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RUSSELL SIMS AQUATIC CENTER MASTER PLAN

Russell Sims Aquatic Center master plan approved

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House explodes in Central City, man in critical condition

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House explodes in Central City, man in critical condition

State leaders discuss data center, their future in the Commonwealth and how to protect consumers

2026 Football Frenzy Preview: Hart County Raiders

New Salvation Army leaders begin work in Bowling Green

WKU football running back Ajay Allen brings experience to backfield

Community mourns loss of Howard Bailey

Allen County deputies working to identify individual

Changes coming to Medicaid, SNAP as Kentucky advocates explain what residents need to know

Metcalfe County Schools provides record number of summer meals

Juvenile bicyclist flown for treatment after being struck by vehicle in Clarksville, police say

Kentucky measles cases reach highest number in 35 years, according to health officials

2 Grayson County students hospitalized after ingesting "form of baby aspirin"

Bowling Green man charged after allegedly shooting into vehicle, 1 injured

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2026 Football Frenzy Preview: Hart County Raiders

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WKU football running back Ajay Allen brings experience to backfield

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Topper Tuesday: WKU volleyball head coach Travis Hudson

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2026 Football Frenzy: Caverna Colonels

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State leaders discuss data center, their future in the Commonwealth and how to protect consumers

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Sean Astin to visit Bowling Green to help raise money for Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky

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Emergency exercise to be conducted at Green River Water Treatment Facility

SOKY Speaks: Upcoming SOKY Disability Dance & Inclusive Social Tailgate Party

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WKU football running back Ajay Allen brings experience to backfield

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Community mourns loss of Howard Bailey

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Allen County deputies working to identify individual

Changes coming to Medicaid, SNAP as Kentucky advocates explain what residents need to know

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Metcalfe County Schools provides record number of summer meals

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Juvenile bicyclist flown for treatment after being struck by vehicle in Clarksville, police say

Kentucky measles cases reach highest number in 35 years, according to health officials

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2 Grayson County students hospitalized after ingesting "form of baby aspirin"

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Bowling Green man charged after allegedly shooting into vehicle, 1 injured

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Sean Astin to visit Bowling Green to help raise money for Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky

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WKU instructor appointed to the national FCCLA Board of Directors

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Emergency exercise to be conducted at Green River Water Treatment Facility

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UPDATE: 1 in custody after allegedly threatening Barren County woman

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Pulaski County man arrested on child sexual abuse offenses after investigation

Barren Arrest

3 arrested after stolen vehicle found in Cave City

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Allen County man arrested after authorities find 'concerning living conditions' at home

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TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital announces newly renovated operating rooms

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Topper Tuesday: WKU volleyball head coach Travis Hudson

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Emergency personnel respond to Central City home explosion

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Logan County Sheriff's Office alerts residents of officer impersonation phone scam

Bullying At School

School Avoidance: warning signs parents should know

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2026 Football Frenzy: Caverna Colonels

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Upton firetruck hit by vehicle during I-65 crash response

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