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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Health Hardin dedicated a new walking trail during a community event—drawing a large crowd—where attendees celebrated the dedication by walking three times over. The News-Enterprise
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A major Hardin County factory caught fire Wednesday when firefighters reached Akebono Brake Corporation at 300 Ring Road and found smoke coming from the roof caused by a piece of equipment; two workers suffered smoke inhalation while the blaze was quickly brought under control — the plant, which will close in December after over 35 years in operation, is expected to lose about 640 jobs. K105
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Beshear stepped up his efforts on Wednesday to guarantee preschool access for every 4-year-old by launching a campaign to improve student readiness and help ease family finances. He signed an executive order to form an advisory committee—composed of experts in education, workforce, and business—to hold statewide public meetings and advise on his plan before lawmakers meet in January. K105
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Col. Manushka Angoy and Tami Delaney discussed upcoming events on a Fort Knox podcast - the Army 250th Birthday Celebration, the Fort Knox Garrison Golf Scramble and Freedom Fest 2025 - as they shared key details about the programs. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ Kentuckians affected by the severe storms in April have until July 25 to apply for federal aid, FEMA announced on Thursday — residents who suffered storm, flooding or wind damage are advised to file insurance claims before seeking assistance. WLKY
- ➤ Gov. Beshear announced Wednesday that Kentucky’s request for a 30-day extension for disaster assistance has been approved—allowing affected residents in designated counties to file claims until July 25 for damages from storms, flooding, landslides, tornadoes and mudslides that began on April 2. K105
- ➤ Governor Andy Beshear said the state gas tax will drop by 1.4 cents to 26.4 cents per gallon starting July 1, saving families money on everyday trips, and the funds will support road maintenance. The change follows a 12% decrease over the last two years from a high of 30.1 cents per gallon — a notable adjustment in the tax rate. WKYU-FM
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Basketball Skills Development Camp
All day — Bluegrass Sportsplex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve ball handling and scoring skills while building character and confidence.
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Goin' To Market: E-Town Bound
10 AM – 4 PM — Pritchard Community Center — Free entry — Explore a pop-up shopping extravaganza full of unique treasures and local finds.
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Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K Run/Walk
8-9 a.m. — Elizabethtown Sports Park — Registration fee required — Honor the legacy of Tim Walker at this community-focused 5K event while supporting local history.
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