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Kentuckians In Paris: A Preview Of Olympic Athletes With Kentucky Ties
The state of Kentucky will be well represented at the 2024 Olympic Games. More than 30 competitors who were born, raised in or educated in Kentucky will be chasing a gold medal in Paris, France, which is hosting the games for the first time since 1924. The most notable competitors...
Blessings in a Backpack appoints a new board member
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say Blessings in a Backpack, the only national organization solely dedicated to feeding kids on the weekend, has appointed Thomas Tucker, deputy commissioner and chief equity officer for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), as the board’s newest member. Officials say Tucker boasts nearly 40 years of experience in public education, including roles as […]
MAGA Republican Takes Shocking Stand on Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie is openly feuding with the pro-Israel lobby ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. The Republican representative, part of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, is the only GOP member who said he would boycott Netanyahu’s Wednesday speech. “Today Congress will undertake political theater on behalf of the State Department. The purpose of having Netanyahu address Congress is to bolster his political standing in Israel and to quell int’l opposition to his war,” Massie wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I don’t feel like being a prop so I won’t be attending.” In response, the...
Free backpacks filled with supplies to be given away in Northern Kentucky
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - An annual back-to-school giveaway in Northern Kentucky returns to help families who need help getting school supplies. Northern Kentucky Harvest’s Backpacks Bonanza will distribute free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, Aug. 10. The project, formerly called Backpacks & Breakfast, has a goal to...
Entertain Glasgow’s Summer Concert series continues with Bid Daddy Weave and Meredith Andrews at Friday’s concert
In its series of free Summer concerts, Entertain Glasgow is bringing another strong lineup to the area with two big names gracing the stage on Friday, July 26th. The concert will be held at Beaver Creek Park, with gates opening at 5 p.m. with a variety of food trucks, as well as inflatables for families, ensuring a lively evening for all ages.
Football Frenzy Preview: Allen County-Scottsville Patriots
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – High school football is near as August approaches, and today we begin our Football Frenzy previews, diving into each local team ahead of the start of the season. Starting things off are the Allen County-Scottsville Patriots!
Allen County-Scottsville girls soccer prepares for season
The Lady Patriots soccer team just wrapped up their second season in program history. The year saw a 9-9 regular season record, including two district wins and 47 total goals scored. The numbers reflect a huge improvement from the team’s first year at ACS, due to a hardworking group of...
BG East Little League captures state title, advances to Great Lakes Regional
CORBIN, Ky. – Bowling Green East Little League secured its spot in the Great Lakes Regional Thursday afternoon. BG East defeated North Oldham 1-0 to win the 2024 Little League Baseball State Championship. The team will represent the state of Kentucky at the Great Lakes Regional in Indianapolis August...
PEAK Precision Manufacturing to establish new facility in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that PEAK Precision Manufacturing will build a new facility in Bowling Green. The start-up mass production and manufacturing business will create 24 new, full-time jobs with a $3 million investment. “The commonwealth’s manufacturing industry continues to grow at an incredible...
Pet of the Day: Manxy
For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet Manxie. This senior kitty is eleven years old and just loves to be around people. The shelter tells us that Manxie is very social and will follow you around...
Cloudy and humid with a few showers possible later
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Skies will be mostly cloudy throughout your Thursday. We could see a few showers, mainly during the afternoon and early evening. Increasing dew point temperatures will also make things feel very humid through early next week. Once we get into next week, temperatures will turn...
Jeff Brohm's time at Purdue, Western Kentucky will help in Year 2 with Louisville football
Jeff Brohm is widely considered one of college football's top offensive minds. His offensive scheme is multifaceted, which keeps opposing defenses on their heels. The ACC got a taste of that last year when Louisville football finished 41st nationally and fourth in the ACC in total offense, averaging 30.7 points per game. ...
Man Arrested After Fatal Head-on Crash
A woman is dead after a crash on Lovers Lane in Bowling Green Wednesday morning. Bowling Green Police Department said 40 year-old Ashley C. Porter, of Bowling Green, died after a vehicle crashed into hers head-on near Briarwood Elementary School and the Warren County Board of Education. Ryan T. Bagwell,...
Bats Go Silent in 3-2 Loss to Dash
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Gregory Barrios recorded his first multi-hit performance in the Rays organization, as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (15-10, 51-40) fell to the Winston-Salem Dash (13-13, 44-48) 3-2 on Wednesday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Bowling Green scored in the bottom of the sixth, facing Winston-Salem reliever...
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