Good morning, Elizabethtown.

CASA of the Heartland received a $12,000 grant from WHAS Crusade for Children to fund volunteer training and resources that help give children a consistent voice in court and in the community.

The organization serves more than 270 children (Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, and Meade counties).

Juli Cobb’s car ran out of gas near a homeless encampment, and a man there helped her—allowing her to drive safely home.

Game wardens with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife executed 10 search warrants on September 12 as part of Operation River Raid—an investigation lasting seven months into illegal commercial catfish harvesting from Paducah to Ashland.

During Monday’s meeting, Elizabethtown City Council held first readings on three ordinances for 2025 that keep the motor vehicle, watercraft, and franchise rates unchanged while lowering the real and personal property tax from 11 to 10.7 cents per $100 — Finance Director Jeff Hawkins said property taxes have not increased since 2012. The council also approved a $1,626,533 bid from Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment for concession equipment for the outdoor music venue project and will meet again on September 22.

Kentucky State Police Post 4 is joining Operation Clear Track—the largest rail safety initiative in the nation—to boost rail safety education for local residents.

Desmond Ridder joined the Vikings as a free agent after J.J.

McCarthy injured his ankle, adding a third healthy quarterback to the team. The former (St. X Tiger) now joins rookie Max Brosmer on the depth chart while Carson Wentz is set to start in Week 3 against the Bengals.

ETown Pickleball Open

5 AM – 9 AM — American Legion Park — Check for fees — Compete or improve your skills at local pickleball tournaments and lessons.

Heartland Harvest Festival 5K

8-9 a.m. — Elizabethtown Nature Park — Registration fee required — Enjoy a fun autumn run through the scenic trails of Elizabethtown Nature Park.

Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

8:00 AM — Swope Toyota — Registration fee required — Participate in a hybrid 5k event supporting breast cancer awareness.