WULF News

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first regular meeting of the month Monday. The first readings were held on three ordinances setting city tax rates for 2025. The rate for all motor vehicles and watercraft will be 11.6 cents per $100 of assessed value and the franchise tax rate for all eligible bank deposits will be .025 percent, both of which are unchanged from last year. The rate for real and […]

A seven-month investigation by game wardens with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife into illegal commercial catfish harvesting resulted in the serving of multiple search warrants Friday. Operation River Raid was a coordinated statewide enforcement effort on September 12 during which 10 search warrants were executed “from Paducah to Ashland.” The KSP says: “The investigation focused on individuals and entities suspected of violating state law governing commercial fishing and the sale of wildlife.” KFW […]

What’s the buzz at Bernheim Forest this weekend? It’s BugFest 2025. “BugFest is an awesome festival that we have going on at Bernheim this Saturday, September 20,” said Bernheim Forest Marketing and Communications Director Lynette Cox. “It’s a great time to bring the kids out and celebrate insects and the vital ecological services that they provide.” The family-friendly event will feature educational activities and fun experiences for kids to learn from and […]

CASA of the Heartland is among the organizations receiving support from the WHAS Crusade for Children. According to a release from the organization, CASA of the Heartland was awarded a $12,000 grant. The release states: “The funding will provide training, resources, and ongoing support for CASA volunteers, ensuring they are fully equipped to give children in vulnerable circumstances a consistent voice in court and in the community.” CASA of the Heartland […]

While some portions of Kentucky saw some rainfall in the past week, the mainly dry weather has led to continued drought conditions. “So the D-0 drought is in the northern part of Hardin County as well as Meade, Breckinridge, and parts of Grayson, and D-0 means that we’re looking at abnormally dry soil conditions right now, and D-1 drought is a little bit more severe on the scale,” said Meteorologist Samantha […]

The Hardin County Performing Arts Center opens their 2025-2026 season this weekend with the musical Ragtime. Set at the beginning of the 20th century, Ragtime focuses on the journey of three characters: an upperclass woman from New Rochell, a musician from Harlem, and an immigrant from eastern Europe. Their lives intersect to tell the story of America, joined along the way by historical figures such as J.P. Morgan, Harry Houdini, and Henry Ford. […]

West Point is in Hardin County, and the West Point River Days Festival returns to Veterans Memorial Park this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. “It’s like a reunion for everybody who used to live here in town,” said Festival Chair Jo Sabol. “We all look forward to seeing each other every year at the festival. It’s just something everybody from West Point always looks forward to.” The festival kicks off Thursday […]

The state of Kentucky is observing Adult Education and Family Literacy Week now through September 19, with a spotlight on making learning more accessible for Kentuckians of all ages. “The most recent state data shows that the Office of Adult Education saw an incredible increase of 19 percent in total enrollment and services,” said Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update. “That success is due to the hard […]

Governor Andy Beshear recognized September as Hunger Action Month during his Team Kentucky Update Thursday, noting that at least 710,000 Kentuckians are facing food insecurity. “That’s one in six people across our state, and it includes one in five children, and the Commonwealth continues to have the nation’s highest rate of hunger among older adults,” Beshear said. “These aren’t just statistics. They’re our neighbors, our family, and our friends.” The governor noted […]