Hardin County Daily Brief: August 18, 2026

Flock cameras help police recover seven stolen cars, the Justice Center reopens after an HVAC closure, and Rand Paul checks in on Fort Knox's gold.

Top of the morning

Flock cameras help recover seven stolen vehicles. Elizabethtown police say the camera network helped track down cars that were sold without payment as part of a fraud scheme, giving the city's license-plate system a concrete recovery win. (WAVE News)

Hardin County Justice Center closed Monday for HVAC issues. Court operations were disrupted while crews addressed the building's heating and cooling system; anyone with courthouse business this week should confirm hours before heading in. (WAVE News)

Around the county

Rand Paul inspects Fort Knox's gold reserves. The senator toured the depository and confirmed the gold is still there, continuing a story that's drawn national attention to the local installation. (worldtribune.com)

Upton fire truck struck while responding to a call Saturday night. An Upton Fire and Rescue truck was hit while the crew was out on a vehicle-accident response, adding to a string of recent close calls for emergency vehicles on scene. (The News-Enterprise)

Kentucky Foster Care Review Boards set fall virtual forums. The state board is hosting public virtual sessions this fall for anyone involved in or interested in the foster care review process. (WBKO)

One more thing

John Hardin Bulldogs post their 2026-27 schedules. Basketball and volleyball dates are now up for the coming season, giving Bulldogs fans a head start on planning which games to catch. (MaxPreps) (MaxPreps)

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