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KY abortion rights advocates mark milestone, lament state’s barrier to ballot initiatives
Kentucky Reproductive Freedom Fund members, who in June announced a pro-abortion access messaging campaign, gathered at the Warren County Courthouse in Bowling Green Thursday to say their campaign has reached 1.8 million people through digital ads. Ona Marshall, who founded KRFF and co-owned one of Kentucky’s last two abortion clinics, also criticized Kentucky’s lack of […]
Kentucky Shelter Receives Donation From Country Star Miranda Lambert
Just like all of us at the radio station, Country Superstar Miranda Lambert is a huge animal lover. Her rescue dogs and cats are her pride and joy. She started an organization called Mutt Nation with her mother back in 2009 with a mission to help rescues and shelters across the country as they work to save all kinds of furry friends, provide medical care, and find forever homes for them.
Kentucky Education Commissioner, Robbie Fletcher visits Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The newly appointed Kentucky Education Commissioner, Robbie Fletcher, visited the Innovation Campus of WKU in Bowling Green today. Fletcher spoke at an executive luncheon hosted by the Kentucky Center for Leadership. The luncheon brings area students and faculty together to learn about leadership styles. Since...
National preservation company visits Bowling Green to help restore Pioneer Cemetery
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Pioneer Cemetery in Bowling Green received a little tender loving care Thursday. The Landmark Association and the City of Bowling Green invited Atlas Preservation to demonstrate tombstone cleaning and restoration. The company is in the middle of a forty eight state tour in order to teach locals to care for graveyards with headstones of marble, granite and limestone, which can be centuries old.
Quelling back-to-school anxieties for parents and students
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - With back-to-school season comes back-to-school anxiety for parents and students, especially when transitioning into a new school or grade. Lauren Bright, a kindergarten teacher with Dishman-McGinnis Elementary, said most of the nervousness from her first-time students comes from a fear of the unknown. “You’ll notice...
What’s Growing On: Tommy’s Express Car Wash
For this week’s What’s Growing On, News 40’s own Julie Milam met up with Tamara Davis. She’s one of the owners of Tommy’s Car Wash, a new business that just opened up in Bowling Green. They spoke about why Tommy’s chose this city to settle down in and more.
Smith included on Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watch list
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football wide receiver Dalvin Smith was included on the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List for the 2024 season, the Wuerffel Foundation announced Thursday. College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service and one of the most meaningful awards in collegiate sports, the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy...
Pet of the Day: Theo
For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Theo. Theo is known as a well-trained boy, who is already crate-trained, knows commands, and is housebroken. Theo loves other dogs and kids but doesn’t get along with cats....
WKU Campus Rec Fundraiser Supports Student Employees
On Friday, July 12, Western Kentucky University (WKU) Campus Recreation & Wellness (CRW) held its 66th annual golf tournament to raise money for professional development opportunities for student employees. The event was held locally at Crosswinds Golf Course in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with participants consisting of faculty/staff and their immediate...
Odds to Win 2024 CUSA Championship, Favorites, Betting Insights
Liberty -210 Western Kentucky +475. Bet on the Liberty Flames or your favorite team to win the CUSA on BetMGM. Watch NCAA football all season long on Fubo. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, August 29 on CBS Sports Network. UTEP Miners at Nebraska Cornhuskers...
FIRST ALERT: Strong storms possible tonight. Strong winds and heavy downpours will be the main threat
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Our severe weather risk has increased for this afternoon as per the Storm Prediction Center. A frontal boundary will sing through later today, bringing in rounds of thunderstorms for this afternoon. Gusty winds will be the primary concern as they could gust up to near...
WCPS school safety director gives tips to ensure drivers; students are safe in a school zone
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - With school starting soon, many of the areas and roads nearby will likely see an increase in traffic, especially in the early morning and mid-afternoon hours. To help with the flow of traffic, the Safety Director for WCPS and SRO manager for WCSO, Steve Chapell...
ROME EMPERORS LOSE WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING AT HOME TO BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS, DOUBLE HEADER ON TAP FOR THURSDAY
Bowling Green’s star-studded lineup combined for four extra-base hits in Wednesday night’s 7-2 thumping of the Emperors, marking their seventh straight win against the franchise. Emperors starter Jhancarlos Lara took another step in the right direction with his 5.2 innings of three hit baseball Wednesday evening. A leadoff...
‘Puppies and Police’ with the Bowling Green Police Department helps increase adoptions
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In hopes of driving up adoptions, the Bowling Green Police Department started a new program and is still going strong two years later. It’s called “Puppies & Police,” and it’s just another way that BGPD is trying to get involved in the community and help out where they can.
WKU Regents to hold retreat, quarterly meeting Aug. 8-9
The WKU Board of Regents will hold its annual retreat and third quarterly meeting August 8-9. The retreat will begin at 9:15 a.m. on August 8 in The Commons at Helm Library. When available, materials can be found here: https://www.wku.edu/regents/. Under “2024 Meeting Schedule/Agendas,” click on “Special Called Meetings,” and then “August 8, 2024 - Board Retreat.”
‘Always let your reach exceed your grasp’: Former Hilltoppers to be inducted into Hall of Distinguished Alumni
From fighting for truth, battling maternal mortality or researching what forms individuals’ political beliefs, three former Hilltoppers will be inducted into the WKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni (HODA) Class of 2024, WKU announced on Thursday. The Hall’s Class of 2024 will include:. Al Cross (‘75) Joy Hamilton...
Removal resumes on Green River Dam No. 5
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - July 1 it was announced removal will resume on Green River Dam No. 5. At almost 100 years old, the dam has reached the end of its service life, posing a multitude of risks for the community. “When you have a dam that’s old and...
Parvovirus spreading across the Commonwealth
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - A deadly virus known as Parvo, or parvovirus, is spreading quickly across Kentucky. Kentucky is ranked fifth for most number of cases across the United States. Parvo is a virus that targets canines’ intestinal tract and their heart in some severe instances. Symptoms for this...
Anna Haddock named USL Player of the Year
TAMPA, Fla. — After an outstanding summer season with Tennessee Soccer Club, Auburn’s Anna Haddock was named the USL W League Player of the Year, the league office announced Wednesday. The midfielder from Bowling Green, Kentucky was a force in the midfield for TSC as she scored 11...
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