BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Salvation Army has officially kicked off their kettle campaign with the return of the “Battle of the Bells,” and this year, they’re adding to the fun. “Starting tomorrow {November 21st}, we’ll start seeing the Salvation Army red kettles throughout Bowling Green. That’ll be at all the local Walmart’s, Sam’s Club, all the areas we know,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A pair of projects near the downtown Bowling Green area, one focusing on the revitalization of the splash pad at Circus Square Park and the other advancing the construction of the Riverfront Park, have made progress this week. At Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, a bid was approved for Scotty’s Contracting to take on Phase One of…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The City of Scottsville is celebrating a new addition to its downtown square in the form of a new elevated crosswalk. It sits right by the Allen County Public Library as you come into the square from Gallatin Road. The project has been in the works for about five years, and the main goal is pedestrian safety….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools held a Grow Your Own signing day, a partnership with WKU to help current educators advance in their careers. The program gives Warren County teachers and staff the opportunity to earn certifications to become administrators or special education teachers. The reception at Warren Central High School let participants make it official, signing…
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…
