Property values rise as Barren County weighs 12.2-cent tax rate
The fiscal court must vote before the property tax rate is finalized.
Man arrested after alleged firearm threat on Willie Groce Road
Police say man threatened woman with gun before fleeing, beginning a search for law enforcement.
Proposed tourism split hinges on Cave City ag expo center plan
Byrd said separating the county from the existing commission is necessary to generate additional revenue for new tourism facilities and events.
After first RFP draws no proposals, Glasgow tries again to find Johnson Farm developer
City envisions mixed-use development with new homes and businesses for Glasgow.
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Guthrie tours new senior center at Barren County YMCA
The YMCA’s programs, including fitness classes, daily meals, art classes and community education, will be free to everyone, not just YMCA members.
Burkesville charcoal company owner pleads guilty to falsifying air emissions data
The falsification count carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine, according to federal prosecutors.
Kentucky medical schools to integrate more nutrition education through federal initiative
Under the program, the medical schools will provide at least 40 hours of nutrition education or an equivalent competency throughout all four years of medical school starting this fall.
Moratoriums, a mugshot and tax breaks. Catch up on Kentucky data center news.
Kentucky’s data center debate is accelerating, with new moratoriums, major proposed projects and growing scrutiny over potentially billions of dollars in tax breaks.
The Hive to host open mic poetry night Aug. 29
Owner Savannah White said The Hive has received significant interest since promoting the poetry night on social media.