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Beshear: Country’s largest investment in high-speed internet to benefit Kentucky

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Fast-connecting broadband internet access is looking more attainable for all Kentuckians. In today’s Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the country’s largest-ever investment in high-speed internet. The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program aims to help all 50 states, and the governor says third party estimates expect Kentucky to receive between $700 million and $1.3…

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Todd Co. inmates at large after escape from work detail

Photo source: Trooper Brandon McPhersonELKTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is searching for three inmates that escaped from the Todd County Detention Center. At around 9:55 a.m. Thursday, KSP says Donte Lamonte Churchill, 19, Carl Michael Kinley, 42, and Branden Tate Coffey, 40, fled during a work detail in a stolen truck. KSP says the men were…

Green River Ferry reopens at Mammoth Cave National Park

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry has reopened its ferry service. As of Thursday, Mammoth Cave National Park says the ferry remains closed to all trailers and recreational vehicles. The recent rain across the region allowed the Green River to rise to a level for resumed ferry operations.    

Sunrise Spotlight: Thunderfest 2023

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Rod Hutcheson. He spoke to us about this year’s upcoming Thunderfest. Save the date for July 1st, 2023! Pack the car and head out to the National Corvette Museum to celebrate Independence Day with a few thousand of your closest friends! There will be something for everyone there from live music to activities…

Pet of the Day: Birdie

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Birdie. This gentle girl is a hound mix and is heartworm positive. That means she’ll need a calm home to call her forever family. She’s a transfer from the Allen County shelter and the Humane Society doesn’t currently know her age….

Living Well: Blood Donation Shortage

A “concerning” decline in blood donations since last month, could put stress on U.S. blood supplies through the American Red Cross. The organization worries the number of blood donations will only continue to go down. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the impact of low blood donations and how…

Todd Buchanan Named Lady Topper Associate Head Coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU women’s basketball head coach Greg Collins has added a new member to his staff with the addition of associate head coach Todd Buchanan. Buchanan comes to The Hill with nearly 30 years of collegiate coaching experience. “I am thrilled to have Todd come back to Kentucky and join our Lady Topper family,” said Collins. “He brings…

New principal announced at Warren East Middle School

Credit: Warren County Public SchoolsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jonathan Vaughn has been named the next principal of Warren East Middle School. According to Warren County Public Schools, Vaughn has been an educator for 15 years, serving most recently as the assistant principal at Warren East High School for the past four years. Previously, the district says he served as dean…

Dockins bringing home 5 gold medals in Special Olympics World Summer Games

Credit: Special Olympics KentuckyBERLIN – Russellville rhythmic gymnast Lee Dockins has done it again, earning four more gold medals Wednesday at the Special Olympics World Summer Games. This brings Dockins’ total to five gold medals during this summer’s games and an incredible 21 for her career World Games count, according to Special Olympics Kentucky. During Dockins’ time representing Kentucky in…