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Bowling Green approves data center regulations, rejects six-month review period

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Sinkhole on Kiwanis opens back up

Simpson County residents provide input on future goals during strategic plan update meeting

WKU Athletics To Launch 270 In 270 Campaign On June 22

Butler County Rescue Squad teaches safety skills at the Butler County Library

Hardy & Son Funeral Homes celebrates 100 years of service

Jury finds David Proffitt guilty of murder, recommends life plus 70 years in death of Alexandra Hemmann

Former Hilltopper Lucky Jackson signs with Detroit Lions

Canadian man faces federal charges following child sexual abuse internet investigation, jailed in Warren County

Warren County Sheriff’s Office announces July traffic safety checkpoint date

Local nonprofit caring for foster children to host fundraising dinner

Mechanical failure closes Cave City railroad crossing

Warren County to host open house to discuss data centers, local protections

UPDATE: Search concludes for 83-year-old Grayson County man

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WKU Athletics To Launch 270 In 270 Campaign On June 22

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Former Hilltopper Lucky Jackson signs with Detroit Lions

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"I'm a different breed," Jeff Simmons says ahead of year eight with Tennessee Titans

Bowling Green's Byaombe Matendo named 2025-2026 Kentucky Boys Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year

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Local nonprofit caring for foster children to host fundraising dinner

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SOKY Speaks: 4th of July Community Parade

Sunrise Spotlight: Warren County Bicycle Co-op

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Hardy & Son Funeral Homes celebrates 100 years of service

Jury finds David Proffitt guilty of murder, recommends life plus 70 years in death of Alexandra Hemmann

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Former Hilltopper Lucky Jackson signs with Detroit Lions

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Canadian man faces federal charges following child sexual abuse internet investigation, jailed in Warren County

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Warren County Sheriff’s Office announces July traffic safety checkpoint date

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Local nonprofit caring for foster children to host fundraising dinner

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Mechanical failure closes Cave City railroad crossing

Warren County Data Center

Warren County to host open house to discuss data centers, local protections

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UPDATE: Search concludes for 83-year-old Grayson County man

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80's themed restaurant Atomic Kitchen celebrates one year of business

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Russellville Rural Fire Department receives $43,000 in grant money for new training facility

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Community Education celebrates 28th Stand for Childrens Day

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Lost River Cave hosts naturalization ceremony for 17 citizenship candidates

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Family remembers Sarah Jo Reeder, the woman who saved a child at Phil Moore Park

Jury hears Proffitt confession, forensic testimony in Hemmann murder trial

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"I'm a different breed," Jeff Simmons says ahead of year eight with Tennessee Titans

Bowling Green's Byaombe Matendo named 2025-2026 Kentucky Boys Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year

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Polly Steenbergen graduates from Kentucky Chamber Fellowship for Civic Leadership

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Kentucky attorney general launches lawsuits against 3 gambling companies

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Wanted Wednesday: Homer Burd

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21-year-old man dies after rollover crash in Bracken County

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Man wanted on charges connected to cases in Georgia, Kentucky

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The Salvation Army of Bowling Green announces incoming captains

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