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The rural Americans too poor for federal flood protections
This story was originally published by the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and was produced through a collaboration with Climate Central, a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis. “Get up,” she told him. “There’s a...
Kentucky high school closes restrooms during class changes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - A high school in Kentucky decided to close its restrooms during transitions between classes. According to Lexington Herald-Leader, a spokesperson for Henry Clay High School started the new procedure in response to an increase in "behavior events" in restrooms. A rise in behavior events in restrooms has increased across the entire state of Kentucky.
Starting 5: Olympic champions highlight Kentucky's 2024 Hall class, Jay Bilas to lecture
Kentucky's 2024 Hall of Fame inductees include Olympic and NCAA champions. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (2016-2018 track and field), John Cropp (administrator/coach), Henrik Larsen (2018 rifle), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (2018 track and field), Jodie Meeks (2007-2009 men’s basketball) and Corey Peters (2006-2009 football) recently were chosen. The new Wildcats Hall of Famers will be inducted during Hall...
Jim Beam celebrates 90 years in the Kentucky bourbon industry
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It was a celebration 90 years in the making for a staple in the Kentucky bourbon industry. Jim Beam Distilling is commemorating 90 years of bourbon. Tasting seminars were held along with grand master distillers at the companies campus in Clermont on Saturday. Guests also took...
Glasgow Fire Department in process of getting Safe Haven Baby Box installed
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) - Families who may need to surrender their newborn are already facing a difficult decision. The Glasgow Fire Department aims to make it that process just a little bit easier by providing a place for those newborns in the form of a Safe Haven Baby Box. This...
Kentucky civil rights pioneer Rev. Charles Elliott celebrates 90th birthday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville is celebrating the 90th birthday of a champion for civil rights. Rev. Charles Elliott was celebrated by his peers and community members during a special event at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church. He walked and worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and has been...
Armadillo sighting in Elizabethtown suggests possible migration
Recently, residents of Hardin County have been surprised by sightings of nine-banded armadillos. These sightings have sparked curiosity and concern among locals. John MacGregor, a biologist and herpetologist with the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, said reliable reports of armadillos in Kentucky have been coming in since 1983. However, it wasn’t until 2003 that he saw one himself — a roadkill on the Purchase Parkway near Mayfield.
Hilltopper Basketball announces 2024-25 non-conference slate
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball and head coach Hank Plona announced its non-conference schedule of competition for the 2024-25 season on Monday. The Hilltoppers’ non-conference slate features nine home outings in Diddle Arena beginning with the team’s season opener against Wichita State on Nov. 4, and four marquee road matchups at Grand Canyon, Kentucky, Evansville and Michigan.
Pet of the Day: Caramel
For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Caramel. This gentle lady is great with other dogs and is a very good girl according to the shelter. She is a friend to everyone and just wants to...
Nice weather trend this week!
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - This work week is shaping up to be a beautiful one!. Below average temperatures keep weather comfortable as we see lower to mid 80s for highs throughout the week. Not only will we see enjoyable temperatures, but also low dewpoints and beautiful sunny skies. Comfortable conditions will remain, especially for the first half of your week. Go out and enjoy this gorgeous weather while it’s here!
National Corvette Museum hosts all women high performance driving class
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - It’s no secret the world of cars and motorsports is male-dominated, with women making up less than 10% of all motorsports participants globally. Bowling Green’s National Corvette Museum is hoping to get more ladies behind the wheel, hosting their second annual Women’s In Motorsports High Performance Driving Introduction event Sunday.
Austin Pope named GA under Mark Pope at Kentucky
Mark Pope has already built a standout coaching staff at Kentucky with Alvin Brooks III, Cody Fueger, Jason Hart, Mikhail McLean and Mark Fox making up his assistants, Nick Robinson hired as Director of Men’s Basketball Operations and Randy Towner named Head Strength Coach. That’s a group featuring high-major playing and coaching experience, time in […] The post Austin Pope named GA under Mark Pope at Kentucky appeared first on On3.
2024 St. Jude Dream Home packed with people ahead of giveaway
BENTON, KY — The 2024 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is 18 days away, and the local community is venturing out to the house to see what one lucky person will soon get to call home. The three-bedroom, three-bath house, which is estimated to be worth $610,000, is located...
Rain chances Sunday with Pleasant week ahead
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - We have a few scattered shower chances today, mainly in the afternoon and early evening. Once we get past the rain today, we will be set up for a pleasant start to the week ahead with limited rain chances. SUNDAY AND MONDAY:. Temperatures will be...
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