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...

Officials, candidates release statements after Election Day results in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Statements are rolling in after Election Day results throughout Kentucky. Statement by Dr. Dan Costellow, superintendent of Logan County Schools:. “On behalf of our Board of Education and school community, I want to sincerely thank the voters of Logan County who took time to learn about this issue, ask questions, and participate in this election. While this was not the outcome we had hoped for, we respect the decision of our voters and appreciate everyone who took part in the process. Our facility needs remain, and we will continue working with our Board of Education to determine the best path forward with the resources available. There will be some difficult decisions ahead, but our commitment to providing the best possible opportunities for our students remains unchanged. Regardless of how anyone voted, my hope is that we will move forward together with a common goal of making our schools the best they can be for our children and our communities.”

Three incumbents win Glasgow school board race

The present Glasgow Independent Schools Board of Education members who were running for re-election will continue on the board. There were four people running for the three seats on the board. Jonathan Talley was running as a first-time candidate for office. Incumbents William Thornbury, Barret Lessenberry and Reggie Hayden held off the challenger.

Grayson Co. voters speak, but 1 GC School Board seat remains open, local voters support winning statewide, regional candidates

Grayson County voters have spoken, as a new member of the Grayson County School Board was selected but one school board seat remains open. As K105 reported on Tuesday night, two new members were elected to the Leitchfield City Council and Clarkson elected a mayor not named Bonnie Henderson for the first time in 24 years. (For those stories, click the links.)

Barren County Family YMCA announces departure of CEO/Executive Director

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Family YMCA announced a leadership transition Thursday. According to a media release, CEO and Executive Director Tara Bailey has accepted the position of Executive Director at the Northeast Family YMCA of Greater Louisville. Bailey has served the YMCA since July 2018. She has...

Parvo detected at Sumner County Humane Society

The Humane Society of Sumner County is shutting down for two weeks after a puppy in its care tested positive for Parvo virus.

A breakdown of Logan County's nickel tax

Humane Society of Sumner County temporarily closes after puppy tests positive for parvovirus

The rescue closed its doors to the public on Halloween and will remain closed until Nov. 14, 2026.

Warren Parks and Recreation in Kentucky Adds Mobile Recycling Trailer

A community has more opportunities to recycle thanks to a partnership involving Warren County Parks and Recreation and a newly-located aluminum extruder. A mobile recycling trailer will be circulating among the parks in the county park system, with four parks acting as designated drop-off points for empty beverage cans and other aluminum products.

Light Up BGKY sets week of holiday festivities

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Bowling Green and Warren County are getting ready to flip the switch on the holiday season. The 2026 Light Up BGKY celebration runs Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, bringing 14 holiday events to locations across the community. The week includes familiar traditions, seasonal markets, train rides and a brand-new event at Aviation Heritage Park.

Park City commission will have two new members

There will be two new members of the Park City City Commission. Incumbent Angelo Scavo unofficially finished fifth in the voting Tuesday. Incumbent Gary Carroll finished fourth in the race, which was good enough to make the cut. Sheryl Bailey, Kenneth Winchester and Regina Hayden also made the cut. Bailey and Hayden will be new members.

Glasgow mayor Royse discusses growth after reelection

GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) — Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse said he is humbled by voters’ support as he prepares to serve another term, with infrastructure, growth and public safety among his top priorities. “It’s very humbling because we have a lot of people in Glasgow who care about Glasgow,”...

City council on the verge of closing small section of Leitchfield street, land purchase moves forward

The Leitchfield City Council at Monday night’s meeting discussed closing a small section of South Cannon Drive to vehicle traffic. While an ordinance still must be written, read twice and voted on, it appears the council is on the verge of closing a roughly 120-foot section of South Cannon Drive that runs off West Main Street, due to safety concerns.

Grayson Co. Schools receive Crusade for Children grant earmarked for ‘students with complex communication needs’

Grayson County Schools has been awarded a substantial grant from WHAS Crusade for Children. The grant, in the amount of $18,000, will establish a district-wide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Device Lending Library for students, according to Grayson County Schools. “This centralized inventory will give students with complex communication needs...

Glasgow East Main street closure continues

East Main Street in Glasgow remains closed between Franklin Street and Morgan Street, while construction limits the U.S. 31-W Bypass in northern Bowling Green to one lane in each direction with a center turn lane, according to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3. The cabinet’s traffic impact report covers Oct. 30...

Judge-executive lifts burn ban for Barren County, others ongoing

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County is no longer under a burn ban following rainy conditions over the weekend. According to an executive order, the ban was lifted effective Monday, Nov. 2. However, local counties aren’t entirely off of of the hook just yet. The Official website of...

Live updates at campaign parties for Booker and Barr

Live updates at campaign parties for Booker and Barr.

Measles update: Count continues to creep up

Allen County along the Tennessee border south of Bowling Green is the latest county to confirm its first measles case. The latest tally from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows 204 cases, up from 193 a week ago. In addition to Allen County, new cases last week were reported Bath County and the high-incidence area of Christian, Todd and Trigg counties.

West Main retaining wall completion pushed to December

Glasgow’s West Main Street retaining wall project is now expected to be completed in December after issues with a stairway handrail delayed construction. During Monday’s brief Infrastructure Committee meeting, Public Works Superintendent Jim McGowan said the project, originally expected to be finished in October, encountered a setback when the handrail installed along stairs leading down to street level failed to meet safety expectations.