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Pet of the Day: Diesel
For today’s Pet of the Day, we met Diesel. This calm boy loves to give hugs and rest his head on your shoulder. He does have a bit of food aggression tendencies from his previous life as a stray, but nothing that can’t be worked on! Diesel needs someone willing to help him be the best companion he can be. He already has so much love to give so come and adopt Diesel at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society!
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BG Reptile and Exotics Show this Saturday
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...
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Historic RailPark kicks-off 2023 campaign
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...
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Is ‘tornado alley’ migrating toward Southeast?
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...
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1 arrested in Glasgow after homemade pipe bomb located in home
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.
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UPDATE: Man arrested in Glasgow after pipe bomb found in home
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.
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BGPD provides update on body found near Industrial Drive; no foul play suspected
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...
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Never too old to TikTok! Arcadia Senior Living residents star in Miley Cyrus themed video
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- You’re never too old to try a viral TikTok trend. “Who’s the old ladies acting like they’re 25?” laughed Arcadia Senior Living Resident Ora Rampenthal. A group of Arcadia Senior Living residents made a TikTok to the popular song ‘Flowers’ by Miley Cyrus....
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Suspect still at large after burglary in Warren County
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...
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Throwback Thursday: ELPO Law celebrates 50 years
A Southern Kentucky law firm is celebrating 50 years in 2023. English, Lucas, Priest,. and Owlsley, also known as ELPO, announced earlier this month that 2023 is the five. decades celebration. With roots running deep into the Bowling Green area’s history,. we take a trip down memory lane for...
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Man arrested in robbery at Warren County gas station
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.
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‘Nashville’s Weekly Most Wanted’ fugitive apprehended in Bowling Green
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.
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Sunrise Spotlight: WKU Prism Concert
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.
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Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky expands service to additional counties
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky has expanded service to Adair, Cumberland, Green and Todd counties. “We’re very excited to expand our services to those we serve in south central Kentucky,” DSSKY President Eric Leach said. “The counties previously had no access to any Down syndrome services, and it was an easy decision to add them and allow access to DSSKY and the Buddy House.”
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Epicenter receives recognition as Eclipse Award Champion
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...
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Kentucky State Police searching for Hart County inmate after escape
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...
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Jeff Griffith Announces Retirement from Education and Football
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...
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