LEXINGTON, Ky. — More than $3 million in federal funds will benefit the Kentucky Education Development Corporation, officials say. This is according to an announcement Wednesday by U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), whose office states a federal grant of $3,230,400 is being awarded through the U.S. Department of Education’s GEAR UP Elevate grant. Officials say the grant was awarded to…
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is working to raise awareness of text messages that are impersonating funeral homes. According to authorities, KSP Post 16 in Henderson says victims report receiving unsolicited texts that claim to be a funeral home representative demanding payment for services. These messages are fraudulent, authorities say. Funeral homes do not ask for payments through…
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― The Tennessee Valley Authority has named Matt Rasmussen as its new chief nuclear officer, succeeding Tim Rausch, who is retiring after a distinguished 40-year career in the nuclear industry. The TVA is an energy supplier that serves south-central Kentucky and surrounding areas, with Bowling Green Municipal Utilities and Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation…
Source: KYTC District 3.WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A new project to improve safety along Kentucky 242 and U.S. 68 is now open in Warren County. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, the new RCUT project is not finished and will create temporary lane closures in the future. However, the RCUT is open to traffic at this time. News…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Community Driven, brought to you by the Mint Gaming Hall, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and American Bank and Trust, we are joined in studio today with Nicole Payton, who is here to tell us about the Women’s Fund Final Tour.
(CNN) – The woman who changed the way the world looks at wildlife is gone. Legendary conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall died Wednesday of natural causes, according to her namesake institute. Officials there say Goodall was “a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.” Goodall’s field work with chimpanzees included documentation of the primates’ emotions and personality…
BOWLNG GREEN, Ky. – Atmos Energy is sharing the latest on an upcoming project in Bowling Green. According to a release Wednesday, Atmos Energy will be completing a project to replace over 2,300 feet of bare steel pipe along Louisville Road from River Street to Hardy and Son Funeral Home. “Atmos Energy is committed to the safety. It is our…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man faces multiple charges following a crash in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2700 block of Proctor Mill Road just after 4:30 p.m. Saturday regarding a single-vehicle crash. Authorities say a caller reported a subject crashed a motorcycle and ran from the scene. Deputies…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Now is your chance to sign up for Kentucky’s largest night-time parade. The Glasgow Christmas Parade, presented by Phillips Family Grocery and Butcher Shop, is accepting applications to take part in this spectacular tradition. The theme this year is Neon Christmas, offering participants and spectators a display of neon-wrapped floats, luminescent costumes and other creative ways to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Public Media has reportedly made cuts to a portion of its staff amid the recent elimination of federal funding. Jordan Basham, interim executive director of WKU Public Media, released the following statement Tuesday: ”WKU Public Media exists to enhance the quality of life in this region. We accomplish this by presenting unique, non-commercial programming of…
