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Plan would move Butler to 15th District with Muhlenberg

New district, if passed, would contain Butler and Muhlenberg counties

FRANKFORT— It’s easier than ever for Kentuckians to stay connected to the Kentucky General Assembly. 

The 2022 legislative session begins Jan. 4, and Kentuckians can use online resources to:

·         See the General Assembly’s daily schedule

·         Tune in to live coverage of legislative meetings

·         Find out who represents you

·         Contact lawmakers and offer feedback

·         Read bills and resolutions

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are three cents lower this week at $2.862, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.  Despite this small decline, prices in the region end 2021 nearly 80 cents higher than this time last year.

This week’s average prices: Western Central KY Average      $2.862

Average price during the week of December 20, 2021           $2.895

Average price during the week of December 28, 2020           $2.070

Over 65 school buses from Eastern Kentucky arrive in Butler County; education complex serving as storage and distribution center.

A local company is growing its presence in the billboard industry with a recent expansion.  Chad’s Outdoor Billboards, LLC began in 2013 with nine wooden billboards.  With the recent expansion, the company now has a total of 48 billboards  across ten locations.  

"We cannot say enough about the support we received in Butler County.”  –FRYSC's Melissa Glass.

Judge Flener reports on regional jail feasibility study with Edmonson and Ohio counties 

Roundhill, KY. (December 18th, 2021) – On Friday, December 17th, 2021, at approximately 11:03 p.m. the Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green, was requested by the Butler County Sheriff's Office to respond to a fatal collision in Butler County.  Troopers arrived at the scene of the collision located near 2936 Reedyville Road in the Roundhill community.

Morgantown City Council held its last meeting of 2021 on Thursday, December 9, at city hall.

Two individuals with long-term ties to the city were recognized.  Kendall Embry and Glendal Deweese were honored for their hard work over the years and both received official "Keys to the City."