Photo courtesy of Bowling Green Independent School District BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -W. R. McNeill Elementary School Principal Kelli Brooks has announced plans to retire at the end of the school year. The announcement was made at a school faculty meeting on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2023, according to Bowling Green Independent School District. Kelli Stice Brooks began her career at…
Photos courtesy of Glasgow-Barren County TourismMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park has held their ticket lottery for the Louisville Orchestra concert. The park says they’ve received 24,417 applications for tickets to see the performance featuring Yo-Yo Ma. Mammoth Cave took to social media to celebrate the news, saying they are honored by the applications from over 28 states…
For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Martin Stone. He spoke to us about one way you can learn about your local agriculture and how to care for your plants! The Baker Arboretum, located around the Downing Museum, is hosting a Walk and Talk! On February 18th from 10:00 AM to 11:00…
As many as 60 million people suffer from seasonal allergies in the U.S. and health experts say you can limit symptoms before they even start. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on what an allergist says you should be doing right now to protect yourself.
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management says two tornado sirens in Warren County are currently not working. Officials say the two warning sirens that are not operational are at Detour Road and Basil Griffin Park. WCEM says there is a possibility for severe weather tonight and tomorrow. This is an important reminder to always have a backup weather…
(Source: Barren River Drug Task Force)BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A man is facing drug trafficking charges after authorities say they located methamphetamine in Barren County. On Monday around 7:20 p.m., the Barren River Drug Task Force and Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Oak Hill School Road for a drug complaint. Authorities say James E. Scott, 24,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A WKU student has filed a lawsuit against Western Kentucky University where court documents say she is claiming negligence in regard to her protection on campus. According to court documents, the lawsuit was originally filed on Jan. 25 naming WKU and Quandell Crowe as defendants but was later amended on Feb. 3 to also include WKU…
For this week’s Community Driven, brought to you by Dave’s Transportation Services, we sat down with Felicia Bland. She spoke to us about how the Bowling Green Community celebrated the impact and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With February being Black History Month, there are plenty of ways you can celebrate and educate yourself on the black community…
File PhotoAttorney General Daniel Cameron has released a statement regarding House Bill 300, which would criminalize abortion in Kentucky. In his message on the matter, Cameron stated the newly filed bill would allow criminal charges against pregnant women who have had an abortion. The attorney general also says they could be prosecuted for homicide. Cameron stated, “While I strongly support…
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and bipartisan lawmakers joined together to sign House Bill 2. This bill provides much-needed support to complete the Bowling Green Veterans Center, which will provide compassionate care for Kentucky veterans, according to the governor’s office. Additional funds provided by the bill will amount to over $16 million. The center will create over…
