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Today's News

  • I-65 wreck injures woman, snarls traffic

    A seven-vehicle wreck left a woman injured and a major traffic backup Monday morning on Interstate 65.

    The wreck occurred at about 9:30 a.m. between mile markers 96 and 97 in the northbound lanes of I-65.

    Central Hardin Fire Department Chief Everett Roberts said the incident included seven vehicles in three separate crashes.

    Charles “Casey” Miller, 38, of Paducah said the initial crash began when his white Dodge truck hydroplaned for about 100 yards.

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  • E'town man indicted on 23 charges

    An Elizabethtown teen faces more than 20 theft- and drug-related charges following an indictment by a Hardin County grand jury.

    Kyle David Schwanz, 19, was indicted Thursday on three counts of receiving stolen property less than $10,000, three counts of theft of a legend drug, second-degree burglary, receiving a stolen firearm, second-degree fleeing or evading police, second-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and 11 counts of receiving stolen property less than $500.

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  • A different battle: Officials exploring opportunities for veterans treatment court

    Local justice officials are examining ways to establish a pilot program for a veterans treatment court in Hardin County as part of a statewide effort to better network court-involved veterans with programs available to them.

    Hardin District Judge Kim Shumate, who serves on the state’s Veterans Task Force within the Kentucky Access to Justice Commission, said veterans courts have been in play nationally for several years. However, it wasn’t until last fall when such a court was established in Kentucky.

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  • United Way joins nation in Day of Action

     United Way of Central Kentucky volunteers, partners and officials plan to join with other United Way organizations across the nation this week to help nonprofit organizations and bring the people of their communities together.

    The local United Way chapter is hosting its second Day of Action on Friday.

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  • Donation pays for HCS teaching training

    The partnership between Hardin County Schools and Science Applications International Corp. continued Monday with another gift from the company to the district.

    HCS received $8,000 from Science Applications International Corp. on Monday, the latest in a series of financial gifts between the company and the school district.

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  • Local Hosparus to host Lunar 5K

    The local Hosparus organization is asking Hardin County to glow with generosity.

    Hosparus of Central Kentucky hosts a new fundraising event this weekend, one that brings 100 percent of the proceeds back to the area. The organization hosts a Lunar 5K at 8 p.m. Saturday at Freeman Lake Park.

    The event features a 3.1-mile lighted pathway attendees can run or walk, as well as booths from area businesses offering information and giveaways.

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  • ECTC changes orientation process for new students

    The local community college is working to ease the transition for new students.

    Elizabethtown Community and Technical College unveiled a new orientation program for incoming students this summer, to streamline the process and make it a more personal experience for students.

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  • First Federal Savings celebrates 90 years of service
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  • Radcliff man indicted on charges of trafficking in heroin

    A Radcliff man accused of trafficking in heroin was indicted Thursday in Hardin Circuit Court.

    Kennard French, 30, is one of 11 defendants indicted last week by a Hardin County grand jury.

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  • U.S. Army sergeant charged with sex crimes

    A sergeant in the U.S. Army Cadet Command 1st Brigade was arrested after police say he intoxicated a female relative and then raped her.

    Sgt. 1st Class Felix Manuel Ayala, who lives in Radcliff, was arrested Friday morning when the woman, who is older than 18, reported to police what she said happened  around 10:30 p.m. Thursday.

    Ayala, 45, is charged with first-degree rape, incapable of consent. Among the other charges he faces are first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree sodomy, incapable of consent.

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