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Two people killed in crash

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GUTHRIE, Ky. –  Friday afternoon, the Kentucky State Police Post 2, Madisonville, was requested by the Todd County Sheriff’s Department to investigate a fatal collision on US 79, approximately three miles north of Guthrie. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2018 Dodge Ram 5500 commercial vehicle being operated by Mark Stoltzfus, 72, of Franklin, was traveling south on U.S. 79 when it…

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Philips Respironics announces voluntary recall of certain CPAP and other devices

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Philips Respironics announced a voluntary recall for continuous and non-continuous ventilators (certain CPAP, Bi-Level PAP and ventilator devices) due to two issues related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam used in these devices. For information on the recall notice, a complete list of impacted products, and potential health risks, visit here or call 1-877-907-7508 and register your CPAP…

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WKU will close Monday in observance of Juneteenth

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Following President Joe Biden’s signature Thursday making Juneteenth a federal holiday, Western Kentucky University will be closed Monday. “The significance of this act should be celebrated by all members of our WKU family as we reflect on the importance of ensuring that the promise of freedom means freedom for all,” WKU President Timothy Caboni said in…
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 traffic impact report for June 18 through June 25

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (June 18, 2021) – The expected traffic impacts in the District 3 area for June 18 through June 25 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 65 A project to rehabilitate and resurface a section of Interstate 65 in Warren County continues with additional lane closures during certain days in both directions between the 13 mile…

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Plane crashes while landing at Russellville-Logan County Airport

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Thursday evening a single engine plane traveling from Christian County to Logan County had a rear tire blowout as the plane was attempting to land at the Russellville-Logan County Airport, according to a release from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office. The plane skidded off of the runway and crashed down an embankment. The pilot and the passenger…

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