BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The College Street Pedestrian Bridge over the Barren River is undergoing some renovations. Right now, the boat ramp beneath the bridge is closed. It will remain closed for several weeks. Recently, the city received a $1.6 million grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to repair the historic bridge. It was built during the Civil War and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hotel Inc. partners with the Red Cross to train the community on how to use a weather radio. “Here in Delafield specifically, they had wanted to have a weather radio event where people could come and learn about how to use a weather radio. They receive a free one, and then they would help program that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Hot Rod Association returns to Bowling Green June 15-17. This marks the return to Beech Bend Raceway for one of the NHRA’s biggest events of the year. On Day 1, qualifying and exhibition runs take place along with a Show ‘N Shine car show. Day 2 features time trials and more qualifying sessions, while…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Stand for Children Day took place at Bowling Green Ballpark. This is a fun event to give kids all the resources they need in the community. “This is the 25th year for Stand for Children. Girl Scouts has always been a part of this for the last 15 years. Girl Scouts is a place where girls…
KENTUCKY – June 14 is National Bourbon Day, and 2 local businesses are celebrating Kentucky’s native spirit in their own unique ways. “We have a bourbon slushie that we put on the frozen machine. So for us, we like to joke: It’s like every day is bourbon day for us. But if we can get some more people out and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Construction has begun on a new building on WKU’s campus. The highly anticipated new Gordon Ford College of Business building was dedicated this morning, which will be complete by the fall of 2025. The new building will give students access to resources like a virtual reality simulation lab, trading terminals and an updated Center for Financial…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – June is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and one of the key ways to stay in touch is to keep physically active. “One of the things we say is if it’s healthy for your heart, it’s healthy for your brain. The ten ways to love your brain… one of those is ‘Break a sweat.’ Engage in regular…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Wednesday is National Blood Donor Day, and the American Red Cross needs your help. They are continuing to search for blood from willing donors. Over the next few weeks, there will be blood drives at the Holiday Inn at Sloan Convention Center. Then later in the month, the Harley Davidson dealership in Bowling Green, the Historic…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A partnership 15 years in the making hopes to reduce the amount of invasive carp in Kentucky rivers. Until that happens, steps need to be taken to protect yourself while on the water. “They make themselves pretty evident, especially if you’ve got your running outboard motor. They’re very sensitive to that and they’ll take flight and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A family favorite event has returned to Chaney’s Dairy Barn this summer, and this weekend it doubles as a way to help a local cause. Ice Cream and a Moo-vie returns to Chaney’s Dairy Barn. On Friday and Saturday, “Minions: The Rise of Gru” will be shown on the side of the barn for families to…
