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Bowling Green man arrested after allegedly running man over with vehicle
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after another man was allegedly hit by a vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday shortly before midnight for an injury accident off of the 100 block of Cathy Way.
General Motors reveals revolutionary Corvette ZR1 at Bowling Green Assembly
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - History was made today at the Bowling Green Assembly, as what is said to be the most powerful Corvette in history was revealed this morning. “Other supercars should be very worried right now because this car puts all of the competition in the rear-view mirror for sure,” said Plant Director for the Bowling Green Assembly Ray Theriault.
The Foundry hosts inaugural Field Day
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Foundry was in the full Olympic spirit Friday with their inaugural Field Day!. At the Lovers Lane Soccer Complex, The Foundry held their first-ever Field Day with competitions ranging from sac and three legged races to tug of war and egg and spoon races.
WKU LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research gets $5.8M to expand services
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – WKU LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research recently received $5.8 million in external funding to expand critical services. Alongside the funding announcement, LCCWEAR announced three new transformative initiatives in partnership with Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Child Welfare Analytics...
KSP: South Carolina woman killed in Edmondson County crash
According to the Kentucky State Police Department (KSP), troopers stationed at Post 3 in Bowling Green responded to a call for assistance from the Edmondson County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) for a deadly "single vehicle" crash on Louisville Road.
Sinkhole at Ephram White Park raises concerns
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Earlier this week, a resident raised concerns about a sinkhole that had formed in Ephram White Park. The image had many people on Facebook discussing the urgency of repairing this to avoid potential injury to park attendees. Warren County Parks and Rec Facility Superintendent, Joey...
Power outage impacts 800 customers in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A power outage impacted 800 households Thursday in Bowling Green. The outage affected East Main Avenue to East Second Avenue and U.S. 31-W Bypass, according to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. BGMU says a line was down on the Bypass. It has since been repaired.
Martha Madison receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Arts of Southern Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local woman is receiving an award for her years of dedication to the art of dance in Bowling Green. Miss Martha Madison is the former owner of Dance Arts, and she was recognized by the arts community for her contributions to dance. She’s been...
Bowling Green Hot Rods featured on American Dream
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The national television show, the American Dream will highlight and feature the Bowling Green Hot Rods showcasing the ballpark’s history and much more. Melissa Albert, American Dream lifestyle expert and realtor tells us the impact that this will have on anyone who watches. Melissa says, “For...
SKYCTC offering ‘Express Enrollment’ event in August
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) is rolling out a convenient opportunity for prospective students to fast-track their college enrollment process. Mark your calendars for Tuesdays from June 18 to August 6 also Wednesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 8, as SKYCTC presents its Summer Express Enrollment events, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each designated day. FAFSA Tailgate Parties will run simultaneously with Express Enrollment Events on August 6 & 7 featuring free food, games and give-a-ways.
New project addresses mental health during forum
BOWLING GREEN, KY.-The BRADD Anchor Project is in full effect and your suggestions are wanted. Anyone and everyone in the community is welcome to attend the forum. With more than 21 million dollars in funding to ensure that the funding is being utilized to help anyone who is struggling to maintain their mental health.
Local track and field team Vette City Blazers qualify for Junior Olympics
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Running competitively in the Kentucky heat is no easy task, but it’s a challenge the Vette City Blazers refuse to back down from. “You can’t just let one thing stop you. You got to push through it,” said 8-year-old Weston Paul, who qualified for the long jump in this year’s competition.
Houchens Industries Small Business Accelerator ready for applicants
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s been in the works for four years and now will be taking applications through Aug.13. A small business accelerator by Houchens Industries and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is now a reality. News 40 spoke to Abraham Williams, executive director of...
Law enforcement advocate for location sharing apps in case of emergency
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Accidents happen all the time, and if you have a tool right there then why not use it?. Bowling Green Police Department and Warren County Sheriff’s Office spoke to News 40 about iPhone alerts and app notifications like Life360 that can really come in handy when in an emergency situation. When there’s a hard stop or a strong impact to the phone, law enforcement will receive coordinates as to where the phone is which can help if you happen to be off the main road or can’t get to your phone to call help for yourself.
WATCH: BG East Little League returns as state champs
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green East Little League is back in Warren County, and the team has a reason to celebrate. BG East just won the Kentucky State Tournament. Head coach of Bowling Green East Little League, Jef Goodnight, shares his reaction. News 40’s Cole Scott has more....
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