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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amy Inman, Assistant to the Mayor, and Alina Cobb from Parks and Rec discussed summer events for Elizabethtown during a podcast—detailing plans that will shape local activities for the season. Quicksie 98.3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Hardin County man was arrested on Friday afternoon when the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on Bardstown Road east of Elizabethtown—police seized 17 pounds of methamphetamine, 54 grams of cocaine, 16 oxycodone pills and small amounts of marijuana and steroids, and the 48-year-old faces multiple trafficking and possession charges while further suspects are expected to be charged. K105
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, KCTCS is observing Dual Credit Week through April 18 to spotlight that more than 36,000 high school students enrolled in dual credit courses last year, including over 29,000 in the fall who saved nearly $15 million in tuition. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College reported that over 2,200 students completed dual credit courses—saving more than $1 million—and new scholarship programs have been introduced to further expand access. Quicksie 98.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hardin County telecommunicators are being honored during Dispatch Week, which runs through April 19, for their work in quickly sending emergency help during severe weather and other crises & for keeping the community safe. Local organizations may visit the dispatch center at the Hardin County Government Building to show their support. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ At its first meeting on Tuesday, Radcliff City Council approved three annexation tracts along South Dixie Boulevard and rezoned them to commercial use while also updating vehicle pursuit policies based on recommendations from law enforcement groups—Police Chief Jeff Cross said the changes do not alter current procedures. The council recognized Assistant Fire Chief Bob Mahanna for his dedicated service and thanked firefighters for their flood recovery work, with the next meeting set for May 12. Quicksie 98.3
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Elizabethtown Monthly Tourism Meeting
9-10 a.m. — Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau — Free entry — Discover how the bureau promotes tourism and convention activities in the community.
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Light The Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run
8:42 PM - 12:42 AM — Elizabethtown Sports Park — Registration required — A fun-filled event aiming to raise awareness for vulnerable children through a superhero-themed run/walk.
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Small Business Expo & Membership Luncheon
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Pritchard Community Center — Free entry — Discover local businesses that drive our economic growth.
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