Hardin County Daily Brief: September 29, 2026

A red carpet movie premiere at The State Theater, a Fort Knox Oktoberfest and a Blue Alert follow-up top Tuesday's county roundup.

Top of the morning

Red carpet premiere of "The Desperate" Tickets are still available for Chase Dudley's movie at The State Theater in Elizabethtown, with showings at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. (The News-Enterprise)

Suspect charged in shooting of KSP trooper on I-65 A suspect arrested in Louisville faces a murder charge after the Kentucky State Police trooper was shot on Interstate 65, following a Blue Alert that reached drivers across the region. (WDRB)

Around the county

Ford funds six high-tech labs at Kentucky high schools The labs are expected to reach about 7,000 students statewide. We are checking whether any Hardin County school is on the list. (WLKY)

Young professionals fundraiser backs a scholarship A local club and a local business are teaming up on an event to support the CKCF Project Giveback Scholarship for young adults. (The News-Enterprise)

Central Hardin boys golf still alive at state The Bruins advanced after a strong first round Monday in northern Kentucky, led by their three seniors. (The News-Enterprise)

Fort Knox kicks off fall with Oktoberfest The installation marked the start of the season with its 2026 Oktoberfest, and the Trunk-or-Treat is set for Oct. 30. (army.mil)

Kentucky's fifth veterans nursing home opens in Bowling Green The new facility is a regional note for veterans and families in the Fort Knox area. (WKU Public Radio)

One more thing

Fall weather packs the Harvest Festival Cooler days and a mix of activities, including a Corvette display, brought a crowd out over the weekend. (The News-Enterprise)

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