We’re continually reporting on growth in our community in a variety of ways. Bowling Green and Warren County have experienced a substantial increase in development – commercial and residential – after seeing a dip in trends after the 2008 housing crisis. While our numbers for development approvals are certainly less than 2017 as shown in…
Here we are yet again – the post-holiday new year, new you energy. Our workplaces exploded with sweets, we gorged on sugar cookies and eggnog, our bank accounts grew thin, and we’ve likely settled for resolutions we’re committed to keep (fingers crossed). Articles abound convincing readers that successful resolutions come in the form of small…
The City of Bowling Green Public Works Department is in full-swing with a number of projects varying from pavement improvements to roadway widenings. The second phase of the Smallhouse Road project, which includes widening to 3 lanes from Highland Way to Ridgecrest Way with an 8 foot multi-use path on one side of the roadway,…
WKU Topper Transit Topper Transit provides free transit service to Western Kentucky University students, faculty, and staff. During FY18, WKU faced a 30 million dollar budget reduction. Each department within WKU faced the daunting challenge of eliminating cost while maintaining adequate service levels to the campus community. As a result of these budget…
BikeWalkBG, the new name and face for biking and walking advocacy, advising, and education in Bowling Green, wrapped up a fall marketing campaign, building momentum for a more active community. With a new logo and simplified name, BikeWalkBG (formerly Greenways Commission of Bowling Green and Warren County) is seeking to provide more resources about biking…