Hardin County Daily Brief: September 22, 2026

Radcliff honors veterans at its Cultural Festival, Vine Grove's bluegrass weekend returns, and Elizabethtown gets a new state police commander.

Top of the morning

Radcliff honors veterans at Cultural Festival. Veterans took center stage at this year's Radcliff Cultural Festival, with the community turning out to recognize their service. (The News-Enterprise)

Vine Grove's bluegrass festival returns Thursday. The annual Vine Grove Bluegrass Music Festival kicks off Thursday with local and regional pickers taking the stage. (The News-Enterprise)

Around the county

New commander takes over KSP Post 4. A Breckinridge County native has been named the new commander of Kentucky State Police Post 4, which covers Elizabethtown. (K105)

Registration open for Cameron Ponder Cycling Classic. The 5th annual ride, honoring the North Hardin grad and KSP trooper killed in the line of duty, returns Oct. 3 at Memorial United Methodist Church. (The News-Enterprise)

Fort Knox warns of noise, shaking from drills. Fort Knox is giving nearby residents a heads up to expect loud noise and ground shaking from upcoming military training exercises. (WDRB)

Driver hits Fort Knox gate fleeing police. A Butler County man is behind bars after failing to stop for police and crashing into Fort Knox's Wilson Gate and a nearby home. (The News-Enterprise)

One more thing

Central and E'town favored in region golf. Both squads look poised to advance to the state golf tournament based on this season's form. (The News-Enterprise)

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