BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re heading home for the holidays or just going to see friends, you might want to head out early. According to AAA, more than 71 million people will travel by car and over 8 million people will be traveling by plane. These projection numbers are up 2% since last year and are expected to climb….
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- It’s beginning to look more and more like Christmas around Bowling Green. On Tuesday, the SKyPAC had its annual tree drop-off. Finding the perfect tree was not an easy task. The tree originally chosen was damaged during a storm, but thanks to one local family donating the cedar tree, Daniel Hale’s Tree Service was able to drop…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- During the season of giving, two local organizations, Boys to Men and MYSIS (My Sister is Succeeding), are preparing eight families in need is schools in Bowling Green and Warren County. The students apart of MY SIS and Boys to Men budgeted and went shopping for groceries to complete the perfect Thanksgiving meal and desserts that will…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As the season changes and the weather cools down, programs like Room in the Inn are in need of volunteers to help support the homeless in the community. The Room in the Inn program officially began on Nov. 15, and as Bowling Green continues to grow, so does the homeless population. Volunteers are crucial in providing assistance…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – This Thanksgiving, you can make a difference by donating food to Barren County Schools through their partnership with Dr. Mody and the Too The Brim Food Drive. The initiative aims to eliminate food deserts in rural areas and provide support to over 60 families in the Barren County area. Cheyanne Fant, director of Nutrition Services, explains…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- Barren Inc. recently gave over 700 local eighth graders from different schools the opportunity to “Experience the Barrens,” an event designed to introduce students to various career paths. This hands-on experience allowed them to explore careers they may have never considered and gave them a head start in preparing for their futures. Caleb Deckard, an eighth grader…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Harper Murphy, a vibrant local 7-year-old, was diagnosed with stage 2 Wilms tumor, a form of kidney cancer, in August. As a young child full of life and light, the diagnosis came as a shock. Harper recalls the moment she learned about her condition: “I got pretty nervous, and when they said I had to have surgery,…
WARREN COUNTY, KY.- In response to past flooding issues, Commonwealth Engineers Inc. and the City of Bowling Green are collaborating to update the FEMA floodplain maps, allowing local residents to contribute valuable information. The current FEMA map, created in 2007, needs revisions, and citizens can assist by providing photos, videos, or other documents from past flood events. This updated map…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- “My Sister Is Succeeding” (also known as My-SIS) is an academically engaging mentoring program designed to help high school-aged girls chart their path toward success. The program was created to honor the legacies of past generations, specifically the founder Aurelia Spaulding’s grandmothers, who were both deeply involved in their communities. Spaulding was inspired by their commitment to…
WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Recycling just got easier for local residents in Warren County with a new partnership between O-I Glass, Warren County Parks and Recreation, and United Way. This collaboration aims to collect over 50,000 pounds of glass, making a significant impact on both the local community and the environment. Scott Lachmiller, a business leader, with OI, emphasized the importance…
