Special Guest Interviews
Winter Storm Fern emptied Helping Hand of Hope's funding and food pantry. Executive Director Hope Burke shares the urgent need, her own story, and how Hardin County can help its neighbors.
Restaurant Reviews
Britten and Michele McDowell take a carry-out run to Lee's Famous Recipe in Radcliff. The spicy dippers are the move, the sides are all great, and it's a longtime favorite.
Housing Market
Snow and ice couldn't stop Hardin County — 25 homes closed last week. Rachel Brantingham reads a balanced 6.2-month market, a rent-and-sell strategy for stuck listings, and building spring momentum.
events
The roads are clearing and Hardin County is ready to get out. Chili fundraisers, Galentine's events, a rescheduled library dedication, and more — everything happening February 4–8.
podcast
Winter Storm Fern brought out the best in Hardin County. Helping Hand of Hope's urgent relief effort, a thawing week of events, a market that kept closing through the snow, and a Radcliff fried-chicken favorite — Hardin Local Weekly S2026E06.
Hardin County Government
Hardin County's road crews, first responders, and 911 dispatchers worked around the clock through Winter Storm Fern. Here's the public-safety update on conditions, resources, closures, and how to stay safe.
Restaurant Reviews
Britten and Michele McDowell chase a smash-burger recommendation to StrEAT Kitchen at Social Food Hall — build-your-own burgers, a 15-sauce cold bar, and beef-tallow fries. The verdict is in.
Housing Market
30 homes went under contract in a single snowy week and days on market ticked down again. Rachel Brantingham reads a buyer-favorable but momentum-building Hardin County market for January 27, 2026.
business-buzz
Cranky's Automotive comes to North Mulberry, the Tuckers launch the Harry Potter-themed Sorting Spoon food truck, and Little Charlie's Pizza is crowned Kentucky's #1 by Luke Foods. This week's Business Buzz.
events
Snowed in for now, but Hardin County has a full week ahead — mahjong downtown, snow tubing at Fort Knox, a Hall of Fame Gala, Adult Prom, comedy, and live music. Everything January 27 – February 1.
podcast
A Winter Storm Fern county update opens the show, the housing market keeps moving through the snow, Little Charlie's is named Kentucky's #1 pizza, and the Experienced Eater hits StrEAT Kitchen. Here's S2026E05.
Restaurant Reviews
Britten and Michele McDowell debut their review of Capri's Italian Restaurant — open barely nine days. Verdict: a solid B, with standout veal Parm and tortellini Bolognese.