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Barren County deputy jailer charged with theft

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Barren County deputy jailer is behind bars after authorities say he was involved in a theft. The Kentucky State Police responded Tuesday after a request from the Barren County jailer to investigate a theft complaint. Troopers responded to the Barren County Detention Center. KSP says, following a preliminary investigation, they determined deputy jailer Dustin Young, 25,…

4.9M bottles of Fabuloso cleaning products recalled

Photo credit: Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CNN) – A popular cleaning product is being recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners may contain bacteria that could be harmful to people with weakened immune systems or underlying lung conditions. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled or if it enters through the eyes or broken skin….

Logan County brothers charged with resisting arrest, assault

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – Police placed two brothers from Logan County under arrest in separate incidents just days apart. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it was dispatched on Jan. 27  after Anthony Heatherly got into a physical fight with his brother, Timothy Heatherly, at their mother’s home on North Main Street in Adairville. Once deputies arrived, they say they could…

Pet care industry booming, predicted to double by 2030

Photo credit: WLEX/LEX 18LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – Humans love to spoil their pets. More and more pet owners are spoiling their furry friends by bringing them to daycares, complete with a pool and even spas. The American Pet Products Association say about 70% of households have a pet, and the $123.6 billion industry is expected to more than double…

Emergency road aid funds awarded for Logan County road repairs

LEWSIBURG, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Logan County Fiscal Court is receiving funds for a road project. KYTC District 3 says $12,120 will help with drainage structure repairs on Iron Mountain Road in Logan County. Transportation secretary Jim Gray says this will assist to maintain “safe connections in the community.” Repairs on the road are ongoing at the…

Kentucky WIC program to only offer Similac infant formula

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Public Health has an update some parents may want to know. The government organization says the USDA is “not planning to renew Kentucky WIC’s waiver to provide additional infant formula options. Beginning March 1, Kentucky’s Women, Infants and Children program will only offer Similac products. If needed, larger can sizes of Similac…

Sunrise Spotlight: Historical Preservation Awards

For your Wednesday edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Janet Cobb. She’s with the Bowling Green Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Janet spoke to us all about an upcoming Historical Preservation Award Ceremony happening this weekend. This Saturday, February 11th at 9:30 AM you can join the DAR…

Living Well: Study of Happiness

The world’s longest scientific study of happiness is now in its 85th year. Harvard researchers have been tracking a group of people and their descendants since 1938. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we learn more on what they’ve found to be the secret to happiness.

Budweiser Clydesdales welcome 4 new foals at Warm Springs Ranch

Photo by: Facebook/Warm Springs RanchBOONVILLE, Mo. – The official breeding facility of the Budweiser Clydesdales has welcomed four new foals into the world. The home of the iconic Clydesdales, Warm Springs Ranch, holds an over 300-acre spot in Boonville, Missouri. The ranch shared the latest image of the foals on Monday. The ranch also says in the caption that if…