BOWLNG GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, and music communities are mourning the loss of one of their own. Hopkinsville native and devout Catholic, Joseph Stites passed away on March 1st, he was 69-years-old. He was known as a mentor for countless music educators and faculty. Stites had been with the department since 1987 until his retirement….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – The annual Out of Darkness Walk is back this Saturday on Western’s campus. The event raises awareness for suicide prevention and is a branch of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Participants are encouraged to raise money and advocate. While Out of the Darkness is a student-led event, those in the Bowling Green community are welcomed….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Saturday, Hope House Ministries is hosting a donation drive. This nonprofit organization restores struggling individuals through gospel restoration. Hope House focuses on financial empowerment, education classes, transportation services, addiction recovery and workplace development. They are encouraging the community to bring their gently used items for their community store, like clothing and home décor. President and…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The recent severe weather we faced in the commonwealth has impacted small businesses leading to the promotion of ‘shop local’ movements . Flooding & snowfall in the state have set back mom-and-pop diners and family-owned boutiques and more, causing them to close for days or even weeks at a time. Morgantown/Butler County Chamber Board member and small…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some students at Western Kentucky University took part in a state-wide protest of the elimination of DEI programs on college campuses this afternoon. Today, February 28th, students across Kentucky are hosting a coordinated series of protests against several legislations. House Bill 4, which was introduced earlier this month, aims to restrict diversity-related curriculum, defund DEI initiatives,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A popular Netflix docu-series about the Gabby Petito case is sparking conversation about domestic violence in a social media driven world. 1 in 3 women in the United States have experienced some form of abuse. Over half of all women and men have experienced some form of psychological aggression by a partner. With the changing times,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For a few years, most residents who live out in the county have come across standing water. Matlock Road is known for its flooding, due to the road’s lower location and no exit for water to go. Farmers have tried to find solutions to this issue, but have only worked short term. Officials believe that all…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – All over social media and places around the world, a new traffic scam is sparking concern. The illegal tactic is essentially where the alleged scammer will intentionally try to collide with another car. The motive behind this act is to obtain money. Officials recommend to contact the police after an accident, and they say to explain…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Garrison’s Department store is a staple in Butler County. The family-owned business is now turning the reins to the next generation. The department store has been in operation since 1957. The Garrison Family are natives of Morgantown and have been influential members of the community. The department had been passed down through generations of the Garrison family….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The White Squirrel Brewery is teaming up with yet another organization to give back to others. The brewery is partnering with Stirrin’ the Pot food truck flood victims across the commonwealth. Both businesses are encouraging the public to donate any canned or non-perishable food items, such as vegetables, soup, and pasta. These items will directly go…
