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Sunrise Spotlight: Film Screening at Lifeworks

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Hendrix Brakefield. He spoke to us about an upcoming film screening through Lifeworks. On Saturday, April 15th at The Capitol at 2:00 pm you can catch, “In a Different Key.” The film is about a mother who tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with…

SoKY’s Choice: Sky Science Fest 2023

For this week’s edition of SoKY’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we met with Ronn Kistler. He came to talk to us about some changes coming to the annual Sky Science Festival! This year, the festival joined in with the White Squirrel Arts Festival.  This event will take place at Circus Square Park on Saturday, April…

Living Well: Specialized Diets to Help Fatigue in Cancer Patients

There were nearly two-million new cancer cases diagnosed in the U.S. last year, according to an estimate from the American Cancer Society. The disease is hard on every aspect of life, and treatment can zap a patient’s energy long after it’s done. But new research suggests diet can help. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Morgan…

BGFD breaks ground for Fire Station 8

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is working to make fire response times safer for businesses. The agency broke ground for Fire Station 8 on Glasgow Road within the Kentucky Transpark, where officials say a $4.1 million station will be built. Chief Justin Brooks of the Bowling Green Fire Department says the station will staff 12 people,…

BGPD working fatal wreck on Russellville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are currently working a fatal wreck on Russellville Road near Dishman Lane. BGPD public information officer Ronnie Ward says the wreck involved a motorcycle and Logan County school bus. Bowling Green police said in a Tweet that Russellville Road is partially closed. Drivers should expect heavy traffic as police work the scene over…

Green River Ferry closed for repairs until further notice

(Mammoth Cave National Park) MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry remains closed since Friday for unexpected repairs. Mammoth Cave National Park says repairs could take several days, and park visitors will have to use alternate routes. The park says the closure is due to maintenance of operational components. For additional updates on the status of the ferry or…

Beshear orders flags to half-staff to honor Louisville victims

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is directing for flags at all state office buildings to be lowered to half-staff until sunset Friday, April 14. The action is in honor and remembrance of the victims of violence that took place the morning of Monday, April 10 in Louisville. “Today is a tragedy. Louisville and the entire commonwealth are mourning, and…

LMPD: 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting reported outside JCTC

File PicLOUISVILLE, Ky. – One person is dead and another is injured in a separate reported shooting Monday in Louisville. The Louisville Metro Police Department said in a Tweet there is no longer an active aggressor at Jefferson Community and Technical College at West Chestnut Street and South Eighth Street. There is NO active aggressor at JCTC at 8th Chestnut…

Shooting, ‘multiple casualties’ reported in downtown Louisville

(CNN via CNN Newsource) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Five people are dead and several others have been injured after an active shooter situation in downtown Louisville. The 25-year-old suspected shooter is also dead, authorities say. As of around 9:15 a.m. Monday, police said the suspected shooter was neutralized, and there is no longer an active aggressor threat. There is no longer…

Sunrise Spotlight: Hot Rods First Home Game 2023

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Eric Leach. He told us about the Hot Rods’ first home game, hitting Bowling Green tomorrow! On Tuesday, April 11th with the gates open at 5:15 PM. The game starts at 6:05 PM and you won’t want to miss it! The ballpark has…