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Hilltoppers Claim 16-3 Road Win At Sam Houston

Aging conference puts focus on grief, suicide warning signs

Dishman-McGinnis Elementary on lockdown out of precaution

Local pizza shop finds new customers through tourism efforts, social media exposure

Logan County residents will have the opportunity to properly dispose of electronic waste

Trooper Hayden Phillips honored for Heroes Workout of the Day

More than 80,000 Kentuckians losing access to SNAP, governor says

Logan County judge-executive lifts burn ban

Man registered as sex offender arrested in Franklin after living near high school

Daviess Co. man allegedly drove through garage door during barricade incident

Beaver Dam woman allegedly steals $30,000 while acting as victim's caregiver

Park City seeks donations to finish new welcome sign

Harvest Festival expands downtown for 10th year

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BCHS Beta students recognized at annual Leadership Summit

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More than 80,000 Kentuckians losing access to SNAP, governor says

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Logan County judge-executive lifts burn ban

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Man registered as sex offender arrested in Franklin after living near high school

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Beaver Dam woman allegedly steals $30,000 while acting as victim's caregiver

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Park City seeks donations to finish new welcome sign

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Harvest Festival expands downtown for 10th year

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Kentucky State Sen. Chris McDaniel discusses Amendment 1 on the ballot this year

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Families of 3 teens killed in Glasgow crash a year ago urge community to drive sober

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WKU Player of the Week: football wide receiver Jonathan Stafford Jr.

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Suspect in Revelin Meador case appears in court, father faces separate charges

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Chad Young named 2026 Bennie Purcell Coach of the Year

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BG Area Chamber of Commerce names executive vice president of economic development and innovation

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Houchens Food Group acquires Brooks Grocery chain

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Man arrested during child sexual abuse material investigation in Warren County

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