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- Four Finalists Remain For Top Education Position
The candidates for education commissioner will be interviewed by the board next month.
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- New Reports Shows College Costs Outpacing Inflation
Costs rose this year at double the rate of inflation at private and public institutions. State Treasurer Jonathon Miller says priorities at the state and federal level must change, especially to help working families.
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- Pikeville Schools Cancel Class to Disinfect for MRSA
MRSA, a form of staph infection, is resistant to antibiotics. It's believed the bacteria was the cause of the death of a 17-year-old in Virginia earlier this month.
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- Danville College May Host Presidential Debate
Centre is one of 16 institutions and organizations in the running for one of three presidential and one vice-presidential debates set for next year.
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- Bellarmine Student Accused of Killing Baby Out on Bond
A Bellarmine University sophomore accused of killing her newborn baby is out of jail after posting a $50,000 bond.
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- National Guard Honored at Western Kentucky Game
It's a Saturday night, and as always, Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium is a sea of red. But this time, you can find a lot of white and blue as well.
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- Prominent Author Speaks at Teen Summit
Brendon Burchard got a second chance at life ten years ago after surviving a car crash. Since then, he's become a prominent author, life coach and leadership speaker.
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- WKU Stages Classroom Walk-Out
Western Kentucky University students staged a classroom "walk-out" on Oct. 25. The "walk-out" was in protest of the General Assembly's failure to adequately fund the university based on recommendations by the Council of Postsecondary Education.
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- Bellarmine Student Charged with Killing Newborn Daughter
Louisville police say a college student charged with killing her newborn daughter hid her pregnancy from her family and friends.
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- Leadership Students Assemble Disaster Kits
Disaster kits have played a huge role in the West Coast fires this week. But some Warren County Elementary students have known their importance for months.
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- Warren Central High School Hires New Principal
The school's site-based council has decided on a new principal. The council has voted to hire Lisa Hood.
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- Dead Newborn Found at Louisville University
Police say the body of a newborn was found at Bellarmine University. The baby's body was found about half past midnight, near the Anniversary Hall dormitory.
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- Report Shows Teachers Assaulting Students is a Problem
The report states that in Kentucky, state officials have handled nearly 100 cases of teacher sexual misconduct in the past five years. That's about two violations a month in an academic school year.
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- Morning Fire Barely Misses Area Middle School
The Bowling Green Fire Department received a call after 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 18 of a trailer that was fully engulfed. The trailer was used for storage and was located beside Drakes Creek Middle School.
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- WKU Students Prepare for "Up 'til Dawn" Event
Western Kentucky University students are doing their part to help the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. On WKU's campus, the kick-off of a letter writing campaign began for students planning to help out with an upcoming "Up 'til Dawn" event.
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- Patch Full of Pumpkins at Anchored Christian School
This years drought will also impact your pumpkin buying this Halloween. But one local school is making sure everyone has a pumpkin to pick.
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- Warren County Schools Get Swimming Facility
An amendment to the Warren County Public Schools Facilities Plan was approved by the Warren County Board of Education this week. It will provide a new facility and calls from an expansion of the Central Office building on Lovers Ln.
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- Va. Student Dies From Staph Infection
Virginia school officials say they are shutting down 21 schools for cleaning after an antibiotic-resistant staph infection killed a high school student.
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- Board Names New Schools After War Hero
A new middle and high school in Warren County aren't scheduled to be open for three more years, but the schools now have a name.
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- Senate Leaders Speak at U of L
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell both gave speeches at the school in a rare joint appearance.
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- WKU Police Say Nearly All "Blue Phone" Calls Are False Alarms
Like most colleges, Western Kentucky University has emergency phones all over campus. But are they really serving their intended purpose?
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- Book Author Speaks to Young Audiences
Kirby Larson is visiting five Warren County middle schools on Oct. 15 and 16. Her book Hattie Big Sky was chosen by for this year's "One Read" program.
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- WKU Hopes For Enrollment Increase with Owensboro Expansion
WKU President Gary Ransdell says the university is planning to build a 30,000 square-foot building to house undergraduate and graduate programs.
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- Warren County Schools Receive Grant
Warren County Schools receive money to participate in an "Early Reading First" program. A total of five districts will receive a portion of a $4.5-million grant.
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- International Walk to School Day
On Oct. 5, students at Natcher Elementary walked to school to promote healthy living, safer and improved streets, and conserving the environment.
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- Hometown Hero: Kate Tichenor
A team's coach leads them on the court and a manager deals with the details. One high school volleyball manager goes the distance and leads her team off the court, making her the Oct. 5 Hometown Hero.
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- Schools Putting Too Much Emphasis on Tests?
Last April had students and teachers sweating in preparation for the annual "CATS" test. On Oct. 2, the scores were released, with 72-percent of Kentucky schools scoring "proficient" and "distinguished" ratings.
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- Another E.coli Case Reported in Ky. School
WBKO has learned a seven-year-old student at Clarkson Elementary in Grayson County has contracted the E.coli bacteria. The student has not been at school since Sept. 27.
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- Most Ky. Student Proficient or Distinguished in Reading
Most of the students who took the reading portion of government-mandated achievement tests in April scored either "proficient" or "distinguished." That's good news in a state that's on a push to improve its academic standings.
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- Univ. of Memphis Athlete Shot and Killed
Authorities say a University of Memphis football player was fatally shot overnight on campus. Officials say the victim was 21-year-old Taylor Bradford.
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- Enrollment Drop Causes Council to Consider Tuition Freeze
The Council on Postsecondary Education is considering a proposal that would freeze tuition at Kentucky's community and technical colleges for the next two years.
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- School Says "No Child Left Behind" Should be Revised
President Bush pushes for the renewal of the "No Child Left Behind Act." The president says numbers prove the measure is working. We spoke with one local school that disagrees.
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- Hospital Releases Auburn Student Who Suffered from E.coli
One of two Auburn Elementary students battling E.coli has been released from the hospital. Officials with Vanderbilt Children's Hospital say one of the girls was released on Sept. 18 and the other one remains in stable condition.
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- Becoming All Pro Dads
Facilitating good father-child relationships is a priority for any family. But good parenting doesn't happen overnight. A Simpson County school is incorporating a program to turn ordinary dads into All Pro Dads.
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- Public Universities Set Record for Awarding Degrees
State officials say 43,902 degrees and credentials were issued during the 2006-2007 school year. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System accounted for more than half of what was awarded.
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- WKU Steps Up Fundraising Efforts
Western Kentucky University has its eyes on the future. The university hopes a new $200-million campaign will make WKU a leading American university with international reach by the year 2012.
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- Driver's Safety Fair
Young drivers are always reminded to buckle-up, but some Warren East High School students are seeing firsthand what can happen if they don't! - Most Ky. Children Above Federal Guidelines
The majority of children in Kentucky's public schools perform above federal guidelines. A report from the Kentucky Department of Education says 75-percent of public schools met the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
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- Elementary Students Prepare for Abe Lincoln Musical
About 50 students from Richardsville Elementary School are preparing for "Lincoln: A Man For All Times."
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- Attorney General Wants Increased Campus Safety
Attorney General Greg Stumbo calls for reforms to increase campus safety.
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- Teachers Trade Places
The school year has barely gotten started and already an area school is mixing things up.
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- Backpacks Hurt Backs
Heavy backpacks are becoming more than just a burden, in some cases, they can cause major problems for our children.
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- Fred Carter Named To State Education Cabinet
The former superintendent of Glasgow Independent Schools will soon have an impact across the state.
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- Students Head Back to the Hill
The Hill will once again be alive again as classes at Western Kentucky University begin.
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- School Canceled For Water Main Break
Students in Russell County are getting the rest of the week off because of a water main break.
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- WKU Makes Big Announcement
Western Kentucky University said it will make history on Aug. 17, 2007.
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- Heat Causes School to Cancel Class
Officials in McCreary County say a unique situation led them to shut down schools for the rest of the week.
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- ACT Scores Up Slightly From 2006
State education officials say scores on the American College Test or "ACT" improved slightly for high school seniors who start college this fall.
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- Greenwood High Named Model School
Greenwood High School has just been named one of the top 23 model schools in the country by the International Center for Leadership in Education.
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- Students Get Needed Supplies
Thousands of dollars worth of school supplies will soon be in the hands of students who need them.
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