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Police arrest Elkton woman for endangerment after reported shooting
Hopkinsville Police arrested 40-year-old Kimberly Harrell of Elkton for wanton endangerment after she reportedly fired a gun toward a person’s house following an altercation on Saturday. According to a report from police, a man who reportedly threw cans of food at Harrell’s car resulting in damages to the car’s...
Details Released In Russellville Road Fatal Crash (w/VIDEO)
More information has been released about a wreck on US 68 in Fairview that claimed the life of a Bowling Green woman and injured two children and a man Monday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say an SUV driven by 21-year-old Laqway Matthews was eastbound on US 68 when the vehicle crossed the median and overturned several times. Matthews was ejected before the vehicle came to rest in a ditch.
BGPD hosts training with local agencies to prepare for any scenario
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is hosting their annual training to prepare for any situations they may face. BGPD, along with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, Bowling Green Fire Department, WKU Police and Med Center EMS are taking part throughout the multi-day training.
A deep dive into Christian County history reveals an Alexander Graham Bell connection
When brothers and pastors Henry T. and Robert T. Anderson migrated to Christian County in about 1837 and 1839, respectively, the county was just moving out of its frontier beginnings and quickly emerging as a center of business in an agrarian and increasingly slaveholding area. By the time New York City author Eve M. Kahn followed their trail and visited the same area in June 2024, it would have been completely unrecognizable to the brothers.
Evening storms, then cooler weather ahead
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A few more scattered showers and thunderstorms will pass through this evening with some locally heavy rainfall possible. Some rain showers could linger during the overnight as the cold front moves through. Expect lows around 70 later tonight. COOLER WEATHER:. Highs will only be in...
Crime Stoppers: Police investigate credit card fraud after large purchases from 2 businesses
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Detectives with the Bowling Green Police Department are investigating a fraud case and need your help. According to police, the unknown suspect used a victim’s information to open credit card accounts at two businesses. They’re accused of using the card to make fraudulent purchases at both businesses.
WKU summer camp teaches students Python code language
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Western Kentucky University’s School of Engineering has partnered with the Department of Continuing and Professional Development to offer a coding summer camp for middle and high school students. Python is a coding language typically used in math and algorithmic-based fields like finance. It is...
Smith recognized by Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – WKU receiver Dalvin Smith has been selected to represent the Hilltoppers for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and as an AFCA Good Works Team nominee. The redshirt senior from Glasgow, Ky. was among a record 178 nominees recognized for outstanding service in their respective communities. Smith has...
Fountain Row celebrates 2-year anniversary
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -Fountain Row has been a huge addition to downtown Bowling Green that has brought many different opportunities for local residents and businesses. On July 15, Fountain Row celebrated its two-year anniversary and is looking forward to many more years to come. Fountain Row changed the game for...
WKU volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the 18th consecutive year, WKU Volleyball has been recognized as a recipient of the AVCA Team Academic Award for its work in the classroom throughout the 2023-24 school year, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced Wednesday. The Hilltoppers have earned the Team Academic Award for...
Part of Fairview Avenue to close down due to repairs
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - According to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU), the far right lane of Fairview Avenue will be closed between US 31-W and Lehman Avenue due to two manholes being replaced. Repairs are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, and will remain closed...
Community Action of Southern Kentucky Foster Grandparent retiring after 23 years of service
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - For decades, Community Action of Southern Kentucky’s Foster Grandparent Program has matched seniors with nonprofit childcare settings, where they serve as mentors in classrooms, leaving a lasting impact on young lives. One of their beloved Foster Grandmothers, Nora DeWeese, is preparing to retire after...
UK is again the top Ky. hospital in U.S. News rankings, followed by St. Elizabeth in Northern Ky. and Baptist Health Louisville
Three Kentucky hospitals, in the state’s three largest metripolitan areas, have been named among the nation’s “Best Regional Hospitals” in the annual ranking by the U.S. News & World Report magazine. The No. 1 hospital in Kentucky is again the University of Kentucky hospital, followed by...
Community Driven: Duffing for Down Syndrome
For this week’s Community Driven, we sat down with Stephanie Morton, the executive director of Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky. She told us all about how this Duffing for Down Syndrome went. Money from this event will go towards supporting the organization as they look to expand their operations.
WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences awarded $1.3M for principal apprenticeship program
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Western Kentucky University has been awarded over $1 million to support the first registered principal apprenticeship in Kentucky, according to WKU. In total, the university says the $1,323,733 award will go to Project ELEVATE. The initiative will...
4 Lady Tops earn WGCA All-American Scholar Team Honors
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Four members of the WKU Women’s Golf team have been named to the WGCA All-American Scholar Team. Lady Topper sophomores Sydney Hackett and Averi Cline were named to the team along with junior Catie Craig and graduate student Sarah Arnold. The prestigious honor was...
Next tennis camp at Kereiakes Park slated for August
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local tennis camp began in June, but there is still time to register for the August camp. Bowling Green Parks and Recreation conduct a summer tennis camp for children and adults. The camp develops beginner and intermediate levels to advance participants’ skill sets.
HWEA earns another certificate for drinking water excellence
Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority continues the tradition of excellence, that their Moss Water Treatment Plant was once again awarded an Area-Wide Optimization Program certificate. According to HWEA, the certificate is a multi-state initiative which encourages drinking water systems to voluntarily achieve optimization goals above and beyond EPA regulatory requirements—and HWEA...
Battle of the Badges blood drive to take place July 19
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Battle of the Badges blood drive is taking place on July 19. Battle of the Badges encourages first responders and the local community to donate blood to save others. The Bowling Green Police Department and the Bowling Green Fire Department will battle to see...
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