A World War II soldier from Kentucky has finally been accounted for and will be laid to rest in the Commonwealth soon. U.S. Army Private First Class, 29-year-old Kenneth Burgess of Central City, was marked missing in action during World War II and was accounted for in September of this year. Burgess was reportedly killed in action in the vicinity…
There’s an upcoming statewide tornado drill that you need to be aware of. Next Wednesday, March 5 at 9:07 a.m., the National Weather Service will be hosting a statewide tornado drill. Officials say it’s a great time to practice what you’d do during a real emergency and make sure everyone in your household is prepared. You can do this…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One community member is going above and beyond to make sure that those in need have warm, clean socks during their addiction recovery journey. Madilyn Wheeler-Sawyers has collected 503 pairs of socks for individuals facing shelter insecurities. She collected in Allen and Warren counties, calling it the Warm Souls Project. The Dream Center says her kindness…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Scams are everywhere, and for our older population, especially those experiencing memory loss, it can be devastating. That’s why the Warren County Public Library is hosting a free memory café surrounding scam awareness. The café is designed as a monthly social hour, designed for people living with memory loss, dementia or other neuro-degenerative conditions, along with…
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.
