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Former UK student pleads guilty to manslaughter following infant's death

The Medical Centers at Bowling Green and Albany recertified as SANE Ready Hospitals

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Kentucky non-profit travels the world, using athletics to share a message

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Former Hopkinsville pastor charged with grooming a minor

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Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce announces Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2027

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Man arrested after allegedly fleeing police with 2-year-old in vehicle in Mayfield

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Nolin River Lake boat ramp to temporarily close

Detectives arrest 2 men in reopened Allen County sexual abuse investigations

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Metcalfe County student selected as finalist in state "I Voted" sticker contest

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Bailey remembered for student-first legacy at WKU

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WKU Player of the Week: goalkeeper Mia Riddick

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Bowling Green officer honored at Governor's Award ceremony

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Children of Metcalfe County drowning victim speak out, remember their mom as a hero

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Man charged after alleged pursuit in Pike County ends with vehicle fire

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Barren County Fiscal Court working to begin distribution of money from federal opioid settlement

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Warren County deputy honored with Governor's Award

Kentucky ranks fifth in pedestrian deaths involving distracted drivers

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