FRANKLIN, Ky. – South-central Kentucky is filled with history, and one county has found a way to turn history into something new. Franklin has a new trail with a monumental meaning that is being used to give people a space to enjoy the environment while learning some history. Franklin officially opened Hoy Park on Thursday, July 11. This mile-long trail…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU’s annual Topper Fest will be held Friday, Aug. 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on South Lawn. The event is open to WKU students, faculty, staff and the Bowling Green community. This family-friendly event will feature food trucks, local vendors, autographs with the Hilltoppers, an appearance by Big Red and a firework show to cap the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – This weekend, Gov. Andy Beshear is making an international trip for existing and prospective businesses that could make an economic impact. While there, Beshear will meet with company leaders, as well as businesses considering future investment in the United States, according to a release. Beshear discussed the trip Thursday during his Team Kentucky Update. The governor will…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man has been apprehended in connection with a fatal collision in Madison County. According to an arrest citation, 45-year-old Curtis D. Jackson of Barea was arrested on Sept. 30 on charges of vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs/substance, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine), operating a motor vehicle under…
Source: WKU.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Jordan Basham has assumed the role of Interim Executive Director of WKU Public Media. Basham will oversee WKU Public Radio and WKU PBS, the public media services of Western Kentucky University, until the announcement of a permanent replacement for David Brinkley, who retired from WKU last month. “Having worked in WKU’s Public Media Services for…
(CNN) – Redbox is no more. The DVD kiosk rental business is shutting down after its parent company converted its bankruptcy to Chapter 7 Liquidation. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which owns Redbox, was nearly $1 billion in debt and owes millions of dollars to several entertainment companies. Variety reports the company’s 1,000 employees are losing their jobs without…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – New homes are coming to Bowling Green and Warren County to address tornado recovery efforts and the affordable house shortage. According to a release, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $9,562,376 in funding to build 126 affordable single-family homes and two duplexes in Bowling Green and Warren County. The funding comes from the 2021 Disaster Recovery Program. The program…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – More than 200 people are facing charges after a statewide drug investigation in Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday the launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police after a three-month investigation. “We have seen drug overdose deaths decline over the past two years and decreases in many of our serious crime rates –…
Photo credit: Warren County Public SchoolsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools announced the new principal for Jennings Creek Elementary on Thursday. The district has selected Nicholas Lowe. Lowe has served as the assistant principal of South Warren High School since 2019. In this role, Lowe was responsible for coaching developing staff, school communication, and partnership building. Before his…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Conference USA 2024-25 women’s basketball schedule was announced on Thursday afternoon by the league. WKU’s conference slate includes 18 total CUSA games including nine at home. Conference play starts on January 2 for the Lady Toppers and ends on March 8. The 2024-25 season will mark WKU’s 11th season in CUSA. In the previous 10…
