BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Wednesday marked the final day of the season for butterfly releases at Lost River Cave. Members of the community came out to the cave for three separate releases today to introduce these butterflies to the habitat. The various butterflies arrive in a sleeplike state. Once the butterflies are placed in the palm of your hands, they…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- ‘Welcome Back WKU’ kicked off on Monday on the south lawn of campus to give students a little taste of what the city of Bowling Green has to offer. Free food, free shirts, and more were given out during the event to help introduce students to the community. Many businesses and non-profits were in attendance to greet…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students of Western Kentucky University moved in this past weekend, and today marked the beginning of the 2025-26 school year for the Hilltoppers. News 40 asked students on the Hill about how their first day went. “You know, I was really, really excited because I wasn’t here last semester because I was in England,” said junior…
GLASGOW, Ky. – In Barren County, Community Partners for Recovery held a ribbon-cutting for its first office, aimed at fighting addiction locally. Founders Libby Short, Christie Wall and A.K. Murray have each been impacted by addiction in different ways and want to help others with similar experiences. The group launched last year and takes a local approach to combatting substance…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Mammoth Valley concert series is in full swing for the summer. Mammoth Valley Park is known for ziplines, chair lifts, alpine slides, and much more. This summer, they are adding even more excitement with a free concert series. Now through the end of August, the park will host live music featuring local artists. Guests can…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the Fourth of July being just days away, it is important to remember firework safety this holiday weekend. Though everyone will be enjoying some good hot dogs and firework shows with their family this Friday, it is important to also remain safe when handling and disposing of fireworks. In 2024 alone, 14,700 people were hospitalized…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Neighbors Aid Network continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the community. Despite being a relatively young nonprofit, BG Neighbors has already made a big impact providing critical aid to the homeless and those in need. The organization has put together many warming shelters during the winter. BG Neighbors hosts weekly outreach…
