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February 26, 2019

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The Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting that happened yesterday evening on West Poplar Street, in Elizabethtown. Officials say a pursuit took place and ended on HWY 84 in Larue County. The suspect was transported to University of Louisville Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and is in critical condition. The incident started around 6PM Tuesday. Trooper Peter Binkley. No other details have been released at this time.

A well-respected Breckinridge County community member is being recognized today. Homer Gray Jr. will receive the Beacon of Light Award today. The award will be giving at ECTC at 1:30pm.

The Hardin County Fiscal Court approved funding for road resurfacing in the county. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 4, was awarded roughly $550,000 for this project.

The American Red Cross is still facing emergency blood needs. There is currently a severe shortage of type O blood. Location for blood donations can be found at redcrossblood.org

Hardin County School buses are monitoring drivers who do not obey their stop signs. Spokesperson John Wright said there are about 50 drivers per week in the county that run the stop signs or rush the stop signs while the buses slow down. Violators have been logged and they will be prosecuted.

Next time you buy honey, look for the certified Kentucky Stamp to avoid purchasing honey that is misrepresented as regional honey. Representative for the Kentucky Beekeepers Association wants to use their spring meeting as an opportunity to educate Kentuckians about honey fraud. The meeting is March 30th, 8:30am-4:30pm.

The National Weather service is issuing a statewide Tornado Drill Wednesday, March 6th at 10:07am. Hardin Countians are encouraged to sign up for “Rave” a mobile safety system.

February 25, 2019

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More details have been released after a shooting in Elizabethtown late last week. Shadrack Peeler has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts attempted murder. The victims in last Thursday’s shootings have been identified as Cherie Turner, age 34, of Elizabethtown, who was found deceased in the 200 block of Warfield Drive, Subash Ghale, age 40 of Elizabethtown, who was pronounced deceased at the gas station at 600 North Miles Street, Prayash Baniya, age 31 of Elizabethtown, who was found with critical injuries inside the gas station at 600 North Miles Street, and Nadia Hamilton, age 34, of Elizabethtown, who was shot outside the gas station and then left for a nearby park to call for police assistance. Baniya is still hospitalized in stable condition, and Hamilton has been treated and released.  

An event to raise money for childhood cancer takes place n the coming weeks. St. Baldricks is right around the corner. More information can be found here.

Kia Water, age 34 of Elizabethtown was charged with assault, 2nd degree and the victims in stable condition at University Hospital in Louisville.

United Way of Central Kentucky is looking for community member to be a part of their 2019 Fellows Program. Contact United Way of Central Kentucky.

John Hardin men’s basketball team remains undefeated as they won the district 17 tournament over the weekend, beating Central Hardin 63-48 for their third straight championship. They are set to visit Hart County at 8:30pm tomorrow (Tuesday, 2-26-2019). Hart County is hosting the 5th Region, Regional Tournament this week. For the Ladies, the Elizabethtown High School women’s basketball tam captured their 14th consecutive district title over the weekend. The Lady Panthers beat Central Hardin 74-38 and Whitney Hay had a game-high 20 points. They Lady Panthers find out who they play this week.

A new bakery has opened in Radcliff. The Gathering, had a grand opening over the weekend. The new location is at 728 Knocks Boulevard and is open from 7:30am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday’s they are open from 8am until 2pm.