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PEAK Precision Manufacturing bringing facility to Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – PEAK Precision Manufacturing has just announced a $3 million dollar investment into a facility on Industrial Drive that will bring 24 new jobs to the city. News 40 spoke to company president Kyle Allen, who said Bowling Green is a great location to move into,...
Fountain Row Friday Kickoff Party set for Aug. 16
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The start of Fountain Row Fridays is only a couple of weeks away. A Fountain Row Friday Kickoff Party is set for Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. During the event, Downtown BGKY says there will be free giveaways and live music at Fountain Square Park.
Silver Knott Continues to Eye Gold in Bowling Green
Rebounding from a 3-year-old season in which he lost all six of his starts, Silver Knott , re-energized this year at age 4 as a turf marathoner, seeks a third consecutive stakes triumph July 28 when he races in the $250,000 Bowling Green Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course. The...
$156 million investment coming to Owensboro business
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An Owensboro business is expanding. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement during his Team Kentucky update Thursday. He says Mizkan America is investing $156 million in their facility on Ragu Drive for the expansion. Governor Beshear says it will add 44 new full-time jobs. The project...
More free movies coming to Iroquois Amphitheater in August, September
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The August and September schedule for the Iroquois Amphitheater’s Free Summer Movie Series has been announced by Louisville Parks and Recreation. “Our neighbors have really turned out for our community events, especially our Free Summer Movie Series,” Iroquois Amphitheater event supervisor Brian E. Smith said. “Our Free Summer Movie Series is an exciting way to spend time with family, friends and neighbors while enjoying some new and classic motion pictures.”
Western Ky. woman charged in overdose of her toddler, police find fentanyl in home
A western Kentucky woman has been charged in the overdose of her toddler after police found fentanyl in the home. The Hopkinsville Police Department arrested 25-year-old Jasmine L. Bartolo after her 20-month-old child overdosed. The toddler was initially taken to Jennie Stuart Medical Center on Sunday, according to police. Life-saving...
MSU grad setting sights on Olympic gold with Team USA in Paris
Murray State alum and U.S. Army Sargeant Ivan Roe has traded in his Racer blue and gold for red, white, and blue ahead of Roe's appearance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Roe spoke with WKMS Morning Edition host Daniel Hurt about his upcoming shooting sports events, how he fell in love with the sport, and his journey to the international stage, where he will compete with Team USA in the 20m Air Rifle and 50m Smallbore.
Identity of Glasgow House Fire Victim Confirmed
The Barren County Coroner has confirmed the identity of the woman who perished in a house fire over the weekend in Glasgow. Tim Gibson, the coroner, announced that dental records identified the victim as Heather Michelle Ferguson Berube, 41. Both the autopsy and toxicology reports are still pending. The tragic...
KY Authorities Have Discovered Card Skimmers in Retail, Grocery Stores
I don't classify myself as a paranoid person, but I've got to be honest with you, when I first learned of the existence of card skimmers, my paranoia amped up a bit. With progress comes convenience but also nefariousness. It seems every form of new technology developed to make our lives easier can also be manipulated to make our lives, in some cases, a nightmare. And because of identity theft, even more new technology must be created--and rather quickly, too--to counteract the behavior of bad actors.
KY Gov. Beshear tight-lipped on Harris VP vetting process, but apologizes to Diet Mtn Dew
After declining to share details about the VP vetting process, Beshear on Thursday apologized to Diet Mountain Dew, after insulting the drink during a spat with Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance.
Kentucky man wins big after he ‘treats’ himself with scratch-off
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - A Winchester man won big in the Kentucky Lottery. Lottery officials say Ronald Carson stopped at Gasoline Alley on April Way in Winchester on July 20 to cash in a winning $2,700 Pick 3 ticket. While there, Carson decided to treat himself and purchase two Millionaire...
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