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Honoring those who served: Submit Veterans Day photos to WBKO News
WBKO is inviting viewers to submit photos of veterans in their lives for Veterans Day. Selected images may be featured on the station’s broadcasts and online platforms, giving local residents a chance to recognize…
Man sentenced to 30 years for BG homicide
Quinton Hampton, 40, was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for his role in the 2023 fatal shooting of Darrius Wickware in Bowling Green. The Warren Circuit Court sentence followed the judge’s refusal to let Hampton…
WKU focuses on 'bigger picture' in regular season finale
Western Kentucky’s volleyball team heads to Sam Houston for its final two regular-season matches after securing the Conference USA title and the tournament’s top seed. The Hilltoppers are 20-6 overall and unbeaten in…
Spartans open postseason against familiar foe
South Warren will host Christian County at 7 p.m. Friday in its opening game of the Kentucky Class 6A football playoffs. The Spartans, 8-2, earned a first-round bye after winning their district for the second…
Storms heading to the region tonight
A cold front is expected to bring rain and scattered storms to parts of Kentucky between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Wednesday. Forecasters say the overall severe-weather risk is low, though stronger storms could produce…
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Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Lil Angels Attic
Volunteers at Lil Angel’s Attic in Bowling Green have been named this week’s Hometown Heroes for turning children’s outgrown clothes, toys and supplies into support for families. The nonprofit began in 2003 at Broadway…
SKYCTC holds First Gen Day for students who are first in their families to attend college
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College held First Gen Day in Bowling Green to celebrate students who are the first in their families to attend college. The school says about 60% of its students are…
Bowling Green woman turns 100, honored with by Warren County
Ann Pfisterer celebrated her 100th birthday in Bowling Green on Nov. 9. Warren County proclaimed the day “Ann Pfisterer Day,” and she received a Kentucky Colonel commission from Gov. Andy Beshear and a centenarian…
Stuff the Bus celebrates brick and mortar location in Bowling Green
The Stuff the Bus Foundation of SOKY has secured a permanent location at 1600 Scottsville Road in Bowling Green. The site will serve as a monthly meeting place and a hub for storing food and supplies and organizing food…
Free the Elephant? PETA asks Cage the Elephant to change its name for a week
PETA has asked Cage the Elephant to temporarily change its social media name to “Free the Elephant” for a week, ahead of the band’s performance at the NFL Munich Game. The animal-rights group says the gesture would…
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Storm chances return to South-Central Kentucky
Scattered showers are forecast across South-Central Kentucky on Wednesday evening as a storm system moves through the Midwest, WBKO reports. Rain should clear by midnight, with totals near a quarter inch and gusts…
Bowling Green Public works announces loose leaf pickup dates
Bowling Green’s annual loose-leaf collection is tentatively set to begin Nov. 23 in Zone 1, with crews scheduled to cover all 10 city zones through Dec. 28. Residents should rake leaves to the edge of the street before…
Bowling Green man charged after police say he fired at occupied vehicle
Bowling Green police arrested Derrall Pittman, 25, after alleging he fired a handgun at an occupied vehicle during an altercation on Cave Mill Station Boulevard. Pittman faces charges including possession of a handgun…
Where’s the bull? Cadillac Jack returns to Scottsville Road
Cadillac Jack, the 16-foot fiberglass bull outside Leachman Buick GMC on Scottsville Road, has returned to Bowling Green after about a month away for maintenance. The statue has been a local landmark for more than 25…
Salvation Army of Bowling Green food pantry running low on food
The Salvation Army food pantry in Bowling Green is running low on supplies as demand rises ahead of the holiday season. Commanding officer Joshua Keaton said the pantry serves 30 to 45 people daily and that need can…
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BGMU announces scheduled outage Thursday
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities has scheduled a water outage for residents on Emmett Avenue while a water main is relocated on Nashville Road. The interruption is planned for 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 12, and…
Warren coroner seeking next of kin
The Warren County Coroner’s Office is seeking the next of kin of Timothy Willoughby, 58. Anyone with information about his relatives is asked to contact the office at 270-843-3111. The notice was published Monday by a…
Rush, Baron garner CUSA week awards
Western Kentucky volleyball players Kate Rush and Tayler Baron have received Conference USA weekly awards, the league announced Monday. Rush was named Setter of the Week for the sixth time this season, while Baron…
Red Cross seeks blood and platelet donors, especially type O, in Kentucky
The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent appeal for blood and platelet donors in Kentucky, particularly those with type O blood. The organization notes that the holiday season often leads to a decline in donations…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Russellville Road in Bowling Green causes slowed traffic
A two-vehicle collision occurred on the 2700 block of Russellville Road in Bowling Green on Monday morning, causing significant traffic delays. Local authorities and emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after…
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Mild afternoons will switch to cold days
Residents in Bowling Green can expect a transition from mild autumn afternoons to colder conditions later this week. According to WBKO, a cold front moving across the Midwest will bring rain showers by Wednesday night…
UPDATE: One person in custody after standoff at Cave Mill apartments
A standoff at the Cave Mill apartments in Bowling Green concluded Sunday afternoon with one individual in custody. Law enforcement, including the Bowling Green Police Department and Warren County Sheriff’s Office…
National Corvette Museum honors veterans through Vet ‘n Vettes program
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green is honoring military veterans through its annual Vet ‘n Vettes program. Throughout November, veterans and active-duty service members receive free admission to the museum…
Lady Toppers handle Christian Brothers 94-43
The Western Kentucky women’s basketball team dominated Christian Brothers University with a 94-43 victory on Sunday at E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU improved to 2-0 on the season, with every player in uniform contributing to…
Freeman Park, Basil Griffin playgrounds reopen after renovations
Warren County Parks and Recreation has reopened the playgrounds at Freeman Park and Basil Griffin Park following extensive renovations. The updated facilities now feature new equipment and artificial turf, replacing the…
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UPDATE: Standoff at Cave Mill apartments
Bowling Green police and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a standoff at the Cave Mill apartments on Sunday. While initial reports indicated an individual was in custody, police later clarified that no one…
Kentucky Museum to host ‘Kentuckians at War’ presentation on Veterans Day
The Kentucky Museum in Bowling Green will host a special presentation titled “Kentuckians at War” on Veterans Day, November 11. Led by Western Kentucky University professor David Serafini, the event will explore the…
Individual in custody following standoff at Cave Mill apartments
An unidentified individual is in custody following a standoff with law enforcement at the Cave Mill apartments in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Sunday afternoon. The Bowling Green Police Department and the Warren County…
Annual Fall Meeting of the Neighborhoods to highlight stormwater impact
Bowling Green residents are invited to attend the annual Fall Meeting of the Neighborhoods on Tuesday, November 10, at the David Whitson Public Safety Training Center. The event will focus on stormwater management and…