Good morning, Elizabethtown.

Hardin County Animal Shelter features Patches and Andy this week as they seek Furever homes.

The shelter holds its 9th Annual Howliday Special (through December 20) offering $25 adult dog adoptions when visitors bring a new Children’s toy or gift card.

Job scams targeting seasonal work are emerging as local retailers and shippers hire extra staff this holiday season; officials warn job seekers to verify offers before sharing personal information.

About 200 graduates joined family members + friends on Tuesday at Elizabethtown Community & Technical College’s Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony held at Severns Valley Baptist Church, where officials encouraged them to keep doing what they love.

Michael Faris, an Air Force veteran from Elizabethtown, filed to run for U.S. Senate, saying his service (and local roots) will guide his campaign to address community needs.

The right lane on Gene Snyder is closed for concrete repairs from mile marker 7 to mile marker 9 (between KY 1865/New Cut Road and KY 1020/National Turnpike).

Work will continue until 12 p.m. today and delays are expected.

Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane advises residents to clean and inspect fireplaces and stove pipes, use seasoned wood with cooled ashes, and operate clear K-1 kerosene heaters in well-ventilated rooms when using alternative heating sources.

He also recommends checking that carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.

A new hotel in Elizabethtown may move forward after the planning commission recommended a zone map amendment (a proposal that could lead to official approval in the new year).

Officials expect final approvals to come in the upcoming months.