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Simpson County Sheriff's Office mourns loss of retired court security officer

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Man dead after allegedly running red light, hitting deputy sheriff's vehicle

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Man dead after allegedly running red light, hitting deputy sheriff's vehicle

Man who allegedly stole 40,000 pounds of copper arrested in Grayson County

Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park to reopen March 5

Wanted Wednesday: Joseph Irick

City of Bowling Green passes ordinance allowing for control of pricing for towing companies

Dragons and Trojans advance in opening round of 4th Region Tournament

Hilltopper baseball falls to Cincinnati in midweek matchup

Outdoor warning siren maintenance scheduled in Barren Co. through Thursday

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Dragons and Trojans advance in opening round of 4th Region Tournament

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Hilltopper baseball falls to Cincinnati in midweek matchup

Topper Tuesday: WKU Women's Basketball senior Zsofia Telegdy

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Lady Cats and Lady Patriots advance after day two of 4th Region Tournament

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Community Driven: 2026 Purses, Pouts, & Pearls

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SOKY Speaks: Upcoming Production of 'Vanities'

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Pet of the Day: Pipper

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Sunrise Spotlight: Run and Walk For Children with Family Enrichment Center

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City of Bowling Green passes ordinance allowing for control of pricing for towing companies

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Dragons and Trojans advance in opening round of 4th Region Tournament

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Hilltopper baseball falls to Cincinnati in midweek matchup

Outdoor warning siren maintenance scheduled in Barren Co. through Thursday

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United Way of Southern Kentucky brings Read United to area schools

Fire

Man found dead following structure fire in Hardin County

Helping seniors stay independent at home

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Schools prepare for severe weather as state conducts tornado drill

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Barren County elementary schools take top honors at Governor’s Cup Regional 8 meet

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Over 50 cats surrendered from home in Lexington

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Beshear: Kentucky-based soldiers among 6 from US killed in Iran attacks

Family Resource

Sherrill to retire at completion of school year, says BGISD

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Fifth arrest made in University Boulevard shooting investigation

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2 charged after crashing into vehicles, fleeing police in Bowling Green

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Lady Cats and Lady Patriots advance after day two of 4th Region Tournament

Over 50

Bowling Green Neighborhood and Community Services' hosts annual Over 50 Citizen Academy

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Man sentenced to 23 years after fatal Lovers Lane crash

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. holds Rooted in History, Rising in Service gala

Warren County sheriff provides scam call warning

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Man sentenced in Bowling Green drug conspiracy case

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House on the Hill to host Fountain Square Art Festival

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Winning Kentucky Lottery ticket worth $225K sold in Louisville

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16-year-old dead after ATV crash in Perry Co., other teen facing DUI charge

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