HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) - Elizabethtown police confirmed two people were found dead inside a home that caught on fire. Elizabethtown firefighters were called to the 500 block of Henon Lane shortly before 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. There’s no report of anyone else found when firefighters searched the...

Two structures in Caneyville have been leveled by what has been determined to be arson. Tuesday night at approximately 11:20, the Caneyville and Leitchfield Fire Departments, Grayson County Deputy Caleb Owens, Caneyville Police Chief Brandon Brooks, Grayson Co. Emergency Management Director Carey Sims, and EMS responded to two fires at 3431 Watershed Road; a wood-framed house (with what appeared to be a corner of the home made of concrete) and a nearby mobile home.

A family who lost their home to a massive fire Friday night in Leitchfield has issued a plea for the return of a family pet. Haley Snell, whose family — including two young girls — lost everything they own in a fire at their residence on the corner of Alexander Drive and Embry Villa Road, posted on social media a request for help finding one of the family’s dogs, Sophie.

Bill Cooper (74) is Pastor at West Point Baptist Church, in Reynolds Station. He is a seasoned gospel and country music singer and guitarist, and he and others formed the band Pure Country Friends years ago. For 23 years now, they have traveled to many local nursing homes to play gospel music, minster to and fellowship with people.

TELL CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - When the leaves fall and October sets in, it’s usually a happy time for the Long family, but this year, it’s a reminder of what they lost a year ago. “That day replays over and over and over in my head,” said Hailey...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Emergency crews responded to a semi truck accident in Ohio County. The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office say the accident happened around the 1500 block of Cedar Grove Road and are asking drivers to avoid the area. Police say no injuries have been reported and a lot of “feed slop” had been […]

Building skills and confidence, and guiding students to use those skills to help others. That’s how Grayson County Middle School Reading Interventionist Misty Gardner makes a difference in the lives of her students. She recently worked with 8th graders Keona McQuady and Aaliyah Vigil to complete two reading projects....

Baptist Health capped off a three-year, $225.6 million project as they hosted a ribbon cutting for the Baptist Health Hardin Medical Pavilion Tuesday morning. “Baptist Health Hardin Medical Pavilion stands as a testament to Baptist Health’s commitment to the people of the region,” said Baptist Health System CEO Gerald Colman. “It was imagined as a new concept for Central Kentucky. The pavilion would offer more services, advanced technology, and better access for all who needed to be served.”

Three area school districts are looking for feedback from school families through active surveys available through their websites and social media. Breckinridge County Schools is seeking responses for their Parent/Caregiver Experience survey. BCS says feedback from the survey will help the district determine what is working well in their schools and what needs improvement. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete and can be found on the Breckinridge County School District Facebook page.

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Wednesday was the last day for excused absentee voting in Hardin County. On the ballot — whether the county will allow medical cannabis businesses to set up shop. At least 67 other counties in Kentucky, and dozens more cities, are considering the same issue. The...

An out-of-control midday fire at the County's burn pad today, Oct. 30, led to multiple fire departments from around the county being dispatched to the scene on Moreman Road in Brandenburg. The Meade County Fiscal Court announced later this afternoon that the burn pad, where citizens can dump yard and tree debris, would be closed until further notice.

Grant Mackey of Hardin County and Cody Clift of Caldwell County have been selected as Kentucky’s American Soybean Association (ASA) Corteva Agriscience Young Leaders for 2024-2025. Now in its 41st year, this national program allows young soybean farmers from around the country to gather for a challenging leadership experience. The Young Leaders program offers the opportunity for participants to enhance their leadership skills as well as meet and learn from other young leaders.

The Radcliff-Elizabethtown Metropolitan Planning Organization last year commissioned a public transportation study, and representatives from the Lincoln Trail Area Development District and consulting firm Michael Baker International on Monday presented the results and recommendations from the study at the State Theater. LTADD Executive Director Daniel London said the study does...

October is Fire Prevention Month, and fire officials are reminding residents to have safety in mind as they enjoy fall activities. “If you’re going to do fires, little campfires or bonfires, that kind of thing, make sure you’re always attending the fire,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Make sure that you’re keeping your fire pits and things like that away from residences. You don’t want to put it too close. We tell people at least 15, 20 feet away from your buildings, any overhangs, anything like that.”

TELL CITY (10/28/24) – Authorities in Perry County, Indiana have instituted a ban on “open burning” until further notice. By definition, that means no unattended campfires or recreational fires, any outdoor burning not contained in an incinerator or approved pit or burning of debris, vegetation or construction materials. Any violation of the order constitutes a Class “C” infraction under Indiana law.

The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday evening, October 28th, and read aloud, as they have each year, a Proclamation on Diabetes Awareness Month, which is in November. A Licensed Diabetes Educator spoke again this year at the meeting, Health Education Director & Public Information Officer with Green River District Health Department Merritt Bates-Thomas. She commended Hancock County on having an active health coalition, and for their work over the years with, for example, walks and lunch & learns, and continuing to support the public health of the citizens of the county, and ensuring they have the best tools for healthy living, through creating awareness and community support.