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City officials monitoring Bowling Green intersection for gas safety

Bowling Green Officials Confirm No Gas Leak

March 12, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green residents can breathe easy as city officials announce no gas leak is detected at the intersection of Adams Street and 13th Avenue. This reassurance follows unexpected...

High school seniors celebrating their achievements as National Merit Finalists.

Three Local High School Seniors Shine as National Merit Finalists

March 12, 2025

News Summary Three high school seniors from the local area have been recognized as National Merit Finalists, reflecting their exceptional academic achievements. Isaac Andrews from Franklin County and two students...

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...

Community members gather to honor Officer Davis outside police headquarters.

Bowling Green Honors Officer Matt Davis for Bravery

March 11, 2025

News Summary On March 10, 2025, Bowling Green celebrated Officer Matt Davis for his bravery during a life-threatening incident on July 6, 2023. Many community members attended the ceremony to...

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...

Emergency response lights at an apartment complex at night

WKU Student Tragically Shot in Bowling Green Incident

March 10, 2025

News Summary In a devastating event that unfolded on February 23, 2025, Matthew Maggart, a 23-year-old WKU student, was fatally shot after mistakenly entering an apartment in Bowling Green. The...

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...

Construction on KY 185 roadway in Bowling Green, KY

Major Roadway Improvements for KY 185 in Bowling Green

March 8, 2025

News Summary Residents of Bowling Green, Kentucky, should brace for significant roadway enhancements with a focus on KY 185. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced a $15 million construction project, set...

Police vehicles pursuing a suspect in Bowling Green during a chase

Bowling Green Man Flees After Dramatic Police Chase

March 8, 2025

News Summary A 33-year-old man, Leonard Harris, evaded police during a wild chase in Bowling Green after fleeing a traffic stop. He was apprehended at a hotel with drug paraphernalia...

BUSINESS

Big Red mascot receiving healthcare support

Big Red Receives Health Upgrade in Bowling Green

March 12, 2025

News Summary Big Red, Western Kentucky University’s beloved mascot, has partnered with Graves Gilbert Clinic for a healthcare upgrade. This multi-year partnership ensures that Big Red will receive top-notch health...

Snow-covered homes in Bowling Green during winter

Residents of Bowling Green Urged to Manage Energy Bills as Cold Weather Hits

March 12, 2025

News Summary With Bowling Green facing an unusually cold winter and record low temperatures, residents are experiencing rising energy bills due to increased heating needs. Utility companies, including Atmos Energy...

A lively street view of Bowling Green, Kentucky, filled with businesses and community engagement.

Bowling Green Named Top City for Economic Growth

March 9, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been recognized as the number one city in the nation for economic development among cities with populations under 200,000. This accolade highlights the city’s...

A lively music celebration in Bowling Green, featuring a stage and cheering crowd.

Bowling Green Celebrates Ole 60’s Gold Record Achievement

March 8, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green is abuzz as local band Ole 60 celebrates the achievement of a gold record for their hit song ‘Smoke and a Light.’ Justin Eckerd, a talented...

Renovated Southern Queen hotel with new housing units

Southern Queen Hotel Renovation Initiates New Housing Development

March 7, 2025

News Summary The Southern Queen hotel in Bowling Green is undergoing renovations, while new housing units nearby have been approved by city commissioners, marking a significant milestone for the community....

Exterior of Chicken Salad Chick restaurant with crowds outside

Chicken Salad Chick Opens New Location in Bowling Green

March 6, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, is thrilled to welcome the latest Chicken Salad Chick restaurant, opening its doors on February 18, 2025. Located at 2020 Scottsville Road, the grand opening...

Chesterton Academy building at St. Joseph's campus

Chesterton Academy Establishes Catholic School in Bowling Green

March 6, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, will soon have its first private Catholic high school, Chesterton Academy, located at St. Joseph’s campus. Set to open in fall 2026, the academy aims...

Students collaborating on a college campus

Bowling Green Enhances College Transfer Process in Kentucky

March 5, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, is celebrating a significant milestone as Western Kentucky University (WKU) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) reaffirm their commitment to simplifying college...

WKU women's tennis team competing during a match

WKU Women’s Tennis and Men’s Basketball Update

February 27, 2025

News Summary WKU’s sports teams had a thrilling weekend as the Women’s Tennis team narrowly lost to Samford 4-3, while the Men’s Basketball team aims for a CUSA Championship spot....

Events/What's Happening

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...

Vigils for WKU student Matthew Maggart

Tragic Shooting of WKU Student in Bowling Green

March 12, 2025

News Summary A Western Kentucky University student, Matthew Maggart, was fatally shot during a tragic incident at the Covington Oaks complex. The mix-up arose when a resident mistook him for...

Irish dancers performing in a vibrant dance show

Bowling Green to Host ‘A Taste of Ireland’ Dance Show

March 12, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green is set to welcome ‘A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. This immersive dance show...

Couple celebrating their anniversary on a Hawaiian beach

Barry and Stephanie Dye Celebrate 50 Years of Love

March 11, 2025

News Summary Barry and Stephanie Dye from Bowling Green recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, reminiscing about their journey together since 1975. They are also embarking on a Hawaiian getaway...

Actors performing on stage in a community theater production of A Raisin in the Sun

Fountain Square Players Present ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ in Bowling Green

March 11, 2025

News Summary The Fountain Square Players are preparing for an exciting performance of ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ from March 13th to 16th at the Capitol Theater. This classic play,...

Participants engaging in a creative writing event at Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre

Hope Harbor and WKU Collaborate for Creative Writing Event

March 11, 2025

News Summary Hope Harbor and Western Kentucky University’s Gender & Women’s Studies program are hosting a creative writing event on April 15th at Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. This gathering...

Community members celebrating at the Bowling Green alumni induction event.

Bowling Green Celebrates Exceptional Alumni Induction

March 10, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, KY is set to honor nine outstanding alumni at a prestigious induction ceremony on April 25, 2025. The event will be held at the Knicely Conference...

Modern healthcare construction site in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green, Kentucky: A New Era for Healthcare

March 9, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky is witnessing a significant transformation in healthcare as the Western Kentucky University Student Healthcare Association hosts a panel discussion featuring prominent healthcare officials. Emphasizing collaborations...

Community memorial in Bowling Green after student death

Bowling Green Community in Shock After Student’s Tragic Death

March 9, 2025

News Summary The Bowling Green community is mourning the loss of 23-year-old student Matthew Maggart, who tragically died due to a shooting incident at the Covington Oaks apartment complex. The...

CRIME

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...

Emergency response lights at an apartment complex at night

WKU Student Tragically Shot in Bowling Green Incident

March 10, 2025

News Summary In a devastating event that unfolded on February 23, 2025, Matthew Maggart, a 23-year-old WKU student, was fatally shot after mistakenly entering an apartment in Bowling Green. The...

Police vehicles pursuing a suspect in Bowling Green during a chase

Bowling Green Man Flees After Dramatic Police Chase

March 8, 2025

News Summary A 33-year-old man, Leonard Harris, evaded police during a wild chase in Bowling Green after fleeing a traffic stop. He was apprehended at a hotel with drug paraphernalia...

A memorial with flowers for a WKU student in Bowling Green

WKU Student Fatally Shot After Entering Wrong Apartment

March 6, 2025

News Summary A 23-year-old WKU student, Matthew Maggart, was tragically killed after accidentally entering the wrong apartment in Bowling Green. The incident has shocked the community, highlighting concerns about safety...

Candles and flowers outside an apartment complex as a community mourns

WKU Student Shot After Entering Wrong Apartment in Bowling Green

March 5, 2025

News Summary A tragic event unfolded in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on February 23, 2023, when 23-year-old WKU student Matthew Maggart was fatally shot after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. Witnesses...

Crowd Surrounding Police Vehicle in Alvaton

Bowling Green Teen Arrested After Chaos in Alvaton

March 4, 2025

News Summary An 18-year-old Bowling Green resident, Dalton Story, was arrested after causing a disturbance in Alvaton, Kentucky. The situation escalated when a crowd blocked a deputy’s cruiser, leading to...

Quiet apartment complex in Bowling Green, KY at night

WKU Student Tragically Shot After Entering Wrong Apartment

March 4, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky was devastated by the tragic death of 23-year-old Matthew Maggart, a dedicated WKU student, who was mistakenly shot after entering the wrong apartment early Sunday...

Law enforcement in Bowling Green addressing crime

Bowling Green Residents Sentenced for Firearm and Drug Offenses

February 28, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green grapples with serious criminal convictions involving firearm possession and drug trafficking. Jesse Mitchell faces firearm charges, while Jedidiah Martin receives a 15-year sentence for meth trafficking....

Vibrant college town of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Tragic Night in Bowling Green: College Student Shot After Wrong Door Incident

February 28, 2025

News Summary The Bowling Green community mourns the loss of Matthew Maggart, a 23-year-old student at Western Kentucky University, who was tragically shot in a case of mistaken identity. The...

POLITICS

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...

Community members gather to honor Officer Davis outside police headquarters.

Bowling Green Honors Officer Matt Davis for Bravery

March 11, 2025

News Summary On March 10, 2025, Bowling Green celebrated Officer Matt Davis for his bravery during a life-threatening incident on July 6, 2023. Many community members attended the ceremony to...

Apartment complex in Bowling Green where shooting incident occurred

Tragic Incident in Bowling Green: WKU Student Shot

March 6, 2025

News Summary A tragic incident in Bowling Green claimed the life of 23-year-old WKU student Matthew Maggart, who was accidentally shot after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. The community mourns...

A memorial with flowers for a WKU student in Bowling Green

WKU Student Fatally Shot After Entering Wrong Apartment

March 6, 2025

News Summary A 23-year-old WKU student, Matthew Maggart, was tragically killed after accidentally entering the wrong apartment in Bowling Green. The incident has shocked the community, highlighting concerns about safety...

Police chasing a vehicle in Bowling Green during a dramatic pursuit

Wild Chase Leads to Arrest of Treshawn Martez Hutchins in Bowling Green

March 5, 2025

News Summary In Bowling Green, a dramatic high-speed chase on March 3, 2025, ended with the arrest of Treshawn Martez Hutchins. After evading authorities since a 2019 shooting incident, Hutchins...

Quiet apartment complex in Bowling Green, KY at night

WKU Student Tragically Shot After Entering Wrong Apartment

March 4, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky was devastated by the tragic death of 23-year-old Matthew Maggart, a dedicated WKU student, who was mistakenly shot after entering the wrong apartment early Sunday...

WKU students gathered to support diversity and inclusion initiatives at their university.

WKU Students Rally for Diversity and Inclusion Rights

March 1, 2025

News Summary Students at Western Kentucky University (WKU) gathered at Centennial Mall to demonstrate in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The event, part of the ‘Kentucky Day...

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...

Concerned parents watching over a school playground in Bowling Green

Bowling Green Man Faces Charges After Disturbing Incident

February 26, 2025

News Summary A 29-year-old Bowling Green man has been charged with multiple offenses after a shocking incident near Dishman McGinnis Elementary School. William Frye allegedly exhibited indecent exposure and drug...

SPORTS

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....

Crashed Bus Scene

Tragic Bus Accident in Pauri Garhwal Claims Six Lives, Leaves Many Injured

January 13, 2025

Pauri Garhwal: Tragedy Strikes as Bus Plummets into Gorge On a quiet Sunday evening in the Dahalchauri area of Pauri Garhwal district, a heartbreaking incident shattered the peace. A bus,...

Baseball contract celebration

Blue Jays Secure $28.5 Million Deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Avoiding Arbitration Drama

January 13, 2025

Toronto, Canada: Blue Jays Swing for the Fences in Arbitration Deals Hey there, baseball fans! It looks like Toronto is making headlines again, this time with some exciting news straight...

Exciting Fight Night Atmosphere

UFC Set to Deliver Thrilling Fight Night in Inglewood, California on January 18, 2025

January 12, 2025

Inglewood, California: Fight Fans, Get Excited! Hey there, fight fans! Grab your snacks and settle in because the UFC is bringing the heat to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California...

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