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Gov. Beshear congratulates second winners in Kentucky’s ‘Shot at a Million’ vaccine incentive drawing

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 30, 2021) – Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated the second set of winners in Kentucky’s Shot at a Million sweepstakes, the state’s vaccine incentive program to encourage Kentuckians to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “Congratulations to all of our winners! When you’re the Governor you get to do a lot interesting things, but getting to tell folks they just won a million dollars or…
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Charles Bassey heads to Philly following NBA draft

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Philadelphia 76ers selected Western Kentucky University basketball player Charles Bassey in the 2021 NBA Draft. Bassey played three collegiate seasons at WKU, averaging a double-double with 15.9 points and 10.5 rebounds over 72 career games as a Hilltopper, according to a release from the NBA As a junior this past season, he tallied 18 double-doubles,…

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KSP identifies remains found in 2001, non-profit talks about case

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police has identified the victim of a death investigation cold case from 2001. On Oct. 9, 2001 KSP initiated a death investigation following the discovery of decomposed remains of an individual at the 12 mile marker of I-65 in Simpson County. At the time, the identity of the remains were unknown and no leads were available….

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Bank robber threatens to blow up bank

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – German American Bank on Campbell Lane and the area surrounding the bank was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a robber left a box inside and threatened to blow up the building. The robber was described by witnesses as a middle Eastern man, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall with short dark hair. He was wearing a blue…
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Med Center Health will require employees to receive COVID 19 vaccine

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health announced Thursday that it will require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.  This requirement will also include medical staff, students, residents, fellows and vendors across the Med Center Health system. Those in leadership positions will have through Aug. 9 to receive their first dose while all others will have through Sept.1.  Med Center…

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