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Emergency road aid funds awarded to Barren Co. Fiscal Court

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Fiscal Court is receiving $100,000 for drainage structure repairs on Ramp Road. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the funding comes from County Road Aid emergency funds. “The Transportation Cabinet is pleased to approve this request for funding to provide assistance to Barren County to repair and maintain safe connections in the community,” transportation secretary…

Living Well: Albuterol Shortage

It’s a medicine commonly used to treat people with breathing problems, but liquid albuterol is in short supply. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover explains what led to the shortage and what health experts say you need to know — if you can’t get this medicine.

Sunrise Spotlight: Re-Tree of BG

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met Chad Stinger. He spoke to us about an upcoming tree giveaway from Re-Tree BG after the intense winds last Friday. The operation has open applications for you to apply to get a free tree. This organization is especially working in the communities affected by the tornado….

Sharp Named Defensive Player of the Year Back-To-Back Seasons

DALLAS – For the second consecutive year, WKU Hilltopper Basketball senior center Jamarion Sharp has been named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Tuesday morning. Additionally, junior guard Dayvion McKnight was named All-Conference Second Team. Sharp earned third-team honors and an All-Defensive Team nod. Sixth-year senior guard Emmanuel Akot was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. Sharp becomes…

Foster and Hayes Earn C-USA Postseason Awards

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball had pair of student-athletes earn Conference USA Postseason Awards the league announced on Tuesday. Sophomore forward Jaylin Foster was named to the All-Defensive Team and freshman guard Acacia Hayes was named to the All-Freshmen Team. Foster has been one of the leading steals earners in the conference all season. She has notched 60 total…

WKU students host international potluck to encourage connection

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – International students are making connections and finding a sense of belonging at the dinner table. Students gathered for an international potluck Monday night. The event hosted by WKU’s Language Greenhouse program encourages students from the U.S. and abroad to share their culture and experiences through food. “I’m really happy with this. Even previously, I think I…

Beshear announces $4.2M in tobacco settlement funds to help Kentucky farmers

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – A large sum from tobacco settlement funds is going to help Kentucky farmers. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that $4,203,631 in settlement dollars will help farmers to protect water and prevent soil erosion. The General Assembly appropriates Tobacco Master Settlement funds every year, according to the governor’s office. Award recipients the have two years to complete…

Arcadia residents get flowers from Rihanna after viral video

(Source: Arcadia Senior Living Bowling Green)BOWING GREEN, Ky. – Some ladies at Arcadia Senior Living got another special surprise after their TikTok performance. A delivery of white roses from Rihanna made its way to the women who went viral recently on TikTok for their rendition of Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show. This comes after Jay-Z sent the residents lavish roses…

Man arrested after ATV thefts in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police have made an arrest after they say multiple ATVs were stolen. The Glasgow Police Department says on Jan. 18 and Jan. 20, they received reports of stolen ATVs from Jackie Browning Park and Oil City Road. During the investigation, authorities say they recovered two of the ATVs. Police identified and arrested Robert Mercer on March…