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Three bridge projects completed in Edmonson County

Photo Credit: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Major bridge projects are complete in Edmonson County. According to Kentucky Transportation District 3, three bridge projects, totaling more than $2 million, are now operational. Two of the bridges were removed and new structures were constructed. The new bridge at KY 70 over Bear Creek opened to traffic in mid-April….

Summer heat expected to raise electric bills nearly 8%

(CNN) – Staying cool this summer will put a heavy dent in the pockets of many Americans. The National Weather Service says the country will have above normal temperatures these next few months. That means many residents will be cranking up the air conditioner, which will translate into higher electric bills. An analysis predicts the average cost to stay cool…

WKU shines in latest NCAA APR report

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (via WKU Athletics) – In addition to its record graduation rates and 3.17 cumulative GPA, WKU Athletics continues to shine with strong marks in the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) Institutional Report released by the NCAA on Tuesday. The APR provides a real-time look at a program’s academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of…

WCPS names Porter new principal of Warren Elementary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There is a new principal of Warren Elementary. In an announcement on Tuesday, Superintendent Rob Clayton and Warren County Schools named Josh Porter as the next principal of Warren Elementary. Since 2019, Porter has served as an assistant principal at Bowling Green High School. Porter was responsible for 11th and 12th-grade students and school safety and…

Crash, cargo spill blocks I-65 northbound in Hart County

HART CO., Ky. – At 12:45pm on Tuesday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4 issued a traffic alert. Officials say all northbound lanes on I-65 Northbound MM 67 in Hart County are blocked due to a crash and scattered cargo containing poles in the roadways. No time estimate for the clearing of the scene is available, according to officials. Kentucky Transportation…

Russell Sims Aquatic Center reschedules Duncan Hines Days activities

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Duncan Hines Days celebrations at Russell Sims Aquatic Center were not to be on Tuesday. Due to inclement weather, the facility announced its closure for the day. City officials say that all Duncan Hines Days activities originally planned for today will now take place on Thursday, June 6. The event will feature special concession items, deck…

Multiple arrested in Scottsville on drug charges

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Multiple people are facing drug charges in Allen County. The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force stated in a release that it worked alongside the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and Scottsville Police Department to execute a search warrant on Tuesday at a residence on the 400 block of Mill Street in Scottsville. The release further states several people…

Registration now open for Med Center Health’s 10K Classic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health’s 10K Classic returns this fall. The not-for-profit health system announced registration for the event is now open at mch10k.com. The 10K Classic will take place on Saturday, September 14. The event is in its 45th year and will take place on the campus of Western Kentucky University. The race will feature a 5K…

Repaving project to impact traffic in downtown Horse Cave

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Main Street in Horse Cave is set to get a facelift after nearly 100 years, and it may impact your travel if you’re expecting to go through there. Travel along U.S. 31-W and KY 1846 will be impacted as the repaving process begins, according to Hart County Tourism. The group states that stretch of road is…

Multiple people arrested in Todd County after residence search

TODD COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple people are facing charges after a search at a Todd County residence. According to a uniform citation, the Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force and Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded on May 30 to conduct a search warrant at a residence off of the 17,000 block of Greenville Road. The task force stated as a detective and…