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Celebrating 40 Years of Leadership; Bowling Green program marks milestone anniversary

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky.– Local leaders past and present gathered Thursday for the 40th anniversary celebration of Leadership Bowling Green, a program that organizers say has shaped more than a thousand professionals and strengthened the community across four decades. The event, recognized with an official proclamation, brought together graduates, current class members and community partners to reflect on the program’s legacy…

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T.J. Samson Hospital Unveils Upgraded NICU for Southcentral Kentucky Families

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GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – T.J. Samson Community Hospital celebrated the grand reopening of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Monday afternoon, marking a major investment in advanced newborn care for families across the region. Hospital leaders, staff, and community members gathered to tour the newly renovated space, which features the latest medical technology, expanded capacity, and a family-centered design. The…

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SoKY’s Choice: Marines mark 250 Years with celebration in Bowling Green

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Marines and community members gathered Sunday night at the Bowling Green Country Club to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, honoring a legacy of service that officially dates back to Nov. 10, 1775. The event, hosted by the local Marine Corps League Detachment 1095, blended formal ceremony with a family atmosphere….

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Community dances for a cause at Med Center Charity Ball

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Hundreds of people dressed in their finest gathered at the Sloan Convention Center on Saturday night for the Med Center Health Foundation’s 21st annual Charity Ball, a black-tie event raising money to support local health programs across Southern Kentucky. The fundraiser, described as the largest charity event in the community, benefits several Med Center Health…

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News 40 Weather Reports: the great thermostat debate heats up as temperatures cool down

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South-central Kentucky has enjoyed a short stretch of unseasonably warm November days, but that’s about to change. A couple weekend cold fronts will send temperatures plunging, and with it, the return of a familiar household argument: What temperature should you set the thermostat? As the fall warmth gives way to frosty mornings, local HVAC experts say…

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Logan County Jail earns statewide award for safety and compliance

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Detention Center has been recognized as the most compliant jail in Kentucky using the Cadmus system, a technology that tracks mandatory cell checks and helps staff monitor inmate safety around the clock. Jailer Josh Toomey said the honor reflects the hard work and consistency of his team in maintaining high standards. “The importance of…

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SoKY’s Choice: “A Lasting Legacy” – Metcalfe County honors Judge Tom Emberton with bronze statue

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EDMONTON, Ky. (WNKY) — Under a cloudy November sky, the people of Metcalfe County gathered Sunday afternoon to honor one of Kentucky’s most respected public servants, Judge Tom Emberton, with the unveiling of a life-sized bronze statue outside the courthouse that bears his name. The ceremony drew family, friends, and state leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Congressman James…

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Stars and Six Strings Masquerade Party Helps Children Find Courage

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Music, masks and meaningful moments filled the National Corvette Museum Saturday night as the Center for Courageous Kids hosted its annual Stars and Six Strings Masquerade Party. The elegant evening brought together community members with one shared goal, to help children living with serious medical conditions experience the joy of summer camp at no cost….

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Bowling Green expands sinkhole repair funding as heavy rains strain city budget

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The City of Bowling Green is adding another $750,000 to its ongoing sinkhole repair efforts, as officials say recent heavy rains and unstable ground continue to create new problems across the city. The Board of Commissioners this week approved a change order with Scott & Ritter, Inc., bringing the total cost of the city’s demolition…

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