FRANKFORT, KY – State Advocacy Day is drawing families from every corner of Kentucky to the capitol ready to share their stories in hopes of enacting legislative change. On Wednesday, February 19th the Alzheimer’s Association will facilitate about 30 meetings, starting at 8:00 a.m. ET with members of the Kentucky legislature and nearly 60 advocates. Alzheimer’s disease is one of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s time to brighten a child’s day this Valentine’s Day. Norton Children’s is collecting online Valentine’s Day cards that will be presented to kids at Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Norton Children’s Medical Center, and Novak Center for Children’s Health. Anyone can purchase a card between January 31 through February 10. Card designs…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A community health fair is coming to Munfordville. The Medical Center at Caverna will host the Hart County Community Health Fair on Saturday, February 22 from 8 am to 11:30 am at the Hart County High School Gym in Munfordville. Med Center says the fair will include free health screenings, informational tables, door prizes offered by…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Brent Chumbley passed away unexpectedly Thursday night. He was 55 years old and is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Alex, who is a freshman at WKU. “We are heartbroken by the passing of Coach Chumbley,” Director of Athletics Todd Stewart said. “His commitment to our…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Barren County boy was honored for his response to an emergency. Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen awarded Archer Wilson, 11, with the Meritorious Service Award on December 27, 2024. Wilson and his family were involved in an automobile accident on August 31, 2024. His quick action to alert authorities allowed his family to receive essential treatment….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Edmonton man is sentenced in an illegal gun possession case. The Western District of Kentucky says Aaron Dale McKinney, 48, was sentenced to 5 years and 11 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Court documents say McKinney possessed a Springfield…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released images of a suspect and the truck believed to be involved in the hit-and-run death of Terry Zweig, 46. Officers say they responded to a check welfare call for a man lying on the side of Louisville Road near Moorman Lane on January 18. Police say they found Terry…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and AAA Cooper Transportation announced a multi-million dollar project coming to Bowling Green. According to a press release, AAA Cooper Transportation is creating a new facility in Bowling Green. The company will invest approximately $13.2 million in the project. The new facility will bring 20 new jobs to the region….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society released its 2024 yearly statistics on Thursday. According to a press release, the humane society had 11,457 intakes in between January 1 and December, 30, 2024, including 5,566 cats,5,436 dogs, and 455 other animals. 996 animals were pulled from other shelters to avoid euthanasia. Of those intakes, 5,488 were adopted,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Right-handed pitcher Dawson Hall and outfielder Ethan Lizama were named to the Conference USA Preseason All-Conference Team and the Hilltoppers were selected third in the 2025 CUSA Baseball Preseason Poll, the league announced Thursday. This marks the second time Hall has obtained Preseason All-CUSA status. Last year, WKU had three arms named to the All-CUSA Preseason…
