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

Man arrested after allegedly possessing bag of marijuana in Morgantown

Man charged with reckless driving, DUI in Warren County

Bowling Green Fire Department achieves recertification as ISO Class 1

Police investigating shooting in Hopkinsville, suspect in custody

Topper Tuesday: WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart

Tennessee man arrested in Warren County after fleeing police in Tennessee, Kentucky

Man charged with murder in death of 1-year-old in Allen County

Warren County Public Schools starting new ‘ Back-to-School Facility Full-Court Press’ tradition

More than 200 dogs removed from Metcalfe Co. property

How parents can ease back-to-school anxiety

1 dead after motorcycle crash in Letcher County

Football Frenzy 2026 Preview: Warren Central Dragons

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Med Center Health announces new partnerships with two Warren County high schools

Topper Tuesday: WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart

Warren County Public Schools

Warren County Public Schools starting new ‘ Back-to-School Facility Full-Court Press’ tradition

Football Frenzy 2026 Preview: Warren Central Dragons

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SOKY Speaks: 7th annual Shake Rag Festival

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Sunrise Spotlight: The Harper Raye Fall Festival

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Warren County Public Schools starting new ‘ Back-to-School Facility Full-Court Press’ tradition

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Police investigating shooting in Hopkinsville, suspect in custody

Topper Tuesday: WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart

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Tennessee man arrested in Warren County after fleeing police in Tennessee, Kentucky

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Man charged with murder in death of 1-year-old in Allen County

Warren County Public Schools

Warren County Public Schools starting new ‘ Back-to-School Facility Full-Court Press’ tradition

More than 200 dogs removed from Metcalfe Co. property

Troubles At School. Lonely Sad African American Schoolgirl Crying At School Hall

How parents can ease back-to-school anxiety

Motorcycle Crash

1 dead after motorcycle crash in Letcher County

Football Frenzy 2026 Preview: Warren Central Dragons

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New robotic technology detects lung cancer in early stages

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George Fant Sr. speaks on experience with silent heart attack

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WKU soccer ready to kick off 2026 season

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Barren County Schools preschool programs earn highest state quality rating

County reconnects neighborhoods after Shaker Mill improvements

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Piper Lindsey introduced as next Trojanette softball head coach

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Harvest Festival to expand down College Street

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Ballot language to appear on general election ballots for Logan County Nickel Tax proposal

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Rescuers remove estimated 244 dogs from Metcalfe County property

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Craft gifts $100,000 for agricultural education in Barren County

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Goodwill Kentucky opens applications for trades pathway program in Bowling Green

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City of Glasgow announces temporary park closure

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Kentucky State Police Trooper plays key role in rescue of bald eagle

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