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Teens attack worker, barricade themselves in office at Warren Juvenile Detention Center

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Kalup Phillips
The juveniles barricaded themselves inside an office by blocking the door with a file cabinet.

News

Just days after protesting outside of Anna’s Greek Restaurant, the BG Freedom Walkers decided...

BG Freedom Walkers protest outside of Anna’s Greek Restaurant

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Isaac Calvert and Mason Fletcher
Just days after protesting outside of Anna’s Greek Restaurant, the BG Freedom Walkers decided to voice their frustrations once again.

News

Officer Maegan Hall, Officer Juan Lugo-Perez, Sgt. Henry (Ty) McGowan, Sgt. Lewis Powell and...

A ‘Girls Gone Wild’ party, Strip Uno and Lies: WSMV4 obtains transcripts of La Vergne police sex scandal interviews

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Daniel Smithson and Brendan Tierney
The shocking interviews were obtained first by WSMV4.

News

Mayo's Morphs, along with other vendors, bring reptiles of all shapes and sizes to Sloan...

Reptile and exotics show comes to Bowling Green

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Mason Fletcher
The Bowling Green reptile and exotics show took place at Sloan Convention Center Saturday afternoon bringing reptiles native to countries all around the world to our city.

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Deputies: Man dies in camper fire in Hopkins Co.

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By 14 News Staff
Deputies say a man is dead after a camper fire broke out in Hopkins County early Saturday morning.

Regional

Louisville Zoo hosts job fair for ‘the wildest jobs in town’

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
The Louisville Zoo will host a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 28 for what they called “the wildest jobs in town,” according to a release.

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KSP searching for Hart County inmate who escaped while on work release

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
Police said he walked away from a work release around 8 a.m. at the shelter located on 2190 South Dixie Highway.

News

Recovering from ‘unforgettable’ explosion, Guthrie starts fundraiser for victims’ families

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:12 PM CST
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By Michael Warrick
Alex Wix, 21, died from his injuries Monday, officials confirmed.

News

Louisville Boat, RV and Sportshow brings great outdoors to Kentucky Exposition Center

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:45 PM CST
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By Quenton Robertson
The 2023 Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV and Sportshow has returned to the Kentucky Exposition Center.

News

WKU alum to appear on “Wheel of Fortune”

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
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By Isaac Calvert
A Western Kentucky University alum will be spinning the wheel and buying vowels from Pat Sajak and Vanna White on the hit television game show, Wheel of Fortune.
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City officials warn of traffic impacts Jan. 28 due to Lost River Cave Race

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
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By Katy Beth Boyers
Traffic impacts would be in the Shawnee Estates neighborhood and on Cave Mill Road near Hills Park Park, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

News

BGCAN plans to host their first ‘Rally of the Neighborhoods’ since January 2020

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
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By Lindsey Jenkins
For the first time since January 2020, the Bowling Green Coalition of Active Neighborhoods, otherwise known as BGCAN, will host an open house for the Rally of the Neighborhoods at the Historic RailPark and Train Museum next Monday the 30th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m..

News

BG Financial Advisor gives insight on filing taxes this season

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:34 PM CST
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By Kelly Austin
Tax season officially kicked off on Monday, January 23, 2023.

News

Two women entrepreneurs open separate businesses on Glasgow square

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:16 PM CST
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By Kelly Dean
Two women entrepreneurs have opened their dream stores on the square in the same building but on different floors within a week of each other.

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Survivor, Louisville TikTok influencer shares story of colon cancer diagnosis at age 24

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
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By Kennedy Hayes
At age 24, Carly Barrett was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.

News

Funeral service held for Curtis Family after Denny’s sign falls on their car

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Brandon Spencer
Lillian and Lloyd Curtis died shortly after a Denny's sign crush their car and Friday their family held their funeral.

News

Nearly 50 pounds of marijuana seized from luggage at BNA

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:12 PM CST
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By Daniel Smithson
Rashaun Erick Adams, 32, was charged with a felony drug offense.

State

‘Other’ party registration breaks double digits

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:08 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
In December, Kentucky saw 6,103 new voters register, for a net gain of 509 new voters.

Business

Cheetah Clean Auto Wash opens doors to newest location on Campbell Lane in Bowling Green

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:48 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
Cheetah Clean is expecting to grow its store count to over 10 stores in the region by the end of 2023.

Crime

WCSO investigating burglary at South Ford Avenue

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:06 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
Anyone with information is asked to call 270-842-1633.

News

New K-9 in town in Allen County

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:53 AM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
K-9 Sulley is the newest member of the Allen County Sheriff’s Office

Crime

‘Nashville’s Most Wanted’ suspect arrested in Bowling Green

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:50 AM CST
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By Dwayne Sullivan
26-year-old Jose Demaso Hernandez was on Nashville’s top 10 most wanted list for his role in a deadly vehicle crash that left 2 people dead and injured 3 others including a child in August of 2020.

News

HER2-positive breast cancer vaccine passes 20 years of human trials

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:08 PM CST
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By Lindsey Jenkins
A team of researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine released results from their phase one human trials, which had been testing their breast cancer vaccine for 20 years.

News

Feeding America and Allen Co. leaders combat food insecurity

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:45 PM CST
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By Derek Parham
Allen Co. leaders and Feeding America representatives met to discuss strategies to fight food insecurity in the area.

News

Historic RailPark and Train Museum kickstarts 2023 campaign

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
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By Isaac Calvert
The former Bowling Green mayor said the Historic RailPark & Train Museum and L&N Depot has blossomed into a vital piece of the city’s history.

News

Anna’s Greek Restaurant releases statement after Republican club event controversy

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:43 PM CST
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By Gabrielle Bunton
Anna’s Greek Restaurant releases statement after controversy with Republican Women’s Club of South Central Kentucky.

News

Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky announces expanded service area

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:54 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
DSSKY currently serves the BRADD Region which includes: Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren.

Regional

Mammoth Cave National Park releases plans for Black History Month

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
All events are free and open to the public with no reservations required.

News

Extras in Nashville needed for film featuring Nicole Kidman

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:15 PM CST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
The casting director is searching for locals in the Nashville area.

News

Person killed after being hit by vehicle in Ohio County

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:01 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
Police said a bystander performed CPR until first responders arrived.

Economy

Carter Lumber expanding as it rebuilds in Warren County

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:44 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
This expansion and construction is part of their rebuilding following the devasting tornados that impacted Bowling Green in December 2021.

Economy

LioChem e-Materials LLC to invest Over $104 M, create 141 full-time jobs in Simpson County

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:50 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
The product will help to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries that are primarily used in EVs.

News

POLL: Gov. Andy Beshear holding lead over all major GOP candidates

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:42 AM CST
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By WKYT News Staff and Phil Pendleton
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is leading 12 Republican candidates in the primary.

Crime

Adult and juvenile aprehended after robbery at gas station in Warren Co.

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:51 PM CST
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By Katy Beth Boyers
Officials say Smiths Grove Police responded to a 911 call at the Marathon gas station where a robbery occurred.

News

Main gate at Fort Knox closed for maintenance Jan. 26

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:34 PM CST
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By Katy Beth Boyers
The Caffee Gate, the main gate to Fort Knox, will be closed for scheduled maintenance Thursday Jan. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT to all inbound and outbound traffic.

News

Man arrested after police chase in Franklin

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:47 PM CST
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By Katy Beth Boyers
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says the Tennessee Highway Patrol contacted Kentucky State Police Post 3 about a vehicle pursuit, where the suspect was failing to maintain lane and later reportedly threw narcotics out the window.

News

WCPS Superintendent Rob Clayton recognized as Superintendent of the Year

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:45 PM CST
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By Lindsey Jenkins
The WCPS Superintendent was recognized on a state and national level for his hard work at the annual Chamber of Commerce Celebration.

News

Rich Pond Elementary recognized as the 10th “Leader in Me, Lighthouse School”

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:32 PM CST
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By Lindsey Jenkins
Rich Pond Elementary School was recognized as the 10th “Leader in Me, Lighthouse School” in the Warren County Public School District.

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers: Doorbell captures porch pirate in the act

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:36 PM CST
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By Gene Birk
The victim observed the theft, after being notified by an alert from his doorbell camera.

State

KY Oil and Gas Association, Governor Beshear hosts Hydrogen Summit for cleaner energy

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:10 PM CST
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By Quenton Robertson
The Kentucky Oil and Gas Association hosted it’s first Hydrogen Summit on Wednesday for the future of a cleaner energy source.

Education

Waller appointed to fill vacant BGISD board seat

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:22 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
Waller will be sworn in as a member of the Board of Education on Monday, at the Board of Education’s Meeting at Bowling Green High School.

Crime

Hardin County man accused of strangling mother, destroying property after steroid needles found

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM CST
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By Dustin Vogt
An Elizabethtown man was arrested for a violent incident that occurred after his mother found alleged steroid needles in his bathroom.

News

Road reopened after police respond train vs. truck collision on Dishman Lane

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:41 AM CST
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By Allie Hennard
BGPD tells WBKO News there are no reported injuries, no train derailment, and no hazmat.

Crime

Police: Man charged after assaulting Little Caesar’s Pizza employees, officers

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:04 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
According to reports, during the altercation inside the store, Woodard assaulted “several employees including the manager.”

News

Woman recovering from surgery after domestic dispute, boyfriend facing charges

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:50 AM CST
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By Allie Hennard
On Tuesday, Jan 24, police were notified by The Medical Center that the victim was being taken in for surgery due to a liver laceration and several broken ribs.

News

Scholarship fundraiser honors former WKU student killed in crash

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:23 AM CST
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By Jerry Shannon
The memorial scholarship honors Stavon Williams who graduated from WKU but was killed in a crash in North Carolina in 2021.

News

Mattingly responds following protests over Republican club event at local restaurant

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
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By WBKO News Staff
On Jan. 23, the Bowling Green Freedom Walkers held a protest in front of Anna’s Greek Restaurant, in response to the Republican Women’s Club of South Central Kentucky holding an event featuring John Mattingly.

News

White Squirrel Brewery set to reopen at new location

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM CST
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By Derek Parham
White Squirrel Brewery will reopen in March, utilizing the space currently used by Gasper Brewery.

News

Inaugural White Squirrel Arts Festival to premiere April 21

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:03 PM CST
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By Derek Parham
Inaugural White Squirrel Arts festival to premiere in April.

News

City of Bowling Green hires new Public Works Director

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:54 PM CST
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By Lindsey Jenkins
Bowling Green will soon be welcoming a new public works director who’s currently serving in the United States military as he is finishing up his 25 year career.
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