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- Change in Pap Smear Recommendation
For many years women have been told to receive a Pap Smear annually. With recent changes to breast exam recommendations, a new study has come out by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that says women should begin Pap Smears at age 21 and follow up only every two years.
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- KY Meth Tracking System Going National
A program that Kentucky has been using to combat meth labs in the state is going national.
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- Family Donates Official KY Christmas Tree
A Lawrenceburg family has donated a 30-foot Norway spruce to serve as Kentucky's official Christmas tree.
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- Salvation Army Finds Krugerrand in Red Kettle
'Tis the season for giving and the Louisville Salvation Army is thankful they were the lucky recipients of a generous donation.
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- KY's Jobless Rate Increases
The state's jobless rate reaches 11.2% in October despite signs the economy is improving.
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- "Coats for Kids" Drive "Crams the Cruiser" Full
This year's Bowling Green Junior Woman's Club's annual Coats for Kids Drive "Crammed the Cruiser" to overflowing!
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- 15th Annual Christmas Bikes for Kids
It's become a Bowling Green Christmas tradition and more than three thousand kids now have a pair wheels to ride.
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- H1N1 Death in Logan County
The second H1N1 related death has been reported in south central Kentucky but it's the first for the Barren River District Health Department.
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- Paducah Man Arrested for Double Murder
Authorities have arrested a western Kentucky man charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of a couple whose bodies were found in their home last month.
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- Investigators Release Burgin Prison Riot Report
Investigators have concluded that bad food wasn't the primary cause of a fiery riot at a Kentucky prison in August.
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- Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Overturns, Killing 1
Virginia State Police say one person was killed when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board. - Winfrey announcing end of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Today
Oprah Winfrey is expected to officially announce that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011.
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- Ky. Senate candidates debate in Louisville forum
U.S. Senate candidates have traded barbs while debating in a Louisville forum held in advance of next May's primary election.
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- Ky. delivers report on costly storms
A new report on last season's ice and wind storms says Kentucky's utilities should improve the ways they notify customers about when their electric power will be turned back on.
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- State's jobless rate climbs to 11.2 percent
The state's jobless rate climbed to 11.2 percent in October despite signs that the economy is improving.
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- Beshear: Chance to land Harley plant 'diminished'
Gov. Steve Beshear has expressed doubt that Kentucky will land a Harley-Davidson manufacturing plant.
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- Mammogram Mess Sorted out by Local Doctor
There are many questions running through women's minds. Should they listen to this new study? Or go by the age-old guidelines? One local doctor has the answers to these questions.
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- Weekly H1N1 Conference Call Held
The Barren River District Health Department held an H1N1 in-person conference call today.
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- Woman Arrested in Bowling Green with Pound of Pot
A joint investigation by Bowling Green and Tennessee authorities leads to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer.
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- Kentucky Youths Fight Against Tobacco
The 2009 Regional Youth Tobacco Conference was held at WKU's Downing University Center today.
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- FAA Computer Malfunction Leads to Delays Nationwide
If you're expecting your family to be home for the holidays, you may have reason to worry. For the second time in 15 months, a glitch in the Federal Aviation Administration's computer systems led to chaos across the country.
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- Bowling Green Girl Back Home Recovering Following Pit Bull Attack
A six-year-old girl is back home after being attacked by a pit bull earlier this week.
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- H1N1 Death in Allen County
According to the Allen County Health Department, an 18-year-old female was hospitalized September 19th and died September 25th of the H1N1 virus..
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- McConnell Says Health Care Bill is a Tough Pill to Swallow
The senate's new health care reform bill is being praised by President Barack Obama and members of his party but senate Republicans led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell say, it's a tough pill to swallow.
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- View from the Hill
Over the past four years WKU's volleyball team has raised nearly $50,000 for cancer research.
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- BG Cold Case Murder Trial Set
A murder trial is set for a Mammoth Cave man, stemming from a 1992 cold case.
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- Purse Theft From Cars A Concern
Its the most widespread crime in Bowling Green according to police.
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- Stroller Fitness Helps Local Moms
One of the biggest struggles new mom's have after giving birth is trying to lose the baby weight but there's a work out regimen meant to make overcoming that struggle a little bit easier, Stroller Fitness.
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- Steve Nunn Enters Not Guilty Plea to Murder
The attorney for former Kentucky lawmaker Steve Nunn has entered a not guilty plea for his client in a Lexington courtroom on a murder charge stemming from the shooting death of Nunn's ex-fiancee.
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- UK Officially Bans Smoking, Tobacco on Campus
Smoking is being officially snuffed out at the University of Kentucky, which sits in the heart of burley tobacco country.
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- Ex-lawmaker faces arraignment on murder charge
Former Kentucky lawmaker Steve Nunn is scheduled to be arraigned in a Lexington courtroom Thursday on a murder charge stemming from the shooting death of his ex-fiancee.
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- H1N1 Flu Press Conference Today
The Barren River District Health Department continues its weekly H1N1 flu press conferences Thursday.
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- Beshear and Williams Offer Opposing Views on Battling the Budget
Kentucky's Democratic governor and Republican senate president have offered their views for helping make up the one-billion-dollar projected budget deficit during the next two years.
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- Crime Stoppers: Glasgow Equipment Theft
Glasgow Police are investigating two cases of equipment theft.
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- Hopkinsville Pair Arrested in IL Following Drug Bust
Two Hopkinsville men are behind bars, but not here in Kentucky.
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- Salvation Army Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together, but it's also a great opportunity for communities to join forces and help each other out.
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- Obama Reacts To New Israeli Plan
The construction brings President Obama's plan to bring peace to the Middle East to a stand still because the Palestinians insist Israel stops building settlements before talks begin.
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- Two People Arrested Following Pit Bull Attack on Six-Year-Old
Two people are arrested a day after a six-year-old girl was attacked by a pit bull.
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- Murley Hired as New Warren Co. Superintendent
The Warren County School Board hires Tim Murley as the new Warren County Superintendent.
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- Be a Santa to a Senior
We're approaching the season of giving and in this economy there's no better time to do so and help make a difference in the life of an area senior.
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- 61-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Setting Forest Fire
Police have arrested a woman for allegedly setting forest fires in southeastern Kentucky that burned several acres and put homes in danger.
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- A Western KY. Airport offers discounts to lure in more Passengers
OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) -- An airline is pitching in with a new discount offer to lure more passengers and help a western Kentucky airport qualify for extra funding from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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- Colorado Fugitive Wanted for Murder Arrested in Glasgow
A Colorado man is in custody in Kentucky, after his capture and arrest in Glasgow this morning.
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- Rep. Whitfield Files Reelection Papers
Another local lawmaker has filed his papers seeking reelection to office in 2010.
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- Food Banks Preparing For Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching, and many non-profits are once again poised to help those in need throughout our community.
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- Bowling Green Girl in Stable Condition After Pit Bull Attack
A hard road to recovery lies ahead for one little girl after she's attacked by a pit bull inside a neighbor's home.
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- Local Doctors Upset about Mammogram Recommendations
New recommendations have local doctors upset. One breast cancer survivor says she may not be alive today, if it weren't for her routine mammograms.
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- Flora to Face Gaines for Warren County Sheriff
It looks like Warren County Sheriff Jerry "Peanuts" Gaines will have some competition when he runs for sheriff next year.
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- "Rachel's Challenge" stops at Local Elementary
Rachel Scott was the first victim of the 1999 Columbine shooting massacre in Colorado. In the years following the event, her message of kindness and compassion was told to students at Chandler's Elementary in Logan County.
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- Jody Richards Builds Support for BG Postal Workers
Area officials are rallying support behind postal employees at risk of losing their jobs, if a local sorting branch is shipped to Nashville.
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