Hardin County Daily Brief: August 21, 2026

Top of the morning

Hardin County student airlifted after ceiling fall at school. An 8-year-old student was flown to the hospital Thursday after falling through a ceiling at a Hardin County school. No word yet from the district on how it happened or the student's condition. (WLKY)

Around the county

WWII Memorial vandalism suspect released from jail. The Elizabethtown woman charged in the vandalism of the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C., has been released from jail as her case continues. (WDRB)

Fort Knox to host career summit for veterans Sept. 22. Fort Knox will host an all-day "Hiring Our Heroes" career summit on Sept. 22, connecting veterans and transitioning service members with employers. (army.mil)

St. Ambrose in Cecilia plans gratitude celebration, new statue. St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Cecilia will mark a season of gratitude and unveil a new statue on Sept. 13. (The Record)

Another fire truck struck on the interstate near Upton. A fire apparatus was hit again on the interstate near Upton, the latest in a string of roadside close calls for first responders in the area. (firehouse.com)

Weather and alerts

[Moderate] Special Weather Statement. Dense valley fog developed overnight and could cut visibility to a quarter mile in spots. Slow down and use low beams if you're driving through it this morning. (NWS)

One more thing

Trooper credited with saving siblings in dramatic I-65 rescue. A Kentucky State trooper is being credited with saving two siblings after a dramatic rescue along I-65. "I don't think we'd be here without him," they said. (WLKY)

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