Author: Josh Shortt

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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College celebrates graduates in a new venue

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Graduates of a local Bowling Green college celebrated their achievements Friday, in a unique venue. That venue is the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, which is where faculty and staff celebrated the Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates. The ceremony started at 9 a.m. Friday. Graduates individually met with SKYCTC president and chief executive officer Dr. Phillip…

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Lost River Cave creates Flash Fundraiser as a result of recent flooding

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BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Boat tours at Lost River Cave have once again stopped, due to an overabundance of rain. “We found ourselves in a similar situation as we did earlier this year, which is pretty unprecedented,” Lost River Cave director of philanthropy Katie Cielinski said. In response, Lost River Cave has unveiled the flash fundraiser, which is an online method where…
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Western Kentucky University proposes a 2% increase in tuition to alleviate budget shortfall

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-To help alleviate for budget shortfalls, Western Kentucky University officials are discussing a 2% tuition hike. The increase is being recommended by the budget executive committee. No action has been taken on this at this time. According to WKU’s director of media relations Bob Skipper, this shortfall is coming from a combination of factors. These include expenses that…

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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College to highlight importance of FAFSA with fiesta event

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BOWLING GREEN Ky.-FAFSA, which stands for free application for federal student aid is a resource that can make higher education more accessible. A local college is preparing to spotlight its importance. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is looking to hold the FAFSA Fiesta event, which will be for those who have not completed the FAFSA for the 2021-2022 school…

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National Corvette Museum announces expansion campaign

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BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Big news is coming for fans of America’s sportscar. The National Corvette Museum will soon go through a sizeable expansion. The expansion will add a two-story, 30,000 square foot addition to the museum. This will come with even more features, including an open theater space, a rooftop members lounge, and a kids zone education center just to name…

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Butler County High School to hold prom in open-air venue

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MORGANTOWN, Ky. – “They love us. It shows how much they love us,” said Butler County High School senior Bo Kirby. Kirby’s sentiments were shared by other students at Butler County High School, as they prepare for prom. To stay covid safe, the prom will take place at Southerland Farms, a big change from last year. “I just feel so…

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Kentucky Department of Education seeks feedback through online survey

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GLASGOW Ky.-In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Department of Education is seeking the feedback of everyone involved in the state’s school districts. A survey is now available for any Kentucky school district stakeholder to take. This can be anyone from parents, students, school faculty and staff, and disability rights organizations just to name a few. In this survey,…

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Outdoor venue relieved to have mask mandate lifted

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HORSE CAVE,  Ky.- Just in time for summer, Kentuckians received news from Governor Andy Beshear, saying the mask mandate has been lifted for outdoor events of 1,000 people or less. This news comes as 1,726,346 Kentuckians have received their first dose of the vaccine. “If you’re at a backyard barbeque, if you’re at a community pool, if you’re at an…

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