Note: This story will be updated as more predictions become available. Will we have six more weeks of winter? Will we see an early spring? For us in Kentucky, it sure looks like we will see the latter of the two according to the days leading up to Groundhog day. While many wonder what Punxsutawney Phil will say on Sunday…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An executive order from President Donald Trump has halted the arrival of refugees to Bowling Green, leaving around 54 vetted refugees stranded as they seek safety in the U.S. These refugees were fleeing from countries like Burma, Rwanda, Syria, Afghanistan, and Congo, hoping to escape conflict and violence and start a new life in America. For…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Big Red Marching Band (BRMB) is back on the Hill after an once in a lifetime journey to London for the iconic London New Year’s Day Parade. Over the holiday break, the band traveled across the pond, not only to represent Western Kentucky University, or the state of Kentucky, but the United States as…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – For more than 20 years, Arthur Hatfield has crafted high-quality, affordable banjos that musicians across the state, country and world treasure. But late Friday night, an unfortunate fire destroyed Hatfield’s workshop, the home of his beloved Hatfield Banjos. The shop, just steps away from Hatfield’s home, has been the cornerstone to his business since the early…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As the holiday season continues, the Bowling Green Police Department (BGPD) is ramping up efforts to prevent impaired driving incidents. With Christmas and New Year’s celebrations approaching, BGPD Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward has shared key reminders to keep the community safe on the roads. “Families will get together, and there will be parties for Christmas…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin’s Nights of Lights holiday drive-through at Jim Roberts Community Park continues to brighten the holiday season for families across the area. Organized by Franklin-Simpson Parks and Recreation, the free event runs nightly from 6 to 9 PM through Christmas night, with cash donations and nonperishable food items collected for local food pantries and future displays. Source:…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – As temperatures drop, a Warming Tree in Scottsville is offering much-needed relief to those in need. Inspired by a similar project in Bowling Green, Teddi Moore, a member of Scottsville’s First United Methodist Church, started the process of starting the project to provide warm clothing and essentials to the community during the winter months. The Warming Tree…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The holiday spirit is in full swing down Scottsville Road in Bowling Green as Monday marked the first night of the “Bright Lights of Broadway”. The “Bright Lights of Broadway” is a drive-thru Christmas lights event put on by the Greenwood Campus of the Broadway United Methodist Church in an effort to spread Christmas joy to…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools held its international family night at Jennings Creek Elementary on Monday, providing English as a second language (ESL) families with resources to navigate the American school system as well as community services. The event featured four stations for families to attend, showing the resources for not just the international students, but also…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Thanksgiving Day Parade does not happen until Thursday, but some students at Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary School participated in a celebration of their own Monday afternoon. Kindergarteners at Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary are learning in a hands-on way, thanks to a unique classroom activity. The school held its second annual parade, where students showcased balloons they designed and created…
