Regional

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, Ky – A Union Officer from the State of Kentucky played a key role when Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter. He had decided to move his forces into the modern fort shortly before the attack started. Dr. Glen LaFantasie and Dr. Jack Thacker of the WKU History Department talk with Dan Modlin, in the latest in our series of reports on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War......

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, KY – WKU Folk Studies graduate student Rachel Hopkin explores the rich tradition of basket making in South Central Kentucky (join us for the full hour-long documentary on Saturday, April 2, at 2pm C.T./3pm E.T.)

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, KY – April 5th and April 19th are very important dates on the WKU baseball team's schedule this year. On those days the Hilltoppers will host the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky, respectively, in the home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods. University and team officials say its a good opportunity for area fans to see some outstanding college baseball in a professional setting. Dan Modlin has more on the story......

By WKYU-FM

Bowling Green, KY – Sustainable agriculture is just catching on in Kentucky. It's so new many ag experts with the state don't know much about it and are learning from the farmers themselves. Joe Corcoran recently visited a farmer in Warren County using the method to grow his fruits and vegetables all year around.