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Bowling Green Community Shaken by Recent Indictments

April 1, 2025

News Summary The Bowling Green community is reeling from the recent indictments following the tragic shooting of 16-year-old Jamarco Dye. Local residents are demanding discussions on youth safety and addressing...

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Warren County Prepares for Severe Weather as Siren Test Canceled

April 1, 2025

News Summary With severe weather on the horizon, the Warren County Emergency Management Agency has canceled the Community Outdoor Warning Siren test originally slated for Friday, April 4. The forecast...

Students Showcase Faith Through Chalk Art at WKU

April 1, 2025

News Summary In a vibrant expression of faith, around 70 students at Western Kentucky University creatively illustrated the entire Gospel of John in chalk on campus sidewalks. This engaging project,...

Bizarre Ambulance Theft Shocks Bowling Green Community

April 1, 2025

News Summary In a strange incident early Sunday morning, a man stole an ambulance in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which contained a firearm. The authorities received a call from paramedics and...

AT&T Surprises Kentucky Youth with Laptops

March 31, 2025

News Summary In a heartwarming gesture, AT&T gifted personal laptops to 45 young finalists at the Kentucky Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year competition in Bowling Green. This...

WKU Braces for Severe Storms: Safety Guidelines for Students and Staff

March 31, 2025

News Summary As severe storms are forecasted for Bowling Green, WKU is preparing for safety. The university’s Emergency Manager emphasizes storm preparation, monitoring, and alert systems for students and staff....

Bowling Green Residents Urged to Beware of Missing Officer Scam

March 31, 2025

News Summary Residents of Bowling Green are being urged to stay alert after a false social media post claimed that Officer Katie Cunningham is missing. The Bowling Green Police Department...

Bowling Green Man Arrested in Corvette Theft Scheme

March 29, 2025

News Summary A 21-year-old man from Westland, Michigan, has been arrested for allegedly stealing eight luxury Corvettes valued at $1.2 million from the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant. Deantae...

Samantha Brown Selected for Gatton Academy

March 29, 2025

News Summary Russell County High School sophomore Samantha Brown has been chosen to join the prestigious Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University. This residential program offers advanced studies in science...

Bowling Green, Kentucky Mourns the Loss of Kenneth Embry

March 29, 2025

News Summary The Bowling Green community is in mourning following the passing of local legend Kenneth Embry at 90 years old. Known for his skilled craftsmanship in cabinet making and...

POLITICS

Bowling Green Adapts to New DEI Law Impacting WKU

March 29, 2025

News Summary The Kentucky General Assembly has overridden Governor Beshear’s veto of House Bill 4, leading to significant changes at Western Kentucky University. This law mandates the elimination of diversity,...

Bowling Green Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Resistance

March 29, 2025

News Summary Cody Green, a 30-year-old from Bowling Green, has been arrested on multiple charges including vehicle theft after allegedly stealing a Dodge Challenger. The incident began with the theft...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

CRIME

Bowling Green Community Shaken by Recent Indictments

April 1, 2025

News Summary The Bowling Green community is reeling from the recent indictments following the tragic shooting of 16-year-old Jamarco Dye. Local residents are demanding discussions on youth safety and addressing...

Bizarre Ambulance Theft Shocks Bowling Green Community

April 1, 2025

News Summary In a strange incident early Sunday morning, a man stole an ambulance in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which contained a firearm. The authorities received a call from paramedics and...

Bowling Green Residents Urged to Beware of Missing Officer Scam

March 31, 2025

News Summary Residents of Bowling Green are being urged to stay alert after a false social media post claimed that Officer Katie Cunningham is missing. The Bowling Green Police Department...

Bowling Green Man Arrested in Corvette Theft Scheme

March 29, 2025

News Summary A 21-year-old man from Westland, Michigan, has been arrested for allegedly stealing eight luxury Corvettes valued at $1.2 million from the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant. Deantae...

Bowling Green Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Resistance

March 29, 2025

News Summary Cody Green, a 30-year-old from Bowling Green, has been arrested on multiple charges including vehicle theft after allegedly stealing a Dodge Challenger. The incident began with the theft...

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...

ECONOMY

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

Warren County Prepares for Severe Weather as Siren Test Canceled

April 1, 2025

News Summary With severe weather on the horizon, the Warren County Emergency Management Agency has canceled the Community Outdoor Warning Siren test originally slated for Friday, April 4. The forecast...

WKU Braces for Severe Storms: Safety Guidelines for Students and Staff

March 31, 2025

News Summary As severe storms are forecasted for Bowling Green, WKU is preparing for safety. The university’s Emergency Manager emphasizes storm preparation, monitoring, and alert systems for students and staff....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

HEALTH

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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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