EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A new bill presented to the U.S. Congress proposes an expansion to Mammoth Cave National Park. “I talked to the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee and he’s excited to help move this forward. Senator McConnell, the Republican leader of the Senate, is handling in the Senate. I think we have a good opportunity for this…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One way to beat the summer heat is by reading a book. It turns out WKU mascot Big Red is a big reader! Big Red’s Summer Reading Challenge encourages 1st through 8th grade students to read books during their vacation. The amount of books varies depending on the grade and reading level. 1st & 2nd grade…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A brand new part of Duncan Hines Days this year is a new way to get out on the river: the Duck Paddle boat race. “It should be a super fun kayak/canoe race and also casual float for people who aren’t really interested in racing. We’re going to launch here at Riverfront Park at the pedestrian…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new opportunity for kids age 11 to 17 will allow them to learn skills necessary for babysitting. Med Center Health is hosting a babysitting clinic at their WKU Health Sciences Complex. During this 4 hour session, they will be taught important lessons like how to change a diaper, how to properly apply first aid and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the Duncan Hines Days celebration well underway, one local museum decided to join in on the fun. The Downing Museum is hosting “Feast Your Eyes: The Art of Food,” an exhibit featuring unique pieces of art themed around food. The exhibit features pieces from the late Joe Downing as well as donations from the local…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A group of local music students will take the stage at the Eats and Beats Music Festival on Saturday. Students from the Bowling Green Rock Band Academy are set to open up the festival at Circus Square Park. The festival will also feature performances from Fat Box and Government Cheese and be headlined by the Kentucky…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local motel known for its friendly bird standing in the heart of Bowling Green, which withstood the devastating tornadoes of 2021, is now reopen. The Cardinal Motel is now officially back open after those tornadoes. The famous red bird was still standing even after the tornado passed through. Now, the motel has been rebuilt. It…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In honor of Pride Month, a group of truck drivers decided to form a community. “I’ve just seen a need within the trucking industry. There was a lot of people that, after I started trucking again, that I felt didn’t have a place. I didn’t have a safe place for everyone to connect and get together…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Attorney General Daniel Cameron made a stop in Bowling Green Monday to rally support for his campaign. During his stop at the Hyatt Place on WKU’s campus with his wife Makenze, one of the key points he emphasized was his plan for a new education system. “Education is really important to me, and Makenze was a…
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The 2nd annual Big Brownsville Bash makes its way to Edmonson County with plenty of events to offer to the community. “The Chamber of Commerce last year decided that, you know, we would try to put this on and this type of festival has not been done in downtown Brownsville. And so we thought we would try…
