Hardin County Daily Brief: October 15, 2026

Top of the morning

Ford in Glendale to begin production in 2027 Ford has set a 2027 start for production at its Glendale site. It is the latest update on the plant's second act in Hardin County. (The News-Enterprise)

Elizabethtown accepts up to $17M in bonds for new City Hall City Council accepted the bond financing for the planned City Hall. Cost and site details are worth watching as the project moves forward. (The News-Enterprise)

Around the county

Fiscal Court passes humane pet ordinance Hardin County Fiscal Court voted unanimously Tuesday to bar the sale of cats and dogs in shopping center parking lots and flea markets. (The News-Enterprise)

Dollar General rezoning request withdrawn for now The developer pulled its request to change 2305 Hodgenville Road from residential to commercial just hours before Tuesday's hearing. The withdrawal is described as temporary. (The News-Enterprise)

Community effort expands Fort Knox High School athletics A community push is adding athletic opportunities for Fort Knox High School students. (Army.mil)

Fort Knox Boo Fest set for Oct. 30 The Fort Knox Education Center is hosting a trick-or-treat Boo Fest on Oct. 30. (DVIDS)

Weather and alerts

[Moderate] Dense Fog Advisory until 8 AM EDT today Visibility could drop to 1/4 mile in parts of north central, northwest, east central and south central Kentucky, which could make driving hazardous. (NWS)

One more thing

Meet Norman, the rock snake at Freeman Lake Park Norman wraps around the beds of the Lakeside Pollinator Garden, and the Garden Club of Elizabethtown is inviting people to take part in the butterfly garden. (The News-Enterprise)

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