Butler County, KY

Bowling Green, KY

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Rod Ellis and Melissa Bull. They spoke to us about an upcoming night of worship right here in Bowling Green. Join a dozen churches from Bowling Green and surrounding areas hosting a free Easter event at SKyPAC. To learn more about this event, you can click right here.

Sunrise Spotlight: At the Cross: Night of Worship

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we met Blue. This energetic pup loves to jump around and meet new people! Blue has already found her forever home but we were glad we had the chance to meet her before she did. There are plenty of other animals at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society who are looking for their own forever families. To see all available pets from this shelter you can click right here.

Pet of the Day: Blue

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local organization is celebrating a big milestone. Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky celebrated the Buddy House’s 10-year anniversary on Monday. Family and friends gathered at the Buddy House in Bowling Green for the celebration. The Buddy House opened its doors in 2013...

DSSKY’s Buddy House celebrates 10 year anniversary

Florida State

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The Corvette, which every one is made right here in Bowling Green, continues to evolve. The 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray is the first ever hybrid-powered, all-wheel drive Corvette. The car will be available for order later on in the year. But for one lucky person they’ll be able...

First-ever 2024 E-Ray Corvette to be auctioned off

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we met Miss Penelope. This cuddle bunny is a total sweetheart and loves to be held! She would be the perfect family rabbit with how gentle and calm her temperament is. She was an owner surrender but to no fault of her own. Penelope is still looking for her forever home and can be adopted today at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society. You can see this sweet girl and all other available pets at this shelter by clicking right here.

Pet of the Day: Penelope

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Throughout Women’s History Month, the Warren County Public Library is honoring the accomplishments of notable women. Among national trailblazers, one local entrepreneur’s story is being shared. Madam Pauline Tabor, a historical figure in Bowling Green’s red-light district, was a successful brothel owner and...

WCPL spotlights local trailblazer Madam Pauline Tabor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Inspired by Captain America: The First Avenger, the owner of USAwning got bored one day almost 7 years ago. Joe Gore sat down with News 40 for an interview to talk about his passion project that he started years ago with his employee’s help. Gore told News 40 when he told his crew he wanted to build a submarine, everyone “looked at him like he was crazy” except Russ Allen who said he was on board immediately.

Bowling Green man building his own submarine

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Tyler Beyke and Madison Feria. They told us about the ninth annual Dance Big Red. This event is a student-led dance fundraising event at Western Kentucky University. Since it began, Dance Big Red has raised nearly $500,000 for pediatric cardiovascular services and adolescent cancer care at Norton Children’s Hospital. It will be held this year on March 24, 2023 at WKU’s Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center.

Sunrise Spotlight: Dance Big Red 2023

Kentucky State

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky state law requires that all pets at least 4 months old must be vaccinated for rabies, so the city of Bowling Green decided to help the community out. Brad Schargorodski, Divison Manager for Code Compliance and Animal Protection said they’ve come to realize that...

Free rabies clinic from Neighborhood & Community Services

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky or “Buddy House” kicked off their week of programming with a basketball tournament the morning of March 18. World Down Syndrome Day is Tuesday, March 21 and the DSSKY are once again making sure they play...

2nd annual Hardwood Heroes Classic at Cumberland Trace Elementary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Reagan Lawson officially signed with Brescia University for women’s basketball after playing for Warren East the last four years. Lawson was a vital part of the team the last few years and also has two younger sisters on the team as well. “Warren east...

Warren East’s Lawson signs Letter of Intent with Brescia

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Jeremy Jacobs attended Western Kentucky University, but left early to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. “We actually helped pioneer the industry,” said Jacobs. Jacobs says his company, EYECONIC, was one of the first to create digital signage. “We started back as early as 2008 when the word digital...

From WKU dropout to successful CEO of multiple companies: meet Jeremy Jacobs

Richardsville, KY

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Richardsville Fire Department says one of their firefighters is on the road to recovery. Lt. Chris Taylor, sustained injuries during a two-story house fire on the 8900 block of Richardsville Road Tuesday night, according to Richardsville Fire Department chief Brian Lee. The department shared an...

Richardsville firefighter reportedly discharged from hospital

Texas State

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It was a big day for WKU athletics as the 16th head basketball coach for the Hilltoppers was officially welcomed today. Steve Lutz and his family were welcomed by Hilltopper Nation this morning with a formal press conference inside of the Harbaugh club at Houchens-Smith Stadium.

Steve Lutz introduced as 16th WKU Men’s Basketball Head Coach

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police, Western Kentucky University Police Department and Bowling Green Fire Department are currently hiring. KSP is offering a telecommunicator position that serves the post 3 area. This covers Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and Warren counties. At WKU PD, they...

Local agencies are hiring for first responders, telecommunicator

Franklin, KY

FRANKLIN, Ky.-Attorney General Daniel Cameron held an Operation Fight Fentanyl Forum in Franklin on Monday afternoon. Cameron introduced a panel of speakers including first responders, law enforcement, drug prosecutors, and a mother who lost her son to fentanyl. Three years ago, Julie Hofmans lost her 23-year-old son Wyatt to a...

Attorney General Daniel Cameron holds Operation Fight Fentanyl Forum

Allen County, KY

Scottsville, KY

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department has arrested a man after police say they discovered drugs during a traffic stop. Scottsville police say they conducted a traffic stop around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, when they say they located suspected cocaine, marijuana and a fraudulent social security card. Police...

Man charged with drug possession in Allen County

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Soky’s Choice: Valentine’s Day Painting Party

For this week’s SoKy’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Sons, we met with Tracy Cowles and Nick Greenman....

Soky’s Choice: Valentine’s Day Painting Party

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