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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beekeepers surprised association president Laurie Eiden on Thursday night when her queen bee hatched unexpectedly on the way to the Hardin County Beekeepers Association meeting. Members said the event brought excitement to the room. The News-Enterprise
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Donatos opened its new restaurant in Elizabethtown today — local residents can now enjoy famous pizzas and fresh menu items. The News-Enterprise
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Radcliff man was arrested & charged after he hit a group of bicyclists in Christian County. The News-Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ GCA Art in the Park will hold its twelfth annual Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Show on Saturday, May 17 at James D. Beville Park (next to Veterans Memorial Park) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., featuring art from local, regional, and internationally known artists along with live music, art activities for children, a High School Art Competition, and a Tiny Art Show that benefits the local food pantry. K105
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA will provide assistance to flood victims in Hardin County after record rainfall in April. Most residents have returned to normal+ help is offered for those still affected. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Gov. Beshear said highway deaths in 2024 dropped to 707, the fewest in 10 years, with 47% of those killed not wearing seatbelts + KY officials are boosting road safety with new tech and roundabouts. Preliminary 2025 data show 182 highway deaths so far, a 17.3% drop from last year + transportation leaders urge everyone to buckle up every trip. K105
- ➤ The DEA reported that nearly 4,500 law enforcement agencies collected over 620,000 pounds of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, with 40,000 pounds recorded in the Louisville Division and 8,904 pounds in Kentucky. The Elizabethtown Police Department offers a 24/7 drop box at 300 South Mulberry Street—allowing residents to safely dispose of any remaining pills. Quicksie 98.3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Downs After Dark will return to Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 17—its 90s Nostalgia night will feature music, arcade games, an interactive graffiti wall and trivia during races as fans dress in their 90s style and watch the Preakness on the big screen. A second night is scheduled for Saturday, June 21. WLKY
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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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