MORGANTOWN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Butler County Animal Shelter is dealing with black mold, falling ceilings and drainage problems, and the nonprofit that runs it says it’s well past time for a new building. A fundraiser this Saturday aims to help make that happen. Friends of Butler County Animals (FOBCA) will host its first “Blueprints for Pawprints” fundraiser Saturday, Nov....

SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Voter turnout data is in for the 2026 Kentucky General Election. The state released the information on its Election Night Reporting website. Four counties in south-central Kentucky, Butler, Logan, Metcalfe, and Warren, saw over 40% voter turnout. Metcalfe County is the highest, with 48.77% of voters heading to the polls. All results are unofficial until counties certify...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Post Three is providing a reminder to local drivers regarding traffic safety checkpoints. The agency says it will be conducting the checkpoints throughout the Post Three district, which includes Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and Warren counties. According to KSP, during this time, troopers will check drivers for compliance with...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area impact traffic report is now released for Oct. 30 through Nov. 6. All work is subject to change. 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. Southbound motorists have been switched back to the...

🎃👻 10 YEARS OF THRILLS, CHILLS, & THROWBACK THURSDAYS! 🕸️ For a decade, News 40’s Telia Butler’s Throwback Thursday has uncovered the strange, spooky, mysterious, and downright unbelievable stories hiding in Southern Kentucky’s history! From haunted hospitals and ghostly bridges to unexplained encounters in familiar Downtown buildings, we’re celebrating Halloween with 5 of our favorite spine-tingling stories from the past...

BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — A 69-year-old Poplar Bluff man was killed and a 78-year-old Poplar Bluff woman was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 20, in Butler County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 2:45 p.m. on U.S. Highway 60, approximately 2 miles west of Fisk. Investigators said the man was driving...

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is implementing a new all-way stop in Butler County. According to a release, the intersection of KY 340 (Oak Ridge Road) and Neafus Road will become an all-way stop on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 21. KYTC says the current setup includes stops on two approaches. All three approaches will be required...

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Butler County Schools is sharing information regarding an unfounded threat involving Butler County Middle School. According to a statement by Superintendent Robert Tuck, around 10 p.m. Sunday, the Kentucky State Police received a report regarding a possible threat involving Butler County Middle School for Monday, Oct. 19. School officials say they were made aware of the...

BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — A man was shot and killed by a Butler County sheriff’s deputy Monday afternoon after allegedly pointing a rifle at the deputy during a domestic disturbance, according to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs. Dobbs confirmed deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the Stringtown area of western Butler County around 3:07 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19....

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three is releasing a report of expected traffic impacts through Oct. 23, which are listed below. All work is subject to change. 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. Southbound motorists have been switched back to...