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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is seeking information following a wallet theft. Police say the three individuals pictured above went on a shopping spree with a stolen credit card after one person stole a wallet. Details are limited at this time. If you can identify...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - On Nov. 25, Bowling Green Police say two white males damaged a home they broke into on Mount Ayer Circle. The victim says the men wore two black face coverings. Officers say the surveillance video shows one of the men outside another residence, where he...

A man charged with rape in Bowling green was transported by another police agency in Kentucky before the crime happened.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With consumer prices remaining high, the last few years have seen many people put in untenable financial situations. This unfortunately leads to homelessness when people can’t keep their heads above water, but addiction and mental health struggles can also lead to the same outcome.

Discover the exciting upgrades underway at Greenwood High School! From additional parking and a health and wellness facility to a modernized library and new classrooms, this $37 million project is set to transform the school over the next 30 months.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around bowling green.

• The Western Kentucky University Police Department is seeking help in identifying a man related to a theft. • The department has released a photograph of the man and is asking for any information about him.

BOWLING GREEN, KY,- While you’re spending time with your family this holiday season, there is a great opportunity to make some memories. One local organization is giving the community a free way to meet Santa himself and take pictures for free. The Community Action of Southern Kentucky is going...

Discover how Bowling Green is ramping up its disaster preparedness with plans to build two more tornado shelters. Learn about the strategic locations chosen for these shelters and how they aim to provide easily accessible protection for the community in times of severe weather.

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Stormwater is preparing to undertake a sizeable construction project at Romanza Johnson Park. The waterway requires lifting part of the upstream portion in order to slow erosion of the soil. This will not only make the waterway more useful for recreation but it will slow the sediments from erosion from flowing downstream which can ultimately lead to things like sinkholes and other issues over time.

Participants will also receive a free general admission ticket to the SoKY Ice Rink as well as a 50% discount from Spencer’s Coffee for the evening.

Meet Ranger, the adorable 11-month-old pup with a penchant for hugs! With a unique mix of Rhian ridgeback and European breeds, Ranger is a playful, curious, and friendly dog looking for his forever home. Watch as he showcases his obedience training skills!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s a local talent in town spreading weather knowledge. A WKU student is taking his love for weather and sports to a whole new level across the United States and going viral for posting his journey on TikTok. Hunter Lee, a small-town native, always...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Ahead of the second anniversary of the destructive tornados that hit Bowling Green, City Commissioners have approved a $1 million grant to build two new tornado shelters in local parks. “We’re going to invest quite a bit on the front end on the design and...

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The Fraternal Order of Police made their way to help out the community and have a little fun in the process. Every year, for fifty years the FOP has held their annual Shop With a Cop event. This event has not only helped the community by providing clothes and school supplies. This holiday season the police gifts support and so much more to families in need.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) is available to help residents cope with high utility costs during the coldest months of the year.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Today, Bowling Green High School announced plans for a $6.3 million project to renovate campus facilities. The project covers the costs of renovating the arena and the soccer, baseball, and softball fields. The arena, built in 1990, will be getting a new gym floor, cooling...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2023) – Registration is now open for the 2024 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference, the premier event for statewide produce growers to interact and learn, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced. The conference, which is set for Jan. 3-4, with pre-conference events on...

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- An elementary school in Bowling Green celebrated the joy of reading today by giving those who are less fortunate the opportunity to dive into a book. At Parker Bennett Curry Elementary School thanks to the special book extravaganza . WKU Literacy Ambassadors are providing elementary students with...

Get ready to ring in the holiday season with the heartwarming and hilarious production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! By Barbara Robinson. This beloved local tradition is back for its 22nd year to spread joy and laughter to audiences of all ages at the Phoenix Theatre, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, KY 42101 on Fri, Dec 08, from 7pm to 8pm.