Hardin County Daily Brief: September 3, 2026

Altec Industries is investing in Hardin County Schools' career pipeline, while a heat advisory stretches into Friday and KSP plans countywide checkpoints.

Top of the morning

Altec invests in student pathways. Altec Industries announced an investment in Hardin County Schools' Early Career and College Center, backing the district's pipeline for students headed into skilled trades. (WHAS11)

Around the county

Fatal crash involving 18-wheeler. A two-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer left one person dead in Hardin County; the sheriff's office and emergency crews responded on scene. (WHAS11)

KSP checkpoints planned countywide. Kentucky State Police Post 4 says troopers will run traffic safety checkpoints throughout Hardin County. (The News-Enterprise)

Fort Knox welcomes new commanding general. V Corps held a ceremony welcoming Lt. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey as its new commanding general. (DVIDS)

Weather and alerts

[Moderate] Heat Advisory. NWS Louisville has extended a heat advisory through 8 PM Friday, with heat index values reaching 100 to 107 and little overnight relief. (NWS)

One more thing

Cavalry unit marks a final ride. Soldiers from the 2-398th Cavalry held their Army Reserve unit's final spur ride tradition before casing the unit's colors. (DVIDS)

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