WULF News

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved a bid from Dirt Works Unlimited for the outdoor music venue sewer extension project, with the bid coming in at $585,345. The council also approved a bid from BCD Inc. for the Freeman Lake Park north end restroom project. That bid came in at $428,100. “It’s on the northern end of Freeman Lake Park, where we […]

Registration is open for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program fall subsidy. If you live in a Kentucky household and are responsible for your home’s cooling costs, you may be eligible for assistance through the LIHEAP program. The enrollment period runs now through December 12. According to the Central Kentucky Community Action Council, income eligibility for the program is up to and including 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. […]

More than 4,200 law enforcement agencies across the county joined the Drug Enforcement Agency for the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25. The DEA says more than 571,000 pounds of unneeded and expired medications were removed from home medicine cabinets for safe disposal during the October 25 Take Back Day, which saw participation at more than 4,300 collection sites nationwide. In the Louisville Division, which includes […]

UPDATE: KSP Post Four says the suspect in the investigation has been located and is deceased. -- The Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation in Meade County and the alleged suspect is still at large. According to KSP Post Four, just before 1 p.m. Monday the Meade County Sheriff’s Office contacted the KSP “regarding a deceased individual located at a residence on Simpson Lane in the Ekron community”. […]

American Legion Hardin Post 113 invites area active duty military members and veterans to their Veterans Helping Veterans resource information event. “This is for all military personnel transitioning over into civilian life and all those veterans in need of any type of resources,” said American Legion Department of Kentucky Fourth District Commander Drew Chitty. “This event is going to be held at the American Legion Hardin Post 113 at 1251 […]

As fall rolls on and the temperature continues to drop, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards as you take steps to warm your home. “With space eaters, plug them right in the wall,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Don’t plug them into an extension cord or power strip. Make sure they’re in good shape. If you’ve had them in storage, make sure that they’re clean and […]

Drivers in Bullitt County should be on the lookout for an upcoming bridge closing. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says KY 1526/Bells Mill Road will be closed at the bridge over Floyds Fork from Monday, November 17 until May 14, 2026. The KYTC says the closure is necessary for contract crews to replace the superstructure of the bridge. Hall Contracting of Kentucky is carrying out the work, with the project costing […]

Friday is Halloween, and as the little goblin or ghoul in your life heads out trick or treating, make sure they are doing so safely. “Stick with friends or trusted neighbors,” said Elizabethtown Police Department Public Information Officer John Thomas. “There is safety in numbers. Dress for safety. Make sure costumes and candy bags are reflective, that hems don’t drag, and masks and shoes fit well.” Thomas says as far as you […]

As the leaves continue to change, Bernheim Forest is inviting area residents to a special event. “ColorFest is our family-fun fall festival,” said Bernheim Forest Marketing and Communications Director Lynette Cox. “It’s coming up this Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2. We’re going to have lots of great activities for kids and families.” In addition to engaging with nature in creative and fun ways, the event will feature live […]