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Gov. Beshear: $9.5 million to go towards affordable home construction in Warren County
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced a $9.5 million investment in affordable home construction in Warren County. According to a press release, a total of $9,562,376 will be used to build 128 homes. The homes, consisting of 126 affordable single-family homes and two duplexes, will be built primarily in Bowling Green.
$9.5 million going toward building new homes in Kentucky city devastated by 2021 tornadoes
WARREN COUNTY, Kentucky — Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday that millions of dollars will go toward building 126 homes in a Kentucky community devastated by tornadoes nearly three years ago. The governor said $9,562,376 is going toward building 126 affordable single-family homes and two duplexes in Warren County, predominantly...
Bowling Green, Warren County receives $9.5 million to build 128 homes
FRANKFORT, Ky. – New homes are coming to Bowling Green and Warren County to address tornado recovery efforts and the affordable house shortage. According to a release, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $9,562,376 in funding to build 126 affordable single-family homes and two duplexes in Bowling Green and Warren County.
Disaster recovery funds will build Warren County homes
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $9,562,376 to build 126 affordable single-family homes and two duplexes in Warren County, predominantly in Bowling Green. The funding comes from Kentucky’s 2021 Disaster Recovery Program, which is administered by Kentucky’s Department for Local Government. “Today marks another milestone in our Western Kentucky...
Volunteers in Action names 2024 Volunteers of the Year
Outstanding volunteers were recognized on April 21 at the 33rd Annual Volunteers of the Year Awards. The event at the Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Public Library was sponsored by WNKY News 40, American Legion Post 23, BGMU, and Drakes Creek Middle School Youth Services Center. Anne Grubbs...
SLIDE SHOW: Nature Party and Petting Zoo event hosted at Buchanon Park
Hundreds of children gathered at Buchanon Park Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2024, for a Nature Party and Petting Zoo hosted by Westbrook Farms, the Warren County Public Library, Parks and Recreation, Wild Ones and Compost Bowling Green. The children were given the opportunity to learn about composting, feel animal pelts, examine bug collections, pet farm animals, play in a water shower, ride bikes and more.
New housing report highlights statewide affordable housing shortage
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research recently released a report on housing in Kentucky. It touched on issues of affordable housing and how it goes hand in hand with economic development and potential solutions. While Executive Director Dr. Charles Aull emphasized that the...
Community forum on mental health scheduled in Warren County
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – A community forum focused on mental health disorders and the local court system is set to take place in Warren County later this month. The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts invites community members, leaders, and stakeholders to attend the forum on July 29.
Warren County Public Schools looking for more help getting students back and forth to school and home
The Warren County Public Schools Transportation Department is hosting a recruitment fair for bus drivers and monitors ahead of the new school year. The school system will be holding an employment fair for bus drivers and monitors on Saturday, July 13, from 8 - 11 a.m. at the Warren County Public School Transportation Department headquarters on 800 Brookwood Drive in Bowling Green.
Law enforcement share plan for mental health and substance abuse crisis
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Rotary Club of Bowling Green hosted local law enforcement Wednesday to discuss the mental health and substance abuse crisis in our community. When responding to crisis calls, both the Bowling Green Police Department and Warren County Sheriff’s Office can spend multiple hours on just one call.
Nature Party and Petting Zoo to be hosted at Buchanon Park
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On July 11, participants will learn more of local wildlife at Buchanon Park. The Nature Party and Petting Zoo will begin at 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event has no admission fee, and registration is available here. NPPZ is sponsored by SOKY Wild Ones, Warren...
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