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Sun Auto Tire Service Opens 600th Location in Bowling Green, Expanding Automotive Services

Sun Auto Tire Service Opens 600th Location in Bowling Green, Expanding Automotive Services

Sun Auto Tire Service Opens 600th Location in Bowling Green, Expanding Automotive Services
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Bowling Green City Commission Preliminarily Approves Unchanged Property Tax Rate and New Public Safety Ordinance

Bowling Green City Commission Preliminarily Approves Unchanged Property Tax Rate and New Public Safety Ordinance

The Bowling Green City Commission has given preliminary approval to an unchanged property tax rate of $0.203 per $100 of assessed value for 2026, maintaining the rate from the previous year. City Manager Jeff Meisel stated that this rate does not increase the tax burden. For a property valued at $100,000, the owner would pay $203 in taxes. Property values are assessed by the Warren County Property Valuation Administrator's office. Additionally, the commissioners granted early approval to a new public safety ordinance that prohibits remaining stationary on city-owned rights-of-way not intended for pedestrian use. This ordinance, sponsored by Commissioner Sue Parrigin, aims to enhance safety on heavily-trafficked roads and requires permits for gatherings in these areas, along with safety equipment like cones or high-visibility vests. An amendment was approved to remove a $20 permit fee, and another amendment clarified that the ordinance would not apply to property owners along major roads.
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Bowling Green Fire Department Responds to Detached Garage Fire on Oliver Street

Bowling Green Fire Department Responds to Detached Garage Fire on Oliver Street

The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Oliver Street in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Friday morning. Crews were dispatched at 3:16 a.m. after reports of a fire. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a detached garage fully engulfed in flames. Their primary focus was to contain the fire to prevent it from spreading to surrounding properties. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control. There have been no reported injuries associated with the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the authorities.
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USDA Grant Supports New Workforce Initiative at Enzweiler Building Institute to Address Rural Construction Labor Shortages

USDA Grant Supports New Workforce Initiative at Enzweiler Building Institute to Address Rural Construction Labor Shortages

The Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI) in Erlanger, Kentucky, has received a USDA Rural Development Grant to launch the Rural Construction Workforce Accelerator. This initiative aims to expand access to skilled trades education and workforce development opportunities in rural Northern Kentucky, specifically in Gallatin, Grant, Owen, and Pendleton counties. The program will utilize a new Mobile Training Unit, serving as a traveling classroom and recruitment hub, to bring hands-on training and career exploration directly to underserved communities and schools. The goal is to address critical labor shortages in high-demand trades such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, and carpentry, while also providing business-capacity development workshops for small construction companies.
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LEGO® Store in Bowling Green Relocates to Larger Space, Expanding Inventory and Services

LEGO® Store in Bowling Green Relocates to Larger Space, Expanding Inventory and Services

LEGO® Store in Bowling Green Relocates to Larger Space, Expanding Inventory and Services
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Federal Funding Secured for Louisville's Belvedere Overhaul Project

Federal Funding Secured for Louisville's Belvedere Overhaul Project

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced additional funding for a significant overhaul of the city's Belvedere. The project received a $5 million grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation. This new grant supplements over $7 million in federal funding previously secured by Republican Senator Mitch McConnell and Democratic Representative Morgan McGarvey. The Kentucky General Assembly has also committed $190 million towards various downtown Louisville projects, including the Belvedere's reimagining. Mayor Greenberg secured an additional $10 million in the city's 2025 fiscal budget and another $10 million in the current year's budget. The new design plans, released last month after extensive community input, emphasize more green space, shade, better connection to the Ohio River, and increased event capacity. The project also aims to address long-standing structural concerns, such as cracks in the parking garage located beneath the Belvedere, which was highlighted in a 2015 city-commissioned report.
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Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery Network in Louisville with New Warehouse, Adding Groceries and Prescriptions

Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery Network in Louisville with New Warehouse, Adding Groceries and Prescriptions

Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery Network in Louisville with New Warehouse, Adding Groceries and Prescriptions
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Flood Insurance Coverage and Premiums Surge in the U.S.

Flood Insurance Coverage and Premiums Surge in the U.S.

A recent report by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) highlights significant increases in homeowners insurance premiums across the United States, with an average rise of 24% since 2021. Utah experienced the sharpest jump at 59%, while states like Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Nebraska remain the most expensive for home insurance. Flood insurance, often excluded from standard policies, is mandatory for properties in FEMA-designated flood zones. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides coverage for flood damage, but its limits are significantly lower than private insurers like Chubb, which offers up to $15 million in coverage compared to NFIP's $250,000 for structures and $100,000 for contents. Source time: not specified.
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Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery Network with New Lexington Facility, Creating 150 Jobs

Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery Network with New Lexington Facility, Creating 150 Jobs

Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery Network with New Lexington Facility, Creating 150 Jobs
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Bowling Green City Commissioners Advance Pedestrian Safety Rules and Allocate Additional Sinkhole Repair Funds

Bowling Green City Commissioners Advance Pedestrian Safety Rules and Allocate Additional Sinkhole Repair Funds

Bowling Green city commissioners have moved forward with new pedestrian safety rules for several of the city's busiest roads. The proposed ordinance aims to restrict individuals from remaining stationary in certain public rights-of-way along major streets such as Dishman Lane, Cave Mill Road, and Broadway Avenue. This measure is intended to reduce the risk of pedestrian-involved accidents, following concerns raised by Commissioner Sue Parrigin regarding numerous pedestrian deaths and injuries. The commissioners approved amendments to the proposal, exempting property owners, residents, and their invited guests from the restrictions and removing a previously proposed $20 permit fee. The ordinance is scheduled for a second reading on September 15. Concurrently, the commissioners approved an additional $462,550 for demolition and sinkhole repairs, increasing the city's total contract with Scott and Ritter Inc. to $1,642,550. Public Works geologist Nick Lawhon reported that the city is currently managing 11 sin...
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Thomson Reuters detects cybersecurity incident, says unauthorized party accessed files

Thomson Reuters detects cybersecurity incident, says unauthorized party accessed files

Sept 2 (Reuters) - A unit of Thomson Reuters detected a cybersecurity incident in 11 U.S. states, the U.S.
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Bipartisan Concerns Mount Over Misuse of Flock Safety AI Cameras

Bipartisan Concerns Mount Over Misuse of Flock Safety AI Cameras

Bipartisan scrutiny is intensifying regarding the misuse of Flock Safety cameras, which are artificial intelligence-powered license plate readers. The technology, while touted by supporters as an invaluable law enforcement tool, has drawn criticism following incidents such as a Kentucky police officer allegedly misusing the cameras to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) publicly stated that such surveillance occurred without a warrant or probable cause. Similarly, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has called for an end to 'AI MASS SURVEILLANCE,' specifically naming Flock Safety. Former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem noted that these systems collect extensive information unrelated to specific crimes, creating searchable databases for law enforcement. Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed also highlighted the proliferation of this technology as a campaign issue. In response to these concerns, a Flock Safety spokesperson indicated t...