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Hardin County Schools is looking for information on scholarships available for students, and the district is asking local businesses, organizations, and individuals to reach out. “We are asking those who provide scholarships in our community to send that information directly to me here at our central office and also to our guidance counselors at Central Hardin High School, John Hardin High School, North Hardin High School and our Early College […]

The National Weather Service in Louisville is reminding Kentuckians to be “weather ready” for all types of potential winter weather hazards during Kentucky Winter Weather Awareness Week, which runs now through Saturday as a reminder of the many different hazards and impacts winter weather can bring to the region. The NWS in Louisville says residents can look to the office to issue advisories, watches, and warnings on winter storms, ice […]

The United Way of Central Kentucky received support for their efforts in the community with a donation of $15,000 from Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give270. The United Way says the money will go towards the organization’s mini-grant program, which provides resources for community projects and initiatives outside of their traditional funding structure. The United Way says mini-grants allow local nonprofits and school districts to request support for small projects on an as-needed […]

If you make your way up Interstate 65 to Jefferson County, you may see troopers with Kentucky State Police Post Four as part of an ongoing initiative. KSP Post Four has increased traffic enforcement efforts in Jefferson County as part of an ongoing effort “to promote safe driving and reduce collisions.” According to KSP Post Four, troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers conducted a one-day traffic enforcement operation on December 3 that […]

A dazzling display of lights and holiday cheer is set to roll into Downtown Elizabethtown Friday night as the city hosts their annual Light-Up E-Town Parade and Tree Lighting. “It will step off at 7 p.m., and it’s our backwards parade, so we’ll be coming from St. John Road and Santa will take up the rear of the parade, and he and Mayor Gregory will light the Christmas tree when they […]

State officials are encouraging Kentuckians gearing up to travel this holiday season to secure a Real ID. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Real ID enforcement took effect on May 7, requiring anyone flying domestically or visiting a military base to present a Real ID-compliant credential such as a valid passport or Real ID driver’s license, permit, or ID card. The KYTC says about 45 percent of Kentuckians have opted for a […]

The National Weather Service in Louisville says a band of winter weather brought snowfall along the Ohio River from Owensboro to Cincinnati Monday night into Tuesday, with Kentucky counties in the vicinity of Louisville seeing some significant accumulations. “We have anywhere from 4 to 2.5-plus inches in that area,” said NWS Louisville Meteorologist Brian Wilkins. Wilkins said temperatures should remain consistent with highs in the 30s and lows in the upper […]

If you are looking to make a career change and serve as a first responder, the Kentucky Career Center and Baptist Health are offering free EMT-B training. The KCC says through a grant secured by Baptist Health, 30 free EMT-B training slots are available for eligible participants. Baptist Health will cover the costs of the 180-hour course, textbook and national background check fees, and a job fair at the end of training […]

With Winter Weather Advisories in effect for parts of western and central Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding residents to exercise caution when hitting the roadways. The KYTC offers the following safe driving tips: Buckle up; put the phone down. Reduce speed. Give snowplows plenty of room on the road. Keep a distance of at least three car lengths from the car in front of you. Alter travel plans […]