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Kentucky has once again been recognized for its “economic growth and future preparedness.” The commonwealth was recently ranked eighth in Site Selection magazine’s 2025 Global Groundwork Index, a ranking based on capital investment and jobs announcements along with infrastructure funding data. According to a release from the Cabinet for Economic Development, this is the fourth straight year the commonwealth has placed in the top 10 of the Global Groundwork Index. Kentucky was […]

Area residents looking to safely dispose of prescription drugs will get the opportunity this weekend. The Drug Enforcement Administration will be partnering with nearly 4,000 law enforcement agencies across the country for their 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which will be held this Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the DEA, residents are encouraged to “safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, or […]

Fort Knox is providing an update on the post’s commissary amid the ongoing government shutdown. According to a post on the U.S. Army Fort Knox Facebook page, the commissary remains open and is operating under normal hours. Funding is limited, however, and Fort Knox says “if the government shutdown continues, the Defense Commissary Agency may be required to close all commissaries and temporarily furlough employees.” The DeCA is reducing expenses to […]

The Radcliff City Council met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday. The council approved an ordinance that rezones 238 Cedar Oak Drive in Vine Grove from Commercial to Residential-4, which will accommodate the development of a housing subdivision with about 80 housing units. The council had tabled the ordinance in order to hold a second public hearing on the matter after Fort Knox raised concerns with the development’s proximity to […]

Kentucky State Police Post Four is asking those who are able to contribute to their annual Shop with a Trooper program. “This program is something that we’ve been doing for a long time,” said KSP Post Four Public Information Officer Master Trooper Bryan Washer. “It’s an opportunity to take kids that would never get a Christmas, never get presents, somebody’s shopping for them, and these kids are ones that are […]

Drivers are reminded to help keep kids safe during National School Bus Safety Week, which runs now through October 24. The theme for National School Bus Safety Week this year is: “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes.” In addition to serving as a reminder of the importance of following school bus safety laws, the National Association for Pupil Transportation says the week is an opportunity to recognize the transportation directors, drivers, technicians, and […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for a regular meeting Monday. The council approved two ordinances on their second readings. The first amended the city’s ordinance concerning signage on scenic parkways to replace Miles Street with Saint John Road. The second approved amendments to the city’s Natural Gas policies, which includes fee and rate increases. “I do want you to take away though, just like when we talk about sewer, we’re still lower than […]

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on Monday announced a reallocation of funds to maintain the Senior Meals program maintained by the state’s area development districts after previously budgeted funds for the program were exhausted. “From this appropriation, we are moving $9.1 million in funding to Senior Meals,” said Beshear during media availability regarding the funding Monday. “My state budget director transferred these funds today after we discussed plans with the General Assembly leadership […]

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is now accepting nominations for their Distinguished Alumni and Lifetime Achievement awards. According to ECTC, the Distinguished Alumni program is now in its 20th year and has celebrated the accomplishments of 162 former students and graduates. ECTC says nominees for the Distinguished Alumni Awards must have completed a credential from ECTC or have been enrolled as a student at least five years ago. Self-nominations are […]