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Fort Knox MWR hosts focus groups to discuss return of summer concert

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Fort Knox MWR is looking to revive the Fort Knox Summer Concert for the first time since 2016, and the decision was made to get beyond the Fort Knox gates for feedback.

“We’re looking to be good community partners,” said Fort Knox NAF Support Services Chief Brian Prokes. “We’re looking for community engagement, and we wanted to get the beat of the community and what they’re looking for for programs that we offer on Fort Knox.”

Participants were asked for opinions on potential artists they would like to see perform at the concert and other logistical decisions such as prices, parking, and experience.

“This was the sixth session that we’ve had, so we had over 100 folks engaged in these focus groups, and we feel like we’ve got a pretty good data set,” Prokes said.

Prokes said Fort Knox MWR wants an event like the concert to be about partnership rather than competition.

“We’re not looking to replace what’s going on outside of our gates, but we’re looking to augment on things that are not necessarily offered in the communities, and so this way with interacting with the folks that are outside the gates we feel like that we’re offering them something and we can be another resource for entertainment for them,” Prokes said.

The feedback from the focus groups puts the selection of a headliner one step closer.

“We’re close to a decision point on who we’re going to tailor our search for for talent, and I expect that in the coming weeks that will be identified and we’ll be full-scale marketing with specific names,” Prokes said.

Fort Knox says all proceeds from the concert “are directly reinvested into quality-of-life programs here at Fort Knox, positively impacting the lives of those who dedicate themselves to serving our nation.”

Juvenile in custody after FBI identifies threat made against Central Hardin High School

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The Elizabethtown Police Department quickly responded to an alleged threat made against Central Hardin High School Wednesday.

At shortly before 10:30 p.m.Wednesday, the EPD was contacted by the FBI’s Threat Assessment Center concerning a threat that had been made toward students of Central Hardin High School. 

“Within five minutes of receiving the initial report, we located and made contact with the suspect,” said EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham. “Following an investigation, the juvenile suspect was charged with second degree Terroristic Threatening and lodged in a juvenile detention facility.”

Denham said throughout the investigative process officers were in frequent contact with the leadership team from Hardin County Schools, and at no time was the safety of any students or staff compromised.

“This positive outcome is a direct result of open dialogue between our local and federal partners,” Denham said, “I hope it sends a strong message that this type of behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”

Central Hardin Principal Tim Isaacs sent a voicemail out to parents Thursday to tell them that the district takes every potential threat to safety seriously.

“The situation has been investigated and the necessary steps have been taken by law enforcement,” Isaacs said. “Ladies and gentlemen, I truly appreciate our friends at the Elizabethtown Police Department and the FBI for dealing with this threat quickly and immediately. The appropriate consequences will now follow, as with all threats that are made against a school.”

The EPD’s investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Registration open for winter LIHEAP energy assistance

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Residents in need of assistance with paying their energy bills may be able to take advantage of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Registration for winter LIHEAP subsidies runs from now through March 31 or until funds are depleted.

“It covers heating, so it will cover electric, gas, propane, kerosene, and wood, however you heat,” LaRue County Community Action Coordinator Renna Miller said. “It’s income based, so depending on their income and how many people they have in their household.” 

Applicants have to bring proof of income, a license, and a Social Security card, along with their bills that they want help with.

Each county has dedicated offices for Central Kentucky Community Action, locations for which can be found at ckcac.org. Residents who want to learn more about the program should contact their local office.

“They can call their local office and talk to the coordinators at the local offices, and then we can tell them what they need,” Miller said. “They can also give us their income and we can tell them if they qualify or not before they even come into the office.”

Assistance is available on a first come, first served basis.

United Way of Central Kentucky hosting Headshot Happy Hour event

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The United Way of Central Kentucky wants to know if you are ready for your close-up at their Headshot Happy Hour event.

“We’ve actually partnered with Bourbon Barrel Tavern and also Sheila Johnson Musick Photography to take headshots for the new year,” said United Way of Central Kentucky President and CEO Christa Shouse. “We figured either folks just want to update their digital profile or business card, what have you, or maybe you’re applying for a job and you would like a new headshot to go out with your application.”

The event will be held at Bourbon Barrel Tavern in downtown Elizabethtown on Thursday, February 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.

For $25, participants will get two digital headshots. Shouse says participants will get a great deal and support a great cause.

“$25 for a headshot is unheard of, actually, and the photographer has graciously donated her services to make this happen,” Shouse said. “All the proceeds from this go directly to United Way programs that support health, education, and financial stability.”

Register for Headshot Happy Hour by visiting the United Way of Central Kentucky’s website or find the link on their Facebook page.