BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Demolition began Tuesday morning at Hilltopper Hall on Western Kentucky University’s campus, according to Dr. Jace Lux, director of media relations/WKU spokesperson. This follows after 388 students relocated from Hilltopper Hall in 2024 after some of the masonry work on the outside of the building had shifted out of position, prompting an investigation into an assessment…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Excellence Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, honoring this year’s top business leaders and organizations. More than 400 professionals reportedly attended the event, which recognized the 2026 recipients of multiple awards, including the ATHENA Leadership, ATHENA Young Professional, Minority and/or Woman-Owned Business, Nonprofit of the Year and Small…
UPDATE May 13 at 4:01 p.m.: GREENSBURG, Ky. – One person is dead and another was transported following a collision in Green County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested by the Green County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a two-vehicle crash just after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning on U.S. 68 (Edmonton Road). Troopers say a preliminary investigation…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 brought you coverage of last month’s My Old Kentucky Throwdown at Spencer’s Coffee. The annual barista competition didn’t only award a $1,000 prize to the winner, along with other cash prizes for second through eighth place. According to a social media post by the business on Tuesday, the event raised more than $1,500 to benefit…
Source: Kentucky Lottery. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A $100,000 a Year for Life Millionaire for Life winning ticket has been sold in Bowling Green, lottery officials say. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the ticket was sold at AM Express at 677 Three Springs Road in Bowling Green. Lottery officials say the Millionaire for Life ticket won the game’s second-tier prize…
Graphic source: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Mahurin Family Foundation Head Coach Hank Plona announced the signing of 6-8 rising sophomore EJ Walker to the 2026-27 roster. The former No. 2 high school player in the state of Kentucky arrives on The Hill after spending the 2025-26 season at South Carolina. “EJ is going to be a great Hilltopper,” said…
UPDATE May 12 at 5:56 a.m. MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has released the names of the victims in Monday’s collision involving a vehicle and horse and buggy in Munfordville. According to KSP, at 8:24 a.m. Monday, troopers received a call about an injury collision. Authorities say they responded to the scene in the 1600 block of South…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – One person is dead after authorities say a vehicle struck a bicycle in Cave City on Saturday. According to the Kentucky State Police, around 9 p.m. Saturday, troopers received a request for assistance from the Cave City Police Department regarding a fatal collision. Troopers say they responded to 1224 North Dixie Highway (U.S. 31-W). Authorities say…
Source: Barren County Schools. Key event details: Friday, May 15 11 a.m. The Barren County High School Indoor Golf Facility is officially opening to middle and high school golf team members for the season. A light meal will be provided, along with a tour. GLASGOW, Ky. — Barren County Schools is officially celebrating the opening of the new Barren County…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – An Owensboro man is facing charges after fleeing police in Butler County. According to a uniform citation, a Kentucky State Police trooper was traveling south on Interstate 165 near the 7-mile marker when a car was seen speeding in the northbound lanes. The car was traveling at 104 mph in a 70 mph zone, according to the…
