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Suspect, victim identified after shooting at Kentucky State University

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – Further details have been released after a shooting at Kentucky State University on Tuesday has left one dead, one hospitalized and another arrested. According to WKYT, Kentucky State University officials identified the dead victim as 19-year-old student De’Jon Fox. A second student remains in intensive care at a local hospital. Jacob Lee Bard, a parent of…

Toyota Boshoku America hosts grand opening in Christian County

Image source: Office of Governor Andy BeshearHOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Toyota Boshoku America, joined by Governor Andy Beshear, hosted a grand opening for its new facility on Tuesday. The new state-of-the-art $225 million “smart plant” is located in Christian County. It is TBA’s first smart plant. According to a release, the plant will create 157 full-time jobs in the county. TBA…

Spiller named 2025 Clerk of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A City of Bowling Green employee has received a major honor. Hope Spiller, Assistant City Clerk for the City of Bowling Green, was named the 2025 Clerk of the Year by the Barren River Municipal Clerks Association on Friday. According to a social media post by the city, the award recognizes a municipal clerk who demonstrates…

Bowling Green woman accused of stealing over 300 cuts of meat, police say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman accused of stealing over 300 cuts of meat is behind bars. The Bowling Green Police Department says it investigated multiple thefts from a local grocery store over the past two weeks. Police say a detective was able to determine the same individual was responsible for each incident. As a result, police say…

FROZEN4 Run and 2-Mile Walk to support family after car crash

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Proceeds from an upcoming race are going to support a local family after a car crash. In April 2024, Mason Davis and several other juveniles were in a car crash in Franklin. Since then, the FROZEN4 team says this has resulted in continued recovery for Davis. That’s why this year’s FROZEN4 proceeds will go to Davis…

Lottery ticket worth $100,000 sold in Franklin

Source: Kentucky Lottery. FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two winning Powerball tickets were sold in Kentucky, including in Franklin. The Kentucky Lottery says the winning tickets were from the drawing held on Monday, Dec. 8. These included a $50,000 winning ticket purchased at Country Convenient at 690 E. Main St. in Lebanon, along with a $100,000 winning ticket purchased at Sudden Service…

How you can add ‘sparkle’ this holiday season for senior residents

Female hand holding a Christmas ball close up, festive backgroundSource: Envato/by by FabrikaPhoto. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This holiday season, you can help make the season brighter for residents of Massey Springs Senior Living. With a little bit of shimmer and festivity, The Sparkle Social at Highland Stables, sponsored by Bluegrass Balloon Co., will directly support The Sparkle Senior Project….

Boil water advisory lifted for Munfordville

UPDATE: MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – The boil water advisory has been lifted for Munfordville, according to Munfordville Tourism. Original Story  MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – A boil water advisory has been issued for Munfordville. That’s according to a social media post Tuesday by Munfordville Tourism. Details on the cause of the advisory are limited at this time. During a boil water advisory, affected…

TVA to host ham giveaway for customers

Photo credit: Tennessee Valley Authority. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tennessee Valley Authority and local utility companies are working together to provide hams to customers for the holiday season. Locally, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation and Russellville Electric Plant Board are partnering with the TVA to distribute hams to their respective customers. According to a release…