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GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department stated it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in Glasgow city limits between May 21 and May 31. The safety checkpoints will be but not limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Hwy. and Happy Valley Road, according to police.

A Leitchfield man previously arrested and accused of being part of a loosely associated group of car and car part thieves has been arrested in Grayson County and extradited to Daviess County. Randall R. Coates, 38, was arrested on Friday by Leitchfield Police Department Officer Eugene Cain at Coates’ Maple...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Police arrested a man Saturday on charges related to striking a pedestrian while driving and leaving the scene of an accident. Bowling Green Police Department stated in a citation that they were dispatched to the intersection of Lost Woods Avenue and Nashville Road Saturday in response to a white Chevrolet Corvette hitting a pedestrian and leaving the scene at around 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.

CAVE CITY, Ky. (WBKO) - Two men were arrested Friday following a traffic stop and search in Cave City. Xander Houchens, 18, was charged with careless driving, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance, second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (10 dosage units of hallucinogens), trafficking in marijuana, possession of marijuana and buying or possessing drug paraphernalia.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Business and community leaders got together today to join in a roundtable discussion with Senator Rand Paul. The senator was in town to discuss the state of the economy and its effect on small businesses around the country. From inflation to interest rates, Senator Paul explained to the attendants how all of those issues on the federal level are affecting them locally.

The founders, volunteers and students of Mission Hope for Kids celebrated the organization’s 10-year anniversary Sunday with a name change. Executive Director Nelle Thomas and her husband, Dave Thomas, held a presentation and event Sunday unveiling the new name and logo, Hope Academy for Kids. “It’s hard to describe...

The Western Kentucky University Forensics Team won the National Forensics Association National Tournament sweepstakes championship hosted April 15-18 by Illinois State University. WKU sent 28 competitors with a total of 82 individual event entries and eight debate entries to the tournament. Of the 82 IE entries, WKU advanced 75 of...

BOWLING GREEN, KY. – Carlos Quarles, former WKU wide receiver and Russellville boys’ basketball head coach is now at the helm of the Spartans’ hoops program. Quarles brings plenty of experience from his time with Warren central and Russellville. The new man in charge says he’s ready...

CAVE CITY — Officers arrested two young men Friday after they allegedly possessed drugs inside a vehicle. Officer J. Childress with Cave City Police saw a vehicle driving “erratically and swerving” along Happy Valley Road, according to a news release. The officer conducted a traffic stop and smelled an alleged marijuana odor.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Familiar foes meet again. After meeting in last year’s 14th district title game, Warren East and Bowling Green meet again. Warren East advanced to the district chipper following a 5-2 win over Greenwood on Monday night. Just hours prior, Bowling Green blew out the hosting South Warren Spartans, 15-2 in just five innings.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A Gator-turned Hilltopper is returning to her roots. Standout Greenwood cheerleader Madison Ainsley signed her National Letter of Intent on Monday to dance for Western Kentucky next fall. Ainsley focused on cheerleading in high school under Richelle Shoemake, but her background is primarily in dance.

The Edmonson County Wildcats eliminated the Cougars from further 12th District competition on Monday, 12-2 in five innings. Edmonson sent 11 batters to the plate in the first inning and scored five times against starter and loser Gage Napier, on their way to the win. Napier gave up a three-run...

There have been 81,417,100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States to date – and that number continues to grow. In the Bowling Green metropolitan area, located in Kentucky, a total of 56,189 cases of COVID-19 have been reported. Adjusted for population, there have been 32,651 confirmed infections for every 100,000 people in the […]

BENTON, Ky. (KFVS) - The Miracle League of Western Kentucky is getting the support of the Calvert City Lions Club. Any donation during the months of May and June will be matched up to $5000. The Miracle League supports children with disabilities and helps them get out on the baseball...

Murray State returns to action today as the Racers visit Evansville. The Racers are 28-22 while the Aces are 29-20. First pitch is at 6 pm. Western Kentucky is also in action at Bellarmine this afternoon. The Hilltoppers are 17-33 while the Knights are 11-39. First pitch in Louisville is at 2pm.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Med Center Health’s Women in the Arts exhibit is scheduled for Friday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex. This exhibit recognizes the work of Kentucky...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Comfortably cool temperatures this morning will jump to the 80s by the afternoon. Windy, rainy, and at times story weather for Wednesday. Today will be warmer with highs in the mid 80s. Clouds will increase tonight, so temperatures won’t be as cooler tomorrow morning. Rounds of rain and a few thunderstorms look likely on Wednesday. Some storms could be on the strong-severe side, with heavy rain, frequent lightning, hail, and powerful wind. Make sure you download the WBKO First Alert Weather app to stay informed! More rain/storms are expected for Thursday. Hot weather returns for the end of the week, with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. The humidity will increase too, likely making it feel even hotter! A cooldown is in store for the weekend, but there could be a few showers/storms.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One Bowling Green church offered free Covid vaccinations to their community Monday afternoon. First Christian Church on State Street welcomed anyone and everyone to their free vaccination clinic Monday. The church started the morning off working toward a goal. They applied for a $15,000 grant...

Larry Wayne Bransford, age 72, of Glasgow, died Monday, May 16, 2022, at Greenview Regional Hospital. The son of the late David C. Bransford and the late Gladys (Follis) Bransford, he was born in Glasgow on January 15, 1950. He was a floor supervisor at Eaton Corporation and a U.S. Army Veteran stationed in Korea. Larry was the starting point guard for the 1968 State Champion Glasgow Scottie basketball team. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and united with Hopewell Baptist Church. There he served as an usher and teacher and worked faithfully in church for the Lord.

On today’s edition of SoKY’s Choice, we sit down with Allie Thomas and Joe Hoffswell live in studio to discuss a few events with the Bowling Green Comedy Show. To find out more, click here.