FRANKFORT, Ky. – This year, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture has awarded a record number of county fair grants for new construction and renovation projects. A total of 10 fairs received grants, totaling $748,793.13, according to agriculture commissioner Jonathan Shell. “For agricultural communities across the state, county fairs lie at their cores,” Shell said. “I’m thrilled to announce we were…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Salvation Army of Bowling Green is welcoming the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 20. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. at The Salvation Army at 400 W. Main Ave. in Bowling Green. This year, the celebration marks the beginning of the “Battle of the Bells” competition, where well-known community…
Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dr. Ali Er, associate professor of physics at Western Kentucky University, has been awarded a Petroleum Research Fund grant in the amount of $70,000. According to a release by WKU, the fund is administered by the American Chemical Society, and Er’s research “should produce more efficient energy use from hydrocarbons.” The release states the…
Photo credit: London-Laurel Rescue Squad. LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – One person was rescued over the weekend following a rollover crash in Laurel County. According to London-Laurel Rescue Squad, on Saturday around 10:40 p.m., the London-Laurel County 911 Center notified units about a vehicle wreck near the 3000 block of E. Hal Rogers Parkway. Upon arrival, the rescue squad says one…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football left tackle Marshall Jackson has been named the Conference USA Offensive Lineman of the Week, the conference announced Monday. The recognition comes after Jackson helped the Hilltoppers put up 642 yards in a 42-26 Senior Day win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. It brings WKU’s total number of CUSA weekly awards…
MAYSLICK, Ky. – Two men have been arrested after an alleged incident involving a laser being pointed at a Kentucky State Police helicopter. According to the Kentucky State Police, the incident occurred on Nov. 3 near Mayslick. Authorities say as troopers were responding to a report of a missing 11-year-old in Robertson County, the KSP Aircraft Support Branch was providing…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball head coach Greg Collins has announced two signees for the 2026 class. Jamila Ray and Elise Coleman will join the Lady Toppers for the 2026-27 season. “Both Elise and Jamila are outstanding in the classroom and high character young ladies who’ll represent WKU well,” said Collins. “They’ve played for great high school programs…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is responding to a video of an incident posted on social media. Major Terry Flatt says the video that is circulating shows a suspect, Cody Vibbert, 34, and the use of force by Glasgow police officers. Flatt says the department is reviewing the Use of Force Policy involved in the arrest. Flatt says…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football put up over 600 yards of offense and beat Middle Tennessee 42-26 on Senior Day on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium to claim the program’s seventh consecutive win over the rival Blue Raiders. The Hilltoppers never trailed Middle Tennessee (1-9 overall, 0-6 CUSA) as they improved to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in Conference USA play…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol following a fatal crash on Russellville Road on November 1. Bowling Green Police Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward says Imata Songolo, 20, of Bowling Green, was taken into custody after being released from the University of Louisville Hospital. According to…
