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City of Bowling Green announces intersection closure
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorists will be impacted by an intersection closure this summer in Bowling Green. The City of Bowling Green announced that the intersections of Westen Street and Highland Way will be closed Monday, June 17 through the beginning of August for the city’s roundabout project.
Kentucky man convicted of multiple terrorism charges
A federal jury in Bowling Green, Kentucky, convicted a Kentucky man of providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), conspiring to provide material support to ISIS and receiving military-type training from ISIS.
The fight to feed Kentucky's kids
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — In a recent study by Feeding America, Kentucky had over 700,000 people who were food insecure in 2022. Nearly 55,000 of those people were children. In Warren County, they ranked fourth among the most food insecure counties in the state, with nearly 20,000 people having a lack of nutritious diets. Experts say it’s because of population density.
Hospital celebrates 20 years of service in western Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — In Warren County, one hospital is celebrating 20 years of service. The Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital has been providing care for patients who require a longer and more complex care. Lyndsay Collins, a registered nurse case manager with Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital, said, “They require...
New High Street Tower facility coming to Med Center Health in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Construction has begun on a new building in Bowling Green. The building is called “High Street Tower," and is a project led by Med Center Health. The building will be a new location for women's and children’s services at Med Center Health, and will include one of the largest obstetrics units in Kentucky.
Dan Cherry talks about the beginning of Aviation Heritage Park and Museum
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - This week, the Aviation Heritage Park will host its 2024 Hangar Party, an annual tradition that celebrates the rich aviation history of Southcentral Kentucky. The origin of the event and the park are the result of an unexpected adventure that began around 2005. When Brigadier...
Budget constraints slows rebuilding plans for Ed Spear Park
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -WBKO received a tip from a viewer about an ongoing situation at Ed Spear Park in Smiths Grove. According to Director of Warren County Parks and Recreation, Chris Kummer, the damage was done to the park last year after a microburst storm in June brought destructive winds, knocking down nearly 40 trees.
Bowling Green sees an increase in the city budget for the 2025 fiscal year
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - This year’s general fund for the 2025 fiscal year is comprised of $107.3 million, while the all-funds budget is roughly $176 million. Considerations for the budget are based on a Strategic Plan consisting of eight pillars: strong neighborhoods, transportation, city employee development, housing development, efficient government, downtown development, riverfront and greenways, and other significant projects.
Area Tourism departments launch the Western Kentucky Wine Trail
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Area tourism departments, including Warren County and surrounding areas are partnering together to launch the first ever Western Kentucky Wine Trail. Six tourism departments have come up with a list of nine wineries across Western Kentucky to complete the trail. The wineries include Bluegrass Vineyard (Warren Co.), Buckhorn Creek Vineyard (Marshall Co.), Carriage House Vineyards (Logan Co.), Fancy Farm Vineyard & Winery (Graves Co.), Naimoli Estate (Christian Co.), Poca Terra Winery (Marshall Co.), Purple Toad Winery (Mccracken Co.), Reid’s Livery Winery (Warren Co.), and Traveler’s Cellar Winery (Warren Co.).
BC Democratic Women's Club hosts guest speaker with local ties
On Tuesday, June 11 the Butler County Democratic Women’s Club met for their regular monthly meeting. Emma Pell, Outreach Coordinator for Emerge Kentucky was the guest speaker. According to the group’s Facebook page, “...special thank you to Emma Pell. We are incredibly grateful to her for sharing...
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