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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – 30 years ago, community members saved the historic L&N Depot from demolition. To celebrate, original benefactors and new friends of the Historic RailPark gathered for the museum’s campaign kick-off, Light Up the Depot. The RailPark shared their recent accomplishment as well as their upcoming...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Anna’s Greek Restaurant has released the following public statement regarding an event held at the restaurant on Jan. 17:. “We would like to thank our community for your patience, while Anna’s Greek Restaurant analyzed the events that took place Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. We want to sincerely apologize for the atmosphere that was unintentionally created that led to the heightened emotions of individuals dining at Anna’s Greek Restaurant. We also want to extend our apologies to anyone else who has been emotionally or negatively affected by this controversial incident.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green horse is being hailed a champion. Epicenter, born and raised at Westwind Farms in Bowling Green, has been named the Eclipse Award Champion for being an outstanding 3-year-old colt of 2022, according to Kentucky Downs. The now-retired Epicenter was campaigned by Ron...

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Jillian Mclellan and Nate Nash. They spoke to us about the upcoming WKU Prism Concert. The WKU Department of Music’s annual showcase spectacular is scheduled for Friday, January 27th in Van Meter Hall. Outstanding WKU ensembles that will be performing on the concert include the WKU Jazz Band, Steel Drum Band, the Wind Ensemble, University Singers, and more! You can buy tickets for this concert, here.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man listed as one of “Nashville’s Weekly Most Wanted” is now behind bars after being arrested in Bowling Green. The Metro Nashville Police Department says Jose Damaso-Hernandez, 26, has been wanted since August 2020 in connection to a deadly crash on Bell Road at Brookview Estates Drive. Authorities say the crash led to the death of a young couple from Centerville.

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow Police Department major Terry Flatt has confirmed one person is in custody following the discovery of a pipe bomb. Around 8 p.m. Thursday night, GPD, along with the Kentucky State Police and ATF, had responded to Redwood Street in Glasgow for a suspicious object inside of a home.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Are you a fan of reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals?. Then you won’t want to miss the family friendly Bowling Green Ky Reptile and Exotics Show, happening this Saturday at the Sloan Convention Center. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you’ll have the...

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we met a bonded pair of kitties! Harrison and Molly are the definition of opposites attracting with very different personalities. Harrison is a three year old, grey, long-haired sweetheart who loves to greet whoever he meets. Molly is ten months old and a short-haired timid girl. She seems to take her time warming up to people but is sure to be a perfect companion once she gets used to you. These two are bonded, which means they cannot be separated without emotional distress. You can adopt both of these sweet kitties today at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society.

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – A man and a juvenile male have been arrested after police say a robbery occurred at a Marathon gas station in Smiths Grove. Police say upon arrival, they determined a robbery had just occurred. Franks found a suspect identified as Ryan Mason, 33, of Clarksville, Tennessee behind the gas station and detained him, police say.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local law enforcement is asking for your help to find a male suspect and vehicle. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says they are working a burglary that happened on South Ford Avenue in Bowling Green. According to authorities, the vehicle appears to be a...

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for an inmate after they say he escaped while on work release at the Hart County Animal Shelter. Police say Abdullah O. Qasem, 29, walked away from the location on 2190 S. Dixie Highway around 8 a.m. Saturday. He is...

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department has released further details surrounding an arrest after the discovery of a homemade pipe bomb. Around 8 p.m. Thursday night, GPD, along with the Kentucky State Police and ATF, had responded to Redwood Street in Glasgow for a suspicious object inside of a home. The FBI also provided assistance.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The continued rise of tornado outbreaks in recent years has meteorologists seriously considering a shift in severe weather patterns. Just in the last week tornadoes have devastated parts of the Southeast including Georgia, Alabama, and most recently, Huston, Texas. WKU Meteorologist & Meteorology Professor Josh...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – More information has been released by authorities regarding a body found Tuesday in Bowling Green. Bowling Green police say that Andrew Kenney, 29, of Bowling Green was found around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. His body was found in a field off of Campbell Lane near...

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Warren East High School’s head football coach, Jeff Griffith, announced his retirement Friday morning. Griffith will be retiring after 28 years in education and coaching. Griffith spent his last six years as the head football coach at Warren East. He helped catapult the program...