Clerk’s office promoting new CASA specialty plate

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, and the Hardin County Clerk’s Office is promoting the new Court Appointed Special Advocates specialty license plate as a way for the community to commit to the safety and well-being of area children. “The CASA specialty plate is more than just a piece of metal,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith. “It’s a moving billboard for child safety. We’re honored to provide this resource at the clerk’s office, knowing that each plate sold […]

April 15, 2026

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EPD hosting victims’ rights resource fair and 5K

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 19 through 25, and the Elizabethtown Police Department is giving the community the opportunity to “listen, act, and advocate.” “On Monday, April 20, we are hosting a community resource fair beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 5K run/walk at 6:30 at the ElizabethTown Sports Park in recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “This event is free to attend and is a great opportunity for […]

April 15, 2026

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New state maps help you explore new areas of Kentucky

Kentuckians looking to hit the road this summer can find somewhere new to explore with the new state highway maps that debuted this month. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the new Team Kentucky 2026-2027 Highway Map showcases historic horse landscapes, diverse trails, and accessible attractions which the KYTC says show that no matter where you land in the commonwealth, adventure and entertainment awaits. Created in collaboration between the KYTC and the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, the new maps offer […]

April 15, 2026

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E-Town council approves roundabout bid, statewide mutual aid agreement

The Elizabethtown City Council met for a special meeting Monday. The council approved a bid from Summit Civil LLC of Elizabethtown for the Veterans Way/Towne Drive roundabout project. The bid was accepted at $981,700. City Administrator Ed Poppe noted additional language was included in the bid to account for safety measures as Veterans Way has a higher speed limit than other city streets where roundabouts have been added. “For our first city-funded roundabout, this is one of the better places that we […]

April 14, 2026

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KYTC reminds residents to keep signs out of state right of way areas, alerts E-Town drivers to newly-instituted Public Square roundabout

With the primary election in Kentucky just over a month away, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding residents of regulations in place to keep state right of way areas free of signs and other items. “We find out a lot of times when people call to ask about putting signs up that they simply don’t know the rules or regulations with regard to what is and what isn’t allowed on right away, and it’s simply nothing is allowed on right of way […]

April 14, 2026

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January unemployment in Kentucky sees decline

January unemployment in Kentucky is down slightly from the previous month and year. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state unemployment average for January was 4.3 percent. That is down from the 4.5 percent average reported in December, and down .5 percent from the January 2025 average of 4.8 percent. Kentucky’s unemployment average for January came in tied with the national unemployment rate, which the U.S. Department of Labor says at 4.3 percent is up from the 4 percent rate […]

April 14, 2026

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Celebrate the beauty of the planet with Bernheim Forest Saturday

Earth Day is April 22, but Bernheim Forest invites the community to celebrate the beauty of the planet this Saturday with Restore: Healthy Planet, Healthy Us, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 18. “We’re going to have a tree giveaway and plant sales,” said Bernheim Forest Director of Marketing and Communications Lynette Cox. “You can come and pick up a free native tree sapling from a horticulture team, and we’re going to be selling a […]

April 12, 2026

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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland celebrates volunteers

Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland celebrated the volunteers who make the organization’s mission possible with their annual volunteer luncheon Friday, held at the Central Kentucky Community Foundation in Elizabethtown. “This is one of my favorite days of the year,” said FAKH Executive Director Charles Dennis. “At Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, we have a saying that ‘Food is all we do, and community is all we are,” and when I look out at this crowd, I see community, and I see different […]

April 12, 2026

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Kentucky annual unemployment average for 2025 comes in at 4.6 percent

The annual unemployment rate for Kentucky in 2025 came in higher than 39 other states. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state’s annual unemployment average for 2025 was 4.6 percent. That comes in higher than the U.S. annual unemployment rate of 4.3 percent. Kentucky, along with Illinois and Ohio, tied for the highest annual unemployment rate among surrounding states. California posted the highest rate at 5.5 percent while South Dakota had the lowest at 2.1 percent. The U.S. Bureau […]

April 12, 2026