BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Downtown Academy, a new partnership between Western Kentucky University and Downtown BGKY, officially held its second day, where 24 students explored the different nonprofits and arts culture in Bowling Green. “We have 24 WKU students that are a mix of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, from 15 different fields of study, all the academic colleges… and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green and Warren County Parks and Recreation Departments received the Department of the Year award at a statewide conference in Carrollton last week. “Being recognized as Department of the Year wouldn’t have felt right if it was just Bowling Green Parks and Rec or Warren County Parks and Rec. Obviously, we serve the same…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – When you make your trip home for the Thanksgiving holiday in a few days, be prepared to share the roadway. AAA is expecting a record number of drivers on the roadways this year and an increase in those flying home as well. With recent flight cancellations, even more drivers may be out and about as well….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Student Support Services Disability Program at Western Kentucky University is teaming up with the First-Generation Initiative to host a leadership conference for first-gen students. This year’s theme is “Unlock Your First-Gen Power,” and it uses a superhero lens to celebrate strength, resilience and leadership. Organizers expect about 75 students attended, with four tracks focused on…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – United Pro Wrestling, a local independent wrestling promotion, hosted their “November to Remember” show while also hosting a Toys for Tots drive to benefit those in Allen County. “All the toys collected and all the proceeds that are donated tonight are going to stay in Allen County, and help families in Allen County,” Seth LeDuc, one of…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Victory Hill Dream Center’s warming shelter opened early this week as temperatures dropped, but they say they need a few things before the cold returns. The biggest need right now is volunteers. Without them, the shelter can’t stay open. Volunteers help cover those overnight shifts, since the shelter runs 24/7 when temperatures get dangerously low, and…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – At Victory Hill Church in Scottsville, the Allen Simpson Drug Court sees 6 new graduates who have completed the program and the next steps in their recovery. One of those graduates is Jacob Copas, who has volunteered with the Church and VH Dream Center. He says he’s excited to be completing the program and looks forward to…
GLASGOW, Ky. – One of the hardest things a pet owner can experience is losing their best friend. Now, one local foundation is working to make that process a little easier. The Henry and Clark Foundation was created by Black Stone Cherry guitarist Ben Wells and his wife Jessica, named after two of their three dogs. Based in Glasgow, the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With colder weather settling in and the holidays right around the corner, more freezing temperatures are on the way. One consequence of that affects many long-term care residents in our community, some of whom need extra warmth or basic hygiene items like blankets and toothbrushes. That’s where Kentucky Legal Aid is stepping in, partnering with the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With many in the community still needing access to food, local pantries are seeing more families come through their doors, including at Greenwood Park Church of Christ. Before COVID, their pantry served about 50 families a month. Now, that number has risen to 500 per month before SNAP benefits, eventually climbing towards 1,000. Manager Hope Baker,…
