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More students in Kentucky are pursuing degrees in health-related fields. The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced during a Healthcare Workforce Collaborative event in Lexington Tuesday that enrollment in health-related majors across Kentucky public and private colleges and universities is up 22.8 percent since 2022. According to the CPE, data shows enrollment in healthcare degrees has grown among several key demographics. Enrollment among students age 25 and older is up […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved an ordinance on second reading which set the rate for hauled waste for leachate from Pearl Hollow Landfill at .0520 cents per gallon. The council voted to deny a bid for seating at the outdoor music venue, with the council instructing Mayor Jeff Gregory and city staff to contact previously interested vendors to secure new bids. […]

As you are “making spirits bright” this holiday season, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards when decorating your home. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane said that starts with checking lights and cords for decorations to make sure they are in good shape. “You want to make sure they’re not worn out or broken,” Crane said. “You don’t see any bare wires. Make sure the connections are […]

Voter registration in Kentucky saw another strong month in November. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says more than 5,000 Kentuckians registered to vote in the month of November. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in November increased by 2,412 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 1,209. Democratic registration decreased by 1,914 voters. Republican registration makes up 48 percent of the state electorate, Democratic registration […]

The Kentucky Blood Center says winter is a difficult time for the blood supply with weather-related cancellations and an uptick in illnesses, so proactive donations are necessary to support the blood supply at the 70-plus hospitals the center supports. The Kentucky Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at Malibu Jack’s in Elizabethtown from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. “This is a really special blood drive […]

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 […]