Author: Josh Shortt

Local religious school teachers react to Governor’s ruling on in-person instruction

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- School staff at Legacy Christian Academy of Bowling Green awaited the day students would return to in-person class. A day that hasn’t yet come, as a federal appeals panel has upheld Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s order to stop in-person classes at religious schools during the coronavirus pandemic. “The situation is not ideal. We feel like in-person instruction…

Local shops happy with business on Black Friday 2020

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-While many people have taken to shop online for Black Friday deals this year, plenty are still shopping the old-fashioned way, in person. Bigger operations like Best Buy have taken measures to reduce crowding in stores this Black Friday. Locally owned businesses in Bowling Green like Barbara Stewart Interiors have done the same. At 9 a.m. Friday, people…

Twinkle at the Track opens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The second annual twinkle at the track opened to the general public Friday. The event takes place at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports park. It’s a two-mile driving experience with 25 scenes, 350 light displays, and over 1 million lights. The price is $20 per carload Monday-Thursday, $25 per carload  Friday-Sunday $50 for 9+ passenger vehicles. Motorcycles…

WKU alumni association leaves encouraging messages for graduating seniors

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The Western Kentucky University alumni association has started an initiative for those who will be graduating soon. It’s called 20 for 20. Through a web link on the alumni association page, an encouraging message can be left for those graduating this semester. This is being done since the year was especially challenging for many graduating seniors. Any alumni,…

Bowling Green Rock Band academy safely trains young musicians

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Even during this pandemic, local up and coming musicians are still safely honing their skills through a program in Bowling Green. During the early days of the pandemic, the Bowling Green Rock Band Academy had to adjust to make the experience safe. The musicians are masked, dividers are set up between them, and there is no sharing of…

Bowling Green city officials plan a safe Christmas experience

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The city of Bowling Green is planning a way to safely bring the joy of the holidays to the town this year. The community is invited to drive downtown on Dec. 4 between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to see the lights at both Fountain Square and Circus Square parks. This is in place of…

American Legion Post 23 Auxiliary opens game room

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-American Legion Post 23 has opened a new game room, and it’s run to help the community. This game room is full of games of chance. The American Legion has a license to run this game room since it is considered charitable gaming. The game room was developed to bring in additional money to give to the various…

Bowling Green police investigate Waffle House robbery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police were called to a robbery early Monday morning at the Waffle House on the corner of Russellville Road and Robinson Avenue. At about 3:45 a.m. a man entered the business, brandished a weapon and demanded money, according to police. The employees complied and the man left. No one was injured. Western Kentucky University…

SKYCTC partners with Bowling Green Law enforcement academy for education

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Bowling Green city officials, along with representatives from a local college and Bowling Green law enforcement met Friday morning to sign an educational agreement partnering Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College and the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy. This agreement allows academic credit to be awarded to recruits who complete the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy. Police recruits can…