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Goat Yoga takes the medicinal benefits of yoga, like increased flexibility and blood flow, and...

WKU hosts goat yoga session to help students

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Phipps
Goat Yoga takes the medicinal benefits of yoga, like increased flexibility and blood flow, and adds the serotonin boost of getting to play with goats.

News

Environmental Planning and Assistance Coordinator for Warren County Government, Stan Reagan,...

Warren County Household Hazardous Waste Day March 25

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Phipps
Environmental Planning and Assistance Coordinator for Warren County Government, Stan Reagan, said while there are other ways to dispose of these materials, this event is the safest.

News

Warren County Kentucky Government Releases Storm Debris Pickup Plan

Warren County Public Works release storm debris pickup plan

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WBKO News Staff
Warren County Kentucky Government Releases Storm Debris Pickup Plan

News

A hole developing on a bridge in Allen Co. caused a section of HWY 98 to close.

Hole in Allen Co. Bridge causes closure of HWY 98

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Derek Parham
A hole developed in a bridge deck in Allen County, causing a section of HWY 98 to close for up to two weeks.

Making A Difference

United Way of Southern Kentucky hosting annual “Feed the Need” food drive

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Isaac Calvert
United Way of Southern Kentucky, a local non-profit organization, is hosting its annual “Feed the Need” food drive on March 24-25. Since 2009, these food drives have collected almost 1,000,000 non-perishable food items for Southern Kentuckians in need.

Crime

BGPD charge massage, spa employees with prostitution related charges

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
Police said that one business was closed permanently for violations.

News

Man arrested following kidnapping investigation

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Katy Beth Boyers
Mattew A. Aubrey, was found in a residence off Nashville Road by BGPD Thursday.

Education

View From The Hill: WKU holds first annual Social Work Career Fair as part of social work awareness month

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Amy Bingham
Social Work Career Fair gets students connected

News

‘Don’t use our children as bargaining chips’ - Concerns over funding uncertainty

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kelly Dean
The portion of HB 448 which involved funding for growth districts was removed at some point before it was passed by both chambers.

News

Owensboro pastor charged with theft of church funds

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Jill Lyman
62-year-old Kenneth Shaver is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition of Property $10,000$100,000.
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State

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Andy Beshear gives a Team Kentucky update

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
Gov. Andy Beshear gave a Team Kentucky update Thursday morning.

Community

‘Prim & Brim’ Derby Pop Up shop to open beginning March 24

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Lauren McCally
The shop will be open till May 5.

News

Family Enrichment Center hosting events for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Sarah Phipps
The Child Maltreatment 2021 report, released earlier this year, found that nearly 15 in every 1000 kids in Kentucky experienced maltreatment in 2021.

News

HB 551: How sports betting would affect gaming halls

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Isaac Calvert
In order to place a legal sports bet, Kentuckians would have to travel to neighboring states like Tennessee or Indiana to legally bet on sports. That could all change if HB 551 gets the necessary amount of votes in the Kentucky Senate.

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers: Crossroads IGA Theft

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:56 PM CDT
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By Gene Birk
While in the store, she concealed multiple items of merchandise in the bag she was carrying.

News

Greenwood High School student wins Secretary of State’s essay contest

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
One Greenwood High School student was recognized at the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen tournament for his essay on recruiting poll workers for the upcoming election.

Crime

Kentucky State Police arrest Tennessee man after multiple county pursuit

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Will Whaley
Trooper Jamie Heller is investing and was assisted by units with the Kentucky State Police Columbia, Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office and EMS.

State

Party for the Planet returns to Louisville Zoo

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By Quenton Robertson
April 1, 2023 marks the start of the Louisville Zoo’s annual celebration Party for the Planet, according to a release.

News

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation taking registration for Lifeguard Certification Courses

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By William Battle
Russell Sims Aquatic Center is set to open on Memorial Day weekend and Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is training lifeguards to watch over guests this summer.

News

State auditor finds systemic problems with Kentucky State University’s finances

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:54 PM CDT
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By Phil Pendleton, WAVE Staff and WKYT News Staff
Kentucky’s state auditor released the findings of a special examination of Kentucky State University.

News

Tragic death of Kentucky boy brings attention to subject of organ donation

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:04 PM CDT
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By Mariah Congedo
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says 8-year-old Eli Hill was killed in a freak accident Monday while playing basketball at his home in Corbin.

Education

Warren East students participate in college and career fair

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:31 PM CDT
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By Lauren McCally
While at the fair, students were able to walk around and speak with people from all sorts of different industries, businesses, and colleges/universities from the Bowling Green area.

People of Action

Ginger Cleary State Farm is proud to support Junior Achievement and WKU

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:39 AM CDT
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By WBKO News Staff
Ginger Cleary State Farm is proud to support Junior Achievement and WKU

Community

Lost River Cave now looking for seasonal workers

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:41 AM CDT
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By Lauren McCally
For more information on working for Lost River Cave, you can visit their website or call 270-393-0077.

News

Kentucky Museum highlights state’s “her-story” for Women’s History Month

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Sarah Phipps
The event will feature hands-on activities from over 30 departments at Western Kentucky University, meet and greets with local women from various professions, and even a costume contest for girls who come dressed as their favorite women.

Hometown Hero

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Dr. Brian Humble

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
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By William Battle
Dr. Brian Humble is passionate about serving the underserved, especially the homeless and those dealing with addictions. He once ran the House of Refuge in Russellville and helps support his parents’ ministry called Agape.

News

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation prepare for Spring visitors

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By WBKO News Staff
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation prepares parks and outdoor facilities for Spring season visitors.

News

Cumberland Trace Elementary celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
Cumberland Trace Elementary celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with crazy socks and a parade around their school.

News

Alvaton Elementary celebrates Aiden for World Down Syndrome Day

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By William Battle
Alvaton Elementary celebrated the day with a birthday celebration for Aiden Ayers’ seventh birthday with an in-school parade.

News

Officials urge truck drivers to use proper maps, GPS systems

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:24 PM CDT
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By Kelly Dean
“We get a lot more complaints, it seems like about truck traffic on rural routes and routes that they’re not supposed to be on."

News

Feed the Need announces select store drives for 2023

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
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By Will Whaley
The store drives will be on Friday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

News

Congressman Comer announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
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By Will Whaley
Each year, the United States House of Representatives hosts this competition to recognize talented young artists from across the country.

Sports

Vintage Baseball returns to South Union Shaker Village

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:46 AM CDT
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By Will Whaley
This year’s Battle in the South Cup will pit the Bluegrass Barons Vintage Base Ball Club against the Tennessee Rag Tags Vintage Base Ball Club.

Crime

Henderson County woman convicted of Medicaid fraud

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:32 AM CDT
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By Kelly Austin
Smith is sentenced to three years on each count, plus restitution

News

WBKO announces new Chief Meteorologist

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:27 AM CDT
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By Kalup Phillips
David Wolter will take the helm of the First Alert Weather Team.

Crime

Scottsville police arrest 1, find drugs and ‘fraudulent’ Social Security card during search

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:09 AM CDT
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By Will Whaley
Police said that Perez admitted that the social security card was fake and that “he used it to obtain work in the United States.”

Regional

Propane leak in Leitchfield impacting morning commute

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT
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By Michael Caldwell
KYTC confirmed that US 62 is blocked between KY 3155 and KY 224

News

Bowling Green community discusses Senate Bill 150

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Sarah Phipps
Bowling Green resident Brycen Ballard said he had mixed feelings on the bill; agreeing with the sentiment, but voicing concern about the execution.

Crime

Bowling Green man arrested and charged with strangulation

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:37 PM CDT
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By Gabrielle Bunton
Officers responded to an EMS call in which a worker stated the female in the ambulance stated her boyfriend, Mitchell Berman, choked her. He has been charged arrested and charged with 1st-degree strangulation.

News

Attorney General Daniel Cameron hosts forum on the dangers of fentanyl

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
Attorney General, and republican candidate for governor, Daniel Cameron, is hosting a series of forums on how to combat fentanyl overdoses in Kentucky.

News

Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky celebrates 10 years of The Buddy House

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:32 PM CDT
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By William Battle
Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky (DSSKY) is excited to announce that we will host a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the 10th anniversary of The Buddy House, south-central Kentucky’s headquarters for Down syndrome, on March 20th, 2023 at 3:00pm.

Crime

Elizabethtown woman pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud in the amount of $1,328,955

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Kelly Austin
She then exaggerated the number of employees and payroll expenses.

Education

Ky. teachers react to lack of action in Frankfort

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:30 PM CDT
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By Kelsey Souto
Ky. educators talk about this Legislative session and measures that may or may not make a difference in their profession.

Crime

Indictments returned in Bowling Green sex trafficking case

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:40 PM CDT
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By Will Whaley
Howard is expected to make her initial appearance later this week.

State

Gov. Beshear signs measure expanding access to health care

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:19 PM CDT
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By Will Whaley
The law is expected to provide needed budgetary support for hospitals, especially the state’s rural health care facilities.

State

Leadership Kentucky now accepting applications for BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2023

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:32 AM CDT
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By Will Whaley
All BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2023 applications will be due mid-May.

AM and Midday

Area churches partner for ‘At the Cross: A Night of Worship’ happening at SkyPAC March 26

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:08 AM CDT
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By Lauren McCally
The event will take place on March 26th at SkyPAC at 6:00 p.m.

News

14 Bowling Green Rock Academy bands perform at 2023 Winter Semester Showcase

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Sarah Phipps
The 14 bands were able to choose their own songs from a variety of genres, which were then performed in front of a packed house at Warren Central High School.

Accidents

One dead in collision in McLean County

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By Isaac Calvert
Kentucky State Police received a call from the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, notifying them of a two-vehicle collision on the 431 Green River Bridge in Livermore.

News

Bowling Green Hot Rods hold “Fan Fest” in preparation for Opening Day 2023

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 11:10 PM CDT
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By Isaac Calvert
It gave fans the opportunity to pick up their season ticket packages, sample the Hot Rods' newest concession items and purchase the newest gear from the Body Shop.
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