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Man indicted on arson and robbery charges after Wendy’s fire
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been indicted on charges related to a fire at a local Wendy’s. In late February, the Bowling Green Police Department investigated an arson and robbery at the Wendy’s located off of U.S. 31-W Bypass. During the investigation, officers...
Turning sunny later today!
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The rain is likely to linger during part of the Tuesday morning commute. Rain then shifts out and the weather dries out for the rest of the day. High temperatures are expected to top out in the upper 70s with sunshine making a return later.
Southern Kentucky Hospitality Association celebrating industry with field day
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Hospitality Olympics are back, giving all area hospitality businesses a chance to enjoy team building together with a field day of games. On Tuesday, May 14 at the Sloan Convention Center, the Southern Kentucky Hospitality Association is bringing back their Hospitality Olympics. This is...
Prim and Brim prepares for Kentucky Derby weekend
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local shop is helping people get ready for the Kentucky Derby without having to travel up I-65. Prim and Brim gives you a taste of the Derby fashion while staying in Bowling Green. From hats to bow ties to purses and everything in between,...
Celebrating Duncan Hines
Believe it or not, the distinguished-looking man with the warm smile and wet shorts and shirt perched precariously on a board over a tank of water last June in downtown Bowling Green was Duncan Hines. No, not the Duncan Hines who in the mid-20th century was an American author, food...
Apr. 29th; Scattered Storm Chances Closing Out April
Good Monday morning, WABBLES! We’re closing out the month of April this week with scattered storms possible here in our area over the next several days. As we enter the warmer months, spring storm activity will pick up a fair amount, though they won’t always be severe. The same is the case for today, where we’ll likely have some rumbles of thunder move in this evening and into the overnight hours. But how disruptive will those storms be? And which days will be the driest in the upcoming week? We’ll go through it together in today’s weather blog!
WKU is celebrating the graduation of thousands of students this week
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It is finals week on the hill, which means Western Kentucky University is wrapping up for the semester, and thousands of proud Hilltopper students are set to graduate. On Thursday, May 2, 2024, graduating students will participate in a Topper Walk, and end up at...
Bowling Green High School teaches practical living skills with Flex Day
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students at Bowling Green High School learned some practical lessons on Wednesday for life outside of the classroom. The school’s new Flex Day program focuses on practical living skills. From automotive lessons to laundry, students got a chance to be better prepared for the future.
LifeWorks at WKU receives millions in funding from state
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An education and experiential learning program for young autistic adults is receiving state support. On Tuesday, the Commonwealth of Kentucky presented LifeWorks at WKU with $4.4 million in funding. The funding will support the program’s two-year living and learning Transition Academy. Funding will also...
Local organizations gather to celebrate Fair Housing Month
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - April is Fair Housing Month, and the Bowling Green Human Rights Commission closed out the month by hosting a fair housing event at SOKY Marketplace. Vendors and agencies from across the region gathered to help provide resources for those in need of assistance, as well...
Potter Gray Elementary hosts ‘Mini Mall’ for students to practice business
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, a few young entrepreneurs had their grand opening. Potter Gray Elementary fifth graders created their own mini mall, and students, staff and community members brought $5 to spend at the miniature mall to help teach valuable life skills. Fifth grade teacher Cathy Flora...
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