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W.R. McNeill Elementary honors local veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Veterans Day is this upcoming Monday, and the community is getting ready to honor our vets tomorrow at the Veterans Day Parade. One local school took the time on Friday to honor our veterans and invited Bowling Green native and Air Force Lt.

Pentagon chief presses military for a smooth transition and to obey all lawful orders

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed the military to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the

Ship suspected of carrying toxic waste docks in Albania, where its contents will be checked

A ship suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste has docked at Albania’s main port, where prosecutors have ordered that its contents be tested.

European countries are spending more on defense, a think tank says

European nations have boosted their defenses in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but much remains to be done for them to be ready to face threats from Russia.

A gunman has repeatedly fired at cars on a busy highway near North Carolina’s capital

A gunman has repeatedly fired at cars on a busy highway near North Carolina's capital this week, injuring one person, police said.

BG's Bailey, Barren's Spillman earn KFCA Player of the Year honors

Bowling Green quarterback Deuce Bailey and Barren County quarterback Tate Spillman were named as players of the year in their respective districts by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association on Thursday.

Patti Minter releases statement following mayoral race

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Patti Minter released the following statement Thursday following this week’s mayoral race in Bowling Green: “I ran for mayor because I believe Bowling Green deserves leadership that truly listens and leads, that embraces smart gr ...

Bowling Green Public Works hosts Muddy Water Blues 2024

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- In Bowling Green, Kentucky, a former trash dump has been transformed into a hands-on training ground for construction workers. Every year, the city’s Public Works Department hosts the KY Muddy Water Blues Training,

Officers Injured, Suspect Killed After Gun Struggle at Crisis Center

Altercation reportedly began when the suspect, experiencing a mental breakdown, gained control of an officer's weapon and fired.

2 sentenced in 2020 murder-for-hire scheme

Two South Central Kentucky men are facing decades in prison after a shooting left a Franklin man dead in 2020.

Officer-involved shooting that left 1 dead in Bowling Green being investigated

An officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning that left a Bowling Green man dead is being investigated by the Kentucky State Police.

LIVE UPDATES: 2024 Bowling Green city elections

The Herald is providing live website updates for the 2024 Bowling Green city elections using results from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office. This story will be updated as races are called, as well as with updates from watch parties across the city.

College football 2024 Week 11 schedule: Florida at Texas

Week 11 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. LSU is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Kentucky US presidential election 2024 results in full

Voters in the state of Kentucky have gone to the ballot box for the US presidential election 2024. A new president is being elected for the United States of America, with people across Kentucky in cities including Louisville,