BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual Excellence Awards Luncheon today where they recognized this year’s recipients of the ATHENA, ATHENA Young Professional, Minority and/or Woman Owned Business, Nonprofit of the Year, and Small Business Person of the Year awards. This year’s program was emceed by Doug and Michelle Gorman, both past Excellence…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball junior Jaylen Dorsey has been named as a recipient of the Conference USA Winter Spirit of Service Award, as announced by the league on Tuesday. The award honors student-athletes with significant community service endeavors, good academic standing and participation in their sport. Dorsey has served as a leader in the athletic department’s community…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A pretrial conference has been scheduled for a Bowling Green man facing multiple charges, including murder and abuse of a corpse. According to court records, 26-year-old David Anthony Profitt appeared in court Monday, where the pretrial conference was set for July 22. Profitt was indicted in October 2023 on charges of murder, first-degree strangulation, abuse of a…
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. – A child in Rutherford County, Tennessee remains in critical condition after being swept into a storm drain last week. Nine-year-old Asher is the son of Rutherford County Schools superintendent and director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan. The child was severely injured on May 8 when the incident occurred after storms had hit the area. His father has provided…
The Kentucky State Police is taking extra efforts this week to ensure drivers of commercial vehicles are following the law. KSP is participating in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance annual International Roadcheck enforcement program from May 14-16, according to troopers. During this time, law enforcement in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is monitoring to ensure commercial motor vehicles and drivers…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Board of Education has approved a 5% salary increase for all employees, both certified and classified for the 2024-2025 school year. First-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree will begin at $45,000 and the minimum hourly wage in BGISD will be $15.75 an hour, according to the district. According to a release by BGISD,…
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Drivers should be aware of some lane closures on Interstate 165 in Butler County. The closures are set up from mile markers 26 to 32, transportation officials say. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says the closures will be in place for the next several months. The closures will allow crews to work on a road…
Photo courtesy of Bowling Green Fire Department(9:12am) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – According to Katie McKee, Public Information Officer of the Bowling Green Fire Department, no damages are reported at this time. (8:45am) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is investigating a possible structure fire at an apartment complex. On Tuesday, first responders received a call to Windover…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been indicted in connection with an alleged rape case from March 2024. According to court records, 23-year-old Cristian G. Munguia was indicted May 8 on charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree wanton endangerment. In a uniform citation, Bowling Green police officers state they responded on March 16 for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green is facing manslaughter and drug trafficking charges. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to an overdose investigation on Sunday, April 28 on Apple Valley Road. Upon arrival, deputies say they found a dead 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old female juvenile alive. The female juvenile was transported to The…
