Source: WKU News. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents convened for its first quarterly meeting of the year on Friday, approving new academic programs, awarding University Distinguished Professor status to two faculty members, and recognizing a generous philanthropic contribution. New Academic Programs The Board approved three new academic offerings set to launch in Fall 2025: Bachelor…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow Police Department officer who is currently on suspension has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Public information officer Major Terry Flatt says the Glasgow Police Department responded to the 100 block of Milton Ave. at 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 18. Flatt says the department received a complaint of domestic violence involving Vickery….
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Owensboro Police Department is asking the community to avoid the 3600 block of Chickasaw Drive as it works a warrant service call. Police say they are assisting the U.S. Marshals at the scene. The department says as U.S. Marshals were attempting to serve a warrant, a fugitive exited the residence then went back inside and barricaded…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three people are facing charges after being arrested in Bowling Green on warrants. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies apprehended three fugitives Thursday night on the 2600 block of Chandler Drive. Following a traffic stop, deputies say they located suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and paraphernalia in the possession of 43-year-old Andrea Webb of Bowling…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A weather system with moderate to heavy rain is expected to sweep through Kentucky overnight Friday through Saturday into Sunday. Officials say the National Weather Service Louisville has put the entire Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area under a flood watch. This includes Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Todd, Simpson and Warren counties. As…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball will take on Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Murfreesboro in the latest edition of the 100 Miles of Hate rivalry. GAME INFO WKU (17-6, 8-3 CUSA) at Middle Tennessee (18-6, 10-1 CUSA) Saturday, Feb. 15 | 2 PM | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Murphy Center Watch: ESPN+ Listen: ESPN 102.7 in Bowling…
Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – A group of Metcalfe students joined Kentucky’s lieutenant governor Thursday for a special ceremony at the State Capitol. According to Metcalfe County Schools, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman presented a proclamation signed by Gov. Andy Beshear declaring February as Gifted Education Month in the Commonwealth. The proclamation highlighted the importance of gifted education in…
BARREN, HART and WARREN counties, Ky. – The Kentucky Agricultural Corporation has approved nine agricultural loans, totaling $1,236,010 for projects across the Commonwealth today. Six beginning farmer loans totaling up to $930,010 were approved, and we’re going to see some of that money right here in south-central Kentucky. Barren County is set to receive $81,250, Hart County will see $71,250…
Mesquite, Nev. – WKU Men’s Golf heads west for its first tournament of the spring schedule. The Mesquite Desert Classic is hosted by Eastern Kentucky University and will be played at Casablanca Resort Golf Course. TOURNAMENT INFO Mesquite Desert Classic (Feb. 16-18) Casablanca Resort Golf Course (Par 72/7,036 yards long) Each of the three days will feature an 11 a.m….
FRANKLIN, Ky. – This Friday, Feb. 14, the Franklin community is invited to gather downtown for Valentine’s Day. The courthouse in downtown Franklin will light up with Valentine’s Day colors to celebrate the holiday. The colors will be visible from 4 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. To see updates on community events, you can follow Franklin-Simpson…
