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The Russell County Detention Center housed an average of 82 inmates per day during October and generated more than $64,000 through various programs and revenue sources. Jailer Bobby Dunbar presented the monthly totals during Monday morning’s regular meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court. October revenue totaled $64,154.26. That...
Some retirement plans start with a spreadsheet, and some start with a highway exit nobody else seems to take. On the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, a small town of fewer than 3,000 people has quietly become a talking point for folks who want their days to move slower and their budgets to stretch further.
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) - Roads in downtown Glasgow are set to close temporarily Wednesday for the city’s Veterans Day parade. The parade route will include portions of West Washington and North Green streets, near the old Save A Lot Building. It continues through Glasgow’s downtown square and ends at Glasgow’s Memorial Park.
The Barren River Area Development District is inviting residents to help update county strategic plans at public forums Nov. 9 in Barren County and Nov. 12 in Hart County. Residents can share what they believe their communities should prioritize, according to the district. The Barren County session is scheduled for...
Our library is made better by the support and guidance of our Board of Trustees! Last month, Judge Executive Scott Gehring recognized Mrs. Barbara Turpin for her eight years of service as a dedicated trustee and treasurer of our Library Board. During her years of service, Mrs. Barb has advocated for our staff and their ideas, listening, offering guidance, and giving often of herself and her time. We as a staff want to express our heartfelt appreciation for her!
Kentucky judge denies misconduct allegations stemming from his handling of an attorney who posted a social media video, asks Judicial Conduct Commission to dismiss charges
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - In a social media post, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities announced that residents on Emmett Avenue will experience a water outage. BGMU said the outage is due to the relocation of a water main on Nashville Road. The outage is planned from 8 a.m. to noon...
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The floods of 2025 brought about some of the worst flood related damage in recent memory. Bowling Green has relied heavily on the karst system to help drain that water, but with swift growth, that reliance has become a detriment. The City of Bowling Green...
Families set out chairs and blankets along College Street as children waited in their red, white and blue attire, anticipating the start of the annual Veterans Day Parade. Bowling Green City Parks, along with the City of Bowling Green and Warren County, held the community’s annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday morning. The streets were packed near Circus Square Park, where the parade started and ended.
The Interstate 65 widening project is expected to wrap up within a year. Part of that project comes with a new road design that, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, creates a safer and more efficient way to get around.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Bowling Green’s annual leaf pickup is scheduled to begin Nov. 23 in Zone 1, with crews working through 10 zones across the city. The schedule is subject to change, and crews will not collect leaves on holidays. Snow removal could also delay pickup because the same crews handle both services.
Cadillac Jack, the fiberglass bull in the Leachman Buick GMC parking lot on Scottsville Road, returned Sunday after about a month away for maintenance. The bull has been a Bowling Green landmark for more than 25 years. David Jagger said generations of customers and their children have taken photos with it.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — After serving Warren County’s Third Magisterial District since 2022, Rick Williams is preparing to leave office following his defeat in the Nov. 3 election. Democrat Barry Brown defeated the Republican incumbent, receiving 2,933 votes to Williams’ 2,577, according to unofficial election results. Williams...
MORGANTOWN, Ky. (WNKY) — Friends of Butler County Animals is one step closer to building a new home for the Butler County Animal Shelter after its first “Blueprints for Pawprints” fundraiser brought out more than 120 people Saturday and raised nearly $25,000. The fundraiser featured barbecue from...
Lu-Ray Park in Central City is filled with family, friends, and supporters of those who served in the armed forces.
Todd County Central’s cheerleading squad turned in one of its strongest performances of the season Saturday, finishing sixth among 15 schools in the Game Day Small division at the Region 2 Cheer Competition at Owensboro High School. Competing in what is considered Kentucky’s toughest cheerleading region, the Lady Rebels...
Cave City City Council will consider an ordinance prohibiting electric scooters on roadways during a special session Monday, Nov. 9, according to the meeting agenda. The session is scheduled for 5 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. The council would have to pass the ordinance on two votes...
Bowling Green honored those who served during its annual Veterans Day parade, followed by recognition of three America 250 essay contest winners.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Newly elected Bowling Green City Commissioner Thomas Alan Morris says data centers, government transparency and affordable housing will be among his top priorities when he takes office. Morris defeated incumbent Sue Parrigin in the Nov. 3 general election, earning a seat on the five-member Bowling...