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A task force has been created that will meet in 'several months' to discuss possible solutions.

Edmonson County officials discuss solutions to ‘critical’ water problems

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Derek Parham
Further removal of the existing dam has been suspended until a permanent solution is found.

News

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum introduces two brand new events in conjunction with this...

Historic Railpark and Train Museum introduces “Dine with Duncan”

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By William Battle
The Historic Railpark and Train Museum introduces two brand new events in conjunction with this week’s Duncan Hines Days celebrations.

News

The topic of this year’s workshop was “Policy in Healthcare” where attendees were taught how to...

BRIGHT Coalition holds second annual Partnership for Health Workshop

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By William Battle
The topic of this year’s workshop was “Policy in Healthcare” where attendees were taught how to advocate for policies that would improve community health in the 10 counties of the Barren River District.

Hometown Hero

If you’ve ever been to sporting events at WKU or Simpson County schools, odds are you’ve heard...

Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Chris Patterson

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By William Battle
If you’ve ever been to sporting events at WKU or Simpson County schools, odds are you’ve heard the voice of Chris Patterson enthusiastically cheering on our local teams.

News

The Louisville Water Tower is undergoing a restoration.

Louisville Water Tower is one year into $7 million restoration

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sean Baute
The Louisville Water Tower is the oldest ornamental water tower in the United States.

News

For the first time, the Human Rights Campaign issued a national state of emergency for the...

National ‘state of emergency’ issued for the LGBTQ+ community

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Mariah Congedo
For the first time, the Human Rights Campaign issued a national state of emergency for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Guthrie, McConnell introduce bill to expand Mammoth Cave National Park

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
This bill would expand Mammoth Cave National Park to “protect wildlife, preserve cultural heritage, and bring more tourism to this national park in Kentucky’s Second District.”

News

Elmer P. Lawrence

USS Oklahoma Sailor, Park City native accounted for from WW2

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
Lawrence will be buried on July 22 in Smiths Grove.

News

The Kentucky Museum on WKU’s campus is displaying a Duncan Hines Exhibit as part of the leadup...

Bowling Green officials sign Duncan Hines Days proclamation

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Thomas Paden
'Duncan Hines Days' was officially certified Monday as the Bowling Green Board of Commissioners and Warren County Fiscal Court signed off for the days of June 5 through June 11.

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Case against man accused of killing Kentucky deputy heading to grand jury

Case against Sheangshang headed to grand jury; girlfriend also appears in court

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kelsey Souto
The man accused of shooting and killing a Scott County sheriff’s deputy had his second court hearing regarding his murder charge in Georgetown.
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Juvenile injured in vehicle, bicycle collision on Morgantown Road

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
Police said currently no criminal charges are pending regarding this incident.

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Daniel Cameron makes campaign stop in Bowling Green

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Thomas Paden
Cameron stopped in Elizabethtown earlier Monday and made another stop in Owensboro.

Crime

Multi-agency vehicle pursuit ends in Logan County

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
Police said the chase ended near Russellville around 2:07 a.m.

Accidents

Glasgow vehicle wreck injures 1

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
Police reported that Love was not injured and Jones was taken to a hospital for his injuries.

News

Operation Faith in Humanity helps residents with home improvement projects

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By William Battle
Operation Faith in Humanity helps low income and disabled homeowners with home improvement projects or repairs.

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New developments on the way to Morgantown riverfront

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
A paved trail, boat dock, and farmer's market pavilion are on the way to Morgantown's riverfront.

News

WCPS offers free breakfast and lunch to Warren County students 18 and under

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
The traveling School Bus Cafe brings free breakfast and lunch to Warren County students.

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Some industries still struggling to find workers even as Ky. unemployment rate hits historic low

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By Samantha Valentino
Unemployment in Kentucky has hit a historic low, but some industries are still struggling to fill open positions.

Community

Texas-based retail store, Buc-ee’s, breaks ground on new Smiths Grove location

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 2:07 PM CDT
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By Lauren McCally
The Smith’s Grove location will be up and running in about a year.

News

Louisville woman surprised with $1 million Kentucky Lottery Powerball win

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 12:28 PM CDT
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By Dustin Vogt
One Louisville woman is $1 million richer after a surprise win playing the Kentucky Lottery Powerball game.

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Glasgow police arrest person connected to series of vehicle break-ins

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 11:10 AM CDT
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By Brennan Crain
Police started investigating after they received several complaints of break-ins during recent overnight hours, a news release said.

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Breonna Taylor honored on 30th birthday; organization announces campaign against AG Daniel Cameron

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:32 AM CDT
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By Dustin Vogt and Kennedy Hayes
Until Freedom announced they are starting a statewide campaign to stop Attorney General Daniel Cameron from winning the upcoming election for Kentucky’s governor.

State

Why experts believe parts of Appalachia could lead in climate resiliency

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:03 AM CDT
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By Olivia Calfee
Director of Community Impact for Invest Appalachia, Baylen Campbell said that available data points to central Appalachia as a likely important hub for in-migration and climate-adaptive development.

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Locals visit Duncan Hines Exhibit at Kentucky Museum ahead of ‘Duncan Hines Days’

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 8:42 PM CDT
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By Mason Fletcher
Duncan Hines, one of the more well-known names to come out of South Central Kentucky, was a renowned food critic and pioneer in the American restaurant industry.

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Annual “400-Mile Yard Sale” across Kentucky officially wraps up

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 8:03 PM CDT
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By Mason Fletcher
Another year, another 400-Mile Yard Sale has come and gone. For the last two decades, the state of Kentucky has seen people from far and wide visit the Commonwealth for the long sale.

News

Ohio County Water District lifts boil water advisory

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Isaac Calvert
This advisory has been issued out of an abundance of caution and affected customers will be notified when it is lifted.

News

Bowling Green man missing, mother speaks on the disappearance of her son

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By Mason Fletcher
Malik Lattimer was last seen at his apartment on Russellville Road in Bowling Green. After missing for nearly a month, Lattimer’s mother is not only searching for him but for answers as well.

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BGPD celebrates 200 years of service

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
Police attribute Bowling Green's growth to the sense of safety that BGPD provides.

News

Cave City, Park City expect new recreation opportunities in the next year

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 7:16 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
Cave City and Park City are expecting new recreational opportunities thanks to federal funding.

News

“Cave Country Trails Challenge” returns with Bowling Green prize package

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 7:06 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
June's Cave Country Trails Challenge prize package features Bowling Green experiences, and is valued at over $800.

News

The “400-Mile Sale” returns to Kentucky for its’ 20th annual year

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By Mason Fletcher
All across Kentucky, the “400-mile Sale” returns for the twentieth consecutive year, bringing people out from all over the state to check out what treasures they might find.

Education

WKU Regents approve $389.9 million budget, tuition increase for undergrad resident students

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 2:43 PM CDT
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By Will Whaley
Tuition and fee revenue will comprise the largest share at 46% of the fiscal year 2024 revenue budget, $177.1 million.

News

One person injured in Glasgow wreck

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 2:15 PM CDT
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By Will Whaley
Young was transported to T.J. Samson Hospital by the Barren-Metcalfe EMS for his injuries.

Crime

Scottsville man charged after sex offender registration violation

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:31 AM CDT
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By Will Whaley
Youngblood was taken to the Allen County Detention Center where he remains as of Friday morning.

News

Tompkinsville man charged with rape of child

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Allie Hennard
Juan Pruitt, 19, of Tompkinsville, is charged with Rape 1st Degree - Victim 12 years of age.

News

Burglaries along 31-W Bypass attributed to local eighth-grader

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
Two break-ins in two days led to one perpetrator being identified as an area 13-year-old.

News

BG Public Works applies for federal grant to address climate pollution

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Derek Parham
The grant, offered through a partnership between the EPA and the federal government, will fund infrastructure to reduce climate pollution nationwide.

News

Attorney General’s office to take over prosecution of accused Scott Co. deputy killer

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By WKYT News Staff and Kelsey Souto
WKYT has learned the prosecution of the man accused of killing Scott County Sheriff Deputy Caleb Conley is being taken over by state’s Attorney General office.

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UPDATE: Truck crashes into Chic-fil-A off Scottsville Road

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:48 PM CDT
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By Gabrielle Bunton
Truck crashes into Chic-fil-A off of Scottsville Road

News

Road crews preparing to work on Highway 100 in Simpson County

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By William Battle
Large vehicles such as farm equipment and tractor-trailers are encouraged to use KY 1008 and smaller vehicles KY 383.

News

“Beautifi-65″ Project’s Northern Gate construction nearly complete

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Mason Fletcher
Bowling Green project “Beautifi-65″ continues construction alongside I-65 in an effort to add scenery to the highway.

Traffic

Lane closures with width restriction to be in place on Interstate 65 in Simpson County

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By Will Whaley
The lane closures are to repair the driving surface on the northbound bridge at Exit 6.

News

View from the Hill reporter changing her view

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 2:53 PM CDT
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By Gene Birk
After 15 years of writing, producing, shooting, editing, and airing View From the Hill, reporter Amy Bingham is hanging up her microphone.

News

Kentuckians say goodbye to Deputy Caleb Conley

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 2:47 PM CDT
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By Julia Sandor, Lucy Bryson and Amber Philpott
Deputy Caleb Conley was shot and killed during a traffic stop on I-75.

News

Former Warren County jail employee indicted after sexual crimes investigation

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 1:31 PM CDT
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By Brennan Crain
The alleged incident occurred in September of 2021.

News

Churchill Downs announces steps to improve safety

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 12:13 PM CDT
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By WAVE Staff
The new safety initiatives were announced following a special meeting between horsemen and Downs officials.

News

Green River Ferry temporarily closed due to low water conditions

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Will Whaley
The park will send out notice when the ferry resumes operation.

News

BGPD searching for missing teen

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:34 AM CDT
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By Will Whaley
Anyone with information is asked to call 270-393-4000.

News

Large tool shed burns down in Ohio County

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:33 AM CDT
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By Tanner Holbrook
It happened on Easton Road near County Line Road.

News

Drakesboro man charged with rape of a child

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:10 AM CDT
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By Jill Lyman
34-year-old Michael Duvall’s charges include three counts of rape.
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