“Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.” – Herbert Hoover Read moreAn old debt carries over to a new year
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Bowling Green won a third term Tuesday by defeating a rival from the other end of the political spectrum, progres… Read morePaul, Guthrie cruise to re-election wins
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, and U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Bowling Green, gathered at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airpo… Read moreSLIDE SHOW: Paul, Guthrie meet with Bowling Green Republicans on final stop of campaign tour
LOUISVILLE (AP) – Rand Paul was a political outsider more than a decade ago when the renegade Republican rode a conservative tea party wave ri… Read moreRand Paul relishes outsider role in 3rd term run
Digital news has grown more popular than ever – between 2014 and 2020, the number of average monthly unique visitors to the top 50 U.S. newspa… Read morePaul backs out of bill that would buoy news industry
As a student at Warren East High School in the 1990s, Eddy Grimes says he “had no ambition” of even going to college, much less becoming a vet… Read moreLocal veterinary clinic honored
Even as his colleagues in Congress move closer to approving a $40 billion aid package for war-torn Ukraine, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Gre… Read more'There's no money' for Ukraine aid, Sen. Paul says
It was a rare day Monday at the Bybee Avenue home of Imogene Garmon, and not necessarily because Kentucky’s junior U.S. senator came by to visit. Read moreSen. Paul honors Imogene's Alterations with small business award
FRANKLIN – Farmers in southcentral Kentucky who want to grow hemp can no longer use lack of local markets as an excuse not to do it. Read moreAviette Bioprocessing adds to region's growing hemp presence
RUSSELLVILLE – As a star linebacker for the Western Kentucky University football team in the 1960s, Jerry Humble dealt out more than his share… Read moreRetired Maj. Gen. Humble receives Patriot Award
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul may have been on to something Thursday when he said the Sloan Convention Center was the safest place he could be. Read morePaul: Defunding police 'a remarkably bad idea'
It’s a rare occasion when a U.S. senator visits your small, family-owned business. It’s rarer still when that senator brings along a copy of t… Read moreLisa's, other homegrown businesses worthy of honors
The Jefferson Awards were founded in 1972 to honor the highest ideals and achievements in the field of public service in the United States. This prestigious national honor recognizes individuals throughout the country performing great public service, but largely without recognition. For more details and the nomination form visit our Jefferson Awards section.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is a fan of the eggs over medium at Lisa’s Fifth Street Diner. Apparently, he’s not alone. Read moreAfter 'struggle', Lisa's Diner welcomes Senate honor
Meeting with business and government leaders Thursday in Bowling Green only heightened U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s belief that the 2022 midter… Read moreMcConnell: Democrat spending plans 'wildly inappropriate'
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, last week recognized Batteries… Read moreBatteries Plus Bulbs recognized by U.S. Senate
RUSSELLVILLE – Talk of raising corporate taxes to pay for President Joe Biden’s plan to improve the nation’s infrastructure is enough to put U… Read moreSen. Paul takes aim at Biden's infrastructure plan
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Wednesday he continues to be against a proposed new coronavirus relief bill that would add to the country’s b… Read morePaul: Deficit remains top concern amid virus relief, budget discussions
As the Trump campaign looks at lawsuits contesting the presidential election, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Monday that any allegations of … Read morePaul calls for voter fraud investigations, but vows to work with Biden
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and his wife Kelley visited Dr. Brian Strow’s BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism Book Club to speak about… Read moreSLIDE SHOW: Sen. Rand Paul visits WKU book club to talk socialism, capitalism
Whether it’s the $2.2 trillion bill pushed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., or the $500 billion plan put forward by Senate Majority Le… Read morePaul: Would be 'mistake' to do more pandemic relief
As preschoolers strolled into The Foundry Christian Community Center on Thursday wearing brightly colored backpacks and cloth face masks, U.S.… Read morePaul talks pandemic recovery, stimulus funding during Foundry visit
As an ophthalmologist and recovered coronavirus patient, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, is using his unique perspective to work with vi… Read morePaul discusses coronavirus recovery, steps moving forward
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Bowling Green was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol becaus… Read morePaul kept working for six days after taking coronavirus test
Presenting an American flag to the widow of a fallen soldier was more than a symbolic gesture for U.S. Sen. Rand Paul on Friday. It was tangib… Read moreSen. Paul honors fallen soldier with flag presentation
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, hosted his annual U.S. Service Academy Information Fair in Bowling Green on Thursday. The event aims to … Read moreVIDEO: 2019 annual U.S. Service Academy Information Fair
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul may have scaled back his travel schedule after surgery to remove part of a lung damaged when he was tackled in 2017 outsid… Read morePaul limits travel but not small-government rhetoric
The next phase in the ongoing saga between Rene Boucher and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Bowling Green was Wednesday at the U.S. 6th Circuit Court o… Read moreVIDEO: Federal prosecutor, Boucher's attorney meet in 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
While celebrating Amneal Pharmaceutical's third location in Glasgow on Monday morning, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul answered questions about his contro… Read moreVIDEO: Sen. Rand Paul speaks on objection to fast-tracking the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
GLASGOW – U.S. Sen. Rand Paul addressed Monday the recent controversy stemming from his objection to a congressional effort to fast-track an e… Read morePaul defends stance on 9/11 bill
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul (R) stopped by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Thursday and discussed an array of topics including his disapp… Read moreVIDEO: Sen. Rand Paul calls raising tariffs on Mexico 'bad idea,' opposes move
Speaking to Bowling Green business leaders Thursday, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, called President Donald Trump’s plan to levy escala… Read morePaul calls raising tariffs on Mexico 'bad idea,' opposes move
Comments by Gov. Matt Bevin, Sen. Rand Paul & Rep. Brett Guthrie. Read moreVIDEO: Gov. Bevin, Sen. Paul & others comment on Corvette Assembly Plant's new jobs
Sen. Rand Paul & his wife, Kelley, took a tour of Hope House Ministries and learning about what they're doing to help people suffering fro… Read moreVIDEO: Sen. Rand Paul tours Hope House Ministries
Sibaria Taylor always knew her father served admirably in World War II. Now she and her family members will have the evidence. Read more'My daddy is a hero': Deceased WWII veteran honored by Sen. Paul
Private First Class Isaac Taylor served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He toured New Guinea, Northern Solomons, Luzon & the South P… Read moreVIDEO: Sen. Rand Paul presents military medals to family of WWII vet, Isaac Taylor
The Republican Party cheerleading session that is the Southern Kentucky Lincoln Day Dinner veered slightly off course Saturday with this prono… Read moreSen. Paul vows to vote against giving Trump 'extra-Constitutional' power
It was a year of comings and goings, court dramas, cuts and changes. The Daily News news staff reviewed the stories that made headlines in 201… Read moreChange a dominant theme for top 10 stories of 2018
When it comes to a dispute over funding for President Donald Trump’s southern border wall, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, would like to… Read moreSen. Paul wants to avoid shutdown over Trump's border wall
Fresh off a diplomacy mission to Russia, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, is not so diplomatic in defending himself against charges that … Read morePaul defends overseas expenditures, Russian outreach
That U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is something of a contrarian comes as a surprise to no one. His self-proclaimed “libertarian-ish” stances on … Read moreSen. Paul: Don't expect GOP to falter in mid-term elections
With Congress set to tackle tax reform this fall, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul brought his low-taxes, small-government tour to his hometown of Bowling … Read morePaul touts tax-cutting on tour of businesses
In refusing to get on board with his fellow Republicans pushing their version of health care reform in the Senate, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul may hav… Read moreSen. Paul wants health-plan associations
The bill recently approved by the U.S. House to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act doesn’t make health insurance more accessible, acco… Read morePaul talks health care issues with insurance providers
In a congressional environment where industrial hemp has prominent supporters on both sides of the aisle, U.S. Rep. James Comer, R-Tompkinsvil… Read moreComer plans to suggest hemp-legalizing legislation
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has introduced the Obamacare Replacement Act, a series of reforms the Bowling Green Republican expects to be ready for a v… Read morePaul proposes repeal and replace plan of Obamacare, said Trump backs idea
Legislation has been reintroduced in the new Congress that would limit the economic impact of regulations issued by the executive branch. Read morePaul seeks to limit regulations
It was a year of comings and goings in southcentral Kentucky. The past 12 months were marked by many noteworthy arrivals and departures, which… Read more2016 was a year of change
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., took a short break from visiting with staff and community members at a Christmas open house at his Bowling Green office… Read morePaul talks cabinet nominees, Russian election influence
With 10 days to go until Election Day, state and federal Republican office-holders mobilized Saturday morning for a get-out-the-vote operation… Read moreRepublican officials go door-to-door to encourage voter turnout
Lexington mayor and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Gray spoke Friday about the significance of a Senate seat and the long legacy of serv… Read moreGray tells WKU students feds should examine system that means mountains of college debt
Relevant experience: A successful businessman and seventh-generation Kentuckian, Jim Gray knows Kentucky. Jim’s family built a business from t… Read moreJim Gray
Rep. Michael Meredith (left), R-Brownsville, talks with state representative candidate Steve Riley Sunday, October 9, 2016, during the Rand Pa… Read moreU.S. Sen. Rand Paul, state candidates urge voters to mobilize at campaign event
Less than 30 days before election day, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul urged voters on Sunday to support his re-election bid, stressing the importance of … Read moreU.S. Sen. Rand Paul, state candidates urge voters to mobilize at campaign event
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul made the case Monday for small government and free markets to students at Western Kentucky University, contending that soc… Read morePaul denounces socialism, champions capitalism to WKU students
As older workers retire from jobs in the skilled trades, officials at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College made the case for … Read morePaul visit highlights SKYCTC's technical facilities, programs
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Gray said a Senate seat is a terrible thing to waste. Read moreGray talks Senate bid in BG stop
When voters take their pick between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton for president, they'll be choosing between two differ… Read moreU.S. Sen. Rand Paul urges voters to choose smaller government
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, called Friday for a greater emphasis on education for gifted students after touring Western Kentucky Uni… Read moreU.S. Sen. Rand Paul tours WKU's Gatton Academy
GLASGOW — During U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's stop at the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, a crowd of people, many from a new group opposed to the … Read moreGlasgow citizens ask Rand Paul for help in EPB rate issue
Combining specialized combat-related injury medicine at Veterans Administration facilities with local hospital care for non-battle-related pro… Read moreSenator envisions VA 'hybrid' medical care
Combining specialized combat-related injury medicine at Veterans Administration facilities with local hospital care for non-battle-related pro… Read morePaul envisions VA 'hybrid' medical care
Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Hillary Clinton still has questions to answer about her conduct before the Benghazi killings at th… Read morePaul hits Clinton actions
