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Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky expands service to additional counties
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky has expanded service to Adair, Cumberland, Green and Todd counties. “We’re very excited to expand our services to those we serve in south central Kentucky,” DSSKY President Eric Leach said. “The counties previously had no access to any Down syndrome services, and it was an easy decision to add them and allow access to DSSKY and the Buddy House.”
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Throwback Thursday: ELPO Law celebrates 50 years
A Southern Kentucky law firm is celebrating 50 years in 2023. English, Lucas, Priest,. and Owlsley, also known as ELPO, announced earlier this month that 2023 is the five. decades celebration. With roots running deep into the Bowling Green area’s history,. we take a trip down memory lane for...
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Pet of the Day: Diesel
For today’s Pet of the Day, we met Diesel. This calm boy loves to give hugs and rest his head on your shoulder. He does have a bit of food aggression tendencies from his previous life as a stray, but nothing that can’t be worked on! Diesel needs someone willing to help him be the best companion he can be. He already has so much love to give so come and adopt Diesel at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society!
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Historic RailPark kicks-off 2023 campaign
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – 30 years ago, community members saved the historic L&N Depot from demolition. To celebrate, original benefactors and new friends of the Historic RailPark gathered for the museum’s campaign kick-off, Light Up the Depot. The RailPark shared their recent accomplishment as well as their upcoming...
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Train Vs. Vehicle in Bowling Green
Traffic is moving once again after a train versus truck accident along Dishman lane in Bowling Green. In this video from the scene, you can see the front left end of this black truck smashed into the tire. Bowling Green Police say the crash happened around 9:15 AM this morning.
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Steel plant to expand with $244 million investment in Ky.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky stainless steel plant is spending $244 million to expand its facility in Carroll County, one of several economic development projects announced by Gov. Andy Beshear this week. North American Stainless will add space to its 4 million square foot plant and add 70...
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BG Reptile and Exotics Show this Saturday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Are you a fan of reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals?. Then you won’t want to miss the family friendly Bowling Green Ky Reptile and Exotics Show, happening this Saturday at the Sloan Convention Center. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you’ll have the...
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Anna’s Greek Restaurant releases statement regarding Jan. 17 event
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Anna’s Greek Restaurant has released the following public statement regarding an event held at the restaurant on Jan. 17:. “We would like to thank our community for your patience, while Anna’s Greek Restaurant analyzed the events that took place Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. We want to sincerely apologize for the atmosphere that was unintentionally created that led to the heightened emotions of individuals dining at Anna’s Greek Restaurant. We also want to extend our apologies to anyone else who has been emotionally or negatively affected by this controversial incident.
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Fountain Row looks to extend operational days
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The city has wanted this for a long time according to the Downtown Development Coordinator, Telia Butler. In her interview with News 40, Butler told us that in following suit with other entertainment districts in the state, Fountain Row will soon be operational Sunday to Thursday as well. Adding these extra days is something that bars and restaurants have wanted but also joining the Fountain Row community are two retail stories she said.
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Beshear: New facility to create 141 full-time jobs in Simpson County
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A new LioChem e-Materials LLC facility will be located in Simpson County. Gov. Andy Beshear announced this morning the $104.4 million investment will create 141 jobs in the local area. A release by Beshear’s office further says the project, located at the Henderson Industrial Park in...
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State: Juveniles attack staff at Kentucky detention center
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Three youths attacked workers at a juvenile detention center in Bowling Green in the latest violent outburst reported in the troubled system being overhauled by Kentucky’s governor, the state said Tuesday. The three juveniles kicked and punched staff during the “orchestrated” attack Monday night...
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Sunrise Spotlight: WKU Prism Concert
For today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Jillian Mclellan and Nate Nash. They spoke to us about the upcoming WKU Prism Concert. The WKU Department of Music’s annual showcase spectacular is scheduled for Friday, January 27th in Van Meter Hall. Outstanding WKU ensembles that will be performing on the concert include the WKU Jazz Band, Steel Drum Band, the Wind Ensemble, University Singers, and more! You can buy tickets for this concert, here.
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White Squirrel Brewery making a comeback: reopening in Gasper Brewing building
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-It’s the news many of you have been waiting for…. “You see the community response and it’s like I’m a kid again. I’m so excited again, I just can’t wait to get back out there,” said Sean Stevens. White Squirrel Brewery is...
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Man arrested in robbery at Warren County gas station
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – A man and a juvenile male have been arrested after police say a robbery occurred at a Marathon gas station in Smiths Grove. Police say upon arrival, they determined a robbery had just occurred. Franks found a suspect identified as Ryan Mason, 33, of Clarksville, Tennessee behind the gas station and detained him, police say.
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Former Ky. state trooper sentenced to 8 months in fraud case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A former Kentucky State Police lieutenant colonel has been sentenced to eight months in prison for taking ammunition and weapons from the state armory over several years. Michael Crawford, 58, was sentenced in federal court Wednesday on one count of defrauding the government. Prosecutors said...
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Former LMPD officer responds to backlash surrounding local GOP event
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The officer involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor is responding to recent outrage after he spoke to a Bowling Green Republican Women’s club last week. Jonathan Mattingly was invited to speak to the club at Anna’s Greek Restaurant. Restaurant goers say they...
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BGPD provides update on body found near Industrial Drive; no foul play suspected
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – More information has been released by authorities regarding a body found Tuesday in Bowling Green. Bowling Green police say that Andrew Kenney, 29, of Bowling Green was found around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. His body was found in a field off of Campbell Lane near...
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Never too old to TikTok! Arcadia Senior Living residents star in Miley Cyrus themed video
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- You’re never too old to try a viral TikTok trend. “Who’s the old ladies acting like they’re 25?” laughed Arcadia Senior Living Resident Ora Rampenthal. A group of Arcadia Senior Living residents made a TikTok to the popular song ‘Flowers’ by Miley Cyrus....
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Suspect still at large after burglary in Warren County
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local law enforcement is asking for your help to find a male suspect and vehicle. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says they are working a burglary that happened on South Ford Avenue in Bowling Green. According to authorities, the vehicle appears to be a...
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Local artists invite you to intimate jam session this Saturday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Capitol Arts Center in Downtown Bowling Green is welcoming some of our local creme de la creme bluegrass stars this weekend to celebrate a Nashville legend. In the Round: An evening of Music honors John Scott Sheryll: a giant in the songwriting industry who...
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