Taking a nap during a relaxing afternoon can feel great, but it could also be a sign of some health risks. Today’s Health News shows how frequent napping is linked to a higher risk of developing hypertension.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent School District has partnered with Fugees Family Inc., a non-profit geared toward helping refugee children overcome obstacles in the American school system. Fugees Family was founded by Luma Mufleh in 2007. Mufleh felt there was a sizable learning gap between native Americans and newcomers, and wanted to provide a more equitable environment for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU graduate senior defensive end Juwan Jones has been named to the 2022 Wuerffeul Trophy Watch List. Named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from the University of Florida, the Wuerffel Trophy is presented each February in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The trophy honors college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – July 28 was “Build-A-Goat” day at the new branch of the Warren County Public Library. Kids had the opportunity to pet a few baby goats and make a stuffed version of their own at Buchanon Park, along with making a birth certificate for their new friend and naming them. But stuffed animals weren’t the only thing…
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has opened an online portal for donations to reach flood victims in eastern Kentucky. The website, TeamEKYFloodReliefFund.ky.gov, will allow Kentuckians to help their neighbors in need. A release by the governor’s office stated the funds will be used to provide long-term relief for people directly affected by the historic floods. “I wish I…
(Source: City of Bowling Green)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green says the section of Middle Bridge Road between Shive Lane (Ken Bale Boulevard) and the entrance to Charter Senior Living will be closed starting Monday, Aug. 1. The city stated contractors will be completing work related to the Shive Lane/Ken Bale Boulevard Corridor Improvement project. Drivers needing…
(Source: O-I Glass)FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that O-I Glass Inc. will invest $239 million in a new glass bottle manufacturing facility in Bowling Green. According to a release by Beshear’s office, the facility will bring 140 high-wage jobs to the area. “We are continuing to attract new employers that are focused on longevity, sustainability and creating…
(Source: Governor Andy Beshear – Team Kentucky Update via Facebook.)FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding in eastern Kentucky. Beshear was at the State Emergency Operations Center about 7 a.m., speaking directly to local officials, emergency management directors, the Kentucky National Guard, cabinet leadership and the CEO of the American Red…
AUBURN, Ky. – An Auburn man died Wednesday night after a single-vehicle wreck on Lewisburg Road, according a social media post by WRUS Radio. The post further stated authorities reported that Jason Brown, 46, of Auburn was driving southbound when his vehicle drove off the roadway and struck a concrete culvert before overturning several times. Brown was not wearing a…
