WULF News

Construction delays on the Western Bardstown Connector means a Nelson County road closure remains in effect. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says work on the Western Bardstown Bypass, which will connect U.S. 62 to KY 54 in Nelson County, has been progressing, but complications in utility relocation and other factors have delayed the anticipated reopening of Templin Avenue near the construction zone. According to the KYTC, Templin Avenue was closed in […]

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office assisted federal officers with an arrest Wednesday. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, on August 6 the U.S. Marshals Service requested the office’s assistance in the arrest of a fugitive wanted out of Louisiana. The suspect, Juan Chavez-Trevizo of Mexico, was staying at a residence in Leitchfield on Cave Mill Road. The sheriff’s office says in addition to being in the U.S. illegally, Chavez-Trevizo was […]

Steven Lawson has been formally sentenced for his role in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. A jury at the Warren County Justice Center on May 30 found Lawson guilty of Class B Felony Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Class D Felony Tampering with Physical Evidence following a four-day trial. During the sentencing hearing Wednesday, Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms III issued a sentence in conformity with the jury’s recommendation of a […]

The forest will be filled with music, art, science, and nature during CONNECT at Bernheim, which will be held Saturday, August 16 from 6:34 to 11:34 p.m. “It’s really a one-of-a-kind event,” said Bernheim Forest Director of Marketing and Communications Lynette Cox. “It fills the forest with interactive art and hands-on activities and live performances. We’ve got five local Louisville bands coming. They’re going to be on two stages.” The event […]

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is reminding customers to be careful when disposing of certain items. Rumpke said in an email to customers that the company has experienced more than a dozen fires in the past month, and ”almost all of these events were caused by lithium-ion batteries improperly placed in the trash and recycling.” The company is reminding customers that batteries are not accepted in trash and recycling programs. This […]

As the district begins classes today, Meade County Schools is marking an investment in school safety efforts with the announcement of the expansion of the district’s roster of school resource officers. According to a release from the school district, four full-time SROs will serve students and staff across the district. The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is providing two officers, one of whom will be assigned to Meade County High School and the […]

Hardin County Schools Community Relations Specialist John Wright says the district is excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday. “It’s always a wonderful time of year for our staff and for our students to get everybody back in the swing of things, and to begin the process of learning and growing and thriving in our school district,” Wright said. Wright said parents are encouraged to check out the […]

If you are not able to make it to a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Office, the KYTC may be bringing those services to your community via their Popup Driver Licensing program. Driver licensing popup events offer all of the regular services of a driver licensing regional office including upgrading to a Real ID, requesting an eight-year license if you are due to renew, updating your name and address, […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved ordinances that updated the city’s Code of Ethics to match recommended updates from the Kentucky League of Cities and updates to the city’s land usage ordinance concerning residential zoning. When discussing the residential amendments during the council’s June 9 work session, Elizabethtown Planning and Development Director Joe Reverman said the changes allow developers more flexibility and creativity, […]