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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...
Power outage impacts 800 customers in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A power outage impacted 800 households Thursday in Bowling Green. The outage affected East Main Avenue to East Second Avenue and U.S. 31-W Bypass, according to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. BGMU says a line was down on the Bypass. It has since been repaired.
Four Hilltoppers named Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Four members of the WKU Men’s Golf team have been named Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars for this past season. This award was voted on by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). This honor comes following a historic season for the WKU Men’s Golf program under first-year Head Coach Austin King.
New turn lane complete for Rich Pond Elementary School
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorists traveling near Rich Pond Elementary School may notice a new road upgrade. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3, announced Thursday that a new turn lane is complete near the school on Kentucky 242 Rich Pond Road. Transportation officials say the lane is ready just...
King adds transfer Rafe Blankenship to 2024-25 Roster
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Men’s Golf head coach Austin King announced the addition of a transfer who will be them on The Hill next Fall. Rafe Blankenship is a high impact player that will be a valuable asset to the Hilltopper Golf program going forward. Blakenship, a...
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. ...
Multiple vehicle crash leads to fire at SOKY Fair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - During the oval track racing event, a vehicle collision created a visible fire at the SOKY Fair Wednesday night. The Barren River Fire Department was on scene and said they were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Witnesses at the scene said the drivers involved...
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...
'We are forever changed' | Beloved Norton Children's oncology nurse dies days after own cancer diagnosis
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Norton Healthcare community is grieving the sudden loss of a beloved nurse who spent decades caring for pediatric cancer patients. Terry Bowman died last Thursday, just two weeks after his own cancer diagnosis. He worked Norton Children's pediatric oncology floor, lovingly known as 7 West,...
$156 million investment coming to Owensboro business
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An Owensboro business is expanding. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement during his Team Kentucky update Thursday. He says Mizkan America is investing $156 million in their facility on Ragu Drive for the expansion. Governor Beshear says it will add 44 new full-time jobs. The project...
$143M Mitsubishi Electric US investment creating 122 Maysville jobs
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Mitsubishi Electric US (MEUS) will repurpose an existing manufacturing facility in Maysville to produce highly efficient heat pump compressors, which will bring 122 new full-time jobs with a $143.5 million investment. Gov. Andy Beshear met with Mitsubishi officials in Tokyo to lock in the company’s commitment....
A Nostalgic Louisville Restaurant Will Close After One Final Weekend
Nostalgic Restaurant & Cocktail House announced on Instagram that they'll be closing their doors for good after this weekend. Serving up modern spins on childhood classics, Nostalgic opened its doors to Bardstown Road in February 2023. Their last day in business will be Sunday, July 28. Naive, their sister restaurant in Butchertown doesn't have any plans to close. The announcement read: "To our Nostalgic family and all of the loyal customers that we’ve served over the past year and half- It is with a heavy heart that we’re announcing our last day of business on Sunday, July 28th.
More free movies coming to Iroquois Amphitheater in August, September
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The August and September schedule for the Iroquois Amphitheater’s Free Summer Movie Series has been announced by Louisville Parks and Recreation. “Our neighbors have really turned out for our community events, especially our Free Summer Movie Series,” Iroquois Amphitheater event supervisor Brian E. Smith said. “Our Free Summer Movie Series is an exciting way to spend time with family, friends and neighbors while enjoying some new and classic motion pictures.”
Whitesville, KY Blood Drive Will Benefit Boy Injured in ATV Crash
On Monday, July 29th, the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department will host a benefit blood drive for 11-year-old Braxton Rhodes.The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center will be on hand from 11am to 5pm welcoming donors. Those donors will help raise money for the Rhodes family and they'll also be helping save the lives of future accident victims who need blood that the center cultivates and provides.
Western Ky. woman charged in overdose of her toddler, police find fentanyl in home
A western Kentucky woman has been charged in the overdose of her toddler after police found fentanyl in the home. The Hopkinsville Police Department arrested 25-year-old Jasmine L. Bartolo after her 20-month-old child overdosed. The toddler was initially taken to Jennie Stuart Medical Center on Sunday, according to police. Life-saving...
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