BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Through a year-long economic impact study by the Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau, Western Kentucky Athletics generated $6.5 million for the local economy during the 2023-24 academic year. “We have always known WKU Athletics makes a significant annual impact on the Bowling Green and Warren County economy but never knew specifically to what extent,” Athletic…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department responded to a two-vehicle injury accident with entrapment on Tuesday. According to officers, a 2005 Volkswagen operated by a juvenile female was traveling westbound on Glenview Drive and collided head on with a 2006 Pontiac operated by Wanda Staples. Both operators were wearing seat belts, police say. Barren/Metcalfe EMS treated and transported both…
Asheville, North Carolina – Trevor Martin set a single-game record for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (28-24), striking out 14 batters in an 8-1 win over the Asheville Tourists (22-28) on Tuesday at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina. The Hot Rods jumped into the scoring column in the top of the first against Asheville starter Carlos Calderon. Brayden Taylor and Xavier…
Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Board of Education named Amy Irwin as its next superintendent of Barren County Schools on Tuesday evening. Irwin currently serves as the principal of Barren County High School, a position she has held since 2019. She has served in various roles in the Barren County Schools system since 2001. “Mrs….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local deputies are set to get a training technology upgrade. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it is receiving a grant from the Kentucky Association of Counties. According to the sheriff’s office, this will allow the department to purchase a WRAP virtual reality trainer, along with coverage of vendor fees to train employees. News…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Heads up, pickleballers. Due to expected inclement weather, Duncan Hines Days has announced a new location for the Pickleball Palooza event on Wednesday. The event will now take place at Ephram White Park Gym located at 885 Mount Olivet Road in Bowling Green. The event was previously set to take place at Roland Bland Park. A…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Schools district is welcoming Josh Porter as the next principal of Warren Elementary School. The announcement this afternoon served not only as a beginning but also a homecoming for the new principal. Porter has prior education experience working with Warren Elementary, and most recently until 2019, Bowling Green High School. Porter says,…
Photo Credit: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Major bridge projects are complete in Edmonson County. According to Kentucky Transportation District 3, three bridge projects, totaling more than $2 million, are now operational. Two of the bridges were removed and new structures were constructed. The new bridge at KY 70 over Bear Creek opened to traffic in mid-April….
(CNN) – Staying cool this summer will put a heavy dent in the pockets of many Americans. The National Weather Service says the country will have above normal temperatures these next few months. That means many residents will be cranking up the air conditioner, which will translate into higher electric bills. An analysis predicts the average cost to stay cool…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (via WKU Athletics) – In addition to its record graduation rates and 3.17 cumulative GPA, WKU Athletics continues to shine with strong marks in the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) Institutional Report released by the NCAA on Tuesday. The APR provides a real-time look at a program’s academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of…
