Sarah Phipps

Overall, sports betting is projected to generate nearly a quarter of a billion dollars for the state.

With inflation, student loans coming back up and no more stimulus money, Tony Walker recommends sizing down this holiday season.

Filming will be done in Edmonson, Barren, Warren, and Hart counties with the film set to be finished in 2024.

A new study reports among dog owners 37% believe canine vaccines are unsafe, 22% found them to be ineffective, and 30% found them to be unnecessary.

An art teacher at Barren County Middle School is hoping to teach her students a bit more than brush strokes after getting a $1400 grant to help involve disabled students in the arts.

Peach Tree will be offering $15 piercings and $50 flash tattoos with all proceeds going to the Humane Society.

The new school comes from a drastic increase in the Warren County Public Schools’ population, with Superintendent Rob Clayton saying the most significant aspect would be the school’s additional space.

This invitation coincides with a landmark year for the WKU Big Red Marching Band as 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the WKU Band program.

Officials with the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center said their fundraising goal of $100,000 was surpassed with ease.

Nadina Alexander has been selected as the next principal of North Warren Elementary.

100% of benefit proceeds from the run will be going to My Pink Navigator, a support group for those fighting breast cancer, and The Thomas H. Wernsing Wig Relief Foundation Inc., which provides styled wigs for chemotherapy patients.

Submissions are open to anyone in Barren County, and they can be submitted to the Barren County Progress at 101 N. Public Square in Glasgow until December 18.

Anyone with information about the location of Decker is asked to contact KSP Post 3 at 270-782-2010.

Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower said officers are given mental health training, however it’s more general compared to mental health professionals.

Brent Gilbert was hit while riding a motorcycle and has been airlifted to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville with life-threatening injuries.

Boating officials recommend having a fire extinguisher, a throwable floatation device, a sounding device and properly sized life jackets on board for optimal boating safety.

Co-Owner of Jackson’s Orchard Jonathan Price said while the orchard fared well this summer, it wasn’t easy.

Set up at Jaycee’s Pavilion alongside other health organizations, Matthew 25 AIDS Services wanted to work to make HIV/AIDS education easily accessible for Bowling Green citizens.

Bowling Green Police are looking for a man who they say assaulted a man at a local business.

Those who knew Morgan say they hope she is remembered most for her bright attitude and love of everyone.

The fair will begin Tuesday, Sept. 5 and go until Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Edmonson County Fairgrounds.

Patients were all provided with free medical care. They were then given the option of free dental or vision services, nearly all done by local professionals volunteering their time.

Dr. William Moss, Chief Medical Officer for Med Center Health, says variants are normal in the evolution of a disease and become less severe as time goes on.

South Lawn was filled with various booths, all showcasing what the Corvette capital has to offer.

Alternatives proposed were adding a turn lane, implementing a roundabout, adding u-turns, and moving the Kereiakes park intersection.

Signs will be located at Western Kentucky University, the Corvette Museum, Stadium Park Plaza, the Historic Railpark, Buchanan Park, and SKyPAC.

Vendors said if they had one piece of advice for those new to fishkeeping, it is to be sure you know the size of your fish before buying.

WBKO has received report that two individuals were flown out from the scene, with the Sheriff’s office reporting the accident as passenger versus motorcycle.

“When the tornado hit, it took a lot of the low income housing that was available in the neighborhood. We saw right after the tornado hit, rents went up 30 to 50%,” said Katie Miller, Deputy Director with the housing authority.

For nearly a month, park officials say there’s been repeated acts of vandalism against the historic Joppa Missionary Baptist Church.

Many of the pups still need their check-ups but the Humane Society says they should be ready to find their new families soon.

Participants said they hoped the prayers would give students an extra boost during the school year and remind them someone is always in their corner.

Governor Andy Beshear presented more than $3.1 million in funding to benefit tourism, water infrastructure, law enforcement and local nonprofits in the community at the Muhlenberg County Courthouse

United Way announced $2,243,500 in recovery funding to three local entities.

While we may be no strangers to wildcats here in the Bluegrass, things are a bit different when they’re in your backyard.

The impact survey was produced for the Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet by Tourism Economics, the Kentucky Department of Tourism’s research partner.

Popular contention with making Narcan readily available is that it will encourage more illicit drug use. Program Manager for Safety and Preparedness at WKU Jim Williams says while he understands the sentiment and concerns, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

While it may not look like your average park in Bowling Green, BG Parks and Recreation officials said that is the point.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles, though this doesn’t account for accidents that may happen while approaching or leaving the bus.

Local family resource coordinators picked 41 families they thought could use an extra hand this back to school season.

Logan County Schools will be back in session Wednesday, August 9.

The main issue all parties seemed to agree on was a need to get more people out to vote, with a large emphasis on access.

The Cave City Tourism and Convention Commission said there is no better way to spend a summer in the Commonwealth of Kentucky than outside with nature, friends and family.

With a Buccee’s on the way and 57 reported accidents on KY 101 between 2017 and 2021, Ben Hunt with the KYTC planning department said the group knew it was time for action.

As temperatures continue to soar, veterinarian with All Creatures Animal Hospital’s Vicky McGrath says pet owners looking to keep their pets safe may want to stay indoors.

Mammoth Valley Park is already open for business, though the park’s grand opening will be Thursday, August 3.

Residents of the park have described the morale as “depressing” since the approval.

As the Commonwealth continues to heal from the recent catastrophic flooding, Western Kentucky University is hoping to lend a helping hand to students in need.

Travis Puckett, Deputy Director for Warren County Emergency Management, advises having a set emergency evacuation path to help in leaving safely and quickly.

Commissioners found their hands were tied as the land is technically classified for light industrial use, not residential.