything in the outlet if you can,” Crane […]

The LaRue County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a deputy. The sheriff’s office announced in a post on their Facebook page that Deputy Nick Green died while on duty at the sheriff’s office. According to the post, Green suffered a fatal medical issue, and the cause of death is unknown at this time. The post states that Green was a seven-year law enforcement veteran and says “He was well liked […]

Unemployment rates across the Lincoln Trail District were up in October from where they were the year prior.  The Kentucky Center for Labor Statistics says unemployment rates increased in 118 of the state’s counties in October. The state unemployment average for October was reported at 4.7 percent. While that is a decrease from the 4.9 percent average seen in September, it is up from the 3.9 percent average that was reported in […]