To lawmakers, cries from local U.S. immigrants may be muffled by the protests of those in cities such as Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago, where many have rallied against tougher immigration laws. But Bowling Green voices are no less important, said Vanessa Arguello of Bowling Green, a native of Nicaragua and Hispanic ministries director at St.

Kristin Strode buckled her seat belt and prepared for a two-hour drive from Lexington to Bowling Green. The University of Kentucky student would soon pass the site where her friend, Rachel Blevins, died on Feb. 7 one year ago. Interstate 65. Just past Upton, exit 76.

No forensic evidence has been found against one of the men charged with the murder of a Western student in May, but that might change when more evidence is tested in the next few weeks. Lab technicians have not yet tested hair samples that could serve as evidence against Lucas B.

Students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to join the university’s leader for a peek into Western’s future. President Gary Ransdell will hold two forums on Thursday in Grise Hall Auditorium to discuss long-term plans for tuition, academic quality and the campus infrastructure.

House Democratic leaders will join Kentucky’s Republican governor next month in a discussion aimed at creating a budget for the state. Gov. Ernie Fletcher will meet with House Democratic leaders on May 4 in his office to discuss his tax plan and the state budget – or lack thereof.

Frogs, toads and owls could be heard throughout the night. Birds took over the next morning. Biology faculty members camped out among the noisy wildlife on Saturday night near the Green River. The reason: to mark Western’s official ownership of the land. A check was presented to university officials on Saturday for a $1.

Business leaders from around the world gathered in Bowling Green this week to learn how to drive their companies to the next level of competitiveness. And the leader of Kentucky re-emphasized the role of automobiles in the Bluegrass in the hometown of one of the world’s most popular sports cars.

Athena Cage is counting her blessings – just like her grandmother told her to do when she was younger. “Giving back has been a part of me from early on,” she said. The singer and songwriter is now not only giving back to Western, but she also wants to help others in the community become successful.