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Local investigative reporter Shay McAlister has joined WLKY as a news contributor (her reports will run in a segment called Special Assignment with Shay McAlister), and she launched the ad-free outlet Shay Informed in 2025 after a decade covering Kentuckiana and winning multiple regional Emmys and Murrow Awards.

The Blue Door now opens as a creative workshop offering crafts + community events at 237 W.

Poplar St. Elizabethtown, where locals can soon join hands-on art sessions and creative gatherings.

New Haven received $675,000 in federal funds as Congressman Brett Guthrie and local leaders celebrated on Wednesday a project that will replace 8,000 feet of aging asbestos-cement water lines (serving 43 homes) to improve water quality and reduce service interruptions.

Price Less IGA will host its first-ever spooktacular event this Saturday at E'town Plaza on Sycamore Street.

The store will add a fun twist with themed displays and treats to celebrate the season.

The Hardin County Agricultural Investment Program for 2026 has been funded for another year — applications are now available from the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy and Hardin County.

Local agricultural producers are invited to apply soon.

John Hardin High School hosted its Big Read event where students and staff discussed award-winning books to celebrate lifelong reading and community engagement; the school aims to break records with this inspiring program.

Hundreds of families attended the Hardin County EMS Trunk or Treat event (held in the government building parking lot) on Sunday afternoon, filling buckets with candy and enjoying Halloween treats.

The event celebrated community fun for children and neighbors.

The Early College and Career Center welding program is updating its certification process as part of a review by Hardin County Schools.

Greg Sutton said Dan Robbins (the center's long-time principal) is leading the change.