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Life’s Better Together hosts Luck Casino Night to benefit families battling chronic illnesses
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the fifth year, a great cause helped raise money for Life’s Better Together. The Luck Casino Night took over One Roof on Fountain Square in Bowling Green, featuring plenty of casino table games, along with a silent auction, live band, food and drink options and much more.
Officials warn people about park flood waters
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Flooded areas have been reported in numerous locations after Wednesday night’s series of storms that passed through the region. One such area is Jim Roberts Community Park, located in Franklin. Drakes Creek runs through the park, which causes a substantial amount of flooding in the area.
Pet of the Day: Donald
Meet Donald for today’s pet of the day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust. This Doberman Shepherd mix is one and a half years old and loves to play outside, especially in wading pools. The shelter says he would make a great therapy animal due to his...
Bowling Green takes Mom out to the ball game for Mother’s Day
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - It seems some people in Bowling Green swapped the flowers and brunch for Mother’s Day, opting instead for peanuts and crackerjacks at the Bowling Green Hot Rods Mother’s Day game. Moms were given free tickets and flowers, and the Hot Rods even set...
WBKO Investigates: Bowling Green woman accused of scamming customers through online business
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A Facebook group titled ‘Beware of Tristen Jenkins’ has gained more than 2,700 members with thousands of complaints about the business and its owner. People commenting are warning others about a woman named Tristen Jenkins and her business, The Boujee Blonde Company and her Facebook group, which claims to sell clothing, items, and accessories.
Helton receives USA Lacrosse All-American honors
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Spartan is receiving national accolades. South Warren senior Presley Helton has been named a USA Lacrosse All-American, as voted on by coaches in the state of Kentucky. Helton scored 81 goals to go with 10 assists and 111 draw controls in the 2024 season....
JACK ROUSH ADDS EXTRA MONEY TO THE POT FOR NMCA RACERS IN BOWLING GREEN EVENT
It's about a friend honoring a friend, and in this instance, a series and its racers benefit from their friendship. Thanks to former drag racer turned NASCAR legend Jack Roush, those competing at NMCA’s Muscle Car Mayhem event at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, KY., will receive significant purse increases and top qualifier cash over the weekend of May 30 - June 2.
Bowling Green man arrested on DUI, wanton endangerment charges
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence with children in the vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police clocked a vehicle traveling 84 miles per hour on Thursday on Veterans Memorial Lane toward Glen Lily Road.
Lovely weather up ahead
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The weather is drying out and we have some very nice days ahead. Tonight, temperatures will dip into the upper 50s and only climb into the upper 60s by Friday afternoon. Clouds are likely to be fairly dense for the first part of the day and a spotty shower or two is possible, but the overall forecast is mainly dry. A breeze from the northwest is going to keep it unseasonably cool. Morning temperatures over the weekend should be very pleasant. By the afternoon, highs will top out in the middle and upper 70s. Mother’s Day is certainly looking wonderful with lots of sunshine.
Baseball Recap: Warren East has no trouble against Butler County
Warren East scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against the Butler County Bears as the Warren East Raiders made off with a 13-3 win. The result was nothing new for Warren East, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.
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