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OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A plot of land just off of I-165 is vacant and empty but soon it will be home to the new Ohio County Healthplex, bringing together Owensboro Health Services closer to home for residents in the area. “The more gas we can fill in the community to better serve our […]
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.
Lu-Ray Park in Central City is filled with family, friends, and supporters of those who served in the armed forces.
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...
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...
Horse-drawn buggies share the two-lane roads here with pickup trucks, and nobody seems to mind. Hand-painted signs point down gravel lanes toward farm stands, furniture shops, and bakeries run by Amish families. The community here ranks among the larger Amish settlements in Kentucky. Shops sit on family farms instead of...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.