This week we’re stepping back in time more than 200 years before Bowling Green was founded. These were the days when southern Kentucky was a frontier wilderness, unexplored by Americans newly-independent from British colonial rule. Many colonists who fought in the Revolutionary War continued their journey westward as pioneers. Bringing their families along, five of the eight McFadin brothers from…
WNKY’s Morgan Reagle continues to preview the upcoming WKU Football season, including Tyson Helton’s big announcement on the starting quarterback job. Tyrrell ‘Piggy T’ Pigrome is a graduate transfer from Maryland, playing in 34 games for the Terrapins.
Women’s Fund of South Central Kentucky is awarding $100,000 to 14 different non-profit organizations. We spoke with Jennifer Wethington about the decision to adjust grant money to 14 different organizations, not just one.
While the world waits for a coronavirus vaccine, the pandemic is far from over. Distributing a vaccine, however, could be more complicated than anyone imagined. As today’s Living Well explains, it might be hard to get the public to buy-in to the vaccine.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Briarwood Elementary principal Lori Morris sent a letter to parents Wednesday notifying them of two staff members who tested positive for COVID-19. The staff members attended school on Aug. 28 and Aug. 31. Morris said parents of students who may have been exposed would revive a notification letter Wednesday. “The safety of our staff and students…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard has announced that the 2020 Frankel Fiduciary Prize honoree is Dr. Ron A. Rhoades, Associate Professor of Finance and the Director of the Personal Financial Planning Program at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Rhoades is one of the most prolific authors of papers and comment letters on fiduciary duties for investment…
A vehicle ferry boat waits at the south ramp of Green River Ferry crossing in Mammoth Cave National Park.MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. September 2, 2020– The Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park will close vehicle ferry operations on Tuesday, September 8, in order to complete the last steps of a vehicle ramp extension project. The ramp work will require…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — While it’s usually accustomed to grand slams, Bowling Green Ballpark will be hosting a completely different kind of slam when the Hot Rods partner with Gladiator Sports and Ohio Valley Wrestling to host the Stadium Slam Series on Saturday September, 19th. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., the match will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Warren County Public Library will host a special showing of JAWS on the Bowling Green Ballpark’s video board September 18. Gates will open at 7:30 p.m., and the movie presentation will begin at 8:00 p.m.. Admission is free. CDC compliant seating on the field and in the seating bowl, and concessions will be available for…
