Author: Lexi Schweinert

Be prepared for an emergency: disaster kits make a difference

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The American Red Cross wants to make sure you and your family have an emergency preparedness kit on hand in case there would be a natural disaster.  They recommend you have: 2-3 week supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) Non-perishable food Can opener Medical items and medication Sanitation  First aid kit Flashlight  Weather radio  Extra…

WKU President Caboni gives annual convocation address

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- This morning, Western Kentucky University President Timothy Caboni delivered his annual faculty and staff convocation address. Caboni recapped the previous school year and what to look forward to this year, which is WKU’s 116th year of operation.  Caboni announced that since 2017, the university has raised $171 million dollars in fundraising, the most gifts in any five-year…

Monkeypox in kids: what you need to know

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Kids are heading back to class and some parents are concerned about recent news of monkeypox and if it can spread in schools.  Dr. Kris Bryant, M.D., at Norton Chilren’s Infectious Diseases says monkeypox is still incredibly rare in children. Worldwide there have been 30,000 cases of monkeypox and only 102 cases of children.  There have only been…

WKU Fan Fest brings excitement for sports fans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Topper Fans, the countdown is finally over! Fan Fest is officially back Saturday! After taking a three-year hiatus due to COVID, Fan Fest is returning from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow on South Lawn on WKU’s campus. Fans will have the chance to meet and get autographs from football, volleyball and soccer student-athletes. The event is…

11-year-old creates business, fights autism stigma

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-“Hello. My name is JW Hardin.” JW was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age four. “He was actually not able to hold a conversation at that time. He could say a couple of words, but he could not answer an open ended question,” said JW’s mom Amy Hardin. Through a lot of time, therapy and miles on…

Teranga Academy refugee students have first ever ‘sorting ceremony’

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Earlier today, eager students at Teranga Academy found out what houses they are going to be in at their sorting ceremony! Each of the kids are placed into four houses for small group activities and competitions throughout the school year.  The houses are based on Harry Potter names: Phoenix, Centaur, Griffin and Chimera.  Each child made their way…

City of BG Code Compliance receives national recognition for top-notch work

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The City of Bowling Green Code Compliance Division is getting national recognition.  The team is the first in the state and only the sixth in the country to earn agency accreditation from the American Association of Code Enforcement.  This award, judged by an impartial party, lets our citizens know their services are top notch.  Every day, four code…