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Bowling Green man arrested following drug bust at residence
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been arrested after a search at his residence. On Thursday morning, the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force says it executed a search warrant at the home of Scottie Starks, 45, located off of the 600 block of Denali Street.
Next rounds of storms Thursday evening
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Winds relax a little bit more as we head into the evening. Skies will be mostly clear during overnight, and the forecast remains quiet through day on Thursday. SEVERE STORMS: Thursday night will feature a complex of showers and storms that could produce strong winds...
Throwback Thursday: Milton Smith, the man who hated Bowling Green
Bowling Green’s historic L&N depot appears many times in Throwback Thursdays, as it represents the highpoint of passenger rail service. Built in 1925 to much fanfare, the station, perhaps, only exists because of the death of one man: Milton Smith, the President of the L&N Railroad. This Throwback Thursday...
Cloudy and much cooler for Friday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - We hit a midnight high of 71, but expect much cooler temperatures throughout this afternoon. Expect variably cloudy skies for much of today with a cool breeze of winds 10-20mph. After last night’s cold front, temperatures will remain unseasonably cool through today and much of...
Center for Courageous Kids creating mission minded people at annual luncheon
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Center for Courageous Kids gives organizations and individuals an experience that will enrich their communication to inspire others to amplify and strengthen their communication. Emily Cosby, the marketing officer for C. C.K. says, “Our community is so invested in our community, and this is really an...
Crime Stoppers: BGPD looking for suspects who stole a woman’s purse
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -On April 11, Bowling Green Police responded to a theft that occurred at McDonald’s on Campbell Lane. A woman left her purse on a table in the play area, while she was playing with her child when two suspects stole her purse. The female suspect...
WKU students host ‘Cannapalooza’ to teach others about cannabis
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -Students at Western Kentucky University teamed up with a local dispensary to host “Cannapalooza” on campus earlier today. The event was organized by seniors from the university’s public relations department as part of their capstone project. “We kind of realized it was an...
Morgantown continues 10-year road project plan
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The City of Morgantown is continuing a decade-long plan to resurface all of its roads, according to mayor Billy Phelps. Phelps says the plan includes every street within city limits. On Tuesday the work started on Old River Road, where a resurfacing project took place. On...
Bowling Green named top spot for economic development
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — For the 11th consecutive year, Bowling Green is being recognized nationally as being number one for its economic projects. Site Selection Magazine recognizes Bowling Green in its 2023 Governor’s Cups. Bowling Green Mayor Todd Alcott said, “This is, across the board, a victory for...
Some scattered storms expected this morning!
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Scattered showers and storms are going to move out by mid-morning before the sunshine returns. Mainly sunny skies along with a breezy south wind during the afternoon will allow highs to peak in the 80s. Storm chances are very low during the afternoon. It appears...
Local Drug Task Force agencies raise concerns over budget shortfalls
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The amount of fentanyl pills intercepted by the South Kentucky Drug Task Force has skyrocketed, with less than 50 instances in 2021, to nearly 350 in 2024. Directors of the local drug task forces are concerned that current budgeting may intervene with combating this issue...
The National Corvette Museum needs your votes!
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The National Corvette Museum needs your votes! The museum is a nominee for the USA Today 10-best division, in the competition for the best attraction for car lovers. The National Corvette Museum was nominated by USA Today, but is asking members, donors, and car enthusiasts to vote.
The Hope Center for Pregnancy is raising money with a community Yard Sale
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Center for Pregnancy in Bowling Green is hosting a community yard sale, raising money to provide free services to pregnant people in need. The Center for Pregnancy has many free services available to parents throughout the BRADD area. They provide free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, counseling, material items, and parental education.
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