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North Metcalfe Fire

Firefighters respond to tractor fire in Metcalfe County

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Glasgow, Barren County preschools earn 5 stars

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Glasgow, Barren County preschools earn 5 stars

Bowling Green man accused of robbing post office, police say

Byrd verbally commits to WKU, set to play for Coach Plona

Son’s search for his father’s Vietnam pilots brings old photographs to life

Cave Area Conference Center to hold festivities benefitting beloved local musician with stage 4 cancer

Giving others a second chance at life; expungement clinic held in Scottsville

Glasgow Christmas Parade theme announced as 'Stars, Stripes & Silent Nights'

SNAP recipients to receive help for losing food due to Aug. 11 storms

WKU PD searching for suspects in WKU Athletics facilities theft

Community members react to Bowling Green fire that severely damaged a home

Man charged with attempted unlawful transaction with minor in Allen County

Community leader, Howard Bailey, laid to rest Tuesday

Beshear orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton

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Byrd verbally commits to WKU, set to play for Coach Plona

April Mcdonald

WKU Soccer's McDonald named CUSA Defensive Player of the Week

Nonso Omezi

Omezi named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

Topper Tuesday Mike Montgomery

Topper Tuesday: WKU W-Club president Mike Montgomery

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Cave Area Conference Center to hold festivities benefitting beloved local musician with stage 4 cancer

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Giving others a second chance at life; expungement clinic held in Scottsville

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Glasgow Christmas Parade theme announced as 'Stars, Stripes & Silent Nights'

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SNAP recipients to receive help for losing food due to Aug. 11 storms

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Cave Area Conference Center to hold festivities benefitting beloved local musician with stage 4 cancer

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Giving others a second chance at life; expungement clinic held in Scottsville

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Glasgow Christmas Parade theme announced as 'Stars, Stripes & Silent Nights'

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SNAP recipients to receive help for losing food due to Aug. 11 storms

Wku Theft Suspects

WKU PD searching for suspects in WKU Athletics facilities theft

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Community members react to Bowling Green fire that severely damaged a home

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Man charged with attempted unlawful transaction with minor in Allen County

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Community leader, Howard Bailey, laid to rest Tuesday

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Beshear orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton

Logan County Sheriff

Logan County Sheriff's Office, first responders at scene of Olmstead crash

Fatal Crash

1 dead, 2 injured after crash in Laurel County

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton dies at age 80

Vehicle Fire

1 to be flown after fiery crash in Allen County

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Hiker rescued after 10-foot fall at Red River Gorge

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First responders rescue lost hikers on Laurel Lake

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High Street Tower now open at The Medical Center at Bowling Green

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Unclaimed winning Powerball tickets sold in SOKY

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Man charged after high-speed vehicle pursuit and foot chase in Barren County

Cadiz Restaurant Fire

"Iconic" Cadiz Restaurant damaged in fire

Texas man charged with driving under the influence, drug possession after traffic stop

Echols Looper

2 charged after alleged assault, robbery in Taylor County

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Multiple agencies respond to structure fire in Logan County

OPERATION PRIDE SMITHS GROVE GATEWAY

Smiths Grove gateway fundraising near halfway mark

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