BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An education and experiential learning program for young autistic adults is receiving state support. On Tuesday, the Commonwealth of Kentucky presented LifeWorks at WKU with $4.4 million in funding. The funding will support the program’s two-year living and learning Transition Academy. Funding will also allow for the expansion of services through LifeWorks’ Bridge program for autistic…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball has announced the hiring of Eric Murphy to join the staff as an assistant coach under head coach Hank Plona. Murphy joins the Hilltopper Basketball staff after serving as head coach at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, Florida for six years. “I am very excited about the addition of Eric Murphy…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The City of Glasgow celebrates a major milestone in May. On Friday, May 10, The City of Glasgow will host a 225th anniversary celebration. The community is coming together for a birthday party to showcase the city’s rich history. The event will be at 5 p.m. on the Glasgow Public Square. The city will celebrate with family-friendly…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College proudly announces the outstanding achievements of its Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate members, who excelled at the State Leadership Conference held at Georgetown College on April 13, 2024. Demonstrating exemplary skills and knowledge, all SKYCTC participants earned top placements in their respective categories, thereby qualifying for the prestigious National Leadership…
Pictured L to R: Alexandrea Barbour, Anna Grace Blythe and Kensey JohnsonGLASGOW, Ky. (T.J. Regional Health) – Three local high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in healthcare will receive scholarships from T.J. Regional Health to assist with their college expenses. The T.J. Educational Scholarship Program targets high school seniors in the organization’s service area across south central Kentucky….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU graduation is this week and motorists will see extended drive times. WKU commencements are scheduled for all day Friday, May 3. Officials with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 expect heavy traffic near WKU’s campus in the morning and afternoon. Additional traffic will occur near McNeill Elementary School located off University Boulevard and Creason Street during…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is looking for those who want to become troopers. Gov. Andy Beshear announced KSP is looking to fill cadet class 105, which is set to begin this November. They’re also looking for officers for the Law Enforcement Accelerated Program, or LEAP. Applications are due by June 30. For more information on how to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Authorities responded Tuesday morning to Nashville Road at Fortuna Avenue near Mitch McConnell Way for a fatal collision. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was heading to the scene around 10:39 a.m. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed the collision was fatal. Further details have not been confirmed at this time. Authorities say the Kentucky…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, and with the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society experiencing a code red at their shelter, it’s a perfect time to find your forever friend. Over 6.5 million animals go into shelters every year, with the BGWCHS seeing a massive intake alone. Their Empty the Shelters event is…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It’s officially Derby week, and this year, there have been some new safety changes. Derby staff say they are enforcing new rules like requiring that horses be at Churchill Downs a week prior to the race. They’re also limiting how many races horses can run in the eight weeks prior to the Derby. This comes after 12…
