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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...

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...

William H. Natcher Federal Building in Bowling Green, KY.

Bowling Green Courthouse Temporarily Classified as ‘Non-Core’

March 8, 2025

News Summary The William H. Natcher Federal Building in Bowling Green was briefly listed as a ‘non-core’ property by the GSA, raising community concerns about its future. As the building...

People outside a government office in Simpson County discussing REAL ID requirements.

REAL ID Requirement Coming to Simpson County

March 7, 2025

News Summary Simpson County residents need to prepare for the new REAL ID requirement starting May 7, 2025. Adults will require a REAL ID or passport to fly domestically. Understand...

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Vehicle Fires Cause Multiple Road Closures in Bowling Green Area

March 7, 2025

News Summary In Bowling Green, a series of vehicle fires disrupted traffic, causing significant road closures. Recent incidents included a fire on I-65 and KY Highway 185, creating chaos for...

Exterior view of the William H. Natcher Federal Building in Bowling Green, KY

Bowling Green’s Historic Building Almost Hits the Market

March 7, 2025

News Summary The William H. Natcher Federal Building in Bowling Green, KY, was briefly listed for sale by the GSA, only to be removed just a day later, sparking local...

BUSINESS

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....

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

Healthcare professionals providing pulmonary care services in Bowling Green clinic.

Bowling Green Expands Pulmonary Care Services

February 23, 2025

News Summary Graves Gilbert Clinic collaborates with Saint Thomas Medical Group to offer enhanced pulmonary care in Bowling Green. Starting February 27, highly qualified pulmonologist Dr. Stacey Vallejo, MD, will...

Events/What's Happening

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...

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Bowling Green Launches Community Engagement Initiative

March 9, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green has introduced a new community engagement initiative called ‘What Could BG Be?’. Residents are invited to share their visions for the city’s future, with a deadline...

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...

Vigils held in honor of WKU student Matthew Maggart

WKU Student Tragically Shot After Entering Wrong Apartment

March 8, 2025

News Summary A WKU student, Matthew Maggart, was fatally shot on February 23 after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The incident, which began with him attempting...

Visitors at Aviation Heritage Park viewing new aviation exhibits

Bowling Green Introduces New Exhibits at Aviation Heritage Park

March 7, 2025

News Summary Bowling Green, Kentucky, celebrates the expansion of the Aviation Heritage Park with new exhibits that honor the contributions of women and men in aviation. The park’s latest addition,...

Tranquil apartment complex in Bowling Green at dusk

Bowling Green Tragedy: A Fatal Mistake at Dusk

March 7, 2025

News Summary A tragic incident in Bowling Green, Kentucky, left the community in shock when 23-year-old Matthew Maggart was fatally shot after mistakenly entering the wrong apartment. The resident of...

Community members gathered at the Empty Bowls Fundraising Event with handcrafted bowls.

Bowling Green Hosts Heartwarming 12th Annual Empty Bowls Event

March 7, 2025

News Summary The 12th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraising Event in Bowling Green, KY, brought the community together for a night of compassion and support. Held at Forest Park Baptist Church,...

CRIME

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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...

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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...

Residents discussing safety at a community meeting

Help Locate Wanted Man in Simpson County

February 27, 2025

News Summary The Kentucky State Police are seeking assistance from Simpson County residents in locating Shaun W. Ray, a 42-year-old man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender....

POLITICS

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...

Students at Western Kentucky University discussing near a university building

Western Kentucky University Discontinues Minority Scholarships

February 23, 2025

News Summary Western Kentucky University (WKU) has decided to phase out two key scholarship programs for minority students due to federal scrutiny over racial discrimination. The halted programs are the...

Kentucky school bus at a bus stop with children

New Bus Safety Policies Rollout in Kentucky School Districts

February 22, 2025

News Summary Kentucky school districts are eagerly preparing to implement updated bus safety policies mandated by House Bill 446. The policies aim to improve student behavior on buses and protect...

SPORTS

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...

Fan Disappointment Expression

Pittsburgh Steelers Face Disappointment After Playoff Loss to Baltimore Ravens

January 12, 2025

Pittsburgh Faces a Tough Reality After Playoff Exit As the dust settles on a disappointing Saturday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans are left picking up the pieces after a...

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