BOWLING GREEN Ky.-For the past few years, colleges like Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College have been seeing steady increases of students opting to enroll in dual credit courses, allowing them to earn college credit while they’re finishing up high school. School officials say the work-ready scholarship expanded to dual credit tuition, meaning students with this scholarship can now take…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A crowd of people marched in the cold Monday to remember the life and legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning at the Warren County Justice Center, the crowd traversed downtown to State Street Baptist Church, where the celebration of life’s work continued. Several speakers with organizations like Megan’s Mobile Grocery spoke on how…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-January 17, 2020 was a memorable morning at Bowling Green High School, especially for senior Sean Hogan, who received a surprise appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy by U.S Congressman Brett Guthrie. While at the academy, Hogan will be studying engineering. “I’ve wanted to be an engineer for a while. This is one of the most prestigious engineering…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The gym of Richardsville Elementary School was modeled after a road filled with signs. It’s all part of the Norton Children’s Hospital Bike Safety Rodeo. 4th and 5th graders had the chance to get out of the classroom to jump on bikes and learn how to safely navigate the open road. Bicycle safety educator Doug Beckhart said it’s…
GLASGOW Ky.-Sophomores, juniors, and seniors of Glasgow High School enrolled in engineering courses had a chance to take their hard work for a spin, with simple machines. Simple machines are devices that are designed using different base tools, including wheels and axels, pulleys, and screws. Pre-engineering teacher J.R. Dakin said the students love the hands-on learning. “The students get excited…
GLASGOW Ky.-Three teenagers are being called heroes after risking their own lives to save the lives of dozens of cows last month. While taking a driven the evening of December 11, Jaxen Arms, Jonathan London and Mason Pennington noticed flames coming from a barn at the Stovall Farm in Park City. The friends immediately jumped into action. “We didn’t have…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Stadium Park Plaza in downtown Bowling Green houses the new Real ID regional licensing office. It’s been around for a month, but Jan. 13 was the first day it was open to the public. Commissioner of the Department of Vehicle Regulation Matt Henderson said this is a prime location to set up. “We’re very excited about this location….
GLASGOW Ky.-Sensory rooms are meant to be relaxing safe havens for those who need a break from crowded areas and heavy social interaction. Some schools in the Barren County district like North Jackson Elementary already have them, and the goal is to put one in every district elementary school. Holly Mallory’s son attends North Jackson, and she said she sees…
GLASGOW Ky.-The United States Census Bureau is offering resources to local educators teaching statistics. The official Census Bureau website is offering teachers resources and class activity ideas on how to implement numbers and data in grades k through 12. For example, students can participate in lessons that relate to researching data, creating visuals for statistics, and understanding the impact of…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Orchestra Kentucky gave a special announcement at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center in Bowling Green discussing its 2020-2021 season. Michael Cavanaugh, the music of Billy Joel, Decades Back to the 80s, and Classic Rock Anthems are just a few upcoming shows that were highlighted. Orchestra Kentucky is a large musical group that’s been hitting the stage since…
