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Alien Invasion Taking Over Hopkinsville Later This Month
Wednesday, August 21st marks the 69th anniversary of “Little Green Men” invading the Kelly area of northern Christian County. To celebrate the special day, an alien invasion will take place at the Hopkinsville Visitors Center on East Ninth Street. Visit Hopkinsville Executive Director Amy Rogers says the event...
Flemingsburg building torn down as it becomes a safety risk
A historic building in downtown Flemingsburg is being demolished. Officials said the more than 170-year-old structure was beginning to pose a safety risk to the community. The Fried Building was constructed around 1852. It housed several businesses and was eventually purchased by the Fried family. The building was used by the family and others until the 1990s. Flemingsburg Mayor Van Alexander said new businesses will be located where the Fried Building once stood.
Owensboro family pharmacy announces closure after 39 years of business
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — A long-standing family pharmacy in Owensboro will be closing their doors for good next week. Owensboro Family Pharmacy and Wellness owners say their last day of operation will be Thursday, August 8th. Their post says the mounting impact of fees imposed by pharmacy benefit managers,...
House Damaged In Hopkinsville Shooting
A home on West 15th Street in Hopkinsville was damaged in a shooting Wednesday night. Hopkinsville Police say at least two shots were fired into the home located at the intersection of Cherry Street and four shell casings were located in the yard. No one was injured and no description...
61-year-old facing felony charges, another driver cited following crash
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Two people are facing charges after a crash Wednesday afternoon. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a collision at the intersection of New Holt Road and Olivet Church Rd. around 2 p.m. on July 31. When deputies arrived, they...
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center open in Clay County
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Two mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Clay and Warren counties to assist Kentucky survivors who experienced loss from the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides. The mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are located at:. Clay County: Clay County Community Center, 311...
Holt, Plaisme Trial Still On Track For August
Two Clarksville men charged with offenses related to the May 2022 murder of Oak Grove teen Gailon Toler remain on track for a trial set to begin August 12 in Hopkinsville. During Wednesday’s Christian County Circuit Court, Judge Andrew Self confirmed a July 22 mediation conducted by retired Warren County Judge Steve Wilson for defendants Tyron Holt and Omega Plaisme didn’t bring any resolution before jury selection.
3 to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2024
An award-winning journalist and educator, a visionary health advocate, and a political psychologist and professor will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall. Al Cross, Joy Hamilton Marini and David C. Wilson will be inducted during WKU’s 2024 Homecoming Celebration. The 33rd class of noted alumni will...
Johnson included on Paycom Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. was named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association announced Wednesday. The list includes 42 of the nation’s best defensive backs, representing nine conferences and one...
Anna Haddock named USL Player of the Year
TAMPA, Fla. — After an outstanding summer season with Tennessee Soccer Club, Auburn’s Anna Haddock was named the USL W League Player of the Year, the league office announced Wednesday. The midfielder from Bowling Green, Kentucky was a force in the midfield for TSC as she scored 11...
More heat and storms over the next few days
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Only a few isolated showers and storms are expected as we continue through the evening and later on the overnight. The heat index for Thursday will climb as high as 106° during much of the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms could pop up as we head into the late afternoon and evening. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible.
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