In the midst of what many have dubbed a "loneliness epidemic," local bookstores are building relationships with customers that are far more than transactional.
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Local Bosnian-Americans gathered in Bowling Green to watch a historic World Cup match between the United States men’s national team and Bosnia-Herzegovina, while community leaders reflected on their journey 30 years after the Bosnian War.
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Barren River Area Safe Space, or BRASS, is expanding services to survivors of domestic violence by going on the road. The Bowling Green-based nonprofit unveiled its new Mobile Advocacy Response Unit in downtown Franklin on Tuesday.
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Cumberland County is one of at least 18 local municipalities in Kentucky declaring a local state of emergency after the weekend flooding.
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A judge has disqualified London Mayor Randall Weddle from the November general election. Laurel Circuit Judge Michael Caperton ruled that Weddle failed to meet the residency requirement to be a mayoral candidate.
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Freshwater mussels are scattered throughout waterways in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, playing a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. But populations are dwindling, and researchers want to better understand the causes.
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A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran.
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The strain of the virus that's responsible for the current outbreak has no specific treatments or preventive measures. Three new clinical trials could provide possible breakthroughs.
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Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. And, Trump made his dissatisfaction with NATO clear ahead of its summit this week.
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Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.
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Remember Project 2025? Democrats are building their own governing blueprint, and one proposal takes aim at the "annoyance economy": robocalls, endless hold times, hidden fees and other everyday frustrations.
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Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?
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