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Health News – Lead exposure in childhood

Past exposure to high levels of lead causes hundreds of thousands of deaths each year in the U.S. It can also cause serious health problems. A new study shows a large portion of the population was exposed to dangerous levels of lead early in their childhood. Today’s Health News has a look at the research and what can be done…

Lady Toppers Exit C-USA Championship with Loss to UAB

FRISCO, Texas — WKU women’s basketball fell, 74-62, in the second round of the Conference USA Championship to UAB on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas. The Lady Toppers move to 18-12 on the season with the loss. “The kids kept fighting, I think we just ran out of gas in the fourth quarter,” said head coach Greg Collins. “We put a lot…

FEMA deadline approaching; what you should know

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Time is running out for anyone who is still dealing with damage from the December tornadoes and needs to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply for assistance with FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration is Monday, March 14. Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, renter or have a working farm and do…

Bowling Green gets new sign during beautification project of I-65

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’ve been traveling north on Interstate 65 entering Bowling Green recently, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the beginning of what is the new southern gateway into Warren County. The project is part of Operation Pride’s “Beautify I-65” that will beautify five interchanges along I-65 and two gateways. Officials with Operation Pride say 22 million…

Louisville woman arrested in Glasgow on multiple charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – On Wednesday, the Glasgow Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Happy Valley Road that led to an arrest. According to a release, officers conducted a search of the vehicle after a K-9 alerted on it for drugs. Officers located marijuana and hydrocodone inside the vehicle on the passenger’s side floor. Carey L. Walker, 43, of Louisville,…

Gov. Beshear signs legislation allowing Kentucky’s student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation that approves of compensation for student-athletes in Kentucky if their name, image and likeness is used. In June of last year, after consulting with lawmakers and universities, Gov. Beshear was the first governor to sign an executive order immediately allowing students to receive such compensation, according to a release. Senate Bill…

KSP arrest man on charges related to child sexual abuse material

EVARTS, Ky. – Yesterday, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested David Brodylee Crusenberry, 22, on a charge related to child sexual abuse material. According to a release, Crusenberry was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after they discovered the suspect uploading online images of…