BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A local food pantry received a large grant that will help those in need. The Western Kentucky Office of Sustainability received a grant for $30,000 from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund to support the community food pantry. The pantry service has recently been expanded to serve all members of the community in need, not just WKU faculty…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Cram the Cruiser is a law enforcement initiative that seeks to provide local students with school supplies. While every school year brings new challenges, 2020 is going to be completely different from years past, which is why Kentucky State Police are ready to reach more communities. “This year, it’s even more important in 2020. There’s going to be…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Starting Monday, July 20, several chain stores across the country will be requiring the use of face masks. Local businesses like Barbara Stewart Interiors in Bowling Green are recommending that customers wear masks, and everyone is given a mask if they don’t already have them. The story is different nationally, where bigger chains like Walmart and Target are…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The National Corvette Museum, a Bowling Green icon which has caught the attention of USA Today that named the attraction the best for car lovers. Even first-time visitors of the museum are revved up about the news. “I thought that was probably about right. I like cars myself, so coming here and seeing all the Corvettes is definitely…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Summer for high school aged musicians usually means the area is filled with the sounds of brass, woodwind and percussion, as students prepare for the upcoming marching band season. Covid-19 has silenced these bands. The Kentucky Music Educators Association met Thursday and voted 11-1 to cancel the 2020 state marching band competition season, a painful realization, even…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green is now planning a return to the stage after a months-long hiatus due to covid-19. The news is music to the ears of music director Jeff Reed, along with all the board members playing a role in the comeback. “It’s been since February since we’ve performed. That’s a long time for a…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is getting revved up for the introduction of a new program this fall. The college will offer a diesel technology program at the Barren County Area Technology Center in Glasgow. This has sparked the interest of Dino Merdzic, the owner of Merdzic Truck Center in Bowling Green. Until now, he’s had…
EDMONTON, Ky.-Non-traditional instruction is becoming more and more traditional as students learn through a pandemic. In rural areas like Metcalfe County, some students’ homes may not have the needed equipment, or a steady internet connection. According to the Metcalfe County School district’s Superintendent Josh Hur, the district has been at work getting in touch with parents to meet their needs….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It’s the night that local musicians and music lovers have all been waiting for, the night the music scene was revived in Bowling Green. The popular Bowling Green music venue, Tidball’s, is holding a grand re-opening Friday night. The event is outdoors with limited capacity seating to ensure that everyone is socially distanced while they enjoy some…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Warren County School District has unveiled some potential plans for virtual learning. The virtual academy will be an option for any parents wanting their children to learn from home. For elementary school students, the virtual academy will include videos, collaborating with classmates, interactive online instruction, and even virtual field trips. For middle schools and high schools,…
