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Police: Child in Auburn obtains alcoholic beverage after Christmas parade

AUBURN, Ky. – Auburn police are investigating after they say a child was in possession of an alcoholic beverage following the city’s Christmas parade. Police say they were notified Sunday about a small child obtaining the beverage “after it was tossed from one of the floats” while candy was passed out. If you have additional information on this incident or…

Mammoth Cave National Park to increase public fees in 2024

Photo: Mammoth Cave National Park MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park announced Wednesday it is set to increase fees for cave tours and picnic shelter reservations starting in 2024. The park states recreational fees are collected as part of the 2004 Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and are reviewed and updated every few years to “stay in line…

Warren County EMA releases COWS test schedule for 2024

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management has released expected dates for 2024 tests of the community outdoor warning sirens. According to Warren County EMA on Wednesday, the COWS tests will occur on the following dates at noon: Friday, Jan. 5. Friday, Feb. 2. Friday, March 1. Friday, April 5 Friday, May 3. Friday, June 7. Friday, July 5….

Paige Briggs drafted fifth overall in Pro Volleyball Federation League

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In its inaugural season as a premier professional volleyball league in the United States, Pro Volleyball Federation announced its first draft class and WKU Volleyball’s own Paige Briggs was selected in the first round, fifth overall. After being drafted by the Orlando Valkyries, she was traded along with the 24th pick in exchange for two other athletes to play for…

Spartans knock off Scotties in 4th Region match-up

Bowling Green, KY. – The Glasgow Scotties hit the road to take on the South Warren Spartans on Tuesday night. Both teams entered the match-up with a 2-2 record, and Glasgow started the game off strong, but South Warren fought back to take over and maintain a strong lead. The Spartans get their 3rd straight win, 71-62, and will look…

South Warren High School band marches in inauguration parade

Source: Warren County Public Schools via Twitter. FRANKFORT, Ky. – South Warren High School brought some local talent to the inauguration parade for Gov. Andy Beshear. The traditional parade, which took place Tuesday afternoon, followed Beshear’s private swearing-in ceremony early this morning that started his second term as Kentucky governor. SWHS band members marched ahead, playing a festive “Jingle Bells”…

St. Gianna Crisis Pregnancy Home damaged in storms

Source: St. Gianna Crisis Pregnancy Home. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local crisis pregnancy center set to open its doors in spring suffered damage in the Dec. 9 storms in Bowling Green. With help from many churches and members of the community, two women worked together to create St. Gianna Crisis Pregnancy Home. Though the home is not yet open,…

Man sentenced for 2021 murder in front of Three Brothers Bar

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local man will spend the next 23 years behind bars for a 2021 murder. Dederic J. Anderson, 32, appeared in court for sentencing Tuesday morning in connection with the shooting death of Tayveon Bibb. According to court documents, Anderson pleaded guilty in October to the fatal shooting. Bowling Green police say Anderson shot Bibb multiple…

Taylor Swift donates $1 million for Tennessee tornado relief

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNN, WTVF) – One of Tennessee’s most famous residents is lending a helping hand following devastating tornadoes. Taylor Swift donated $1 million to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund. She owns a home in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville. That area was impacted by a tornado that produced winds of 125 miles per hour. It was just one of…