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Mount Olivet Road was closed for hours following an early morning structure fire.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Mount Olivet Road is closed right now following an early morning structure fire. Richardville Fire Department’s Chief Brian Lee says units from multiple agencies arrived around 3:15 A.M. this morning concerning a single-story home fully engulfed in flames. Chief Lee says no one...

14/02/2025

During his Team Kentucky update Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Department of Education is receiving an additional $14.7 million to fully fund the required SEEK payments.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During his Team Kentucky update Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Department of Education is receiving an additional $14.7 million to fully fund the required SEEK payments. SEEK stands for Supporting Education Excellence in Kentucky, which helps give fundi...

14/02/2025

The Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation made a huge donation to the Allen County Historical Society for the preservation of a historic landmark in the community.

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation made a huge donation to the Allen County Historical Society for the preservation of a historic landmark in the community. The Scottsville Train Depot was built back in 1886, and for 90 years was a huge part of the Louisville and Nashvi...

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After a microchipping company out of Texas shut down, it’s important to make sure your pet’s microchip is up to date.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After a microchipping company out of Texas shut down, it’s important to make sure your pet’s microchip is up to date. The company is called Save This Life, and they shut down recently out of the blue. While the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society has not worked with...

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On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Office of the Governor has joined litigation to stop a federal funding freeze.

Source: Office of Governor Andy Beshear, Facebook. FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Office of the Governor has joined litigation to stop a federal funding freeze. The development was shared during Thursday’s Team Kentucky update. Officials say state attorneys general...

14/02/2025

For the past few years, Barren County Schools has hosted a week dedicated to Random Acts of Kindness to promote kindness among students.

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – For the past few years, Barren County Schools has hosted a week dedicated to Random Acts of Kindness to promote kindness among students. This special week allows students to understand what different nationalities bring to the table while strengthening relationships between pe...

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UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 71-year-old James Lane.

GLASGOW, Ky. – One person is dead following a house fire in Barren County. According to Barren County coroner Tim Gibson, a house fire occurred Thursday on Coral Hill Halfway Road. The initial call came in to the 911 center at 8:47 a.m., according to Gibson. He says next of kin is still being noti...

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A new bill introduced to the Kentucky House of Representatives a few weeks ago is aiming to make renewing your driver’s license quicker and more enjoyable.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new bill introduced to the Kentucky House of Representatives a few weeks ago is aiming to make renewing your driver’s license quicker and more enjoyable. House Bill 161, introduced to the Kentucky legislature by Bowling Green’s State Rep. Kevin Jackson, aims to allow thi...

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WKU Football defensive back Upton Stout earned an invitation to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, the NFL announced on Thursday.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football defensive back Upton Stout earned an invitation to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, the NFL announced on Thursday. Stout was one of the premier defensive backs in Conference USA last season, earning First Team All-CUSA honors for his efforts. He recorded 52 tackles,...

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A North Warren Elementary student helped out in Frankfort on Thursday.

Source: North Warren Elementary. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A North Warren Elementary student represented the local area in Frankfort on Thursday. According to the school, Canon Alexander served as a page for Rep. Michael Meredith. The Kentucky General Assembly’s website says a daily page is someone betwe...

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A Franklin man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into child sexual exploitation material.

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into child sexual exploitation material. The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says it worked alongside Homeland Security Investigations agents and the South-Central Kentucky Drug Task Force to arrest 26-year-old ...

13/02/2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half t...

13/02/2025

WKU Baseball will open the 2025 season with a four-game series at home against Illinois State beginning with a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 14 at 12 p.m. CT.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball will open the 2025 season with a four-game series at home against Illinois State beginning with a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 14 at 12 p.m. CT. AT THE GAME • Illinois State (0-0) at WKU (0-0) • Nick Denes Field | Bowling Green, Ky. • Friday, Feb. 14 | 12 p....

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Two men are charged following a traffic stop.

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two men are charged following a traffic stop. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it was dispatched to the area of Veterans Memorial Highway on Thursday to a possible stolen vehicle with a Georgia registration plate. Deputies located the vehicle and through investigation de...