LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has accepted a $150 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to construct a new arts district, including a new College of Fine Arts building and a several-hundred seat theater. The gift is the single largest in UK’s history, according to a release by the university on Tuesday. “This gift…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man wanted in connection with a reported theft case in Bowling Green has been apprehended in Tennessee. Police say 34-year-old Devon Woodson was arrested in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. The Mount Juliet Police Department confirmed a traffic stop occurred due to speeding on Old Lebanon Dirt Road early Tuesday morning. Police say this resulted in the…
Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize over 1,000 graduates in three ceremonies next Friday, Dec. 12. During the Fall 2025 recognition ceremonies at Diddle Arena, WKU will confer 1,040 degrees, including 10 doctoral, 206 master’s degrees, four specialist degrees, 761 bachelor’s degrees and 59 associate degrees, as well as 160 undergraduate and…
(Credit: Pixabay)FRANKFORT, Ky. – Three nominees for a vacant judgeship were announced Tuesday. According to a release, the Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of the Commonwealth Debra Hembree Lambert, announced attorneys James Richard Downey, Ashlea Shepherd Porter, and Rebecca Simpson as nominees for the vacant Family Court judgeship in Edmonson and Warren Counties. The counties make up the…
Source: Warren County KY Government. GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow drivers should be prepared for a temporary road closure this Wednesday, Dec. 3. The Glasgow Police Department says a section of South Green Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closure will be for steeple repairs, according to police. Both lanes will be shut down, with all…
AUBURN, Ky. – Lily’s Ranch and Rescue in Auburn is asking for a helping hand this Giving Tuesday. Dec. 2, this year’s Giving Tuesday, serves as a worldwide call to action to help those in need. The nonprofit, located in Logan County, says donations can make a life-changing difference for animals. Every donation helps to rescue and provide lifelong care…
Source: James Baird/December 2022. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials and the Kentucky State Police are providing an update on response efforts to snowfall in the state. According to a release Tuesday by KYTC, snowplow and salt truck operators prepped for months ahead and remain ready to keep traffic moving across nearly 28,000 miles of state…
Young woman traveling solo.Traveller alone at the airport with suitcases,big luggage,travel bannerSource: Envato/By by ShintarTatsiana.FRANKFORT, Ky. – With the holidays approaching, Team Kentucky is encouraging residents to secure a REAL ID before boarding a commercial fight in the United States to help bring a smoother travel experience. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in-and-out times at Driver Licensing Regional Offices…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is hosting the 19th annual Fill the Police Car Toy and Coat Drive this Friday. The agency says donations will go to help local families in need this Christmas season. Canned foods, new toys and new clothing will be accepted, according to Glasgow police. To donate, visit Cash Express between 11 a.m. and…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A Texas man is behind bars after stolen credit cards were allegedly used to buy a trailer in Cave City. According to a uniform citation, the Cave City Police Department received a call Monday evening regarding a person coming to pick up a trailer that had been purchased with stolen credit cards. Authorities say Trailer Mart…
