Telia Butler

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A police officer, Kentucky State Trooper, City Commissioner, and Mayor Pro Tem — Joe Denning’s life of service helped reshape local history in Bowling Green. As we continue with Black History Month celebrations of local African American trailblazers, we remember a local man who quietly broke barriers and opened doors.

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – When we think about metal, we often think about strength—steel beams, factory floors, or the tools that build our world. But metalworking is also one of humanity’s oldest stories, shaped by creativity as much as necessity. This is the story of Kentucky metalworking and how our state’s past, present, and future rely on it; especially in our industries and even at the Equal Temperament exhibit at the Kentucky Museum.

As we step into a brand new year, many of us are setting resolutions—eat better, move more, slow down a little. But here’s one resolution that’s easy to keep and incredibly rewarding if you’re into these throwback segments, age-old gossip, and a good scandal or two. We’ve got three local reads based on several stories we’ve told. You won’t be able to put them down.