Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni addressed faculty and staff during his annual Convocation address Monday, Aug. 12 in WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium. During his address, he summarized the University’s accomplishments from the 2023-24 academic year and previewed the 2024-25 year. Caboni began with announcing the university had raised $100 million for its…
Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A massive funding milestone is set to benefit students at Western Kentucky University. During the annual the Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday, Aug. 12, Western Kentucky University president Timothy C. Caboni announced the WKU Opportunity Fund had surpassed its $100 million goal, according to a release by the university. The fund raised $102,779,663,…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Kids got a chance to show off their business ventures in Franklin on Sunday with a new event called “Kidsfest.” Eleven businesses, owned and operated by young people, banded together and were open to the public for the afternoon. The event gives the young entrepreneurs a chance to develop the skills to grow their businesses. Kidsfest organizer,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – About 350 kids, ages 14 and under, raced in the Pound the Pavement event Saturday morning. The 12th annual run benefits Kids on the Block with their work spreading positive messages to make a difference in children’s lives. The day began with a half-K for the youngest kids, followed by a 2K and 3K. Around 750…
Source: the Zoo/Louisville Zoo. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Zoo says its first giraffe born in 12 years was welcomed on Friday. According to a release from the Zoo, a newborn male Masai giraffe was born to parents Kianga and Baridi. A name is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. “We are delighted to celebrate this important birth,”…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Athletics announced the return of the Big Red Bundle ticket package on Monday. The Big Red Bundle is priced at $600 but carries a savings of $500 off the $1,100 value of the tickets. The Big Red Bundle includes four tickets to every home football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball game during the 2024-2025…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges related to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department says it responded around 7:22 p.m. Sunday to Elrod Road. Police say Adis Cerimovic, 33, of Bowling Green was driving a vehicle when he rear ended a pick up truck…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after an incident off of Campbell Lane on Saturday night. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was at 730 Campbell Lane for an unrelated call when police say they were flagged down regarding an aggressive subject in the parking lot. Police say an employee…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing a terroristic threatening charge after an incident on Sunday. According to a uniform citation, around 2:52 a.m., the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the United States Army Base, Fort Campbell, regarding a bomb threat. The caller advised that Levi Reeder, 24, had contacted the base about the…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Two people were injured Saturday after a collision in Glasgow. The Glasgow Police Department says it responded to the intersection of N L Rogers Boulevard and West Main Street for an injury accident. Police say they determined a 2011 Chevy Impala driven by Derek Sims was traveling eastbound on Main Street when it attempted to turn left…
