BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Western Kentucky University joined a list of other schools that closed Monday, but a recruitment event still went on as planned. Head for the Hill is a recruitment event that is used to give potential future Hilltoppers a chance to see what campus life is like. Because of the pandemic, these events have been made virtual. Even though…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A Covid-19 vaccination clinic was set up here Friday morning. Kroger Health and the Commonwealth of Kentucky opened the site to the public at 10 a.m. It took place in the Greenwood Mall, where Sears was previously located. This was the first vaccination site for Kroger Health in the Bowling Green area. Inside, healthcare workers were going through…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Students may not be able to take field trips like before, but students of a certain elementary school will get to travel, just in a different way. W.R. McNeill Elementary will receive $9,900 to purchase Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality devices for the students. This grant is coming from the Kentucky Society for Technology in Education. These devices…
MAMMOTH CAVE Ky.-Because of that wintery weather, Mammoth Cave National Park has announced that all facilities will be closed Thursday Feb. 11. This includes all park offices, visitor services, and the Green River Ferry. Mammoth Cave parkway and Brownsville road will remain open, but all secondary roads will be closed. As of Wednesday, the original plan was to have the…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Western Kentucky University students interested in the field of construction now have a new resource to help build their future. The Associated Builders and Contractors Indiana Kentucky chapter have announced the creation of a student chapter at WKU to mentor construction students. With this new partnership, students studying in this field will now have opportunities including employer receptions,…
GLASGOW Ky.- For all parents receiving food deliveries from the Barren County Schools, it’s time to unleash your creative side. The Barren County Schools have been delivering ingredients to families with students learning at home. The district is asking families to create some dishes with the ingredients, then let the district know what you’ve made, and with what ingredients. For…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The Barren River Area Development District has recently unveiled an interactive resource for the region. The interactive interface web portal gives anyone the option to scroll through a list of potential hazards and what areas those hazards are located. The regional multi-hazard mitigation plan is a federal requirement that is due every five years. BRADD needed to update…
BROWNSVILLE Ky.-A local school district wants to update students and families on how next week’s learning will look. As of now, the plan is to have all Edmonson County High School students use distance learning Feb. 8 to Feb. 12. Edmonson County Middle School, Kyrock Elementary and South Edmonson Elementary will have in-person instruction on a staggered schedule. For students…
EDMONTON, Ky. – There’s good news for Metcalfe County High School students looking to take the ACT. The 21st CCLC will be giving an opportunity for a free voucher to take the test on June 12. There will be ACT prep sessions every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the first CCLC beginning Feb. 23. To…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Thursday evening, the Warren County Schools Board of education met to discuss a number of topics. The district met at 6:30 at Warren Central High School, where topics like a return to in-person instruction, vaccination for staff, and the redistricting proposal were discussed. Thursday night, the community was able to publicly comment. The school board will vote on…
