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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 21, Brian and Trisha and Lindsey Alicna from KY Farm Bureau Insurance visited the Elizabethtown Stormwater team — Director Rita Davis and Inspector James Gray showed them the maintained areas. The trip gave a clear view of how the team keeps local stormwater systems working. Quicksie 98.3
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 1,500 workers at BlueOval SK Battery Park in Hardin County will vote on joining the UAW on Aug. 26-27 amid concerns over safety and health risks—issues include toxic chemicals and inadequate protective gear that have fueled disputes with management. A successful vote will allow workers to negotiate for better wages, healthcare, and job protections. WKYU-FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hardin County Schools had a very smooth first day on Aug. 7 when nearly 13,922 students returned to class—officials called it the best start ever. The News-Enterprise
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A break from scorching heat continues through the weekend with dry skies expected today in Elizabethtown where temperatures will climb to the upper 80s and start in the 60s. Forecast for Sunday calls for partly sunny skies and a slight cool down into the mid 80s—hinting at a taste of fall next week. WLKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that the state approved $1.8M to fund workforce training for nearly 2,300 Kentuckians through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp.—the training will begin soon. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ During an August meeting, the committee noted that Kentucky’s SNAP program had a 3.7 percent payment error rate for 2025, which meets the threshold for full federal coverage into the 2028 fiscal year. The new policy from House Bill 1—also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—will use 2025 or 2026 error rates to set cost sharing if rates rise above six percent. K105
- ➤ The Hardin County Justice Center in Elizabethtown began renovations on its HVAC system on Friday—officials say the work will improve building operations—adding a key upgrade to county facilities. The News-Enterprise
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Governor's Gold Cup Marching Band Festival
11:30 a.m. — Elizabethtown High School — Entry fees apply — Celebrate the best of local talent with a competitive marching band festival featuring prelims and finals.
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