Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Elizabethtown.
Melissa Swift is hosting a craft bazaar in Elizabethtown to raise funds for a local nonprofit.
Applications for the 2027 Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court opened Monday for full-time college students from Kentucky and southern Indiana who meet GPA and age guidelines.
Interested students must apply online by Sunday, Oct. 11 to be eligible for $1,000 scholarships, gifts, and a complimentary wardrobe (which offers a chance to serve as a festival ambassador).
College View Campus has named Gibbs + Murray as co-principals as the school year begins Thursday.
Their new roles + bring shared leadership to guide the 2026-27 year.
Hardin County Schools will welcome students back on Thursday, Aug.
6 after summer break, with all elementary schools (except Lakewood) dismissing one hour early. Community Relations Specialist John Wright said staff will focus on fewer screens and more real-world learning to prepare students for future challenges.
Robin Young spoke with CBS News analyst Jill Schlesinger (host of the Money Moves podcast) about homeowners insurance coverage amid wildfires, floods, and tornados that affected homes this summer.
The guidance helps Elizabethtown residents review their policies as risks remain high.
Publix is recalling frozen GreenWise Organic berries in Kentucky and seven other states due to possible E. coli contamination after at least 12 people reported illness.
Customers should return the product to the store for a refund and avoid eating it.
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