BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Dr. Steven Patton, the medical director of community outreach at Norton Healthcare, tells us, “Unfortunately, I still think we lead. And the suicide rates, I think about 80% of men, are the leading cause of suicide. I mean, now women would probably say have higher diagnosis of depression, but, man, I actually, the ones that are committing…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – According to health experts, the summer season is when the need for blood is at its peak, and blood shortages during this time of year are pretty common. Brooke Katz with Blood Assurance says, “Summer is probably one of the most difficult times of the year when it comes to maintaining a stable blood supply. And…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints starting June 5. These checkpoints will include but not be limited to popular city streets like Columbia Avenue, Happy Valley Road or West Main Street. During the traffic stops, officers will be enforcing laws related to motor vehicle equipment, seat belt and child restraint, operating a vehicle…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Foster children from across south-central Kentucky received a special surprise thanks to a shopping spree hosted by Toys for Tots, which allowed families to select free toys and books while creating positive memories that extend beyond the holiday season. Each child participating in the event was able to choose two toys and books at no cost….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Toys for Tots collaborates with a company called Colossal Management to produce the program “Toddler of the Year.” They had over 200,000 competitors for toddler of the year, and $13. 5 million was raised in total, which will make a massive difference for millions of children. Gunnar Spafford, the vice president of business development for Toys…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Through partnership with Camping World and a $68,000 grant from the Women’s Fund, The Barren River Area Safe Space, also known as BRASS Inc., is going mobile. The organization is launching its mobile advocacy unit that will be dedicated to bringing resources like legal advocacy and so much more to people facing domestic violence. Tori Henninger,…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Southern Paws and the Logan County Animal Shelter are coming together to celebrate two years of service. Southern Paws is hosting a fundraiser with a car wash, bounce houses and so much more. The staff tell us this is more than a fundraiser- it’s a chance for the community to come together and support vulnerable animals….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky cases of DIPG, which stands for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, have been a topic of discussion lately, and one health expert is sharing a deeper dive into the illness. This is a rare brain cancer that can form in the brain STEM, and health experts say this is a highly aggressive form of cancer that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- For many families, summer travel and experiences have already started. Along with all the fun that comes with summer, health experts say there’s a lot of danger that can come with the season. Ahead of Memorial Day, Norton Children’s experts say several injuries and illnesses are common during the summer season, like sunburn, head injuries, drowning and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky metals industry is expanding, and here in south-central Kentucky, we’re keeping up. Metals innovation initiative, also known as MI2, brings several fixes to Kentucky plants across the Commonwealth, creating a space for ideas to flow and to share solutions for the metals industry in Kentucky, especially with the incoming manufacturing companies like AKFA. Jerilyn…
