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Pet of the Day: Roxy
It’s time for this afternoon’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, and today we’d like you to meet Roxy. This super sweet girl is a little older at eight years old, and she tends to be a bit picky about the friends she chooses.
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...
Cash prizes now included in monthly Cave Country Trail Challenge winners
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - For the first time in its five-year history, the Cave Country Trail Challenge will offer cash incentives for its monthly grand prize winners, and the first $500 award has been extended to Natcher Elementary School principal, Matt Thornhill. Thornhill shared that his extended family was...
Glory Baby Ministry opens new location
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- In life grief comes, and for many people who lose their unborn children, it does not get any easier. With the support from the community, Glory Baby Ministry has expanded to a new location. The ministry went from serving six losses in 2017 to serving more than 500 people this year.
Med Center EMS provides tips to combat incoming heat
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With the large possibility of heat coming in the next few days, the potential of heat-related illnesses will increase. There are a few steps that you can take to limit the amount of heat-related illness for you and your family. This includes staying hydrated and limiting your time in the sun.
Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Blaine Whitmer
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - In times of health crises or chronic illness, home medical technicians become an integral part of daily life, offering not just medical expertise but also emotional support and reassurance. Blaine Whitmer has provided these essential services to families throughout Warren County through Med-Equip at Med Center Health.
Heavy traffic, delays near Beech Bend Park cleared
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Traffic delays that were reported near Beech Bend following the 30th annual Hot ROD Power Tour event have cleared. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet noted significant delays along U.S. 31-W near Barren River on a Monday social media post. Bowling Green Police also confirmed these...
Bowling Green to host Strong Women Strong Coffee
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Small business owners meet every second Thursday of each month to network with one another. The free event is held at the WKU Innovation Campus on Nashville Road. There will be a meeting on June 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Strong Women Strong Coffee...
SOKY Alliance is bringing events and resources to LGBTQ+ community of southern Kentucky
A new Bowling Green organization is working to bring the LGBTQ+ community of southern Kentucky together during Pride month.The SOKY Alliance formed in March. The group’s mission is to bring educational programming, events and awareness to the LGBTQ+ community in southern Kentucky. In its infancy, the group consists of a five-person leadership committee and a director, but has plans to grow into a larger organization.
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.
Areas of fog possible this morning, then we’re sunny and pleasant later!
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Some patchy areas of fog are possible for us early this morning! Afterwards we are nice and sunny with highs only in the 70s. The pleasant conditions repeat themselves Tuesday. While we will remain sunny, the humidity and afternoon temperatures begin to ramp up heading...
UPDATE: Power outage restored at Campbell Lane substation
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Power has been restored to the Campbell Lane substation, according to BGMU. The utility company says the cause of the outage Tuesday morning was birds nesting on a pole. Original Story. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A section of Campbell Lane and multiple other customers in...
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