Source: WKU News.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At a news conference this morning, Western Kentucky University and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System reaffirmed an agreement that will help more students across Kentucky easily transfer to WKU and earn four-year degrees. “In 2009, WKU began signing individual agreements with KCTCS partner institutions, each strategically constructed to reduce barriers and make…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after deputies say drugs were found within reach of children. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted by parole officers Wednesday regarding drugs located at a residence. Deputies say they were advised several items of drug paraphernalia were found, including a glass pipe, a bong and…
Kentucky Wildfire Hazard Season is underway. According to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Division of Forestry, this means burning restrictions are active throughout the Commonwealth. Officials say the season lasts from Feb. 15 through April 30 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 15. During Kentucky’s spring and fall wildfire hazard seasons, it is illegal to burn between the hours of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 announced a bridge rehabilitation project in Edmonson County on Thursday. KYTC says the KY 238 bridge over Big Reedy Creek is expected to be closed long-term as crews install new bridge beams and a new bridge deck. Officials say the new rehabilitated bridge will use the same footprint as the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Police Department asked for the public’s assistance on Thursday morning. The department located a suspect linked to the harassment of WKU students. The suspect was located at approximately 9:30 am. To provide information, call the WKU Police Department at 270.745.2548.
As we look toward the future of Bowling Green, we ask what could BG be in 2050? In today’s Community Driven, presented by Innovation Engine, News 40s Michael Ridgeway speaks to community member Cody Rich about how where he’d like to see our education system in 25 years. To participate in a conversation about your community, visit WhatCouldBGBe.com.
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Wednesday, health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and Franklin County Health Department announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident. The resident had recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission. Kentucky health officials are working to identify and contact individuals who may have been exposed to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis lost to Samford 4-3 on Wednesday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. The Lady Toppers (6-4) claimed singles victories over the Bulldogs (7-3) from Rachel Hermanova at the No. 1 position, from Sofia Blanco at the No. 2 position and from Emily Schut at the No. 5 position. HOW…
Source: Lost River Cave. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Next month, head no further than Lost River Cave to get into the spirit for St. Patrick’s Day. To celebrate, Lost River Cave officials say the water will turn green thanks to eco-friendly dye and some help from Western Kentucky University’s Crawford Hydrology Lab on March 15. It’s a one-day-only chance to…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Next month, you can get to know those who power your community over a cup of coffee. Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative and South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative are working together for the first Coffee with the Co-ops event. The initiative is meant to invite cooperative members to meet with the leaders of both organizations once each quarter…
