For today’s What’s Happening SoKY, we sat down with Daniel Tarnagda from Refuge Bowling Green. He spoke to us about this amazing nonprofit that benefits local refuge’s. This organization offers a multitude of services for those just coming to the U.S and are always looking for volunteers. If you’d like to read more about some of the services they offer,…
NOTES & QUOTES Before Western Kentucky’s move to Conference USA in 2014, the Tops and Jags were league rivals in the Sun Belt Conference. South Alabama joined the Sun Belt in 2012 and would only face the Hilltoppers one time in the 2013 matchup. The New Orleans Bowl will mark the final game of senior Juwuan Jones’ career at WKU. Jones has…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Earlier today, Warren East’s Simon Ghee signed his letter of intent to play at Eastern Kentucky. Just before he put pen to paper, the star senior announced that his brother, Isaiah, will be joining him on his journey to Richmond. The twins bond continues to grow as the two will continue their journey together at the…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County has several warming shelters available amid the upcoming winter weather predicted to hit our area. Bowling Green-Warren County Emergency Management has released an update concerning the dangerous conditions we may see. Emergency management says cold temperatures will impact our area tomorrow afternoon into the evening and overnight hours. These temperatures will be in the…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man is behind bars after authorities say a student allegedly overdosed at Logan County High School. On Monday, Dec. 19, South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force agents assisted the Logan County Sheriff’s Department and EMS for a suspected overdose call at Logan County High School. Authorities say the student had been unconscious and was given several…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it has removed several animals from a residence due to neglect. Several goats, donkeys and at least one pig roamed the area, causing a safety hazard to themselves and disrupting neighbors, authorities say. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it temporarily moved the animals to a safe location. Authorities say…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is closing several roads in anticipation of predicted winter weather. Flint Ridge Road, Dennison Ferry Road, Joppa Ride Road and Houchins Ferry Road are closed Friday, Dec. 23. The secondary roads will remain closed until park crews determine they are safe to reopen for public use. Park operations and facilities will reopen…
For today’s Community Driven interview, we sat down with Jessica Warren to find out how the Polar Express at the Railpark went this season. To learn about all upcoming events from the Railpark, you can click here.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you plan to brave the cold on WKU’s campus this week, you may need a safe ride to your destination. An escort service by the Western Kentucky University Police Department is available to meet this need. Temperatures are expected to reach the single digits with wind chill values below zero. The service is offered 24…
About one in five US adults suffer from a mental illness in any given year, and kids are suffering too. This summer, the White House called the rise in rates of depression, anxiety and sucidal thoughts among children an “unprecedented mental health crisis.” But despite a growing demand for mental health services many are struggling to get an appointment. In…
