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Jefferson County Public Schools cancels 2 days of school over ‘transportation disaster’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Kentucky’s largest school district, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, is having a difficult start to the school year. Transportation issues have led the school district to announce the cancellation of classes on Thursday and Friday as they seek a solution to what happened on day one of the 2023-24 school year. School buses running late…

Man charged with sexual abuse after incident at Warren County park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Beaver Dam man is facing a sexual abuse charge after police say he grabbed a woman at a park in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Police Department says it arrested Mitchell Thompson, 28, of Beaver Dam Thursday. On Sunday morning around 2:44 a.m., police say an adult male and female were in Covington Woods Park…

Woman allegedly held at gunpoint, car stolen at Rivendell; suspect at large

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Police say a woman had her car stolen in the parking lot of Rivendell Behavioral Health Services on Wednesday night. According to a report, Bowling Green police received a call shortly before 10:30 p.m. in reference to a subject with a weapon and a carjacking. Police say they arrived at the scene at 1035 Porter Pike….

Living Well: Why Routine Vaccines are Critical

After significant declines in routine vaccinations during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Global health officials say immunization numbers are inching back up. However, around the world, there are still millions of children missing out on vaccines that could save their lives. Here in the U.S. health experts are urging people of all ages to roll up their sleeves and protect themselves. In…

Ervin-Poindexter Announced as Doak Walker Award Candidate

DALLAS – The PwC SMU Athletic Forum released today the preseason candidates for the 2023 Doak Walker Award with Hilltopper running back Davion Ervin-Poindexter mentioned on the list. The Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s top college running back. After transferring to The Hill from Indiana in 2022, Ervin-Poindexter was the only running back to appear in all 14…

Section of Wilkinson Trace to be closed starting Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is warning drivers about an upcoming road closure. Starting Thursday at noon, officials say Wilkinson Trace in front of the Sloan Convention Center will be closed through the morning of Monday, Aug. 14. A detour will be in place, according to officials. TRAFFIC ALERT: Wilkinson Trace in front of the Sloan…

Recall issued for some varieties of kiwi due to listeria risk

Photo source: FDA, CNN(CNN) – Food producer Davis Oppenheimer and Company is recalling certain packages of organic green kiwifruit due to a risk of listeria. They’re in 1-pound Zespri clamshells, shipped to 14 states between June 14 and July 7. One of the states includes Kentucky. Only those with specific identification codes are involved in the recall. Clamshells with a…

Living Well: Healthy School Lunch Ideas

When it comes to packing school lunches, we can all get into a rut! If your child complains about getting the same sandwich every day don’t worry, we have you covered. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has ten healthy lunch ideas that are sure to get a smile!