Butler County, KY

Back in 2013 and 2014, Kyle Whitaker auditioned for WBKR's Battle for the Big O contest. In 2014, he joined us at Beaver Dam Park in Ohio County and shared his version of Keith Urban's song "Cop Car." He made that finals that year and made quite an impression on...

When Nazi Germany made its last offensive attack on the Allies in World War 2, that assault became the largest and bloodiest battle of the war. One local veteran, Elmo Lincoln Martin, fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He shares his story of combat and survival on this week’s...

After adding over 710,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 84.1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

After adding over 710,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 84.1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

A Leitchfield man has been indicted on a manslaughter charge after a fatal vehicle accident in Butler County. On Wednesday morning, February 9, Kentucky State Police responded to the two-vehicle fatality accident in the 4000 block of Reedyville Road (Hwy 185). State police said the investigation showed that 36-year-old Dustin W. Fields, of Leitchfield, was driving a 2017 Chevrolet pickup truck south while 63-year-old Timothy R. Phelps, of Bowling Green, was traveling north in a 2006 Scion SUV.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Willy the Labrador was adopted Monday morning from the Butler County Animal Shelter. Willy had been returned to the shelter earlier in the year and had been there for over 50 days. The shelter, already overcrowded, made a post on their Facebook about how Willy would be euthanized later in the month if nobody could adopt him.

A Morgantown man is facing three felony charges after being accused of firing a gun and endangering the lives of two people. On Sunday afternoon at approximately 4:45, the Morgantown Police Department and Butler County Sheriff’s Office responded to shots fired on Sawmill Road, according to Morgantown Police Chief Giles Taylor.

Butler County animal shelter emphasizes importance of pet adoption. Butler County animal shelter emphasizes the importance of pet adoption. Bowling Green outlines rules for upcoming "Entertainment District" Todd Co. Accident. Updated: 13 hours ago. Bowling Green man killed in Todd County crash.

Butler County animal shelter emphasizes importance of pet adoption. Glasgow man arrested Sunday after police responded to gunshots. Butler County animal shelter emphasizes the importance of pet adoption. Todd Co. Accident. Updated: 5 hours ago. Bowling Green man killed in Todd County crash.

After adding over 429,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 82.9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

After adding over 429,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 82.9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

BOWLING GREEN — Kentucky State Police is hiring telecommunicators across the Post 3 area. The deadline to apply is June 13. Post 3 serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Warren and Simpson Counties. The available positions are Police Telecommunicator I and Police Telecommunicator II. Requirements. Must be 18...

After adding over 699,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 82.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

LOUISVILLE – Early in Saturday’s Sixth Region Baseball Semifinal game at the University of Louisville’s Patterson Stadium, the Bullitt East Chargers were hitting the ball hard against Butler starting pitcher Jackson Grissom, but had very little to show for it. Between innings, Bullitt East head coach Jeff...

With Daviess County’s offense continually chipping away throughout the game, junior Raylee Roby’s dominant run in the circle continued as she shutout Butler County to win 5-0 and advance for a chance to defend its 2021 3rd Region Championship. It was the Lady Panthers that got on the...

After adding over 699,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 82.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]