Hardin County Daily Brief: September 11, 2026
Ford is putting $1 billion into its Louisville plant, and Hardin County marks 25 years since 9/11.
Top of the morning
Ford investing $1 billion in Louisville Truck Plant. The automaker plans a new state-of-the-art paint shop at the plant, a facility many Hardin County commuters work at or near. (WLKY)
Kentucky marking 25th anniversary of 9/11 with statewide events. Communities across the state, including here in Kentucky, are holding commemorations this week to mark a quarter century since the attacks. (The News-Enterprise)
Around the county
$29K+ in restitution ordered in Hardin County grave-robbing case. Four men, three from Radcliff and one from Elizabethtown, pleaded guilty to thefts at Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens and North Hardin Memorial cemeteries. (The News-Enterprise)
Trial set to start Monday in Radcliff-area shooting case. A man accused in the shooting heads to trial next week. (The News-Enterprise)
Some Hardin County roads still recovering from flooding. A report from earlier this week noted lingering floodwater impacts on local roads; check current conditions before you head out. (Yahoo)
North Hardin and Central Hardin face off tonight. The crosstown varsity football rivalry game is on tap for Friday night. (NFHS Network)
One more thing
Fort Knox program wins service award again. The installation's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program picked up an IMCOM service award for the second year running. (DVIDS)
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