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Local. First. Now. We tweet the latest news, sports & weather updates for south-central Kentucky! #wbko #WBKOSports #WBKOwx #AMKY #bgky

Bowling Green, KY
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5 years
JUST IN: General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Mary Barra announces a second shift will be added at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, adding more than 400 jobs.
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3 years
Pearce Ford Tower lit up to read 'Love BG.' ❤ #BowlingGreenStrong Photo from: WKU
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2 years
Major shout out to the locally-owned, Auburn Grocery Store! Since they had to close today due to the weather, they set out bread, eggs and milk overnight for anyone in need to take.
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4 years
Representative Jim Jordan and Representative James Comer have called for immediate Congressional investigation in the 2020 election, according to a tweet from the House Judiciary GOP.
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4 years
Join us in thanking all the plow drivers for all that they're doing!
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5 years
WBKO congratulates Chris Allen on his retirement! Chris has been an integral piece of our puzzle for 31 years. We wish him the absolute best! He can also turn his alarm off.😀
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4 years
Scanner traffic reported a welfare check at a residence on the 1500 block of Park St. in Bowling Green. Landon reports that they’re doing fine, since the bars are closed they improvised.
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3 years
“Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, part of the legendary pro wrestling tag team Midnight Express, died at the age of 62. His sister, Debbie Eaton Lewis, confirmed his death in a Facebook post.
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10 months
The win, which took place in increasingly difficult political terrain, could position the younger Beshear to join a growing list of Democratic governors flagged as potential contenders for higher office nationally.
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4 years
Please join us in congratulating Justin Hobbs on winning Best Weathercast from the Kentucky Broadcasting Association!
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4 years
President Trump wins Kentucky.
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3 years
What a stunning photo from Deborah Davenport in Logan County! Thanks for sending in. 🌧
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4 years
In a Facebook post, Fruit of the Loom says it will convert production to make protective masks.
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5 years
Seahawks Offensive Lineman, George Fant, former Warren Central and WKU star athlete, hosted a free youth football camp Sunday afternoon. 'I wanted to do something for kids that I didn't get to do when I was younger.'
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5 years
Remember the young boy who dressed up as our Meteorologist Justin Hobbs for Halloween? He made a visit to the station today and became a Junior Meteorologist! This is a forecast you won’t want to miss! @JHobbs13news
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1 year
Warren Central avenges last year's loss and wins 64-60 over GRC. The Dragons wrap up their season with a 36-1 record and claim their first state title in 19 years.
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5 years
Help us congratulate Gene on 25 years at WBKO!
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5 years
Celebration time here in Dallas for @WKUFootball
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3 years
Kentucky State Police won the contest with 77,944 votes nationwide for the ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ in the country!
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5 years
#12 Grayson Newman of BG East (Great Lakes) sends a Thank You message back to everyone back in South Central Kentucky who have supported the teams journey to the #LLWS
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5 years
The woman’s name was Eleanor. She had lost her husband of 60 years and the following day would have been their 60th anniversary.
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5 years
Bowling Green East is headed back to Williamsport for the Little League World Series.
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8 years
Bernie Sanders: I wanna thank all of you for your help in Kentucky.
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4 years
Let's give a big THANK YOU to all of our dispatchers and first responders!
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6 years
13 News spoke with the alleged victim, Terry Pierce. Hear what he says happened in the story below.
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6 years
Monday evening, former Lady Toppers volleyball player Alyssa Cavanaugh announced on Twitter that her cancer was in remission.
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5 years
His manager wanted to make the day completely different -- surprising Cameron with a new bike, credit for rides with a local taxi service, and so much more, including being named Employee of the Year.
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4 years
Just a few hours left to get Big Red to the top of the hill. Let’s keep pushing! @wku
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4 years
Students and families will have the opportunity to meet Ms. Butts at a later date once the district receives the go-ahead to resume normal operations.
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1 year
Debbie Richey was an educator at Warren County Schools for 39 years and currently works at Hardy & Son Funeral Home bringing comfort to grieving families.
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4 years
BREAKING: Barren County Schools vote to resume in-person and virtual classes on August 24. Giving parents the decision to decide.
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4 years
PEACE OUT CHEMO: Five-year-old Jase got to ring the bell after 60 weeks of chemotherapy.
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4 years
An Oregon veteran has overcome his battle with coronavirus, and he was able to celebrate his 104th birthday as a result.
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2 years
The U.S. Senate approved a bill that will make daylight saving time permanent. The bill would end the time change from daylight saving time to standard time, meaning Americans would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year.
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4 years
Would you like to see more drive-in theaters in the area?
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4 years
“I went to the police department today and spoke with some of the officers and sent out some emails as my official first day as chief of police so it has been great."
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4 years
Lowe’s will be closed on Easter Sunday in order to give employees a day off during the coronavirus pandemic.
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6 months
A driver was rescued after tractor-trailer was left dangling above the Ohio River following a crash crossing the Clark Memorial Bridge in Kentucky on Friday. More here:
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6 years
It's official, Bowling green can add one more achievement to its list of accomplishments. The city has been named the best place to live in Kentucky.
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4 years
BlueCotton is excited to announce the production of surgical masks effective immediately.
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4 years
“We do not tell our winners that they won beforehand. We don’t call people and tell them they won. We really just show up at their house and surprise them with money,”
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4 years
They've hand-sewn over 1,200 masks, donated 6,000 gloves and 650 surgical masks to The Medical Center and plan to continue donating to others throughout the community.
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5 years
A doctor's job is to save lives, but Dr. Kelly Kries does more than that, she deeply impacts lives.
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6 months
WKU Hilltopper fans gathered outside E.A. Diddle Arena this afternoon to send off the men's basketball team to Indianapolis for the NCAA Tournament match against Marquette on Friday at 1 p.m.
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5 years
For his selfless dedication to students and for being the true definition of a hero, we honor Mr. Tim Arnold as this week's Hughes and Coleman Hometown Hero.
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3 years
Every student in the Warren County School System will be able to receive a free breakfast and free lunch every school day for the upcoming year.
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3 years
AMAZING! GMA has featured different segments this morning on relief efforts in Bowling Green after the devastating tornadoes and just surprised the city with a $50,000 donation!
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3 years
It’s @LaurenEHanson ’s last day at WBKO after 20 years😭😭 Help us wish her well in her next venture at @WarrenCoSchools
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Target confirmed Friday that it won’t carry Pride Month merchandise at all stores this spring after the discount retailer experienced a backlash and lower sales over its collection honoring LGBTQ+ communities.
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6 years
One year ago, on January 13, 2018, 10-year-old Coleton Parsley was involved in a serious sledding accident causing life-threatening injuries. The family recalls Coleton's incredible journey, 365 days after his fight began.
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Our very own @kellydeannews   and her family welcomed a baby boy over the weekend. Walker Proffitt Birge was born July 14 at 11:52 p.m. at the Med Center. He weighs 8 pounds and 1.4 ounces. We wish her the best as she spends time with her family and Walker!
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2 years
Deer caught crossing Barren River Lake yesterday. 📷: Brett Zalla
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4 years
850 days ago, at only 2-years-old, Naiya Garner was diagnosed with Leukemia. 850 days later, even in the midst of a global pandemic, Naiya celebrates #NoMoreChemo Congratulations Naiya!
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4 years
For the past month local realtor Ken Waddell has been donating $250 from each home closing to give to the United Way COVID-19 Recovery Fund. Today he presented United Way with a $1,500 check. Thanks for supporting your community Ken!
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5 years
The Warren County Regional Jail welcomed 6 new brothers in Christ today!
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4 years
Dolly Parton has donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The money is for coronavirus research efforts as cases continue to grow worldwide.
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1 year
Guess who's back? @GeneBirk_WBKO  is! Catch him today at 4, 5 and 6 p.m.
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6 years
Hilltoppers hope NIT run brings added exposure to program, school
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5 years
Alyssa Cavanaugh posts on Twitter that she's been cancer free for a year.
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7 years
Thanks for trusting the 13News Storm Team to keep you covered and safe tonight. We unfortunately lost lives for the first time in nearly 10 years from tornadic activity in the area, but that won't stop us from working relentlessly to protect this community we love. Goodnight!
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4 years
President Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of transportation, Pete Buttigieg, is pledging to carry out the administration’s ambitious agenda to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.
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New Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear names former Kentucky Teacher of the Year from Warren County to the state Board of Education
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7 years
Bowling Green's own Hillbilly Jim is getting a big WWE honor! Leave your congratulations to him in the comments below.
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3 years
An LMPD officer was called to check on a 92-year-old woman who neighbors said they hadn’t seen for a few days. The woman was home, but she said she had just gotten out of the hospital, adding that she was embarrassed about her grass not having been cut.
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6 years
The Bowling Green Fire Department flew Old Glory with pride for Memorial Day.
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4 years
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky is on track to become the first state to vaccinate educators.
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4 years
After tragically losing her daughter McKenzi, Robin Loid decided to start a non-profit called Cultivate Kindness. Robin’s friends describe her as a hero, always willing to lend a hand to others.
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5 years
Athletes face challenges everyday. But for one Metcalfe County High School athlete, she's taken on the biggest challenge, has defied the odds, and sports helped her do it.
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5 years
Help us in welcoming home Kelly Dean! Kelly is returning to 13 News as a senior reporter. She's excited to be back and to share your stories!
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4 years
Former President George W. Bush says the American people “can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear.”
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4 years
Do you think wearing a mask should be a national mandate?
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3 years
WKU Cheerleading brought home the first national championship in program history Wednesday night by claiming the title in the D1A All-Girl Division of the UCA Collegiate National Championship in Orlando, Fla.
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6 years
Coleton threw out the first pitch at the Hot Rods game on Monday and nailed a perfect strike.
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5 years
Sad day for the WBKO family as Darby Beane moves on to further her career in Louisville. We're very proud of her and she will be missed! Catch her last newscast Sunday night at 10!
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It is said that around 25 buildings on the campus of Western Kentucky University are sites of alleged paranormal activity. The most prolific hauntings on the campus are focused on two buildings: Van Meter Hall and Potter Hall.
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6 years
Thai Navy SEALs say all 12 boys and their coach rescued from the cave, ending an ordeal that lasted more than 2 weeks.
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3 years
The medical staff at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital today donated $10,000 to the Warren East High School Youth Services Center.
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