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Suspect in BG apartment complex shooting arrested in Tennessee
BOWLING GREEN —A Bowling Green man suspected of involvement in a shooting at the Muse Bowling Green apartment complex that left two people injured was arrested Wednesday in Tennessee. Donavon T. Jordan, 23, was taken into custody by the Tennessee Highway Patrol on a warrant charging him with first-degree...
Scattered showers and storms almost everyday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The night as a whole is going to be mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the upper 60s. There could be a couple showers around Saturday morning, but a few more are possible during the afternoon. DERBY OUTLOOK: Some scattered afternoon showers and storms...
Funeral arrangements for fallen state trooper to be held on May 7
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for State Trooper Jonathan Johnson. Johnson passed away after a motorcycle collision on April 30 near the intersection of Fortuna Avenue. Johnson’s funeral service will be held at noon on May 7 at Living Hope Baptist Church at 1805 Westen...
Friends and family celebrate the life of Deshawna Maxey
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -Family and friends of Deshawna Maxey celebrated her life today at a memorial service held at First Christian Church. Maxey spent countless hours donating time to work with Habitat for Humanity between 2016 and 2022. She was a constant presence within the Habitat Restore in Bowling Green.
Unsettled weather ahead
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Scattered showers increase tonight with more rounds of rain and a few afternoon storms are expected on Friday. Some locally heavy rain and thunder possible, but no severe weather in the mix. THIS WEEKEND: Most of the showers and storms shift further east Saturday morning,...
What to expect during the final month of meteorological Spring
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Our area has experienced warmer-than-normal temperatures with periods of drought conditions. How does this compare to previous seasons though?. Temperature: Average low 42.4º, average high 65.4º (4.7º warmer than normal) Precipitation: 1.98″ (-2.56″ below normal) recorded as one of the driest months...
Wildlife officials urge public not to interfere with newborn wild animals
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - An annual surge in newborn wildlife has arrived, and area wildlife officials are urging the public to refrain from moving young animals when they are found, regardless of how vulnerable they may seem. With young foxes, opossums, squirrels, and raccoons in her care, Lori Dawson...
Fentanyl plaguing south central Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - An 18-year-old dies, and a juvenile is hospitalized after what is presumed by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office to be a fentanyl overdose in Bowling Green. WCSO and local drug task forces have raised concerns over fentanyl-related overdoses, incidents and deaths in the area,...
Court records name other Jasper Officer accused of poaching turkeys in Ky.
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - We have an on the Jasper Police Officers charged with turkey poaching in Kentucky. According to court records for Butler County, Joseph Chambers and Christopher Birk are now also charged with illegal take/pursue deer/wild turkey. They are now also on the court docket for May 15,...
All-way stops added to Downtown Bowling Green intersections
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two downtown Bowling Green intersections now feature additional stop signs. On Thursday, the City of Bowling Green announced its implementation of all-way stops at State Street and Third Avenue as well as the College Street and Third Avenue intersections. According to Andy Souza, director of...
Menards to open Bowling Green store on May 7
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Menards, a home improvement retailer, is soon set to open its newest location off Campbell Lane in Bowling Green. Located at 1948 Menards St., the store will officially open its doors on May 7. Ahead of the store’s opening, a traffic signal on Campbell Lane recently became operational.
Several items reportedly stolen from Potter Children’s Home
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple items, including a sink pipe, have been stolen from Potter Children’s Home. According to the organization, liquid soap, toilet paper and even some items from customers have been stolen from the building in the past. On April 30, the Potter Children’s Home says...
Looking ahead to the 20th St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway kickoff
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Mark your calendars South Central Kentucky for May 10th because that’s when WBKO will be kicking off its 20th campaign to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through the annual Dream Home Giveaway. We are proud to celebrate two decades of supporting St....
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