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Franklin new commissioner

A newly elected Franklin city commissioner says improving cooperation between city and county government is a priority. The new mayor and commissioners will take office in January.

Franklin, KY · 3d
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Ribbon cutting set for new Haywood ambulance station

Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services plans to open a new ambulance station at 31 Matthews Mill Road in Haywood. Dr. Joe Middleton, the service’s executive director and chief executive officer, said the station will help reduce response times in southern Barren County once fully operational. A soft opening is scheduled...

Barren County, KY · 3d
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Logan County brings major upgrades to the Emergency Call Center

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Calling 911 usually means one of the worst days of someone’s life. On the other end of that phone call, a dispatcher is doing the best they can to try and get you the help that you need, and now Logan County is prioritizing their dispatchers, setting them up with some much needed updates.

Logan County, KY · 3d
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Several mayoral races just decided in Hopkins Co.

KENTUCKY (WFIE) - Voters in places like Madisonville, Morganfield and Muhlenberg County voted in local races for mayor and county judge executive. Incumbent Mayor Kevin Cotton was reelected. He was running against Jacob Adams in Madisonville. Cotton served as a first responder and business owner before he won his mayoral...

Madisonville, KY · 6d
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Last World War II veteran in Muhlenberg County recognized for service

CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (WEHT) – Lu-Ray Park in Central City is filled with family, friends, and supporters of those who served in the armed forces. Those involved in conflicts beginning with World War II were recognized for their service. When called, each group would take a picture, holding up numbers associated with their names. Organizers […]

Central City, KY · 2d

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Royse outlines priorities after Glasgow reelection

GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) — Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse says managing growth, improving infrastructure and replacing the city’s aging No. 1 fire station will be among his top priorities after winning another term Tuesday. Royse defeated challenger Bob Miller with 83% of the vote. Growth and infrastructure. Royse pointed...

Glasgow, KY · 4d

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Logan County to test outdoor warning sirens Saturday

LOGAN Co., Ky. (WBKO) - Logan County officials are reminding the public that Community Outdoor Warning Siren, or COWS, testing will take place at noon Saturday, Nov. 7. Residents may hear sirens during the scheduled test. No active weather is expected. Siren tests help emergency officials check that the warning...

Logan County, KY · 2d

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Glasgow plans Veterans Day dinner, parade and bench dedication

Glasgow will mark Veterans Day with a dinner Nov. 10 and a parade and bench dedication Nov. 11, according to Matt Mutter. He outlined the activities during an interview on WCLU with Todd Steenbergen. The annual Veterans Day dinner will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the National Guard Armory...

Glasgow, KY · 3d

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Glasgow council faces light agenda Monday night

With no new business and no old business before the Glasgow City Council on Monday night, it could be a quick meeting. The council members will witness the swearing in of new city clerk Samantha Gibson, and new fire fighters Austin Carver and Jackson Fletcher. Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center director...

Glasgow, KY · 2d

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46th Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Hardin files for governor

The Commonwealth’s Attorney for Kentucky’s 46th Judicial Circuit, Rick Hardin, has announced his run for Kentucky governor in 2027. A representative from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office confirmed his filing with LINK nky. He will be the first person to officially file to run for governor.

Kentucky · 3d

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Kentucky Museum to host a Kentucky music festival

The Kentucky Museum will host “Sonic Fest,” an all-day regional music festival celebrating the first anniversary of its Sonic Landscape music exhibit on Saturday. The featured performer is Moral Chain of Custody, who will appear at approximately 5:15 p.m. The Moral Chain of Custody is a collaborative music project brought together by Bowling Green musicians Billy Mack Hill and Jeff Smith. The two collaborated with other musicians to create albums in 1993 and 1995.

Bowling Green, KY · 3d

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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Todd County, Kentucky

LEWISBURG, Ky. (WSMV) - The Todd County Water District has issued a boil water advisory for customers at these addresses:. The advisory applies to Todd County Water District customers in the affected area and will remain in effect until further notice. The advisory was issued after a main water line...

Todd County, KY · 4d

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Work progresses on new Barren County Judicial Center

The Barren County Judicial Center Project Development Board unanimously approved a $1,620,143.38 disbursement request for the judicial center project during its recent regular Zoom meeting. Barren District Judge Gabe Pendleton moved to approve disbursement request No. 36. Citizen representative Joan Norris seconded the motion. Architect representative Adam Gillett said that...

Barren County, KY · 4d

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Franklin commissioner-elect Steve Butt lists transparency, cooperation and public safety as priorities

Franklin is set to have a new mayor and an entirely new commission. Commissioner-elect Steve Butt said transparency, cooperation and public safety will be among his top priorities. Why It Matters. Butt said he wants to improve the relationship between city and county government and address public safety. His plans...

Franklin, KY · 3d

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A Western Kentucky agency is wielding eminent domain for a gas pipeline. Landowners say they’re being bullied.

Greg Davenport says he’s not opposed to progress. But he has serious misgivings when it comes to a proposed 16-inch natural gas pipeline that a public agency wants to run through his family’s Christian County farm, property his family has owned since the 1940s. “Basically, they said, ‘Sign...

Christian County, KY · 7d

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Uncle concedes to nephew after tie for final Powderly City Council seat

POWDERLY, Ky. (WFIE) – A Powderly City Council race ended in a tie between an uncle and his nephew. The uncle then stepped aside. Patrick Tucker and his uncle, Ronnie McIntosh, each received 68 votes in Tuesday’s election. That left them tied for the fourth and final seat on the council, according to unofficial results.

Powderly, KY · 5d

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BRADD seeks public input on county strategic plans

BRADD is seeking public input on strategic plans in Barren, Monroe and Logan counties. Residents can weigh in on housing, downtown development, infrastructure, transportation and disaster preparedness. Public meetings are planned for Nov. 9 in Barren and Monroe counties and Nov. 10 in Logan County. For Context. The public forums...

Barren County, KY · 3d

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Guthrie Mayor Race Down to the Wire, Marshall Weighs Recount

In one of the closest local contests of the election cycle, the race for Mayor of Guthrie has come down to a razor-thin margin. According to unofficial election totals released by the Todd County Clerk’s Office, City Councilman Zollie Rose edged out former Mayor Scott Marshall by just 10 votes, leading 159 to 149.

Guthrie, KY · 4d

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Power outage impacts nearly 1,200 reported in Plum Springs area

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren RECC says power has been restored. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A power outage is currently affecting nearly 1,200 households in the Plum Springs area, according to Warren RECC on Wednesday morning. In a social media post, Warren RECC stated the outage occurred in...

Plum Springs, KY · 6d