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2 facing charges after Simpson County inmate allegedly picks up drugs

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Jaycees-Bowling Green celebrates 80th anniversary

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Jaycees-Bowling Green celebrates 80th anniversary

Mental health professionals encourage Kentuckians to seek help

Local leaders honored at annual chamber Excellence Awards

2 Barren County educators surprised with 2026 distinguished educator awards from WKU

SweetMilk opens second location in Bowling Green

Former Spartan, Hilltopper journeys through professional baseball ranks

5 charged after search warrants conducted in Oak Grove

Alvaton Fire Department reports box truck rollover, structure fire responses

Gov. Beshear announces over $1.3 million in state grants supporting cleaner communities

Metcalfe County High School student named winner of Congressional Art Competition

Community leaders celebrate groundbreaking for new EMS station in Barren County

Local police stations recognize National Police Week

Construction crews, firefighters contain embankment fire in Butler County

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Former Spartan, Hilltopper journeys through professional baseball ranks

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Delk signs to play baseball at Wabash Valley College

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Plona adds South Carolina transfer EJ Walker

Topper Tuesday: WKU GM of Ticket Sales and Operations Cal Cannestra

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SOKY Speaks: Work Out with a Cop Cardio Class

Sunrise Spotlight 5.13.26

Sunrise Spotlight: WCPS Summer Reading Kickoff

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Pet of the Day: BJ

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Wanted Wednesday: Yvette Ferrer

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SweetMilk opens second location in Bowling Green

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Former Spartan, Hilltopper journeys through professional baseball ranks

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5 charged after search warrants conducted in Oak Grove

Alvaton Fire Responses

Alvaton Fire Department reports box truck rollover, structure fire responses

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Gov. Beshear announces over $1.3 million in state grants supporting cleaner communities

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Metcalfe County High School student named winner of Congressional Art Competition

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Community leaders celebrate groundbreaking for new EMS station in Barren County

Police Week

Local police stations recognize National Police Week

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Construction crews, firefighters contain embankment fire in Butler County

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Delk signs to play baseball at Wabash Valley College

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Demolition begins at Hilltopper Hall on WKU campus

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Bowling Green Chamber celebrates 2026 Excellence Awards winners

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First responders reconstructing fatal crash in Green County

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Local barista tournament raises more than $1,500 for area nonprofit

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$100,000 a Year for Life Millionaire for Life ticket sold in Bowling Green

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Glasgow Rotary Club sets applications for annual nonprofit donations

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New K-9 unit emerges from Glasgow

Cave City data center debate

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1 dead, 1 flown for treatment after collision between vehicle and buggy in Hart County

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Boys Volleyball State Tournament Scoreboard: 5/11/2026

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Raider pitching standouts sign to play college baseball

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6th District Magistrate candidates speak at Young Republicans event ahead of election

Norton Children's offering teen vaping cessation classes

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Sunrise Spotlight 5.13.26

Sunrise Spotlight: WCPS Summer Reading Kickoff

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Pet of the Day: BJ

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Sunrise Spotlight: 11th Annual Jackrabbit Jog

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Pet of the Day: Xena

Sunrise Spotlight 5.11.26

Sunrise Spotlight: 2nd Annual BBQ Festival

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Feel Good Friday: Supporting our local nurses

Sunrise Spotlight: Bourbon For Butterflies Raffle

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Pet of the Day: Shadow