Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Elizabethtown police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday evening at the intersection of U.S. 62 and Commerce Drive, where an adult female driver was declared dead after her westbound Hyundai crossed into oncoming traffic—causing a secondary collision. Quicksie 98.3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the trial of Crystal Rogers investigation suspect Steven Lawson continued as the prosecution called more witnesses (adding key testimony) to build its case. Quicksie 98.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bel Brands USA established a scholarship fund at ECTC for Grayson County students with a $50,000 donation—aiming to support industrial maintenance training and honor longstanding community ties after its planned plant closure. ECTC said the scholarship paired with a state match program will help local students overcome financial barriers and build a skilled workforce. K105
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 29th, Ft. Knox Garrison Command Sergeant Major Alex Licea and Tami Delaney from FMWR reviewed cadet summer training, a Chapman two person golf event and a murder mystery dinner show—details that guide listeners on upcoming programs. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced extended support for summer meals programs that will give eligible students a one-time $120 benefit to buy groceries while covering nearly 450,000 children; local districts like Elizabethtown Independent Schools are starting summer programs as part of this effort. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ Fort Knox got the 2025 presidential award for being an excellent Army base—officials said it met very high rules in a tough contest. The News-Enterprise
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