A new analysis from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy demonstrates the critical role federal funding plays in Kentucky Schools. Lately, funding cuts to the Department of Education and Congress are in conversation. In total, federal grants supply more than $1 billion to Kentucky each year, and Department of Education funding supports the employment of approximately 4,546 teachers, counselors and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday, the Warren County Public School system and Warren County Health Department are partnering up for a community meeting. These agencies are asking for the public to join them as they discuss their areas of focus for the next school year and begin to plan for year two of the Kentucky Community School Initiative, which…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – You can stop by the Logan County Public Library in February to view three displays honoring local living legend Margaret Munday. The Macedonia Baptist Church of Auburn provided both library patrons and Logan County residents with some historical snapshots into the outstanding legacy and service of Munday. Munday, a retired music teacher from Auburn, holds a special…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday, you can learn about some of the history in Bowling Green with a Shake Rag neighborhood presentation. The Shake Rag neighborhood is a vital part of Bowling Green’s past and present. The downtown community grew steadily after the Civil War as a segregated part of the city for many African Americans. Join in for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football announced its 2025 schedule on Thursday. The 12-game regular-season slate features six home games at Houchens-Smith Stadium, two matchups against new Conference USA opponents and a late-season trip to face off with an SEC program, among many other exciting storylines. The Hilltoppers will open the 2025 season with a Week 0 conference matchup at…
HART COUNTY, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville is surveying storm damage in northern Hart County following severe weather overnight. According to NWS officials, an EF-1 was confirmed to have occurred near U.S. 31-E, about one mile from the Hart County and LaRue County line. The National Weather Service says winds reached an estimated 95 miles per hour. News…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU senior golfer Catie Craig has accepted her invitation to the 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur in Augusta, Georgia from April 2-5. “Making my debut at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur is an honor I have always dreamed of accomplishing,” Craig said. “I am so excited to represent Western Kentucky and my home state of Georgia…
Source: Classy Cactus Farm. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You might remember a popular Nashville area succulent bar that made an appearance in Bowling Green last year. This February, the Classy Cactus Succulent Bar is back for a one-day event. The event is set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at White Squirrel Brewery. Owner…
KENNESAW, Ga. – WKU men’s basketball returns to road play this week facing Conference USA newcomer Kennesaw State on Thursday, Feb. 6. Tipoff from KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, Ga. is slated for 6 p.m. CT with the game streaming live on ESPN+. The Hilltoppers enter the rematch against the Owls standing at 14-8 overall with a 5-4 mark in…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses. KSP says it arrested Gage S. Perreault, 30, on charges related to sexual abuse materials on Tuesday afternoon. Perreault was the subject of an investigation by the KSP Electronic Crime Branch. KSP says it discovered Perreault had shared images of child sexual exploitation online….
