BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local resource here in south-central Kentucky is expanding a program to five days a week. The harm reduction program through the Barren River District Health Department in Warren County is expanding, ultimately minimizing risks while connecting people to life-saving services. The resources offered include a food pantry, direct connection to treatment, clothing, peer support and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, but the issue remains a relevant one all year long. In 2024, there were 32,000 signals of potential human trafficking, and here in Kentucky, there were hundreds of reports and signals that led to the identification of 138 cases. According to a local nonprofit, one root cause here in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The orthodox church has many services, and at Basil Griffin Park, many people gathered Tuesday, Jan. 6 for the Blessing of the Water. This ceremony includes chanting hymns of blessings, prayer and releasing a cross into the water, thereby sanctifying the water for spiritual cleansing. Jeanette Burt, the Holy Apostles Orthodox Church choir director, says, “Orthodoxy…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Federal dollars are coming to Kentucky, and the funds will help protect native fish and wildlife across the state. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife announced an increase in the commercial fishing incentive for harvesting invasive carp, from 10 cents to 15 cents per pound. While the increase may sound small, the impact is significant. In 2024 alone, more…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – In 1867, John Muir, the father of the national park system, decided to go on a journey from Kentucky all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico. The National Park Service, Cave Country Trails and several counties throughout came together and plan to honor him with a trail. Now, the community can get involved using…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One organization is fighting hunger and creating several spaces for people to receive the resources they need to survive. Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland has announced food distributions throughout the Commonwealth for 2026. Food pantries and food distribution centers provide extra help to anyone in need. Ending hunger isn’t just accomplished by one organization. It also takes…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hotel Inc. held its annual community homeless memorial service to honor our neighbors who have died while experiencing homelessness in Warren County. Rebecca Troxell, director of operations at Hotel Inc., says, “It’s so important to acknowledge those who are currently experiencing homelessness and those who have passed away from homelessness, because it affects all of us….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The David Whitson Training Center that serves the Bowling Green police department and the Bowling Green Fire Department is almost in full effect. The communications center, also known as dispatch, is also getting a space in the new training center. Jeff Meisel, the Bowling Green city manager, says, “When we were planning this building, we, we…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Medicaid members can now change their managed care organization at any time and are no longer limited to a specific open enrollment period. Lawmakers considered several bills last week related to Medicaid, but none of them passed. On Wednesday, four House members crossed the aisle and agreed to vote with Democrats to force a vote, but…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – For the past eight years, Concerned Citizens of Logan County has created a space for parents to come and get free toys and clothes for their kids. Dorris Vick, the director of Concerned Citizens of Logan County, says, “We’re living in some hard times. The families they can’t feed. I mean, they’re having trouble with food,…
