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Expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for July 2 through July 10 - Interstate 165 - A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Motorists have switched onto the new traffic pattern. Southbound motorists have been switched to the northbound side. The speed limit has been lowered to 55 mph. Motorists should use caution. The project is expected to last until fall of 2026.

GRCF 2026: Special Friends Day

The Green River Catfish Festival welcomed dozens of special guests on Thursday morning, July 2, for Special Friends Day, an annual event that...

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Audrey Belcher - 2026 Miss GR Catfish

The 2026 Miss Catfish Pageant was held at the Butler County Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 2nd. The pageant was open to Butler County residents only...

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Sen. Stephen Meredith: 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN TRADITION

As the Fourth of July approaches each year, we are reminded that Independence Day is about far more than fireworks and family gatherings. It is a...

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Talk turkey with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife

Report wild turkey sightings during the summer brood survey FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources asks the public...

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County approves ’26-27 budget, 50 cent raise for employees

Ferry operators to receive additional $1 per hour raise Butler County Fiscal Court had a short but productive called meeting on Tuesday, June 30, as...

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