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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ft. Knox officials announced that youth sports are now open to the public — a CYS hiring fair and Big Game viewing party are scheduled soon at the base. Quicksie 98.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students and parents can attend Get Your Money Right 2026 at North Hardin High School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. The free event will offer workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers on scholarships and financial literacy; seniors should register ahead for door prizes & scholarship giveaways. Quicksie 98.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ I-65 South near Jeffersonville will close for a bridge expansion joint replacement project from 8 p.m. today to 10 a.m. Saturday, requiring a detour via I-265 West to I-64 East; KYTC will also work on I-65 and the Watterson from 7 p.m. today through Sunday at 7 a.m. WLKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam is reopening today after a short pause due to supply shortages, as its new deal with a larger cultivator aims to secure a steadier flow of products. It plans to add edibles + vapes in the coming weeks to better serve patients. WKYU-FM
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