Author: Lexi Schweinert

Construction projects underway on Kentucky 234 to widen shoulders

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Two projects are underway on Kentucky 234 to widen the shoulder on both sides of the road by one foot on each side.  Slopes will also be improved and the road will be resurfaced when the other improvements are completed.  One is from Hunts Lane to Sherwood Drive. The other is from Hunts Lane to the Allen…

Construction ramps up at I-165 interchange

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A project to upgrade Interstate 165 interchange with U.S. 231/Morgantown Road at Exit 7 in Bowling green has begun.  The improvements to the interchange are part of the I-65 Spur requirements that upgraded the William H. Natcher Parkway to I-165 William H. Natcher Expressway in 2019. The current ramps were in a cloverleaf formation that serviced the…

Local man looking for owner of 1982 Bowling Green High class ring

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Local resident Danny Tabor found a 1982 class ring from Bowling Green High and is trying to find its owner.  After his mother passed away six years ago, he came across the ring and saved it. He forgot about it but recently stumbled across it again. This time he decided to take to Facebook to post about…

BG Airport’s $8.4 million taxiway project is completed

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport Board announced the Taxiway Alpha $8.4 million dollar project is completed and the taxiway is now open.  A taxiway is the way an airplane gets to and from the runway to take off and then land. The Taxiway Alpha is parallel to the runway and runs the entire length of it…

Coronavirus workgroup urges public and businesses to take virus seriously

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- This afternoon the Bowling Green-Warren County Coronavirus Workgroup held a virtual press conference for community leaders to speak about the recent increase in coronavirus cases and the impact it is having on the community.  Warren County is currently facing the highest daily numbers of COVID-19 yet during the pandemic. On Wednesday, the state logged 2,700 new cases…

Pack the Pantry asking for non perishable items to help community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Pack the Pantry kicks off this Saturday morning at Kroger on Campbell Lane, presented by Personal Touch Lawn Care, Hotel Inc., and Hope House.  The partners are asking for non-perishable food items, clothing and other essentials to help families in and around the Bowling Green area.  They believe now more than ever that the community has to…

1964 WKU graduate inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Today is Veterans Day.  But it’s special for William R. Houston, for another reason as well.  He was inducted into the ROTC Hall of Fame at Western Kentucky University.  “When you look at it and have the depth and time to think about it, it’s awesome. But guys in the military, they go through some of the…

Arcadia Senior Living honors 20 veteran residents on Veterans Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Arcadia Senior Living celebrated Veterans Day by showing appreciation for everyone who has served.  The facility made the day extra special for their residents who are veterans.  “Our Veteran’s Day activities are always so special to them because it is a time to reflect on their experiences in the service and to remember the true sacrifices they…

Increase in COVID-19 related hospitalizations as medical professionals urge people to stay safe

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- There have been an increase in COVID-19 related hospitalizations across the Commonwealth.  “Consistently over the last two to three weeks, we’re seeing patients who are sicker. So that’s obviously a concern,” Dennis Chaney, Med Center Vice President of Ancillary Services. Chaney said there are currently 52 patients hospitalized from COVID-19 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. Chaney…

South Art Film Series returns to SKyPAC

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The South Art Film Series returned virtually through the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center with the film Reggae Boyz.  The screening was supposed to be the first in person film of the season, but because of COVID-19 precaution it is virtual. Staff say the film is a good option for people to do something during the pandemic. …