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Man wanted for murder in death of Ayanna Morgan apprehended
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A wanted man facing a murder charge after the death of a Western Kentucky University student has been captured, police said Saturday. The Bowling Green Police Department stated on Saturday, Aug. 24 that Malcolm Jones, 31, has been apprehended in Atlanta, Georgia for his involvement in the death of 21-year-old Ayanna Morgan.
Patriots massacre Knights at Greenwood Swamp, 48-21
BOWLING GREEN—While spirits were high as the Knights football team traveled to Greenwood to take on the Allen County-Scottsville Patriots for their opening game of the season, the evening would not be a pleasant one for the Marion County team, the game finishing 48-21 in the Patriots’ favor.
Colonels battle Warren East in football opener
The Christian County Colonels will have a tough assignment tonight when they open their 2024 high school football season against host Warren East in the J. Allen Builders Bowl in Bowling Green. Warren East is coming off a 6-6 record in 2023 and returns senior quarterback Dane Parsley, who is...
JCPS high school given additional security Friday after threat posted on social media
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools officials say a high school will receive additional security Friday after a threat was found against the school. "We are aware of a social media post referencing a threat against our school," Seneca High School Principal Michael Guy said in a letter to parents.
Murray State To Host An Evening With Chef Sara Bradley
MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University and the University Libraries are excited to announce a special evening with Chef Sara Bradley, a western Kentucky native and renowned chef, on Monday, August 26, at 7 p.m. The interactive lecture is one of a series of community events coming to Wrather Hall this fall, surrounding the current traveling Smithsonian Exhibit, FOOD: Transforming the American Table, and will provide a unique opportunity to explore Bradley’s quest through her culinary career.
Estate of HS Athletics Facility Donor Requests $250K Refund
The estate of a major donor to the LaRue County (Ky.) High School's renovated athletic facilities has requested a refund of half the monies donated to the project that will see the installation of new turf and other upgrades. According to The News-Enterprise, the estate of Danny Rock has requested...
GIANTMOUSE KNIVES and Castle & Key Distillery Unveil Exclusive Limited-Edition Collaboration
There is a special event Saturday, August 24th, 10:30am – 4pm ET at Castle & Key Distillery (Frankfort, KY) for the debut of this unique collaboration. More details in the following provided Press Release:. GiantMouse Knives (East Lansing, Michigan) is excited to announce an exclusive collaboration with Castle &...
Summer Salute gets underway in downtown Hopkinsville
Hoptown Summer Salute kicked off in downtown Hopkinsville on Friday with food and merchandise vendors. The annual festival got underway at around 11 a.m. and Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Toby Hudson says the weather is perfect for the festival and they have had a great afternoon crowd. The Jimmy...
Disaster Recovery Centers to open in multiple counties
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - FEMA is opening Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in multiple counties, but for a limited time only. These centers will be available to assist people who have experienced loss from the severe storms that took place at the end of May. Here is a list of...
Eastern Kentucky hopes for an economic boost from ATV riders
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — There are several miles of trails across eastern Kentucky that signal plans to the ATV industry in a post-coal economy. "I think it will help our restaurants, gas stations and there's much more capability for lodging in Louisa and Lawrence County if the trail system is up and running," Wes Kingsmore, Lawrence County Tourism Board chairman, said.
Louisville Nipped by New Philadelphia 12-7 in Season Opener – Football
<<< 2023 Vs. Steubenville | Football Schedule | Vs. Alliance >>>. The Louisville Leopards Varsity Football Team fell to the visiting New Philadelphia Quakers 12-7 in their season opener Friday Night at Louisville Leopards Stadium. Game Stats | Scoring Summary | Team Stats | Individual Stats. Special Teams Takeaway Sets...
Crystal Ball: Top-10 prospect Jasper Johnson to Kentucky
There's been a lot of jockeying back and forth for Atlanta (Ga.) Overtime Elite 5-star shooting guard Jasper Johnson, but coming down the stretch, it appears as though Kentucky has moved out in front. After posting there had been a major shake-up in Johnson's recruitment on Wednesday, 247Sports national recruiting...
Home a total loss after Lexington fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - There was a large response to a fire in Lexington. It happened Friday morning at a mobile home in the 100 block of Alamo Drive. The fire department incident status screen showed more than a dozen units at the scene at one point. Fire officials say...
NWS Suddenly Issues Urgent Warning of Dangerous Heat for Missouri
We already knew that a heat wave was incoming for Missouri and much of the Midwest early next week, but now the National Weather Service is sounding the alarm that temperatures and the heat index are now expected to rise to dangerous levels. While we'll begin to feel the heat...
Kentucky is electrifying the future. What to know about the ‘EV capital of the U.S.’
Kentucky has long been a dominant force in the automotive industry, boasting hundreds of factories and producing vehicles for brands like Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor. Now, the commonwealth stands to grow from just a key player for automakers to the “new Michigan” with the expanding frontier of electric vehicles. ...
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