Union, KY

Mr. Joseph Dale Lasley, age 85, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. Dale was born on March 10, 1941, the son of Joseph C. and Mattie F. (Robertson) Lasley. He was a longtime member of Ekron Baptist Church and the Carpenters Union. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Ruth Lasley; and six siblings, Pearl Eagle, Delsie Hart, Corene Fowler, and Gordon, Elbert, and Delbert Lasley. He is survived by...

UNION COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The Union County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scams involving callers claiming to represent Medicare. According to the sheriff’s office, residents have reported receiving calls from scammers attempting to obtain personal information. Authorities said Medicare will not unexpectedly call residents to solicit business or request sensitive personal information. The sheriff’s office is reminding...

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) – Rural Health Inc. is partnering with financial institutions in three Southern Illinois counties to raise awareness about diabetes prevention during National Diabetes Month in November. The “Banking on a Healthier Future” campaign will provide free diabetes information at participating banks in Johnson, Massac and Union counties throughout November. The initiative aims to educate residents about diabetes...

UNION COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) — A fatal two-vehicle crash closed a portion of U.S. 51 in Union County on Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, according to Illinois State Police. Troopers with Illinois State Police Troop 10 responded to the crash at the intersection of U.S. 51 and Big Creek Church Road around 9:23 a.m. State police confirmed the crash was fatal...

Students and Bowling Green community members frenetically packed the Downing Student Union to hear U.S Sen. candidate Charles Booker speak. WKU Democrats president Jacob King explained that he was honored to host and endorse Booker to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell. King introduced Booker emcee-style, like a basketball announcer announcing the most valuable player at... The post Boots on the ground: Charles Booker brings campaign to WKU appeared first on WKUHerald.com.

Anne Parker Herndon Miller, aged 84, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away on October 19, 2026, at NHC Rehabilitation Facility. Born in Union City, Tennes...

IT’S CHILI COOKOFF TIME! The Southwestern Kentucky Military Affairs Committee (SKMAC) and Fortera Credit Union is excited to invite the public to our Annual Military Affairs Chili Cookoff and cornbread challenge! Come on down, bring your appetite, and help us determine who has the BEST chili around! Whether you like [...] The post Military Affairs Chili Cookoff appeared first on WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville, KY.

University Heights Academy has released its 2026-27 high school basketball schedule.  The Blazers begin their second season under the guidance of Jordan Grace and will have nine home games. The first home game has Allen County-Scottsville visiting Blazer Gym on Dec. 11.  Other home games include Heritage Christian Academy (Dec. 15), Union [...] The post UHA releases 2026-27 basketball schedule appeared first on WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville, KY.

Hilltoppers received free haircuts, ate pizza and learned about their legal rights during the semesterly Barbershop Talk in the Downing Student Union, organized by Why Knot Us. The talk, titled “Know Your Rights,” featured local law enforcement professionals, including WKU Chief of Police Mitch Walker, Bowling Green Police Chief Michael Delaney, Warren County Sheriff Brett... The post Barbershop Talk brings awareness to legal rights appeared first on WKUHerald.com.