WASHINGTON – Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell shared the following remarks Monday regarding the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump: “It’s dismaying to begin another week with news of an assassination attempt against a former President. We certainly are all grateful once again that the worst outcome was avoided. This ought to be a moment of soul-searching for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football’s game at Boston College on Sept. 28 will kick off at 11 a.m. CT at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and will be televised on the ACC Network. WKU sits at 2-1 overall and 1-0 in Conference USA play after taking down rival Middle Tennessee 49-21 last Saturday in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Hilltoppers…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run has been postponed to Nov. 2 to gather donations for Christmas. The cost to participate is $20, or motorcyclists can donate an equal value new, unwrapped toy. All riders and bikes are welcome. The nonprofit says you can also purchase a shirt for $15 while supplies last. Registration will…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – WKU women’s golf senior Catie Craig claimed her fifth career win on Sunday, winning the 2024 Cardinal Cup with a 3-under 213. Craig is now one win shy of Mary Joiner’s program record of six career wins. Craig overcame a two-shot deficit to begin the day, thanks to her 2-under 70. She was 2-over through three holes…
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Mac Horvath smacked three of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (1-0, 3-0) 16 hits in a 5-1 victory over the Hudson Valley Renegades (0-1, 2-2) in game one of the South Atlantic League Championship Series. Roc Riggio hammered a lead off homer in the top of the first against Hot Rods starter Brody Hopkins to put…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Schools district is hosting a public forum after recent concern about possible threats at local schools. The following message was released Monday: “Dear WCPS Community,” “In light of the recent school tragedies and the community’s concern for potential threats in our schools, Warren County Public Schools is hosting a Community School Safety…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools has released a letter to families of Rich Pond Elementary School regarding concerns about a threatening message. The following letter sent on Monday from principal Derick Marr provides further details: “Dear Bulldog Families,” “The Warren County Public Schools (WCPS) district strives to be a community that is safe and nurturing for all…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Beech Bend Park is announcing a special heroes offer for the final weekend of the 2024 season. From Saturday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 22, Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon Water Park will have free admission for Heroes including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, hospital workers, teachers, all school staff and school district employees. The event…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A community mass casualty drill is scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 18 in Glasgow. According to T.J. Regional Health, the exercise has been planned for months and will test readiness for large-scale emergencies. This is a joint effort between T.J. Regional health, local first responders and emergency services. The drill will take place at T.J. Samson Community Hospital…
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – Simpson County judge executive Mason Barnes has issued an order lifting a county-wide burn ban. Barnes posted the update to Facebook on Monday morning. Previously, the burn ban was issued on Thursday, Sept. 5 due to dry weather conditions. Source: Simpson County judge executive Mason Barnes. Other burn bans in place remain for multiple counties, including…
