JUST IN: General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Mary Barra announces a second shift will be added at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, adding more than 400 jobs.
Major shout out to the locally-owned, Auburn Grocery Store! Since they had to close today due to the weather, they set out bread, eggs and milk overnight for anyone in need to take.
Representative Jim Jordan and Representative James Comer have called for immediate Congressional investigation in the 2020 election, according to a tweet from the House Judiciary GOP.
WBKO congratulates Chris Allen on his retirement! Chris has been an integral piece of our puzzle for 31 years. We wish him the absolute best! He can also turn his alarm off.😀
“Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, part of the legendary pro wrestling tag team Midnight Express, died at the age of 62. His sister, Debbie Eaton Lewis, confirmed his death in a Facebook post.
Scanner traffic reported a welfare check at a residence on the 1500 block of Park St. in Bowling Green. Landon reports that they’re doing fine, since the bars are closed they improvised.
The win, which took place in increasingly difficult political terrain, could position the younger Beshear to join a growing list of Democratic governors flagged as potential contenders for higher office nationally.
Seahawks Offensive Lineman, George Fant, former Warren Central and WKU star athlete, hosted a free youth football camp Sunday afternoon.
'I wanted to do something for kids that I didn't get to do when I was younger.'
Remember the young boy who dressed up as our Meteorologist Justin Hobbs for Halloween? He made a visit to the station today and became a Junior Meteorologist! This is a forecast you won’t want to miss!
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Warren Central avenges last year's loss and wins 64-60 over GRC. The Dragons wrap up their season with a 36-1 record and claim their first state title in 19 years.
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Grayson Newman of BG East (Great Lakes) sends a Thank You message back to everyone back in South Central Kentucky who have supported the teams journey to the
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His manager wanted to make the day completely different -- surprising Cameron with a new bike, credit for rides with a local taxi service, and so much more, including being named Employee of the Year.
Debbie Richey was an educator at Warren County Schools for 39 years and currently works at Hardy & Son Funeral Home bringing comfort to grieving families.
The U.S. Senate approved a bill that will make daylight saving time permanent.
The bill would end the time change from daylight saving time to standard time, meaning Americans would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year.
“I went to the police department today and spoke with some of the officers and sent out some emails as my official first day as chief of police so it has been great."
A driver was rescued after tractor-trailer was left dangling above the Ohio River following a crash crossing the Clark Memorial Bridge in Kentucky on Friday. More here:
“We do not tell our winners that they won beforehand. We don’t call people and tell them they won. We really just show up at their house and surprise them with money,”
They've hand-sewn over 1,200 masks, donated 6,000 gloves and 650 surgical masks to The Medical Center and plan to continue donating to others throughout the community.
WKU Hilltopper fans gathered outside E.A. Diddle Arena this afternoon to send off the men's basketball team to Indianapolis for the NCAA Tournament match against Marquette on Friday at 1 p.m.
For his selfless dedication to students and for being the true definition of a hero, we honor Mr. Tim Arnold as this week's Hughes and Coleman Hometown Hero.
AMAZING! GMA has featured different segments this morning on relief efforts in Bowling Green after the devastating tornadoes and just surprised the city with a $50,000 donation!
Target confirmed Friday that it won’t carry Pride Month merchandise at all stores this spring after the discount retailer experienced a backlash and lower sales over its collection honoring LGBTQ+ communities.
One year ago, on January 13, 2018, 10-year-old Coleton Parsley was involved in a serious sledding accident causing life-threatening injuries. The family recalls Coleton's incredible journey, 365 days after his fight began.
Our very own
@kellydeannews
and her family welcomed a baby boy over the weekend. Walker Proffitt Birge was born July 14 at 11:52 p.m. at the Med Center. He weighs 8 pounds and 1.4 ounces. We wish her the best as she spends time with her family and Walker!
For the past month local realtor Ken Waddell has been donating $250 from each home closing to give to the United Way COVID-19 Recovery Fund. Today he presented United Way with a $1,500 check. Thanks for supporting your community Ken!
850 days ago, at only 2-years-old, Naiya Garner was diagnosed with Leukemia. 850 days later, even in the midst of a global pandemic, Naiya celebrates
#NoMoreChemo
Congratulations Naiya!
Dolly Parton has donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The money is for coronavirus research efforts as cases continue to grow worldwide.
Thanks for trusting the 13News Storm Team to keep you covered and safe tonight. We unfortunately lost lives for the first time in nearly 10 years from tornadic activity in the area, but that won't stop us from working relentlessly to protect this community we love. Goodnight!
President Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of transportation, Pete Buttigieg, is pledging to carry out the administration’s ambitious agenda to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.
An LMPD officer was called to check on a 92-year-old woman who neighbors said they hadn’t seen for a few days.
The woman was home, but she said she had just gotten out of the hospital, adding that she was embarrassed about her grass not having been cut.
After tragically losing her daughter McKenzi, Robin Loid decided to start a non-profit called Cultivate Kindness. Robin’s friends describe her as a hero, always willing to lend a hand to others.
Athletes face challenges everyday. But for one Metcalfe County High School athlete, she's taken on the biggest challenge, has defied the odds, and sports helped her do it.
Former President George W. Bush says the American people “can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear.”
WKU Cheerleading brought home the first national championship in program history Wednesday night by claiming the title in the D1A All-Girl Division of the UCA Collegiate National Championship in Orlando, Fla.
Sad day for the WBKO family as Darby Beane moves on to further her career in Louisville. We're very proud of her and she will be missed! Catch her last newscast Sunday night at 10!
It is said that around 25 buildings on the campus of Western Kentucky University are sites of alleged paranormal activity. The most prolific hauntings on the campus are focused on two buildings: Van Meter Hall and Potter Hall.