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Kentucky State Police warns community of ongoing Bitcoin kiosk scam

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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños in 27 states, including Kentucky

1 ejected after crash involving two tractor-trailers in Christian County

Glasgow man charged with drug possession

1 charged, juvenile detained after reports of shots fired near Russellville apartments

Missing teen pulled from pond Christian County, flown for treatment

Football Frenzy 2026 Preview: Greenwood Gators

Hilltoppers Dominate in 4-1 Win Against Murray State

BRASS shelter demand outpaces available beds

Barren County counselor gives tips on avoiding academic burnout

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National Immunization Awareness Month highlights importance of routine childhood vaccines

Glasgow Independent Schools hosting clothing giveaway on Aug. 6

Applications open for DowntownBGKY ambassadors academy

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Hilltoppers Dominate in 4-1 Win Against Murray State

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Lewis returns to Hilltopper secondary with same energy and intensity in 2026

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Missing teen pulled from pond Christian County, flown for treatment

Football Frenzy 2026 Preview: Greenwood Gators

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Hilltoppers Dominate in 4-1 Win Against Murray State

BRASS domestic violence assistance guide

BRASS shelter demand outpaces available beds

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Barren County counselor gives tips on avoiding academic burnout

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List: When is the first day of school at our local districts?

National Immunization Awareness Month highlights importance of routine childhood vaccines

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Glasgow Independent Schools hosting clothing giveaway on Aug. 6

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Applications open for DowntownBGKY ambassadors academy

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Lewis returns to Hilltopper secondary with same energy and intensity in 2026

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1 flown after crash involving 2 tractor-trailers in Christian County

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Owensboro man accused of impersonating peace officer in Simpson County

Nolin Lake State Park

Nolin Lake State Park temporary closure to end, officials announce reopening date

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Christian County man flees police, crashes vehicle before being arrested

Metcalfe County

Applications to build Metcalfe County grocery store to open, 10,500 residents currently reside in food desert

Bowling Green City Hall

Bowling Green eyes $42.5M for major projects

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Kentucky State Police arrests Morgantown man with multiple warrants

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2026 Football Frenzy Preview: Franklin-Simpson Wildcats

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GoBG Transit adds new buses, route changes planned

Kentucky Legal Aid to host free expungement clinic in Allen County

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NEW DETAILS: Adairville School band director charged in child exploitation material investigation

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Ervin Houchens named 2026 Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame inductee

Barren River Lake recreation area set to close for control tower maintenance

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