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- British Airways cabin crews strike for 2nd day
British Airways cabin crews walked off the job for a second day but the airline says its contingency plans are working well and more planes are taking off than expected. - House Democrats need to get through three votes to pass health care bill
The potentially historic House session today to decide the fate of the health care overhaul isn't just one vote, but three. - Investigation Leads to One Arrest
An assault investigation leads to the arrest of one man in Allen County.
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- United Way Helps collect Food for "Feed The Need" Program
The United Way of Southern Kentucky held a food drive for the "Feed The Need" regional food program.
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- People's Law School Helps Public with Estate Preparations
The People's Law School held their first of 2 sessions today called "Planning Ahead".
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- WKU Hosts The Girls Annual Science Day
WKU hosted The Girls Annual Science Day this afternoon on the hill.
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- Pope blasts Irish bishops, orders Vatican probe
Pope Benedict XVI has rebuked Irish bishops for "grave errors of judgement" in handling clerical sex abuse and ordered a Vatican investigation into the Irish church to wipe out the scourge. - Thousands expected in DC for anti-war protest
Organizers say thousands of people are headed to the nation's capital to protest on the seventh anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. - Ky. Derby Museum Restoration Project Almost Complete
We are now six weeks away from this year's Kentucky Derby.
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- Locals Feels the excitement of "March Madness"
With "March Madness" underway Bowling Green residents Sheila Steele and Del Reed tell us their feelings about the turnout of the tournament so far.
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- NCAA Tournament Update
In NCCA Tournament 13th seeded Murray State upset number four seed Vanderbilt last night.
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- Warren County Man Sentenced for 2008 Arson Fire
A Bowling Green man is sentenced for setting fire to his home back in 2008.
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- Senator says Instant Racing proposal a longshot
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- A key lawmaker says the odds are against a bill to allow Kentucky race tracks to operate a new electronic game based on old horse races.
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- Ethics panel: Grayson can oversee US Senate race
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Secretary of State Trey Grayson can oversee the U.S. Senate race in Kentucky without any conflict of interest.
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- GM fighting state efforts to protect auto dealers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- General Motors is fighting legislation in at least five states that gives automobile dealers leverage over carmakers in the scramble for franchises.
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- Whitfield Opposes Health Care Reform
U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield says President Obama's health care reform bill will raise taxes and cut Medicare.
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- Students "Shocked" WKU Student was Involved in Bank Robbery
It happened on St. Patrick's day when a meteorology student at WKU was shot and killed by police after helping a friend rob a bank in Gallatin, Tennessee.
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- Todd County Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
A Todd County man was killed when he was thrown from his motorcycle Friday afternoon.
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- Two Local Schools Undergo Audits
Two local school districts were shocked to find out their high schools were being listed in the top ten lowest performing schools in Kentucky. We found out officials for Caverna Independent Schools and Metcalfe County Schools are calling the distinction misleading.
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- Helen Edwards Honored as Hometown Hero
A local community comes together to collect coats for needy children this past winter, and now that the event has come to a successful close, they've honored the woman they say led the drive. We introduce you to Helen Edwards in this week's Hometown Hero.
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- Two Arrested In Home Invasion
Richmond police have made two arrests in a violent home invasion because the victim said she recognized the intruders as her former students.
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- Youth Minister Sent To Prison In Boy's Death
A judge in Bardstown has sentenced a minister to five years in prison in the death of a 13-year-old boy.
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- Leitchfield Limited 100 Vote Draws Near
The mayor of Leitchfield says it's one of the biggest issues ever to come up for vote in his city.
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- Bill on school makeup days passes House
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Kentucky school districts especially hard hit by winter storms or swine flu could seek a waiver from some makeup days under a bill that has cleared the state House.
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- Fess Parker, Davy Crockett Star, Dies at 85
"Davy Crockett" and "Daniel Boone" star-turned-developer and vintner Fess Parker has died.
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- WKU Student Gunned Down in Bank Robbery
Police say a WKU student was one of two suspects killed after robbing the First State Bank in Gallatin on Saint Patrick's Day.
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- Abortion-related bill remains stalled
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Abortion opponents have been dealt a setback in pushing a bill aimed at having Kentucky women see ultrasound images of their fetuses before undergoing abortions.
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- Ky. National Guard troops return from Iraq
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- A welcome home ceremony is planned for Kentucky National Guard troops returning from Iraq.
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- Commercial Shoot in Downtown Bowling Green
If you were wondering why streets where blocked off in downtown Bowling Green Thursday, here's why.
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- Murder case goes to grand jury in newborn death
LAGRANGE, Ky. (AP) -- A central Kentucky judge has sent a murder charge to a grand jury in the case of a woman accused of suffocating her newborn in a prison restroom.
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- Bill discouraging sexting advances
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- A bill aimed at cracking down on the problem of teenagers sending nude photos via cell phones or online has advanced in the Kentucky General Assembly.
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- Spring Breakers Descend on Mammoth Cave National Park
When you think of spring break you often think about vacation and relaxation, but what about more work?
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- Ky. high court upholds DNA samples from juveniles
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The Kentucky Supreme Court has upheld a law allowing the state to take DNA samples from juveniles convicted of some sex offenses.
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- View From the Hill
Some of the finest artwork in south central kentucky is on display at Western Kentucky University.
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- Metcalfe County Man Dies in Motorcycle Wreck
A Metcalfe County man dies in a motorcycle accident.
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- Downtown Projects Coming Together
With spring fast approaching, you can see the physical changes downtown of where SKYPAC will soon reside. You can even see the differences in the area next to the ballpark.
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- Social Networking Sites and Safety
Social networking sites like Facebook, Myspace and twitter are great-- for exactly that--social networking. But they're also an information tool for criminals to see what you're up to.
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- Kentucky Supreme Court Reverses 4 Murder Convictions
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The Kentucky Supreme Court has reversed four murder convictions, citing legal errors that might have tainted the trials.
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- President to Sign Jobs Bill
President Barack Obama is thanking lawmakers for their help sending him a jobs bill. - Idaho & Health Insurance Requirements
Idaho plans to sue the federal government if residents are forced to buy health insurance. - Health Care Reform: Update
Democrats are struggling to resolve lingering issues as President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul heads for a House vote this weekend. - City Leaders Urging You to Fill Out Census
They've been sent to your mailbox and now officials are asking you to fill them out.
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- Prosecutors Won't Seek Death Penalty in Fatal Fire
Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for a woman charged with killing two of her children in a fire at Fort Campbell.
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- KY Man Accused of Poem Threat is Indicted
A Louisville man has been indicted on a charge of making a threat to kill President Barack Obama in a poem posted on a white supremacist Web site.
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- Marion Co. Inmate Escapes During Work Release
James H. Shell, 45, escaped from the Marion County Detention Center while on work release at the Marion County Animal Shelter.
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- KY Senate Passes Domestic Violence Bill
The Senate has passed a bill aimed at protecting domestic violence victims by attaching ankle monitors to track the whereabouts of alleged abusers.
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- Kentucky Senate Passes Meth Curbing Bill
A new state bill aims to help snuff out the problem of Methamphetamine. But some say it's not doing enough to stop the real root of the problem.
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- Corvette May Become Kentucky's Official Sports Car
That famed car the Corvette could soon become Kentucky's official sports car.
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- Local Restaurant Goes All Out for St. Patrick's Day
If you didn't wear green Wednesday, you better hope your co-workers aren't mean-spirited or you might have felt a few pinches!
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- Crime Stoppers: Assault & Robbery
Bowling Green Police are investigating a robbery and assault in this week's Crime Stoppers.
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