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E-Town Parks and Rec hosting Spring Break activities

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The City of Elizabethtown is once again offering their Play in the Park Series for area families looking for something to do with their kids during Spring Break.

“On Monday, we’ll be doing a scavenger hunt out at the Oasis at Freeman Lake,” said Elizabethtown Parks and Rec Programs Coordinator Adam Case. “Tuesday, we’re partnering with the Historic State Theater for their Spring Break Movies. They’re doing those at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Tickets for that are just $1 and they’re selling those in the box office.”

Wednesday’s activity is birdhouse painting at Freeman Lake Park. In addition to another movie at The State Theater, Thursday will see an event co-hosted by Elizabethtown Independent Schools.

“We’ll have the Panther Prowler out,” Case said. “They’re doing sand art butterflies, and I’m very excited. I’m going to do that craft because I want to know all about sand art butterflies, and then Friday we’ll be with our Stormwater Department doing a watershed activity, and then we’re making rainsticks to go along with that.”

With the exception of the $1 tickets for the Spring Break Movie Series, all of the events in the Play in the Park Series are free to participate in.

“We just ask that you register ahead for us at www.etownparks.org,” Case said. “The information sign up sheet is right there along with all the dates and everything.”

Follow the City of Elizabethtown Government Facebook page for more information and updates.

Kentucky voter registration sees March increase

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With the 2026 Primary Election just over a month away, voter registration in Kentucky saw another surge in March.

The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 4,042 voters in the month of March, with 9,839 new voters added to the rolls.

According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in March increased by 2,526 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 2,071. Democratic registration decreased by 636 voters. Republican registration makes up 48 percent of the state electorate, Democratic registration makes up 41 percent, and independent or other makes up 11 percent.

The Secretary of State’s Office says 5,797 voters were removed from the rolls in March. 4,697 were deceased, 447 moved out of state, and 493 were convicted felons.

Unregistered Kentuckians have until April 20 to register to vote in the primary election. Kentuckians registered prior to January 1 must wait until after the primary to change their party affiliation. You can register or check your registration status by visiting govote.ky.gov, or by contacting your county clerk’s office.

Two charged following theft of explosives from construction site

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Two people are in custody after an investigation into stolen explosives from a Louisville construction site.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky says James Culver and Lasierra Chesher, both of Louisville, were charged by complaint Friday with stealing explosive material, possession of explosive material by a prohibited person, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Culver and Chesher allegedly stole approximately 438 pounds of explosives from a construction site off of Old Bardstown Road. Culver allegedly broke the locks securing the explosives and the two transported the explosives to another person’s residence before returning home, where they were later found with a box of blasting caps. Following a tip to law enforcement, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Louisville Metro Police Department approached the two, at which time Culver attempted to flee. After being apprehended, Culver admitted to his involvement in the theft.

After executing a search warrant at Culver and Chesher’s residence, the ATF recovered a .22 caliber rifle along with various caliber ammunition. They also recovered a shockwave exploding target, multiple explosive labels, and instructional materials. Culver was found to be prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous felony conviction.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Culver faces up to 35 years in prison and Chesher faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on all charges. The ATF and LMPD’s investigation is ongoing.

Breckinridge County site included in KPDI funding

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Breckinridge County is among the counties included in the latest round of funding from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative.

According to a release from the Kentucky Governor’s Office, 16 projects across 18 counties were approved for a combined $12.4 million to support speed-to-market and site development initiatives.

“We need to make sure that we can run the natural gas line, the water, the sewer, make sure it has power, maybe we do grading, maybe we run the access road, but the idea was that we could look at a company and say ‘We’re not shovel ready, we’re build ready. You choose us at this site and we’ll have you open six months faster than anywhere else in the country.,’” said Governor Andy Beshear during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update. Kentucky continues to be a leader in site and building development initiatives, laying the groundwork for continued economic momentum and further job opportunities.”

The Governor’s Office says the KPDI “provides funding for local communities to boost investment in site and building upgrades to support future, well-paying jobs and economic growth across the commonwealth.”

Breckinridge County United Inc., through the Breckinridge County Fiscal Court, was approved for $318,237 in state funding for the acquisition of infrastructure and road improvements on an 81-acre site currently owned by the organization.

Learn more about the funding program at kpdi.ky.gov.