Kindergarten vaccine rates drop; Study: measles could become endemic againPublic health officials continue to urge Kentuckians to ensure their children are immunized against measles, as they announced the state’s second confirmed measles case in 2025.

Butler County Area Technology Center (ATC) has achieved an impressive milestone, ranking 6th among all statewide ATC centers in Kentucky with a remarkable 91.09 percent Accountability Score. This recognition highlights the center's commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly growing economic landscape.

The Butler County Fiscal Court met on Monday, April 14, at the Butler County Courthouse with all magistrates in attendance.

Lucas Gilliam from the Ky State Department of Highways spoke to the Court concerning the Rural Secondary Program. The projected allotment is $1,484,991, with a carryover of $157,149 for a total of $1,642,140 funds available for use in Butler County. Routine maintenance on 139.3 miles of Rural Secondary Roads @ $4,264.18 per mile will cost $594,000. Pavement repair and resurfacing of the following: 

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 23, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied Public Assistance for two counties and Individual Assistance for six counties affected by flooding in February has been denied.

The Bowling Green - Warren County Drug Task Force and Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested two persons and seized a large quantity of Mexican Crystal Methamphetamine this morning.

(Butler County, April 23, 2025)— Butler County Schools has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the School Facility Construction Commission (SFCC) to renovate its Area Technology Center (ATC), a move that will enhance workforce training and prepare students for high-demand careers in a rapidly growing industrial region.

Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced that Harmony Taylor has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point).

Casco is excited to announce its 2nd Annual "We Care" event, which will take place from April 21 to April 25 this year.

Morgantown City Council met on Tuesday, April 15th as their regular scheduled meeting was canceled due to flooding. During this city council meeting, council member and mayor compensation was discussed and approved.

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis. Courthouse information provided in this article is a matter of public record.  The following records are from the Butler County Circuit Clerk’s and Butler County Clerk’s offices and covers: