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Car theft in Hardin County leads to juvenile arrest in Jefferson County

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A vehicle stolen by a juvenile in Radcliff was recovered after a pursuit in Jefferson County Tuesday.

Kentucky State Police Post Four says at approximately 2:29 a.m. on September 23 troopers were notified by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office of a vehicle stolen from Elizabethtown that was abandoned in a Radcliff neighborhood. The KSP’s investigation revealed a second vehicle had been stolen from a residence in the same Radcliff neighborhood and was believed to have been seen in the Louisville area.

Troopers responded to Pleasure Ridge Park where the vehicle was located near the intersection of Terry Road and Morning Glory Lane. The driver fled when troopers attempted to stop the vehicle. After a short pursuit, troopers successfully stopped the vehicle. The operator, a male juvenile, exited the vehicle, and after a brief foot chase was taken into custody without further incident.

The male juvenile faces multiple charges including first degree Fleeing or Evading Police, first degree Wanton Endangerment, and Receiving Stolen Property, among other charges. He was lodged in the Louisville Metro Youth Transitional Services center. The KSP’s investigation of the incident is ongoing.

Next traffic shift for U.S. 62/U.S. 31W Bypass roundabouts coming

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Another traffic switch is set to take place this week as the U.S. 62/U.S. 31W dual roundabout interchange project progresses to the next phase.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says westbound U.S. 62 traffic will be moved to the outside of the roundabouts to go through, with access to both the northbound and southbound bypass ramps. Eastbound U.S. 62 traffic will continue in the current pattern, with access to the southbound bypass ramp but not the northbound (the current detour from southbound U.S. 31W Bypass to the roundabout to reverse direction still in place). Northbound bypass traffic will be able access U.S. 62 but will only be able to go west.

The KYTC says as part of this construction phase the Nicholas Street connector from U.S. 62 will be blocked at both ends. Westbound traffic needing access to Nicholas Street will proceed to the signal at Nicholas and turn left. Eastbound traffic will continue east to the signal at U.S. 31W, turn right, and head south around the square before turning right on Nicholas.

“We’re heading down the homestretch of finishing this project up, but this is one of the bigger traffic impacts throughout the entire project there with the closure of that connector between U.S. 62 and Nicholas Street,” said KYTC District Four Public Information Officer Chris Jessie. “Most folks that live in that vicinity, they certainly know how to get into each end of Nicholas Street with that connector being closed, but there are a lot of delivery and other vehicles that need to access those addresses that aren’t necessarily going there as residents that certainly need to be aware of these detours.”

The traffic pattern shift was expected to go into effect Thursday, but rain in the forecast this week delayed the shift to Monday. Follow KYTC District Four on social media for updates.

Hardin County Fiscal Court holds second September meeting

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The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday.

The court approved a resolution approving a lease agreement with Flex Financial, a division of Stryker Sales LLC.

“It’s for $881,739.46, a seven year lease,” said Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul. “A reminder, this is for six power load systems, ten PowerPro XT cots, and five StairPro stair chairs, and their maintenance for these years.”

A public hearing was held on the lease agreement, as is required for county purchases or leases valued at more than $500,000.

The first reading was held on an ordinance amending the 2025-2026 county budget, which Taul said is a $1.2 million amendment primarily for planned EMS ambulance upgrades along with some road flex funding and bridge replacement funding.

Hardin County EMS Director Mark Peterson reported 1,331 EMS dispatches were made in August. Hardin County E-911 Director Mike Leo said the office took 4,402 calls in August.

The Hardin County Fiscal Court will next meet October 14.

Furever Friends

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This week we get to meet Maddie, a 10 year old brown and white Boxer weighing 80lbs, and Ghost, a 4 year old beige and white Pittie weighing 53lbs, 2 dogs looking for new Furever homes. We also discuss the upcoming rabies Clinic.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the shelter at 270-769-3428, visit their Facebook page at Hardin County Animal Shelter – Elizabethtown or stop by in person at 220 Peterson Drive in E-town, Monday to Saturday from 12 noon through 4pm. Furever Friends is brought to you by locally veteran-owned, Pet Supplies Plus, at 209 Towne Drive in Elizabethtown.

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