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Morgantown City Council held a called meeting on Monday. March 10 at city hall.  All members - Sharon Johnson, Dionne Meritt, Russell Givens, Telia  Keown, and Amy Deweese - were present.  

Butler County Schools (BCS) continues to raise the bar for student achievement, community engagement, and future-focused education.

Bowling Green, KY – The future of Bowling Green isn’t just about the city—it’s about the entire region. As Bowling Green and Warren County grows, the surrounding communities will feel the impact, making it more important than ever for everyone who lives, works, and plays in the area to have a voice in shaping that future.

MORGANTOWN, Ky. (March 6, 2025) – Morgantown Bank & Trust is proud to continue its commitment to supporting local students by offering its annual scholarship program. High school seniors in Butler and Warren counties who plan to pursue a post-secondary education still have time to apply before the deadline on March 28, 2025.

MORGANTOWN, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Morgantown Bank & Trust continues its commitment to supporting local schools and organizations through the Spirit Card program, contributing a total of $18,413.49 to 16 organizations in 2024. In the fourth quarter alone, $6,504.99 was donated to participating schools and programs in Morgantown and Bowling Green, with checks presented this week.

FRANKFORT – Officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and Franklin County Health Department have announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident, which they are calling the state’s first case in two years.

FRANKFORT — Kentucky has a housing shortage. House Bill 160 could help, according to supporters.

The Morgantown City Council met on Thursday, February 13th at Morgantown City Hall.  Mayor Phelps announced that council member Dustin Embry would be stepping down, and would take on a new role with the city as Code Enforcement and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Officer full-time ef

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell made a visit to Butler County Clerk's office Monday, February 17th to promote Ag Tag donations.