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Home heavily damaged after reported structure fire in Bowling Green

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Experts discuss common breastfeeding/weaning struggles

Med Center Health first hospital in region to perform new vascular surgery

Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly bringing weapon to McCreary Co. school

Authorities seize 44 pounds of methamphetamine in Logan & Todd County drug investigation

Area near Barren River Lake Dam to close temporarily for maintenance

KSP issues IAN ALERT for juvenile missing in Russell Springs

Christian County deputies take juvenile wanted in connection in Kentucky homicide investigation into custody

$225,000 Kentucky Lottery ticket sold in Leitchfield remains unclaimed

Cave City data center lawsuits to move forward together

Man charged with DUI after alleged hit-and-run in Bowling Green

T.J. Community Mission Foundation takes fundraiser back to the ’80s

1 dead in single-vehicle Christian County crash

Infant, 1 other person flown after crash on I-65 in Warren County

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Football Frenzy Week 1: 8/21/2026

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Kentucky non-profit travels the world, using athletics to share a message

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WKU Soccer draws 1-1 with UAB

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2026 Football Frenzy Preview: South Warren Spartans

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Grayson County family takes home largest pumpkin, tallest sunflower at Kentucky State Fair

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The M&L Electrical Race for JA presented by J.M. Smucker returns Sept. 25

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Area near Barren River Lake Dam to close temporarily for maintenance

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KSP issues IAN ALERT for juvenile missing in Russell Springs

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Christian County deputies take juvenile wanted in connection in Kentucky homicide investigation into custody

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$225,000 Kentucky Lottery ticket sold in Leitchfield remains unclaimed

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Cave City data center lawsuits to move forward together

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Man charged with DUI after alleged hit-and-run in Bowling Green

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T.J. Community Mission Foundation takes fundraiser back to the ’80s

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1 dead in single-vehicle Christian County crash

Infant, 1 other person flown after crash on I-65 in Warren County

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UPDATE: WKU PD locate suspect in hit-and-run investigation

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SOKY'S CHOICE: Potter Gray students rally for classmate Troyce

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8 indicted in alleged organized contraband scheme involving Todd County inmates

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Football Frenzy Week 1: 8/21/2026

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Air Hydro Power breaks ground on $13 million Kentucky Transpark Facility

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GALLERY: Football Frenzy kicks off in local counties

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Summer heat drags on thanks to thermal lag

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WKU renames LifeSkills institution CAYA Advancing Research and Community Health Institute

Kentucky measles cases climb to 24 as health officials urge vaccination

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2 Bowling Green men charged after allegedly breaking into more than 25 vehicles

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TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital invests in advanced technology for cardiac catherization lab

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TRAFFIC: Overnight road closure set in Butler County for resurfacing project

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Man arrested in connection with multi-state Walmart thefts, including in Kentucky

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Bonnaroo festival to take 'much-needed year off' in 2027

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