BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Demolition is underway for Bemis Lawrence Hall and the Helm Library at Western Kentucky University, and Tate Page Hall will soon be taken down by the wrecking ball. Tate Page is located right next to South Lawn. The current goal is to eventually tear down the building to make extra room for south lawn. Chief facilities officer at…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A funeral home in Bowling Green has a new worker to comfort grieving families. The Cone Funeral Home now has an emotional support dog named Tilly. She’s a 4-month-old golden doodle. Tilly has already been involved in two visitations and her popularity is growing. The owner of the funeral home, Kenneth Cone, said having Tilly aboard will be…
BOWLING GREEN Ky. – The Barren County Area Technology Center was the recipient of an $8.4 million work ready skills grant, and the school celebrated Tuesday with a ribbon cutting. With this money, the ATC was able to bring a new diesel shop to life, giving Barren County students more opportunities to jump start their careers. Barren County diesel instructor…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The nationwide strike of United Auto Workers continues, and the home of the Corvette is no exception. Starting at 11 p.m. Sunday, an agreement between the UAW and General Motors was not met. The UAW is asking for what the union considers fair wages, benefits and job security. “The union does not want a strike. It’s not…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center has a new exhibit. The exhibit is called Women Who Advocate, Create, and Dominate. It showcases art by first- and second-generation immigrant or refugee women who call Kentucky home. The purpose of the exhibit is to defy gender stereotypes within the artist’s region and traditions. President and CEO of the Performing Arts…
MAMMOTH CAVE Ky.- Mammoth Cave National Park is a popular attraction for anyone visiting the Bluegrass State. The big experience comes with small cabins. As of now, the available lodging at the park can only hold four people per cabin, meaning big groups must divide up between cabins, or stay elsewhere. Mammoth Cave is in the process of putting a…
GLASGOW Ky.-The arts in schools tend to struggle due to a lack of funding. The Glasgow Independent School District received a donation that was just over $15,000. The only condition is that the money be used to focus on the school’s arts programs, including visual arts, performing arts, and the musical arts. The source of the donation is being kept…
GLASGOW Ky.-Three Barren County Elementary Schools are recipients of the Federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant, which is regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, totaling just over $40,000. The three schools to receive this grant are Park City Elementary, Austin Tracy Elementary, and Hiseville Elementary. The grant provides opportunities for the kids to enjoy more healthy options during…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Bowling Green Mayor Bruce Wilkerson met Wednesday with Somerset Mayor Alan Keck to discuss future initiatives between the two cities. The two mayors discussed how both cities can work together to emphasize the arts. From music to performing to visual arts, Keck said the arts in Kentucky are growing rapidly, and this would be a good time to…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Through America’s history, the United States Army has always fought to defend the nation. Thanks to the College Reserve Officers Training Corps programs, new leaders are trained every day. The Western Kentucky University ROTC program has the same goal as the rest. To train up the next generation of army officers. Those who are training these young leaders…
