Hardin County Daily Brief: October 8, 2026
A 5K for a good cause, a wet weekend on the way, and a semi that ended up in an Elizabethtown yard.
Top of the morning
Tails & TaTas 5K returns Saturday The breast cancer awareness run/walk is set for Saturday morning in Elizabethtown, with proceeds supporting local cancer care. Keep an eye on the forecast if you plan to lace up. (The News-Enterprise)
Semi crashes into Elizabethtown home A semi-truck and trailer hit a home in Elizabethtown on Wednesday, bringing down power lines and closing a road. Check the outlet for the latest on the closure. (WDRB)
Around the county
Tradition of Excellence Award banquet is back The awards banquet is making a comeback this year. Details on the honorees are at the source. (The News-Enterprise)
Kentucky deer crashes hit a seven-year high Deer-vehicle crashes across the state reached a seven-year high in 2025, so stay alert on evening drives this fall. (WPKY)
Disc golf class moves to Saturday in Vine Grove A youth class to learn the sport was rescheduled after a conflict with the Heartland Harvest Festival. (The News-Enterprise)
Weather and alerts
Tropical system could mean a wet weekend A tropical system in the Gulf could send heavy rain toward Kentucky late this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Check the forecast before weekend plans. (The News-Enterprise)
One more thing
Elizabethtown Homecoming Court Meet the students on this year's Elizabethtown homecoming court. (The News-Enterprise)
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