Todd County Fiscal Court Adjusts Holiday Meeting Schedule

To accommodate the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Todd County Fiscal Court meetings have been rescheduled to ensure county business continues without interruption. Todd County Judge-Executive Todd Mansfield said that November’s meetings will be held on Friday, November 6th, and Tuesday, November 17th, both at 9:00 a.m. December’s meetings...

The Enchanting Arboretum Hidden In This Small Kentucky Town Feels Like A Fairytale Escape

Nobody told you that one of Kentucky’s most magical places was hiding in plain sight in Bowling Green, and honestly, that feels like information someone should have shared a long time ago. The Baker Arboretum and Downing Museum is the kind of place that makes you reconsider every weekend...

SoKY’s Choice: Bowling Green community comes together to support people living with HIV

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Matthew 25 brought back a tradition Saturday with the first annual Bowling Green AIDS Walk, an event aimed at raising awareness about HIV and supporting people living with the virus. The walk took place at Preston Miller Park as Matthew 25 celebrated 30 years...

Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Small-Town Steakhouse Hidden In Kentucky

There’s a tiny town in Kentucky where the trains used to stop, and now the people can’t stop coming back. The Whistle Stop in Glendale, Kentucky is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever bothered eating anywhere else. Glendale, Kentucky is not exactly a...

One Grayson County Coach Resigned, Another Fired

A Grayson County softball coach resigned and another was fired, records show. According to records from Grayson County Schools, a resignation letter from Grayson County High School head softball coach Tasha Alexander states she resigned after a meeting with administration. Alexander said the decision was made because she wants the...

Nightmare on Magnolia Street house returns scarier than ever

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The spooky season is in full effect, and one family is taking it a bit further for the community to enjoy Halloween. Nightmare on Magnolia in Bowling Green is a family-based scary experience that takes nearly a month to plan. “We start by mid-September on...

Tri-State hospitals make best in state hospital list

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Three Tri-State hospitals have been ranked as one of the best in state hospitals for Kentucky and Indiana, according to Newsweek. In a list of the top 800 hospitals across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension St. Vincent was ranked sixth in the Hoosier State. Owensboro and Greenville […]

VISUALS: Bowling Green marches for voting

Community members gathered outside Mount Zion Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 31, for “Singing for Democracy,” a concert event hosted by SOKY Indivisible, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth and BG Freedom Walkers. Performers included Dr. Charles Neblett, a civil rights activist and cofounder of the Freedom Singers. After the concert, the group marched from the church to a nearby early voting polling location in Sugar Maple Square. The march, escorted by the Bowling Green Police Department, drew many participants holding signs and banners encouraging others to head to the polls and cast their vote.

$28M investment to bring new aluminum manufacturing operation to Logan County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – ClearFlow Metalworks has announced plans to bring a new $28 million aluminum manufacturing facility in Logan County. According to the Office of Gov. Andy Beshear, the project will create 50 new, full-time jobs. “Kentucky’s manufacturing sector continues to fuel our red-hot economy and create good-paying jobs...

U.S. 31-W Bridge repair project in Munfordville moved to spring

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A repair project on the U.S. 31-W Bridge in Munfordville is being rescheduled to next spring. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four, the schedule change is due to timeline constraints with availability of materials and schedules extending into restricted holiday weekends, along with winter weather possibilities in late December into January.

Barren County prepares for property tax collections, approves Glover Road project bid

The sheriff’s official receipt for more than $33 million in 2026 property tax bills was acknowledged during a special-called fiscal court meeting on Oct. 30, along with several other items of business on the agenda. According to the sheriff’s official receipt, Barren County expects $4,191,653 in tax revenue, including...

IN PRINT: Bowling Green takes action as midterms rapidly approach

Voters across the nation will soon cast midterm election ballots, deciding Congressional control and reflecting public opinion of current leadership. Warren County residents will choose their next city commissioners, four of whom are incumbents running for another two-year term. The city commissioners serve as a governing body for Bowling Green, enacting public policies and budgets. Previous candidates for public office, including former candidate for city commissioner Don Langley and former candidate for mayor Tom Morris are also challenging for commission seats.

Todd County Chamber of Commerce Announces Hay Bale Trail Winners

The Todd County Chamber of Commerce announced the Fan Favorites and Most Creative awards for the 13th Annual Hay Bale Trail earlier this week. Number 11 on the trail, Simons Farms and Produce in Guthrie, took both first place in fan favorites and most creative mega-sized creation with their giant hay bale train, “All Hay-Board the Polar Express at Simons Depot.”

What voters in Barren County need to know ahead of election day

What voters in Barren County need to know ahead of election day.

More than 200 customers impacted after water main break in Ohio County. Boil water advisory in effect

The Ohio County Water District has issued a boil water advisory. Officials say more than 200 customers are impacted. Repairs are expected to begin this afternoon, officials said. They expect the work to be complete around 6 p.m. this evening. The timeline may change as work progresses. For Context. This...

Gov. Beshear attends graduation of 40 new KSP Troopers

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Governor Andy Beshear attended the graduation of 40 new Kentucky State Police troopers on Friday, Oct. 30. Cadent Class 107 reported to the KSP Academy on May 17 and completed 24 weeks of intensive academic instruction and practical training designed to prepare them for the challenges of modern law enforcement. Cadets in the class underwent more than 1,000 hours of classroom and field study in subjects.

Warren County Fiscal Court update

TENNESSEE HISTORY: The Legend of the Bell Witch

ADAMS, Tenn. — The trouble on John Bell’s farm started small. In 1817, Bell was walking his land along the Red River in Robertson County when he spotted an animal he couldn’t quite name. It looked something like a dog. He fired at it, and it vanished. Around the same time, his son Drew saw an enormous bird perched on a fence, and a man enslaved on the Bell farm said a big black dog had been following him at night.

Shelton Lane speculative building in Logan County sold to ClearFlow Metalworks

LOGAN CO., Ky. (WBKO) - Big news for Logan County as the Logan Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD) and Logan IDA have sold the Shelton Lane Speculative building. LEAD posted the update to Facebook that the building has been sold to ClearFlow Metalworks, which is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Russellville.

Franklin Kentucky Small Town Christmas – Franklin-Simpson Renaissance

December in Franklin, Kentucky is a magical time for our historic downtown district. Franklin boasts thousands of lights and Christmas decorations in every direction you look. The lights that were added to our Historic Courthouse in 2024 set our town apart from any other in Kentucky. What was already a magical little town is even more spectacular with this addition. This year’s annual Small Town Christmas celebration is on Saturday, December 5th in the historic downtown square.