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Louisville Congressman Calls for Military Leak Investigation

March 27, 2025

News Summary Congressman Morgan McGarvey from Louisville is urging an investigation into the leak of sensitive military plans regarding a planned airstrike against Yemen’s Houthis. He emphasizes the potential risks...

Holiday Inn Express in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green Man Sentenced for Manslaughter at Holiday Inn

March 27, 2025

News Summary Kristen N. Tunks, a 54-year-old from Bowling Green, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of Felecia Martin Peacock. The tragic event occurred at...

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Bowling Green Community Mourns the Loss of Nell Guess Cardwell

March 27, 2025

News Summary The Bowling Green community is grieving the loss of Nell Guess Cardwell, who passed away on March 22, 2025. At 55, her legacy of kindness and compassion will...

Police cars outside a grocery store parking lot.

Bowling Green Residents Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Incident

March 27, 2025

News Summary In Bowling Green, a stolen vehicle incident at Kroger on Sunday led to the arrest of three local residents. The driver, Ajahona Belk, and her companions, Rue Chuol...

A line of stolen Corvettes recovered by police.

Bowling Green Man Steals Eight Corvettes: A Shocking Heist

March 24, 2025

News Summary A 21-year-old man from Michigan has been arrested for stealing eight Corvettes from the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The audacious crime involved cutting through a security...

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Gators Claim Victory Over Eagles in Hot Rods Classic

March 22, 2025

News Summary In a thrilling match at Bowling Green Ballpark on March 21, 2025, the Greenwood Gators triumphed over the Apollo Eagles with a close score of 4-3. The game...

IHOP restaurant with police vehicles outside in Bowling Green

Shocking Incident at IHOP: Woman Arrested for Infant’s Death

March 22, 2025

News Summary In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Shaniqua Caldwell, a 35-year-old woman, was arrested after attempting to flush her newborn baby down an IHOP toilet. Witnesses alerted authorities when they saw...

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Bowling Green Man Faces Serious Allegations in Court

March 21, 2025

News Summary A local man, Jermaris Whiteside, is facing multiple serious charges including rape, kidnapping, and robbery in Warren Circuit Court. His arrest followed allegations from two victims, prompting concerns...

Bowling Green community members celebrating together

Bowling Green Mourns the Loss of Audrey Neely

March 21, 2025

News Summary The Bowling Green community is heartbroken over the passing of Audrey Neely, a beloved resident known for her kindness, love for baking, and dedication to family. Audrey, who...

A serene representation of Bowling Green's legal landscape symbolizing community legacy.

Bowling Green Remembers Legal Icon Whayne Priest Jr.

March 21, 2025

News Summary The community of Bowling Green, Kentucky, mourns the passing of Whayne C. Priest Jr., a revered legal figure and dedicated community member, who left behind a legacy of...

POLITICS

Concept illustration of military security breach

Louisville Congressman Calls for Military Leak Investigation

March 27, 2025

News Summary Congressman Morgan McGarvey from Louisville is urging an investigation into the leak of sensitive military plans regarding a planned airstrike against Yemen’s Houthis. He emphasizes the potential risks...

A line of stolen Corvettes recovered by police.

Bowling Green Man Steals Eight Corvettes: A Shocking Heist

March 24, 2025

News Summary A 21-year-old man from Michigan has been arrested for stealing eight Corvettes from the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The audacious crime involved cutting through a security...

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Warren County Volunteer Fire Departments Set to Receive Major Funding Boost

March 20, 2025

News Summary Warren County’s volunteer fire departments are set for a significant financial boost, with the fiscal court approving a new licensing fee on insurance companies. Projected to raise about...

City commission meeting for stormwater management in Bowling Green

Bowling Green’s Stormwater Management Plan Aims for Affordable Solutions

March 19, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green is tackling stormwater management issues with innovative proposals. City officials, concerned about potentially disastrous flooding, presented two financing options: a ‘fee in lieu of construction’ (FILOC)...

Memorial candles and flowers at WKU campus

Tragedy Strikes Bowling Green: WKU Student Shot in Error

March 15, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky mourns the loss of 23-year-old Matthew Maggart, a WKU student, who was fatally shot after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. The incident occurred at Covington...

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Tragic Shooting in Bowling Green Claims WKU Student’s Life

March 15, 2025

News Summary A tragic shooting incident in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has resulted in the death of Matthew Maggart, a 23-year-old student at Western Kentucky University. Maggart mistakenly entered the wrong...

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Tragic Incident in Bowling Green: WKU Student’s Life Cut Short

March 14, 2025

News Summary In a heartbreaking event, Matthew Maggart, a 23-year-old WKU student, lost his life after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. He was shot by the resident while police were...

Community members discussing immigration policies in Bowling Green

Bowling Green Faces Immigration Crackdown with Indictments

March 14, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, is experiencing a federal immigration crackdown with multiple indictments against individuals from Guatemala and Mexico. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is pursuing cases against suspects who...

Bowling Green apartment complex where the shooting occurred

Tragic Loss in Bowling Green: WKU Student Shot

March 13, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, is mourning the loss of Matthew Maggart, a 23-year-old WKU student who was shot after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. The incident occurred early Sunday...

Vigil for WKU student Matthew Maggart with candles and flowers.

Tragic Incident in Bowling Green Claims Life of WKU Student

March 11, 2025

News Summary A tragic shooting in Bowling Green, KY, resulted in the death of 23-year-old WKU student Matthew Maggart. Mistakenly entering the wrong apartment led to a fatal encounter, highlighting...

CRIME

Police cars outside a grocery store parking lot.

Bowling Green Residents Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Incident

March 27, 2025

News Summary In Bowling Green, a stolen vehicle incident at Kroger on Sunday led to the arrest of three local residents. The driver, Ajahona Belk, and her companions, Rue Chuol...

A line of stolen Corvettes recovered by police.

Bowling Green Man Steals Eight Corvettes: A Shocking Heist

March 24, 2025

News Summary A 21-year-old man from Michigan has been arrested for stealing eight Corvettes from the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The audacious crime involved cutting through a security...

Interior of a courtroom with legal books and a gavel

Bowling Green Man Faces Serious Allegations in Court

March 21, 2025

News Summary A local man, Jermaris Whiteside, is facing multiple serious charges including rape, kidnapping, and robbery in Warren Circuit Court. His arrest followed allegations from two victims, prompting concerns...

Police responding to a chaotic incident in Bowling Green

Bowling Green Man Faces Multiple Charges After Altercation

March 20, 2025

News Summary A dramatic incident in Bowling Green involved Israel Venegas, who faces serious charges after an erratic behavior led to confrontations with police. Following a call about a burglary,...

Police presence in a Bowling Green neighborhood amidst vehicle break-ins.

Bowling Green Police Arrest Suspect in Vehicle Break-Ins

March 20, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green residents are unsettled after a series of vehicle break-ins. The police have arrested Kevin A. Gardner, a local man, on multiple charges related to these crimes....

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Bowling Green Woman Arrested for DUI and Drug Possession in Glasgow

March 19, 2025

News Summary On March 17, Amanda Hoffman, a 26-year-old woman from Bowling Green, was arrested in Glasgow for DUI and possession of illegal substances after a traffic stop. Police conducted...

ECONOMY

Diverse students on a college campus in Kentucky

Kentucky Sees Surge in Higher Education Enrollment

March 1, 2025

News Summary Kentucky’s higher education landscape is experiencing a significant boost in undergraduate enrollments, marking a remarkable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time in years, institutions report...

Students holding candles at a vigil for the shooting victim in Bowling Green

Tragedy Strikes Bowling Green: WKU Student Shot

February 27, 2025

News Summary A tragic shooting occurred in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where 23-year-old WKU student Matthew Maggart was fatally shot after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. As the community grapples with...

Damaged front door of BG Bloom Room flower shop on Valentine's Day

Delivery Driver Causes Havoc at Bowling Green Flower Shop

February 15, 2025

News Summary On Valentine’s Day, BG Bloom Room in Bowling Green, KY, faced chaos when a frustrated delivery driver vandalized the shop by punching through its front door. The incident...

Students on WKU campus engaged in study

WKU Experiences Enrollment Decline Unlike Peers

February 14, 2025

News Summary Western Kentucky University (WKU) has reported a 2.78% decrease in student enrollment for fall 2024, marking a downturn that contrasts with the growth seen by other public universities...

Students learning in a Bowling Green school

Bowling Green Schools Anticipate Budget Surplus for 2025

January 21, 2025

News Summary The Bowling Green Independent School District has announced a projected budget surplus of $1.2 million for the General Fund in the 2025 fiscal year. This was revealed during...

Students at WKU engaged in collaborative research activities on campus

New Research Doctoral Programs Proposed for WKU

January 20, 2025

News Summary State Representative Michael Meredith has proposed House Bill 118 to enhance education in Bowling Green, Kentucky, allowing Western Kentucky University to introduce up to five research doctoral programs....

Students participating in a healthcare workshop at Western Kentucky University.

Western Kentucky University Enhances Healthcare Education

January 9, 2025

News Summary Western Kentucky University (WKU) is set to enhance its healthcare education programs following a $56,300 funding boost aimed at addressing the healthcare professional shortage in Kentucky. The funding...

Community gathers for a vigil in Bowling Green remembering overdose victims

Bowling Green Faces Heartbreaking Loss Due to Fentanyl Overdose

January 3, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green is mourning the loss of an 18-year-old, Vayden Forbes, who died from a fentanyl overdose, while a 17-year-old girl remains in critical condition. The incident has...

SPORT

Greenwood High School athletes celebrating college commitments

Greenwood High School Student-Athletes Sign College Commitments

March 12, 2025

News Summary Six talented student-athletes from Greenwood High School celebrated their commitments to college sports during a signing ceremony on March 11, 2025. The event was filled with joy and...

Photographic works from the Speed Captured exhibit at the National Corvette Museum.

New Exhibit at National Corvette Museum Celebrates Racing Legacy

March 8, 2025

News Summary The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY, has unveiled a new exhibit titled ‘Speed Captured: The Photographic Works of Richard Prince.’ This showcase highlights the thrilling world...

WKU Softball team in action during home tournament

WKU Softball Prepares for Home Tournament

February 19, 2025

News Summary The Lady Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky University are eagerly anticipating their first home tournament of the 2025 softball season. After a successful road trip with a perfect 5-0...

Wrestling match at Greenwood High School's inaugural event

Greenwood High School Launches Wrestling Program with Inaugural Event

January 17, 2025

News Summary Greenwood High School in Kentucky made history by hosting its first wrestling event, featuring local teams from South Warren, Warren Central, and Daviess County. The event showcased remarkable...

Team Spirit Resilience

Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis

January 14, 2025

Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is showing its true colors as all twelve professional sports teams in the area come together...

Overcoming Adversity Together

Los Angeles Rams Overcome Wildfire Chaos to Defeat Vikings 27-9 in Playoff Showdown

January 14, 2025

Los Angeles Rams Stun the Vikings Amid Wildfire Chaos Los Angeles is buzzing, and not just because the city is living through some seriously scary times with wildfires raging nearby....

DISASTERS

Holiday Inn Express in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green Man Sentenced for Manslaughter at Holiday Inn

March 27, 2025

News Summary Kristen N. Tunks, a 54-year-old from Bowling Green, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of Felecia Martin Peacock. The tragic event occurred at...

IHOP restaurant with police vehicles outside in Bowling Green

Shocking Incident at IHOP: Woman Arrested for Infant’s Death

March 22, 2025

News Summary In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Shaniqua Caldwell, a 35-year-old woman, was arrested after attempting to flush her newborn baby down an IHOP toilet. Witnesses alerted authorities when they saw...

Emergency responders attending to a road accident scene on I-165 in Bowling Green

Bowling Green Confronts Heartbreaking Accidents on I-165

March 18, 2025

News Summary On March 15, 2025, Bowling Green experienced a tragic series of accidents on Interstate 165, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The incidents raised concerns over road...

Memorial candles and flowers at WKU campus

Tragedy Strikes Bowling Green: WKU Student Shot in Error

March 15, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky mourns the loss of 23-year-old Matthew Maggart, a WKU student, who was fatally shot after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. The incident occurred at Covington...

Motorcycle helmet on the ground with flowers around it

Tragic Motorcycle Accident in Bowling Green Claims a Life

March 15, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, is mourning the loss of Brian Nelson, a 53-year-old motorcyclist who died in a tragic accident. The collision occurred on Jody Richards Drive, highlighting the...

Traffic on the I-165 highway with merging vehicles

Big Trouble on I-165: Kentucky State Police Investigate Semi-Truck Crash

March 15, 2025

News Summary A serious crash involving a semi-truck and a car occurred on I-165 in Kentucky, leading to one woman’s critical injuries and ongoing investigation by the state police. Enma...

Intersection in Bowling Green where a motorcycle accident occurred

Bowling Green Grieves After Motorcycle Accident

March 14, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, is mourning the tragic loss of 53-year-old Brian Nelson, who died in a motorcycle accident involving a vehicle making a left turn. The collision happened...

Gathering of community members mourning near a road

Bowling Green Community Mourns After Fatal I-65 Collision

March 11, 2025

News Summary The Bowling Green community is reeling from a tragic collision on I-65 that claimed the life of 37-year-old Manuel Valenzuela Garcia. The accident occurred when his pickup truck...

Memorial for WKU Student in Bowling Green

Tragic Shooting in Bowling Green Claims Life of WKU Student

March 9, 2025

News Summary A heartbreaking incident in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has resulted in the tragic death of WKU student Matthew Maggart. The misunderstanding occurred when the 23-year-old mistakenly entered the wrong...

Firefighters responding to a garage fire in Bowling Green, KY

Garage Fire Breaks Out in Bowling Green, Ky.

March 8, 2025

News Summary Early Friday morning, a garage fire erupted on Lois Lane in Bowling Green, prompting a swift and effective response from local firefighters. All residents were safely evacuated prior...

HEALTH

Students participating in mental health awareness activities at WKU

Bowling Green Students Urged to Prioritize Mental Health

February 28, 2025

News Summary Western Kentucky University’s Counseling Center, led by Director Peggy Crowe, addresses the rising mental health needs of students. Despite staffing shortages, the center offers free and unlimited mental...

Healthcare professionals celebrating the Silver Beacon Award at Med Center Health

Med Center Health Receives Silver Beacon Award in Bowling Green

February 27, 2025

News Summary Med Center Health in Bowling Green is celebrating as its Cardiac Intensive Care Unit has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses....

Community event promoting heart health in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green Highlights the Importance of Heart Health

February 19, 2025

News Summary In Bowling Green, Kentucky, heart health is gaining attention as cardiovascular disease becomes a pressing issue. Local initiatives like the ‘Embracing Community Care’ program and upgraded cardiac technologies...

da Vinci 5 surgical robot in an operating room

Bowling Green Embraces da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot

February 5, 2025

News Summary The Medical Center at Bowling Green has become Southcentral Kentucky’s first facility to implement the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, marking a significant leap in surgical technology. With...

The future facility for The Anchor Project in Bowling Green, focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Bowling Green Initiates The Anchor Project for Mental Well-Being

January 31, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, is launching The Anchor Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing mental health and substance abuse. This facility will provide integrated services for individuals in...

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Sharp Increase in Flu Cases Reported in Bowling Green, Kentucky

January 31, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green is facing a concerning rise in flu cases, particularly affecting children, with over 1,000 confirmed cases reported in just one week. Health officials urge residents to...

Students at a new medical and veterinary school in Kentucky

New Medical and Veterinary Schools Proposed in Kentucky

January 18, 2025

News Summary The Kentucky General Assembly is proposing new medical and veterinary schools to address healthcare shortages. Eastern Kentucky University aims to establish a college of osteopathic medicine, while Murray...

Community meeting to discuss mental health initiatives in Bowling Green

Bowling Green’s BRADD Appoints New Leadership

January 14, 2025

News Summary The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) has elected new leadership, with Joe Choate as the new board chair and Billy Phelps as vice chairman. Their vision includes...

TECH UPDATES

Bowling Green Goodwill Industries community center focused on employment support.

Goodwill Industries to Transform Bowling Green with $2.75 Million Grant

March 18, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green residents are set to benefit from a $2.75 million federal grant awarded to Goodwill Industries. This funding will enhance Goodwill’s ability to provide employment support and...

da Vinci 5 surgical robot performing a procedure

Bowling Green Revolutionizes Healthcare with da Vinci 5 Robot

February 26, 2025

News Summary The Medical Center at Bowling Green has become the first facility in Southcentral Kentucky to utilize the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, marking a significant advancement in healthcare...

Interior of a grocery store featuring digital shopping interfaces

Houchens Food Group Partners with eGrowcery

January 30, 2025

News Summary Houchens Food Group has announced a partnership with eGrowcery to enhance the digital shopping experience across its grocery stores. This collaboration aims to provide a more seamless and...

Students engaging in collaborative discussions on campus at Potter College of Arts & Letters

Potter College of Arts & Letters Announces Major Restructuring

January 21, 2025

News Summary Potter College of Arts & Letters at Western Kentucky University is set to undergo a significant restructuring plan over the next three years, reducing its departments from eight...

SCIENCE

Young students presenting innovative science projects at the KJAS meeting.

Students Shine at Kentucky Junior Academy of Science Meeting

January 15, 2025

News Summary Frankfort, Kentucky, recently hosted the Kentucky Junior Academy of Science (KJAS) meeting, where high school students showcased their innovative research. The event highlighted the achievements of young scientists,...

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