WQXE News

Quicksie and The Wolf, in partnership with the Swope Family of Dealerships and Central Kentucky Race Management, invite the community to participate in the inaugural Step Out Against Domestic Violence Walk/Run 5k.

“Our stations are always looking for opportunities to try to get involved and help the community where we can,and we knew that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and really we were just brainstorming on a way we could do something to help and the idea of having this 5K run/walk just came about and was born that way,” WQXE/WULF Co-General Manager Todd Bush said.

The 5K will be held Saturday, October 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Freeman Lake Park. Get registered by September 20 for a special bonus.

“There are free t-shirts available to those that register early, so that’s a plus, but even if you can’t register early, even if you show up at the site and register, that’s fine as well,” Bush said. “Any and all participants are welcome no matter when you sign up or even if you just show up that day.”

All proceeds from the 5K will benefit SpringHaven Inc.

“They offer solutions,” Bush said. “They offer hope for survivors of domestic violence, essential services, support to individuals and their families really across this region, and by participating in this event people in the community can make a direct impact in helping survivors rebuild their lives in a safe and supportive environment.”

Visit wqxe.com or wolf943.com to find the link to runsignup.com to register. A donation link can also be found on RunSignUp if you are unable to participate in the run/walk.

Hardin County Schools says there is no threat to student safety after a student at North Hardin High School brought a toy gun to the building this morning.

“A student arrived at school this morning and told a fellow student that they were in possession of a weapon,” said Hardin County Schools Community Relations Specialist John Wright. “The second student acted extremely responsibly and notified a staff member. That staff member and the administration immediately reached out to our school resource officer, and the SRO found a toy gun in that student’s possession.”

Wright stressed that the student was not in possession of a weapon.

“Obviously, we want to applaud the student who acted responsibly and told an adult and the school administration about what they had heard,” Wright said. “We also want to thank our SRO and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office for always protecting our students and our staff, and this student will, in fact, endure the fullest extent of the law and will be dealt with in accordance with the Hardin County Schools Student Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline.”

Wright says parents should make sure to talk to their kids about making smart choices.

“Please continue to reinforce with your students that if they see something or hear something to say something to an adult, or see something or hear something, anything that would cause them to feel uncomfortable or they feel that would cause them or anyone else harm,” Wright said.

Classes at North Hardin are running on their regular schedules.

Area residents are invited to a special event this weekend at the North Hardin Christian Church.

“We have a concert by the Southern Plainsmen out of Louisiana, and they’ll be performing at the North Hardin Christian Church this coming Sunday, September 8, at 6 o’clock,” said North Hardin Christian Church Pastor Ronald Hockman. 

Hockman says the concert has become an annual event for the church.

“They have been doing this for us for something like 13 years, and it’s a free concert,” Hockman said. “There’ll be no offering taken by the church and the public is invited to attend.”

The church is located at 123 Persimmon Ridge in Radcliff. Find the North Hardin Christian Church Facebook page for more information.