WULF News Unemployment in Lincoln Trail District sees slight uptick in May Unemployment rates in the Lincoln Trail District in May were higher than the previous month and a year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates increased in 95 counties, decreased in 17, and stayed the same in eight when comparing May 2026 with May 2025. The state unemployment average for May was 4.8 percent. That’s up from the 4.2 percent average reported in April and the May 2025 average of 4.4 percent. Hardin County’s unemployment rate for May […] todayJune 26, 2026
WULF News KFW says black bear sightings normal this time of year Black bear sightings have seen a recent uptick in Kentucky neighborhoods, backyards, and urban areas that are not part of the state’s typical bear range. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Bear Program Coordinator John Hast says while a bear sighting may be surprising, it is not that uncommon. ““It’s just kind of the evolutionary plan of bear populations,” Hast said. “They send their young males out. So right now is the start of the breeding season in the bear range in the […] todayJune 26, 2026
WULF News Beshear says strong work by law enforcement led to second consecutive drop in serious crime Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s office on Thursday released the 2025 Crime in Kentucky report, and the governor said during his Team Kentucky Update Thursday that for the second year in a row a drop was seen in serious crime. “The report, compiled by the Kentucky State Police, shows an 8.14 percent decrease in reports of serious crime compared to 2024,” Beshear said. “Those include decreases in homicide offenses, drug narcotic offenses, robbery offenses, and more.” Beshear said the report also […] todayJune 26, 2026
WULF News Hardin County Attorney Oldham says domestic violence services will not end with SpringHaven closure The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. County Attorney Jenny Oldham provided some background information on the upcoming closure of the SpringHaven Inc. domestic violence shelter on June 30. Oldham said ZeroV, the state domestic violence coalition which distributes funding from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, will no longer be providing SpringHaven with funding designated for the Lincoln Trail District, but the funding isn’t going away. “So the funding that the legislature gives ZeroV […] todayJune 25, 2026
WULF News NWS storm surveys confirm two tornadoes in Breckinridge County The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Breckinridge County during severe weather overnight from June 21 into June 22. NWS Louisville Lead Forecaster Brian Schoettmer said the tornadoes were part of a larger supercell that brought several tornadoes through the area. One of the tornadoes touched down near Mystic. “It was on the ground for just a short period of time, and it was rated an EF0 at 85 miles per hour, which is at the […] todayJune 25, 2026
WULF News Historic military vehicles and helicopter rides coming to Elizabethtown Nature Park Area residents looking for a fun way to celebrate Independence Day can take to the skies next week. The Elizabethtown Nature Park will be hosting helicopter rides and a display of historic military vehicles July 2 and 3. The vehicles will be on display near the Veterans Tribute inside the nature park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. According to the City of Elizabethtown Events team, the National American Huey Museum will be offering public flights on an […] todayJune 25, 2026
WULF News City of Elizabethtown working on development plans for city’s south end Elizabethtown City Administrator Ed Poppe told the Elizabethtown City Council Monday that the recent groundbreaking of a hotel on the south end has highlighted city efforts to bring more projects to the area. “The staff has also had discussions about offering other incentive programs to support the south end or to help spur additional development in that area,” Poppe said. “We have a couple programs that the city already operates.” Poppe told the council the city is working on a […] todayJune 24, 2026
WULF News Hardin County Schools open house and Back to School Fest schedules announced Summer vacation is in full swing, but Hardin County Schools is already gearing up for the new school year as they have released the dates for the district’s open houses and Back to School Fests. “The Back to School Fests are a wonderful opportunity for our community partners to come visit and share with families about the services that they offer that will help them navigate the school year, and make the school year a little bit easier for those […] todayJune 24, 2026
WULF News E-Town Council discusses books, landscaping, and the south end of town The Elizabethtown City Council met for a work session Monday evening. Central Kentucky Community Foundation Executive Director Davette Swiney came before the council to discuss the progress that has been made on Hardin County’s participation in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, which sends a free book each month to registered children ages birth to five. Swiney said a $20,000 commitment from the city last year allowed the program to hit the ground running. “I can get people to sign their kid […] todayJune 23, 2026
