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Morgantown · MorgantownMORGANTOWN, Ky. – Units responded for a fire on Wednesday in Morgantown. In a social media post, the Fourth District Fire Department says crews were dispatched to Bill Embry Road for a report of a hay bailer and field on fire. Firefighter say crews quickly got the fire under control. The fire was extinguished thanks to assistance from Butler County Dispatch, Butler County Emergency Management, Fifth District Fire and the Morgantown Fire Departme…See the Story
Firefighters respond for field fire in Morgantown - WNKY News 40 Television
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Morgantown · MorgantownMORGANTOWN, Ky. – The mayor of Morgantown, Billy Phelps, recently presented a plan to a Kentucky legislature committee to try and change the laws surrounding government-funded storm shelters. Phelps says the legislation should change, allowing for more options when it comes to the size of the shelter and the location. Phelps says most people will not drive multiple miles to a community shelter, and if a homeowner volunteers to have a smaller com…See the Story
Morgantown mayor discusses possible changes to storm shelter legislation - WNKY News 40 Television
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Animals · MorgantownMORGANTOWN, Ky. – Friends of Butler County Animals is receiving funding to help them continue serving the community. The money comes from the Mona Gilstrap Fund, which was part of a will, and it was left specifically for animal care, welfare and prevention of animal abuse. Its over $71,000 that will go toward day-to-day operations. Staff stress this will NOT be used for their new building they are also working on. However, they’re still grateful…See the Story
Friends of Butler County Animals to receive over $71,000 in funding - WNKY News 40 Television
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Morgantown · MorgantownMORGANTOWN, Ky. – A large amount of funding is set to benefit the Butler County Animal Shelter. On Tuesday, the shelter posted to its Facebook page to thank multiple Butler County officials for their decision to entrust the Mona Gilstrap inheritance fund to Friends of Butler County Animals. The group was presented with a check for $71,617. The shelter says these funds will allow them to continue their services to provide for stray, unwanted, inj…See the Story
Nearly $72K to support Butler County Animal Shelter - WNKY News 40 Television
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Morgantown · MorgantownMORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Gasper River Association of Baptists is hosting its second annual Back-to-School Block Party for the local community. On Aug. 3, students and families are welcomed to the square from 5 to 7 p.m. The Block Party will be located at North Main Street in Morgantown. The event offers free school supplies, music, face painting and more kids activities. There will also be free food and gift card giveaways at the event. For more in…See the Story
Back-to-School Block Party to be hosted for Morgantown locals - WNKY News 40 Television
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Morgantown · MorgantownMORGANTOWN, Ky. – Thanks to the Kiwanis Club, Morgantown Mission is getting a fresh coat of paint. Morgantown Mission serves the community in a variety of ways, hosting a food pantry, item giveaways and community outreach year-round. The mission pantry got some upgrades this week and is ready to serve fresh fruits and vegetables to the public. To see when the pantry is open, visit their Facebook page at Morgantown Mission.See the Story
Morgantown Mission gets an upgrade from community - WNKY News 40 Television
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Morgantown · MorgantownBetty Jo House Wilson, age 67, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on July 19, 2024 at her residence. She was born on Feb. 23, 1957 in Morgantown, Ky. Betty was a homemaker and a caretaker for the elderly. She enjoyed collecting whatnots, being with her family and taking care of her fur baby, Heddie. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Marcus Ray and Bessie Lou Hope House; sons Scotty D. House and infant Hal Gregory Neal; infant daughter D…See the Story
