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BRADD, Warren County secure $850,000 grant for new DSSKY facility

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The new Buddy House is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) and the Warren County Fiscal Court secured $850,000 to construct the new Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky (DSSKY) Buddy House, according to a release. DSSKY is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that provides education, networking, and support to…

Harmon secures third term as Warren County Jailer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Jailer Stephen Harmon secured a third term Tuesday. Harmon defeated challenger Javen Roberson in the GOP Primary, securing nearly 80% of the vote. “So, having opposition in this last run, it’s been a lot of work. But fortunately for me, I’ve had the men and women of the Warren County Jail’s support. They’ve been…

Page named Glasgow Middle School principal

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow Independent Schools named Amy Page the new principal of Glasgow Middle School on Tuesday. According to a release, Page has served as an educator for over 20 years across all grade levels. She was Assistant Principal and Career & Technical Education Coordinator for the last five years at GMS. “I believe strong relationships and a positive…

Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein has won the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District over Rep. Thomas Massie, NBC News projects

Photo source: www.edgallrein.comKENTUCKY – Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein has won the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District over Rep. Thomas Massie, NBC News projects. Gallrein received campaign advertising from largely pro-Trump and pro-Israel groups. Massie was first elected to the House in 2012. President Donald Trump traveled to the district in March to endorse Gallrein following a split…

NBC News projects Rep. Andy Barr as winner of Republican primary

KENTUCKY – Rep. Andy Barr has won the Republican primary in the race for retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat in Kentucky, NBC News projects. President Donald Trump weighed in on the race and endorsed Barr, as did U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie. One of his many challengers in the Republican primary, Nate Morris, dropped out of the race following Trump’s endorsement….

Charles Booker stops in Bowling Green on primary election day

Source: Office of Charles Booker. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tuesday is a busy day in Kentucky as primary election day is in full swing, and U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker made a stop in Bowling Green. According to a social media post on Booker’s Facebook page, Booker walked through the historic Shake Rag District, taking photos with community members. Booker’s…

Man arrested after two reported robberies in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ) – One man is behind bars after two reported robberies in Hopkinsville. According to a report by WKDZ, a man was walking while Kristopher Redmon was traveling on a moped and allegedly approached the male subject, pointing a gun at him and taking his bag. WKDZ reports the incident took place on Bethel Street at the walking…

Warren County firefighter suspended amid rape investigation

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren County firefighter is reportedly suspended amid a rape investigation in Campbell County. According to a uniform citation, 23-year-old Austin Chandler of Bowling Green was arrested on May 12 in Warren County by the Kentucky State Police on an indictment warrant. He now faces a first-degree rape charge in Campbell County, the citation states. According…

Bowling Green units respond to structure fire on Parkhurst Drive

Source: Bowling Green Fire Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a reported structure fire on 1552 Parkhurst Drive, according to BGFD public information officer Elyse Jonker. Units were dispatched at 12:56 p.m., Jonker says. Multiple callers reported flames showing, with first arriving crews finding smoke and fire coming from the building, according…