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Erwin Named CUSA Offensive Player of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Soccer fifth year forward Katie Erwin was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. Erwin scored the game-winning goal for WKU in a 1-0 win at Liberty on Saturday. Erwin’s goal came against a Flames defense that had given up just seven goals in 15 games before Saturday’s match. The goal led WKU…

Congressman Brett Guthrie reacts to ongoing search for new House Speaker

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Congressman Brett Guthrie shared a statement regarding the current situation in Washington as Republicans are working to find a new House Speaker. Guthrie said Tuesday, “They think all of us are incapable, it reflects we’re not governing.” He continued, “I think it’s, you know, here are people defending this process is going to bring out a new…

$33.8M project to bring The Dine and Social Play House to Simpson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a multi-million dollar tourism project is bringing a new entertainment destination to Simpson County. Beshear said in the announcement Tuesday the $33.8 project will fund the construction of The Dine and Play Social House. Along with 163 jobs, with 13 full-time and 150 part-time positions, the governor’s office says the area can…

Starbucks just released its new holiday cups

Photo source: Starbucks via CNN Newsource (CNN) – It’s not even Halloween yet, but Starbucks is getting a jump on the holiday season. The coffee chain has officially unveiled this year’s lineup of its popular holiday cups. Shiny and iridescent, Starbucks says the cold cups and tumblers were inspired by a winter wonderland and calm calm winter’s night. The lineup…

Living Well: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Most adults in the U.S. recognize a lump as a potential warning sign of breast cancer. But less than half can identify most of the other red flags associated with the disease. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has five inflammatory breast cancer signs you may not know about.

Briggs Tabbed CUSA Offensive Player of the Week after Breaking Program Record

DALLAS, Texas — Conference USA announced volleyball’s slate of weekly award winners Monday, as the No. 25 Tops remain undefeated in CUSA action with a two-match sweep over Sam Houston this weekend. Outside hitter Paige Briggs earned her second CUSA Offensive Player of the Week award of the season, the 14th weekly award of her career. As she led CUSA with 4.17…

Data shows Kentucky’s favorite Halloween candy is Reese’s

(CNN) – From candy corn to Kit Kats, the most coveted treats might be tricks this Halloween, depending on the state. Candystore.com released data based on the site’s bulk sales, which shows the favorite Halloween sweets in each state and nationwide. The most popular candy across the country was Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. The chocolate and peanut butter confection was…