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Green River Catfish Festival kicks off in Butler County
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Thursday is the kickoff of the Green River Catfish Festival, the biggest event in Morgantown and Butler County. The festival is in its 42nd year and it’s one of the most anticipated events on the calendar. From fair rides to a fishing tournament and food...
Life Navigation Center to support homeless population in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The mayor, along with Life Skills, Room in the Inn and the Salvation Army, joined the Rotary Club meeting Wednesday afternoon for a discussion of the Salvations Army’s Life Navigation Center. This project marks the first time the community will have multiple nonprofits working...
Miss Magoffin named People’s Choice
BOWLING GREEN – This week the SI talked with Miss Magoffin County Lauryn Whitaker about her recent run in the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Pageant, where she placed in the top 12 and won the People’s Choice Award. Lauryn Whitaker, 20 years old and a junior at the University...
Local predicts highest firework sales on the Fourth of July
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As celebrations of Independence Day continue, fireworks sales are booming. The price of fireworks is actually on the decline this year after climbing up in previous years due to inventory and supply issues. Local stands are seeing steady crowds, and the manager at Mad Fireworks tells News...
Kentucky’s 10 Most Dangerous Cities: What You Need to Know Before You Move
Stay Informed and Stay Safe in Kentucky’s Most Dangerous Cities. In Kentucky, known for its spirited Wildcats fans and legendary distilleries there are certain cities pose significant safety risks. According to Southwest Journal, 74 cities in the state were examined using FBI crime reports to assess violent and property crime rates. The findings highlighted a troubling trend: crime in Kentucky has surged past the national average over the past four years. Louisville emerged as the most dangerous city and even featuring among the most dangerous cities nationwide exacerbated by a tragic downtown shooting. If you live in one of Kentucky’s safer areas consider yourself lucky. For those thinking of moving it’s wise to review this list of the state’s ten most dangerous cities to avoid ending up in a perilous situation.
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