BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday, Western Kentucky University’s College Heights Foundation shared its annual report. According to the foundation, their assets reached a record high of $257 million. The College Heights Foundation administered funds for over 3,000 WKU students, totaling around $6.8 million given out. More than 7,300 donors made gifts to the College Heights Foundation in 2023, and…
Source: Hart County Fiscal Court. HART COUNTY, Ky. – Over $10,000 is heading to one Hart County organization, all thanks to the Hart County Conservation District. On Thursday, Hart County Fiscal Court officials announced that $15,000 is going toward the Hart County Large Animal Burial Service. This is a valuable service that most Hart County livestock farmers use, with 283…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday night, you can learn more about joining the Bowling Green Police Department while getting your daily workout in. The BGPD Community Engagement Team will be at the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation indoor gym tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. While there, potential future officers can ask questions they may have about becoming an…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man is charged with fleeing police after a high-speed chase in Russellville. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office observed a subject lift a red 2024 Kawasaki motorcycle into a wheelie while traveling southbound on Terry Wilcutt Highway south of Logan Aluminum on Thursday around 6:47 a.m. The citation says a deputy activated…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Friends of the Library Warren County has announced the 2024 Used Book Sale. The four-day fundraising event will offer a range of items, including books, LPs, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games, with sales supporting the Warren County Public Library. According to a release by WCPL, the event is schedule for Sept. 12-15. Event Schedule Thursday,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges in relation to sexual abuse material involving minors. According to a uniform citation by the Bowling Green Police Department, detectives responded Wednesday for a case involving an 11-year-old victim. Through investigation, detectives say they learned Sarbast Yousif, 19, of Bowling Green, possessed sexually explicit videos of the child…
Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Two Western Kentucky University alumni will be recognized for their service to the University and the community at the Hilltopper Excellence Awards during Homecoming 2024. The Hon. Ronald “Ronnie” W. Clark (’57, ’60, ’64) will receive the Distinguished Medal of Community and Public Service, and Barry Williams (’70) will receive the Distinguished Medal of…
Photo credit: Franklin Police DepartmentFRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin police say emergency crews are on the scene of an early morning fire. The department says first responders received a call to a fire Thursday morning at East Washington and North Railroad. The fire broke out in the grain bins at the location. Responders ask motorists to avoid the area as it…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling man is facing charges after leading police on a high-speed pursuit. Kentucky State Police Post 3 says a man on a motorcycle was traveling at speeds more than 120 miles per hour northbound on I165 on Wednesday evening. The motorcycle was weaving in and out of traffic during the pursuit. A trooper initiated attempts…
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Brock Jones swiped the Bowling Green Hot Rods (35-18, 71-48) 250th stolen base of the year in the seventh inning, breaking the team’s franchise record for steals and leading them to a 2-0 win over the Greenville Drive (33-23, 59-63) on Wednesday from Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods began the scoring in the bottom of the…
