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 New Hearing Aid Debuts in Louisville
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Last Updated: 5:45 PM 09/29/09 - A new hearing aid that fits deep in the ear, is bringing remarkable results to many people in Louisville. (Full Story)
Muhlenberg County a First for Coal-to-Diesel Production
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Last Updated: 1:51 AM 09/07/09 - It's a first for not only Kentucky, but the entire United States. Muhlenberg County has been selected to be a location for the first coal-to-diesel production plant in the country. (Full Story)
Apple, AT&T To Answer FCC Query On Google Voice
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Last Updated: 3:44 PM 08/21/09 - Apple Inc. and AT&T Inc. are expected to tell federal regulators Friday why they rejected Google Inc.'s phone service for the iPhone. (Full Story)
Preparing For The Digital Transition
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Last Updated: 4:11 PM 06/11/09 - In just two days, the way you watch television will change forever.

All television stations will begin broadcasting exclusively in a digital format.
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WBKO Facebook Helpful During Severe Weather
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Last Updated: 6:56 PM 03/31/09 - It seems nearly everyone's doing it. More people are "Facebooking," or sending "tweets" via "Twitter" everyday. But as social networking sites continue to gain popularity, they're also becoming useful in emergency situations. (Full Story)
Obama may have to give up his beloved BlackBerry
Last Updated: 11:10 AM 11/17/08 - Before he ran for president Barack Obama quit smoking. Now that he's won the job, he may have to break another addiction: Checking his BlackBerry for e-mail. (Full Story)
Vote 2008: What YOU Have to Say
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Last Updated: 4:30 PM 11/04/08 - Election Day 2008 is here! We want to hear what you have to say! Leave a comment below this story! Who knows, it could be your comment that we read LIVE on WBKO-ABC. (Full Story)
Franklin a Top Consideration for Electric-Car Plant
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Last Updated: 7:34 PM 08/18/08 - Simpson County could see as many as 1,000 new jobs come to the area as early as next year. State officials approved an incentive package Friday, Aug. 15th they hope will bring an electric-car plant to South-Central Kentucky. (Full Story)
Are you Prepared? The Switch to Digital TV is On its Way
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Last Updated: 9:15 PM 08/18/08 - At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Are you ready? (Full Story)
It's MySpace for Your Dog
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Last Updated: 11:31 PM 08/12/08 - Sam Provenzano is at the WBKO Dot-Com Desk with news about a new place you can go to brag about your canine! (Full Story)
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