Hardin County Government

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Hardin County EMS recently received its latest ambulance.
Today, Wednesday September 2, 2026, it was inspected and certified for use by The Kentucky Board of EMS.
The 2025 Ford F450 Road Rescue ambulance is designated Unit 5 and will be based out of Radcliff Station 2 and placed into service tomorrow, Thursday, September 3, 2026.
The rig, which cost approximately $320,000 and is stocked with the latest gear in the EMS department, including PowerLoad, Power Stretcher, cardiac monitor, LUCAS CPR device and required medical supplies.
"We are excited to add this unit to our fleet and get it in service for the citizens of Hardin County," Hardin County EMS Director Col. Mark Peterson said. "This project could not have been possible without the assistance of the Hardin County Fiscal Court."

09/02/2026

⚠️ UPDATE @ 5:25 p.m. — Joe Prather Highway has reopened.

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Unit is on the scene of a fatal two-vehicle collision on Joe Prather Highway, approximately two miles east of Shepherdsville Road (KY 251).

Joe Prather Highway is currently closed in both directions and is expected to remain closed for approximately one to two hours while deputies investigate the collision.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use an alternate route.

We will provide additional information as it becomes available.

09/02/2026

Paving on Mack Thomas Road is under way. The Hardin County Road Department project will stretch a distance of 2.505 miles. It begins at KY Hwy 567 (Valley Creek Road) and ends at the LaRue County line.
Estimated completion date will be Tuesday, September 8.

09/02/2026

Heat advisory has been extended through the day Friday until Friday evening. Ongoing heatwave will peak Wednesday and Thursday with daytime highs in the mid-upper 90s and heat index values of 100-107 degrees. Little heat relief is expected overnight as lows only reach the low to mid 70s. Overall, stay hydrated and check on your neighbors this week!

09/01/2026

The theme "Recovery is REAL Restoring - Every - Aspect - of Life", emphasizes that with the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible. Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery from substance use disorder. This month of observance also promotes and supports new treatment and recovery practices, acknowledges our strong and proud recovery community, and expresses thanks for the dedication of the service providers who make all forms of recovery possible.
— There is no greater present you can give than your presence.

09/01/2026

Please follow the US National Weather Service Louisville Kentucky for all the seasons of the year. With the dangerously high temperatures we have had and will continue to experience this week it is especially important to be prepared.

Some of the hottest temperatures of the season are expected over the next several days as daytime temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-to-upper 90s. While humidity levels will be relatively low, heat index values should still reach the upper 90s and low-to-mid 100s each afternoon. Take necessary precautions if you have to be outside this week!

09/01/2026

Today is our monthly FREE shredding event. Do not arrive before 1 pm as you will not be allowed to line up. Watch for signs and staff directing traffic.

08/31/2026

Hardin County Government is accepting donations to wrap an ambulance with a special Veterans theme. This cost goes above and beyond the normal fees to add the graphics and lettering to our rigs. The funds would be used to create a meaningful tribute to those who have served our great nation.
Every dollar donated will be used solely for customized wrap costs through the "Veterans Ambulance Wrap Donation Account."

Please send donations to:
Hardin County Treasurer
150 N. Provident Way, Suite 320
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

* Please designate your donation for the Veterans EMS Wrap in the memo line of your check or include a note.

08/31/2026

With the week's forecast bringing chances of high temperatures, Hardin County Government Emergency Management is advising residents to take precautions.
There is a difference in Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke, but both are serious and should not be ignored.

Heat Exhaustion Symptoms and treatment:
* Heavy sweating
* Cool, pale or clammy skin
* Fast, weak pulse
* Dizziness or fainting
* Nausea or vomiting
* Muscle cramps
* Headache or fatigue
Move to a cool place, drink water and apply wet cloths.

Heat Stroke Symptoms:
* Core body temperatures of 104 degrees F or higher
* Altered mental state (confusion, spurred speech, agitation or a loss of consciousness)
* Hot, red skin that may be completely dry or damp
* Rapid, bounding pulse
* Seizures or coma
Call 911 immediately and rapid cool the person with ice.