FRANKFORT, Ky. – A manufacturing facility is expected to bring 100 new jobs to Simpson County. Gov. Andy Beshear made the announcement Thursday, saying that Shinsung ST USA has plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Simpson County with a $53.5 million investment. “Manufacturing and technology are both key to Kentucky’s economic success, and Shinsung’s new investment will strengthen…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County road will close for repair. Warren County Government says Dillard Road will close on Saturday, April 5 for needed repairs. The closure will impact addresses between 1563 and 1828. The road will be closed from 6 am to 6 pm. More information about Warren County Government can be found here.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Franklin resident has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana says Girl Scout Cameron Huggins’ project involved solving a shortage of sleeping space at Girl Scout Camp Houchens in Bowling Green. According to Girl Scout officials, Huggins built a 12-person covered hammock unit to increase the camping options at Houchens. She also…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s permit age is changing. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says it is working quickly to implement changes now that House Bill 15 is a state law. The law allows 15-year-olds to earn driver’s permits. KYTC says system upgrades will allow a credential to be issued allowing eligible applicants to take the written permit test. Applicants can make…
In a stunning chain of events, the University of Louisville’s president abruptly resigned and her permanent successor was selected by the school’s trustees without the customary national search. Kim Schatzel’s resignation as president of the Atlantic Coast Conference school took effect immediately, and another top campus executive, Gerry Bradley, was chosen to replace her, the school’s trustees announced Wednesday. Bradley…
Source: Barren Inc. GLASGOW, Ky. – On Thursday morning, Barren Inc. The Barren County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Achievement in Business Awards News Conference. The chamber also announced the winners of its 2025 Magnolia Award and Small Business Person of the Year. According to Barren Inc., these awards recognize outstanding individuals who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, entrepreneurship,…
Source: Bowling Green Hot Rods. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -The Bowling Green Hot Rods have announced their annual “meet the team” event at Bowling Green Ballpark on Wednesday, April 2. The event will start with a team practice that is open to the public before getting to meet the 2025 team as they embark on their 2025 campaign. Fans can enter…
This week, three people with Kentucky drug treatment clinics have been convicted of taking part in a conspiracy to defraud taxpayer-funded health programs. Dr. Jose Alzadon, Michael Bregenzer and Barbie Vanhoose are all facing one charge each of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, eight counts each of health care fraud and one charge of conspiracy to illegally distribute drugs….
ROCKY HILL, Ky. – An Edmonson County teen remains missing nearly six months later. Alexandria Piper of Rocky Hill was last seen early on the morning of October 14, 2024. Her mother has told authorities that Piper could be with a man she met on Snapchat. She was a student at Glasgow High School and could potentially be in that…
HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – A Hardin County man is facing prison after a child in his care accidentally shot and killed himself. On Saturday, Jan. 25, a 6-year-old boy gained access to a firearm and shot himself in the head. The Radcliff Police Department says that 26-year-old Damarco R. Callen of Radcliff left a loaded firearm underneath a pillow in…
