Author: Josh Shortt

Phase 2 construction to begin in downtown Bowling Green for June

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Those who enjoy frequent trips to downtown Bowling Green now have something to look forward to, as some new resources are coming this month. Phase 2 of downtown construction will include new bike lanes, wider sidewalks, parking and landscaping just to name a few. These enhancements will be in college through State Street down to 6th Avenue, and…

Dawg Days of Summer camp makes summer 2021 more lively

GLASGOW, Ky. – Summer of 2021 is already shaping up to feature more pre-pandemic activities – a big one being in-person summer camp. The Dawg Days of Summer camp started Tuesday at Glasgow High School, where students entering first through sixth grade can participate in various activities with friends. “Today, we’re doing an escape room in the dawg days of…

2021 Jackrabbit Jog brings the community together for important cause

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The 6th annual Jackrabbit Jog 5K run and walk took place at Kerieakes Park Monday morning. Event Organizer, Ryan Dearbone, says there’s nothing like being back, especially since last year’s event was virtual. “There’s something about being live and in-person with people who have come run the race for years, as well as people who are just…

Several Memorial Day service events to take place

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Before Memorial Day Monday, there are several upcoming ways to honor those who gave it all to serve this nation. Normally, a Memorial Day service would be observed at the American Legion Post 23 in Bowling Green, but that service isn’t taking place due to Covid restrictions.  Even so, there are plenty of ways to honor the…

South Central Workforce Development Board unveils Commonwealth Coders program for the fall

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The South Central Workforce Development Board has announced a program to provide training when it comes to web development. Commonwealth Coders is a 16-week training course that will prepare participants for a career as a junior web developer, and it’s set to debut this fall. This is a collaborative effort between the South Central, Cumberlands, Bluegrass and…

Casual conversation leads to a helping hand for the hungry

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some local churches received a helping hand Wednesday, and it all came from a conversation between two friends. Wednesday morning, a delivery coming from Salt Lake City, Utah brought a truckload of food that will go to the Churches United in Christ help ministry. From there, the food will be given to local pantries. This all…

Bowling Green Independent Schools roll out purple bus for summer meal deliveries

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Rolling out for 2021, the Bowling Green Independent School District started summer meal deliveries Tuesday. The morning started at T.C. Cherry Elementary, where the meals were loaded on the purple bus. The first stop was the Warren County Public Library, where kids and parents were awaiting the deliveries. “Who doesn’t love getting something for free? To be able…

Kentucky Down Under seeking public’s help to find missing dog

HORSE CAVE Ky.-A local zoo is asking for the public’s help to find their beloved four-legged friend who went missing recently. Stetson is a well-known dog that belongs to the owner of Kentucky Down Under in Horse Cave. He’s a black and white border collie with heterochromia, giving him two different colored eyes. He often travels with the zookeepers as…

Local medical minds share presentations for Research Day 2021

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A collaboration of medical minds came together at Western Kentucky Heart and Lung Friday morning for the inaugural Research Day 2021. Medical students and medical personnel shared their research with other members of the medical community. Student Mallory Vaughn and her group brought in research on colon cancer. “This has been a couple-month process of looking at the…

Startup Garden program to come to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- For anyone looking to get their business up and running, a new local workshop experience is on the way. It’s called the Startup Garden, and it’s a networking event for the local entrepreneurial community. The event will feature guest speakers including investors, community leaders and service providers. Starting June 2, a guest speaker will come in every…