BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Recently, we told you how the International Center of Kentucky is struggling to receive funding from the government. One of the consequences of that is the possibility of having to lay off some of their staff. The International Center receives no funding from the government. CEO Albert Mbanfu tells us they use their own funds to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Capitol Theater in downtown Bowling Green, a fan-favorite concert series made its return for the fourth year. The Downtown Redevelopment Authority has put on Concerts in the Park over at Circus Square since 1979, but they introduced Winterfest a few years ago as a way to bring the music indoors during the colder months….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A regional group of veterans is descending on Bowling Green for its annual conference and helping out the Commonwealth at the same time. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is holding its annual 7 States Conference at the Sloan Convention Center Friday and Saturday, and as part of that, they’re hosting a food drive to benefit the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – United Way of Southern Kentucky hosted their annual Live United Awards ceremony to honor those who help make the work they do possible. One of the biggest awards of the night was a brand new $500,000 Milestone Award, presented to Logan Aluminum. Other winners included the Barren County School District, General Motors and UAW Local 2164,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill One into law, officially reducing the income tax rate in Kentucky from 4% to 3.5%. He addressed the signing of this bill during his Team Kentucky update Thursday, where he explained why he decided to sign it. The governor says the economy in the commonwealth is booming and the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Bar Association hosted their first awards dinner in the 2nd District. The 1st District in far western Kentucky has held a dinner for the past eight years, but this is the first time the dinner has been held in this region. It’s named after Chief Justice John Minton, who served in his role from…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new parking campaign in downtown Bowling Green is looking to help ease the issues of parking on Fountain Square. The Share the Square campaign was created by a downtown business owner who is passionate about the square and all that it offers to the community. As many know, parking is a contentious topic that is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky High School Athletic Association is investigating two incidents involving fans confronting officials at 4th region basketball games. Specific details have not been provided, but we do know one incident involved a fan physically assaulting an official at the conclusion of a game, while the other involved a confrontation after a game. A representative from…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As we celebrate Black History Month, Blood Assurance is highlighting a critical need for their supply: African-American donors. One in three patients are a match for sickle cell patients that often require transfusions, and without a close match, they risk rejecting the blood, which could lead to death. To help bridge this gap, Blood Assurance has…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A group of local students went to three different schools in Warren County to help raise money for Norton Children’s Hospital through Dance Mini Red. We caught up with those who went to Rich Pond Elementary, with two other groups at Rockfield Elementary and Jody Richards Elementary. The day consists of over 120 students learning a…
