File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday over $300 million will be invested to bring high-speed internet access to over 40 Kentucky counties. In south central Kentucky, Butler, Warren and Edmonson counties are on the list to receive the following awards: Butler County in the amount of $4,062,603. Edmonson County in the amount of $3,810,528. Warren County will…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville woman is facing charges after police say they located illegal drugs during a search. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it conducted a traffic stop Sunday around 10:49 p.m. at East First Street and Peyton Street in Russellville. At this time, deputies say they searched the vehicle after noticing a strong odor or marijuana coming…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A road project for a section of Kentucky 90 Happy Valley Road in Glasgow begins Tuesday night. Transportation officials say KY 90 from Reynolds Road to U.S. 31-E will be resurfaced and reconfigured to improve safety and mobility. The southbound section toward U.S. 31-E will have two straight-through travel lanes, while the northbound section will have one…
Photo source: Brights Zoo/Facebook(CNN) – Meet Kipekee , the only known spotless giraffe in the world. Her name means “unique” in Swahili. Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee told “Today” almost 40,000 people voted to help name the 5-week-old. Zoo director David Bright says some guests told staff they like the name because it’s easier for kids to say. Coming in…
(CNN) – If you’re dumbfounded by the sky-high prices of air travel, you’re not alone. But relief is on the way. End-of-summer discount fares, which disappeared over the past few years amid frenzied demand, are making a comeback. According to an analysis from the travel app Hopper, the lowest airline prices going into fall are cheaper than they were previously….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Soccer played to a 0-0 draw against Belmont on Sunday afternoon in the 90-plus degree heat at the WKU Soccer Complex. It was the Lady Toppers’ second game in the last three days, both shut outs for WKU. The tie moves WKU to 1-1-4 on the season and gives Belmont a 1-3-2 record. “I was pretty…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Following a 41-24 victory over South Florida on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium in the season opener, WKU Football came away with two honorees for Conference USA Players of the Week, presented by Blenders Eyewear, the conference announced Monday. WKU junior linebacker JaQues Evans, the CUSA Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, was named the Week 1…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent School District has released a statement following an alleged threat to Bowling Green High School. The following message has been sent to faculty, staff and families of BGHS students: “Dear Families of BGHS Students, I am writing tonight to let you know that the Bowling Green High School Administration and Bowling Green Police…
Photo source: Todd County Sheriff’s OfficeTODD COUNTY, Ky. – A Florida man was flown to the hospital Saturday following a single-vehicle wreck in Todd County. Authorities say they responded to a vehicle collision with injuries in Clifty, Kentucky. The driver, identified as Darwin Harmon of Florida, did not stop at a stop sign, authorities say. Authorities say this is when…
Photo source: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, CNN(CNN) – ConAgra Brands, Inc. is recalling more than 245,000 pounds of frozen chicken strips for concerns that they could contain pieces of plastic. The affected cartons say “Banquet Chicken Strips Meal” on them. They have best if used by dates of Dec. 11, 2024, Jan. 1, 2025 and Jan. 7, 2025….
