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Louisville football, Jeff Brohm have questions ahead of fall camp. 5 to answer in 2024
We made it. College football is officially upon us and begins in Louisville with fall camp starting Wednesday. The Cardinals will have a different look than in the spring after getting players healthy and adding a few more from the transfer portal. ...
Wanted man arrested after police pursuit involving stolen vehicle from Bowling Green
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man is facing charges after authorities say a truck stolen out of Bowling Green was involved in a pursuit. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office says around 1 p.m. Wednesday, deputies were notified that Tennessee authorities were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle from the Nashville and Clarksville area.
Construction project to impact roadway in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A construction project is set to temporarily impact a portion of a roadway in Bowling Green. According to the City of Bowling Green Municipal Government, the inbound lane of Morgantown Road from Old Morgantown Road to Loop Drive will be restricted Aug. 1-2. The restriction...
Weather forces rescheduling of COWS test originally set for Friday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management is canceling the COWS test originally scheduled for Friday. Officials say that the chances of storms currently forecasted for August 2 prompted the cancellation. Deputy Director Travis Puckett says the office is discussing changing scheduled tests to take place every quarter.
Sports Connection 7-28-24: Hart County Football
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Kaden Gaylord-Day and Brian Webb sit down with the Hart County Raiders, head coach Chad Griffin, seniors Kam Asbury, Madden Morgan, and Brenan Griffin, as they prepare for the new season after having a historical 2023 football season. They talk about that 2023 run, how the team looks heading into this season, and reflect on the memory of one of their coaches Jason Gedda, who recently passed away after a battle with lung cancer.
Institutional scholarships consume a growing share of WKU’s budget
WKU’s spending on institutional scholarships has more than tripled over the last decade, accounting for one of every six dollars WKU will spend in its unrestricted budget for 2024-25. The significant rise in spending on institutional scholarships — those funded by the university budget rather than scholarship endowments or...
Technology in the classroom, equipping students with 21st century skills
Kimberly Zimmerman, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with Oak Haven Psychiatry, said with the continued use of technology in schools it’s important for parents to set limits on technology use at home.
Kentucky pediatrician talks about back to school checkups and routines
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - As kids prepare to return to school, it is also time to start thinking about and scheduling their yearly checkups or physical exams with their pediatrician. With appointments for the new school year already filling up fast at doctor’s offices, Norton Children’s is encouraging parents...
Kentucky Fish & Wildlife gives water safety tips for boaters
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the recent increase in water rescues, Kentucky Fish & Wildlife is urging you to be safe while on the water. ALWAYS wear a life jacket and make sure it fits you. If you’re at the pool, make sure to keep an eye on toddlers or smaller children to prevent them from drowning.
WKU Football holds local media day
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Football season begins in one month, as the Hilltoppers travel to Alabama for a high caliber contest, but ahead of the team’s fall practice schedule, coaches and players spoke to local media. News 40’s Cole Scott was at the media day and...
Guiding the Next Generation: Joshua Gillespie’s GSP Story
Joshua Gillespie from Todd County, Kentucky, is serving as a resident advisor at Murray State University for six weeks during the summer of 2024. This university is one of the host institutions for the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP). The Governor's Scholars Program, established in 1983, aims to cultivate Kentucky's future civic and economic leaders. It offers academic and personal growth by combining a robust liberal arts curriculum with a comprehensive co-curricular and residential life experience.
Norton Children’s neurologist discusses benefits of handwriting for learning
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As the school year approaches, quickly making sure that your students are learning efficiently is a top priority for many parents. Doctors at Norton’s Children’s Hospital use neuroscience and understanding different parts of the brain to help kids learn better. One thing that doctors have...
Tornado touches down in southwest Ohio, NWS confirms
MORROW, Ohio — A small tornado early Tuesday morning in southwest Ohio caused minor damage to homes and uprooted some trees, according to the National Weather Service. The EF-1 tornado set down in Warren County at about 1:40 a.m. and stayed on the ground for 10 minutes and more than eight miles, carrying into Clinton County. Its top estimated wind speed was 95 mph.
Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings issued in Kentucky, southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Severe thunderstorms will be moving through Kentucky and southern Indiana again on Wednesday. Recent rounds of rain earlier this week have brought damaging winds, torrential rain and frequent lighting with more storms expected over the next several days. IMPACT ALERT DAY: Timing out storm chances, extreme...
Toyota Invests $4 Million in U.S. Training Initiatives
Toyota yesterday announced three workforce readiness initiatives at its Kentucky plant to develop future talent and further train employees. The first program, in collaboration with Scott County Schools, involves an investment of up to $1 million to launch and sustain the 4T Academy, a hands-on training program that gives high school juniors and seniors a pathway to a manufacturing career.