BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — ESPN Digital Content announced in September its School Outreach program aimed at developing the next generation of digital sports journalists, and the School of Media & Communication at Western Kentucky University was selected as a partner educational institution this month. The School Outreach Program is designed to educate and mentor a diverse talent pool of aspiring…
Source: WKYT. FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – Kids continue to get their hands on harmful vaping and tobacco products. On Wednesday, WKYT reports lawmakers, health leaders and young people spoke about the topic in an interim legislative panel in Frankfort. A law was passed last year to address some youth vaping issues, but lawmakers were told on Wednesday that they don’t…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Athletics has continued its standards for academic excellence, reaching its highest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) in program history in the latest report released by the NCAA on Wednesday. WKU posted an overall GSR of 90, besting last year’s previous school record of 88. WKU has achieved a mark of 85 or higher in six of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Volleyball earned 10 different accolades on Wednesday as CUSA announced its All-Conference teams, All Freshman Team, and superlative awards. Kaylee Cox becomes the seventh player in program history to earn the Alyssa Cavanaugh Player of the Year award while Callie Bauer earned Setter of the Year honors. Head Coach Travis Hudson also earned Coach of…
GLASGOW, Ky. – One person is facing multiple charges related to a reported burglary in Glasgow. According to a uniform citation, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched on Tuesday for a report of a burglary in progress off of Little Work Acres Road. Upon arrival, deputies say they spoke with individuals there, who stated the person who lived at…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police arrested a Bowling Green man accused of drug trafficking on Tuesday. KSP says it received tips on a possible drug trafficking operation being conducted at 619 McElwain Court. A warrant was obtained and executed at the residence belonging to Frankie Parks, Jr. Detectives say drug paraphernalia, supplies for drug trafficking and distribution, 6…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A robbery suspect is in custody. Bowling Green Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward says James Ray Taylor, 43 of Bowling Green, was arrested on Thursday afternoon on drug charges. On Wednesday, Taylor was charged with second-degree robbery in his alleged involvement in a robbery at American Bank and Trust on Fairview Avenue on November 12….
BEAVER DAM, Ky. – One of the most talked about bands of 2024 is coming to Beaver Dam in 2025. The Eric Group announced on Wednesday that OLE 60 will perform at The Dam on Friday, June 13, 2025, as a part of the Outta My Way Tour. The band will be supported by Nicholas Jamerson and The Morning Days…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is celebrating a milestone for four of its crew members. According to fire officials, engineer Mason Michael, captain Bryan Fulton, captain Justin Reesy and captain William Moore have been promoted. Congratulations to all four members on your accomplishments.
Source: Franklin-Simpson Community Arts CouncilFRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin-Simpson Arts Council is bringing a Christmas classic to life. Next month, the group says it will perform a live radio play of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Roxy Theatre in Franklin on Saturday, Dec. 14. During a live radio play, organizers say actors “use their voices to convey emotion and…
