City Budget First Reading Advances Ahead of Thursday Vote

Radcliff, KY · July 29, 2026

Watching the city council finalize next year's spending plan is setting the tone for a busy mid-week around town.

The Lead

Radcliff city leaders took the first official step toward next fiscal year's financial blueprint during Tuesday's council session. City Attorney Mike Pike read the proposed ordinance for the 2026-2027 budget, which outlines a general fund of roughly $19.1 million alongside specific allocations for road maintenance and stormwater utilities.

Beyond the baseline numbers, the council formally approved a key interlocal agreement with Elizabethtown to construct and share a modern law enforcement shooting range on Gaither Station Road. Mayor JJ Duvall noted that sharing the facility alleviates scheduling bottlenecks at overcrowded regional ranges, ensuring local officers maintain top-tier tactical readiness without competing with federal and state agencies for training slots. The budget ordinance now heads to a special called meeting for final review and a vote on Thursday evening.

Local Pulse

  • Veterans Cemetery Hosts Repatriation Service State flags fly at half-staff as Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central welcomes home a World War II soldier identified after eight decades.

  • Joint Training Range Approved Radcliff and Elizabethtown finalize plans for a new Gaither Station Road firearms training facility to streamline officer certification.

Today's Outlook

  • High 83°F · Low 68°F — Mainly clear
    • Clear skies and comfortable mid-summer humidity make today ideal for tackling any outdoor errands or afternoon walks.

Spotlight & Story

  • The Radcliff Fire Department
    • Operating around the clock from local stations, the department handles everything from structural emergency responses to community safety education, serving as a dependable anchor for neighborhood protection right alongside Fort Knox.

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