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- Beshear Announces additional budget cuts for KY
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Most state agencies could face additional 6 percent budget cuts to help offset a projected $161 million revenue shortfall. - President Obama addresses foreign policy in East Asia
He may be thousands of miles from home but that did not deter President Barack Obama from addressing issues that directly effect American Foreign policy and its future.
- Lt. Col. Bobbie Pedigo Honored as Hometown Hero
For one local veteran, giving back to his community means helping soldiers and their families while teaching younger generations what it means to fight for what you believe in.
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- H1N1 Hotline Considered a Success
On Saturday, the Barren River District Health Department will hold H1N1 vaccine clinics in all eight of its counties. We spoke with them about the hotline they set up just for the clinics.
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- WBKO Talks to Superintendent Finalist Tim Murley
Our series of sit-downs with the four Warren County school superintendent finalists ends tonight with Tim Murley of Bowling Green.
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- McConnell Speaks Out On Guantanamo Detainees
Americans have demanded justice be served to those responsible for the 9/11 attacks and Friday marks the first step in making that happen.
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- Rand Paul Meets With Sen. Mitch McConnell
Bowling Green ophthalmologist, Rand Paul, met with Kentuck's Senior Senator, Mitch McConnell, Thursday.
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- Special Flashlights detect alcohol in the air
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) -- Campus police at Morehead State University are using special flashlights to help detect underage drinking.
- Sheriff's Deputies Arrested on Drug Charges
Two Washington County sheriff's deputies were arrested after an operation led by the Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Special Investigations.
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- Hopkins Co. Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking
A Hopkins County man is behind bars following a joint drug trafficking investigation with several police agencies.
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- Elkton Man Arrested for Assault
In Todd County, an Elkton man was arrested last night on an assault charge.
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- McConnell has closed-door chat with Rand Paul`
A leading contender for one of Kentucky's two U.S. Senate seats met privately Thursday with Republican floor leader Mitch McConnell in a get-together that was described as cordial.
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- March of Dimes Cooks Up a Chefs Auction
The March of Dimes Foundation says every week in Kentucky, 165 babies are born too soon. And the organization cooked up a great way to raise awareness and money at the first annual Chefs Auction.
- "Green" Bank Celebrates Grand Opening
One bank in Bowling Green is full of green with money and eco-friendly features.
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- Census Worker Son Named Beneficiary
The sources said investigators are trying to determine if Bill Sparkman committed suicide but altered the scene to make it look like a homicide allowing his son to collect.
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- Possible Special Session Called
The Governor says in a written statement Thursday that if he does call a special session for later this year it would deal exclusively with economic development.
- DeCesare Announces His Candidacy
Thursday Republican Jim DeCesare of Bowling Green announced he will seek another term in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
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- Local H1N1 Address
In the first of what will become a weekly series local health officials addressed the media and the public Thursday about the ongoing fight against H1N1.
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- Christmas Village
Santa Claus makes an early stop in Bowling Green this year but there's plenty to do for big kids too at this year's Christmas Village.
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- The President reports on the Economy
The President also spoke today on the economy before heading to Asia. ABC's Diana Alvear reports on what he had to say.
- Kentucky's Public Option Health Care Here For Years
In 1994, Kentucky's legislature overhauled its health care in an effort to lower premiums and get more people insured. It did this by adding in a public option called "Kentucky Access".
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- Democracts stress to block the "Abortion Bill"
Democrats are threatening to block a bill from going to the President's desk unless strict prohibitions on abortion are removed.
- View From The Hill
On Thursday, November 12, 2009 one of the most powerful well regarded African American women in the U.S. is on WKU's campus.
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- March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
March of Dimes is a champion for babies and Thursday night you can help the non-profit continue its work with pregnancy and infant health.
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- Rep. Whitfield Congratulates School on "Caring Classroom" Award
Veterans Day is only one day on the calendar, but it's important to honor our troops throughout the year.
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- Safe Home, Safe Baby
When it comes to child safety there should be no safer place than your own home but according to www.usa.safekids.org, each year about 4.5 million children are involved in accidents and more than 2,000 die as a result of unintentional home injury.
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- KSP Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run
Kentucky State Police continues its investigation into a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a Sebree man this week.
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- Signature Chefs Auction
March of Dimes is a champion for babies. Tonight, on November 12, 2009, you can help the non-profit continue its work with pregnancy and infant health. - Warren County Remembers Veterans Day
No matter where you were Wednesday, at some point, its likely that you were thinking about a veteran.
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- President Obama celebrates Veteran's Day
Americans around the world pause to remember those who serve our nation.
- WKU ROTC Inducts Two Into Hall Of Fame
As Veteran's Day is celebrated, Western Kentucky University honors two of its own military vets.
- 10th Annual International Coffee House
An area high school is celebrating diversity through entertainment and food.
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- South-Central KY Students Get Vaccinated Against H1N1 at School
A number of kids in south-central Kentucky are vaccinated following some of the first H1N1 clinics in schools there.
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- H1N1 Vaccination Clinics For Students in Adair County
Health officials there say around 100 kids ranging in age from pre-school to sixth grade were able to get a vaccination Wednesday afternoon at the elementary school.
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- Glasgow Holds Veterans Day Parade
Residents in Barren County held a parade in honor of their veterans this afternoon.
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- Two Bowling Green Men Arrested at Active Meth Lab
In Bowling Green, two men are behind bars following a suspected meth lab bust.
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- Crack Cocaine Arrests In Bowling Green
Authorities arrested two Bowling Green men who are suspected of trafficking crack cocaine.
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- Nutwood Standoff Comes to Tragic End
An autopsy is being performed in Louisville after police found 46-year-old Charles Tim White dead in his home Thursday night.
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- Crime Stoppers: Glasgow Church Burglaries
Glasgow Police are investigating a string of church burglaries in this week's South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers.
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- VFW Post 1298 a Great Hangout Spot
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1298 is like a brotherhood for veterans. The regulars go there often to drink a beer or coke and joke around.
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- Blame game erupts over probe of Fort Hood suspect
There are differences at the Pentagon about which officials had knowledge of contacts the Fort Hood massacre suspect made with a radical cleric months ago.
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- Veterans Day bittersweet for many in uniform
As American troops mark Veterans Day, there is much to ponder about their situation.
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- State Employees to Pay More For Health Insurance
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce says it's time for state employees and retirees to pay more for their health insurance.
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- Mammoth Cave Tours
Mammoth Cave is hosting some free activities this week.
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- Closer Look At Warren County Schools Superintendent Finalists
On Tuesday we spoke to Dennis Dearden of Oro Valley, Arizona.
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- Pikeville Forest Fires Under Investigation
Thousands of acres in eastern Kentucky are destroyed because of forest fires.
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- Warren County Public Library accepts donations for its "Mitten Tree"
Winter is approaching and there are many people out there that are in need of mittens and coats.
- BGJHS hosts its first "Middle School Teen Summit"
More than 1,000 students from across the area gathered today to learn to never give up and always dream big.
- DC Sniper is set to be executed tonight in Virgina
The "Beltway Sniper" John Allen Muhammad is set to be executed at 9 p-m EST tonight. For the 3 weeks of terror he unleashed on the Washington area back in October of 2002.
- Senator Mitch Mcconnell sympathizes with the Ft. Hood families
Speaking from Washington D.C. Kentucky Senator Mitch Mcconnell also offered his sympathies to the families of those affected by last Thursday's shooting.
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