Hardin County Daily Brief: September 16, 2026

Baptist Health is expanding in Hardin County, and a 2025 Radcliff shooting case ends in a plea deal.

Top of the morning

Baptist Health expands in Hardin County. Baptist Health Hardin opened a new 24,000-square-foot facility, and the health system is also bringing emergency care to Radcliff. (The Business Journals)

Radcliff shooting case ends in a plea deal. An Elizabethtown man took a plea deal in the 2025 city-wide Radcliff shooting spree just days before his jury trial was set to begin. (The News-Enterprise)

Around the county

Elizabethtown eyes new home for city government. City leaders say they are out of room and are planning a new building to house city government. (WLKY)

Still time for the Vine Grove Color Run. Registration remains open for Saturday's Color Run in Vine Grove. (The News-Enterprise)

Fort Knox sets Domestic Violence Awareness Month events. Fort Knox announced its lineup of community events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (DVIDS)

McConnell back in the Senate. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate Monday evening, his first public appearance since a hospitalization more than 90 days ago. (The News-Enterprise)

Weather and alerts

Heat advisory through Thursday evening. NWS Louisville has a Moderate Heat Advisory in effect for the area until 8 PM EDT Thursday, with heat index values up to 105. (NWS)

One more thing

Credit union honored for 75 Acts of Kindness. A local credit union was recognized for its community giving campaign. (pmg-ky2.com)

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