Source: Shayna Bassi, a UK Recycling intern and communication science and disorders senior in the College of Health Sciences, created the BBN Tackles Plastic program and has been integral at removing plastic bags from campus landfill waste. Photo provided.LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Now)— University of Kentucky students are turning to forgotten items to meet everyday needs of Lexington’s unhoused population. According…
HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County shelters pets are better supported thanks to ARK’s 2026 Dawgy Dash. The event, which took place this past Saturday, invited locals to run, walk and even bring a leashed dog, all to support ARK’s work in the community. ARK for Hart is a local nonprofit supporting the Hart County Animal Shelter and programs to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Autism Awareness Month is officially underway, and the Bowling Green community gathered to show its support. The 19th annual LifeSkills Run for Autism took place Saturday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Registered participants took part in either a 4-mile run around Western Kentucky University’s campus, a 1-mile Family Fun Walk or a 1-mile Children’s Walk. The event…
Source: Kentucky Lottery. CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – A winning Kentucky Lottery ticket has been sold in Campbellsville, while two other winning tickets sold in the state remain unclaimed. According to the Kentucky Lottery, a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold over the weekend at Teg Food Mart at 1210 East Broadway St. in Campbellsville. Lottery officials say Saturday night’s winning Powerball…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Several roadway projects are underway in Glasgow. The City of Glasgow announced that Scotty’s Contracting and Stone will begin work on the following roadway projects this week. Paving on East View Drive, Humble Avenue and Simmons Street on April 14-15 (weather permitting) Milling on West Cherry Street during the evening hours of April 15 The city advises…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after a reported motorcycle pursuit through Morgantown Tuesday morning. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a motorcycle traveling on Bowling Green Road at midnight. Authorities say they were later told a motorcycle was involved in a pursuit. Authorities say they arrived on scene after the pursuit ended….
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County is now under a burn ban, effective Tuesday morning. According to a social media post by Edmonson County judge executive Ronald Scott Lindsey, the ban resulted after speaking with local fire chiefs and each fire district. Officials say they looked at long-term forecasts for the next seven to 10 days, deciding on a burn…
FRANKFORT. Ky. – The Kentucky Court of Justice (KCJ) is seeking Citizen Foster Care Review Board volunteers. According to a release, KCJ needs volunteers to review foster care cases and advocate for children across 54 counties in the commonwealth. The counties in need are Allen, Bell, Bourbon, Boyd, Breathitt, Bullitt, Caldwell, Calloway, Campbell, Carroll, Clark, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Fulton,…
Photo source: Bowling Green Parks and RecreationBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green playground is set to receive a “glow up.” Bowling Green Parks and Recreation says the playground at Lovers Lane Soccer Complex will close later this week for renovations. BGPR released renderings (shown below) of the planned renovations on Monday. The project is expected to be completed in…
UPDATE: Cook has been located and is safe. — GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is searching for a missing woman. GPD says 32-year-old Sierra Cook was last seen on 205 New Street on Sunday at around 1 pm. If located, call GPD at 270-651-6165 or 270-651-5151.
