Author: Carlyle Coppins

Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary works to safely save baby wildlife

MEADE COUNTY, Ky.- Throughout the spring and summer, Kentucky wildlife babies begin popping up. You may find baby wildlife alone and want to help the animals, but you must take proper precautions. Chloe Miller, the Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary Manager tells us removing a baby animal from its natural habitat can be hazardous, you could imprint on the baby animals, and…

Metcalfe County Conservation District gives away trees

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky.- For at least 20 years, the Soil Conservation Office has brought awareness to soil conservation through trees. Metcalfe County Conservation District is giving away native trees to increase the native tree population. The county’s conservation district is teaching people about the many benefits of soil, and how trees play a pivotal role when it comes to maintaining…

Congressman Brett Guthrie discusses possible ban of TikTok

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-United States Representative for Kentucky Second District, Brett Guthrie spoke about a bill the house has voted to move forward that deals with the popular social media app TikTok. Lawmakers continue to discuss and research ways to limit threats and ensure the safety of everyone who uses TikTok. The app is owned by the Chinese-based company Byte Dance….

WKU Literacy Ambassadors deliver books to Bristow Elementary

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Future teachers studying education are developing literacy for students of all ages across South Central Kentucky. At Bristow Elementary, the literacy ambassadors delivered hundreds of books to seventy kids, giving them more opportunities to read at home, and instill the joy of reading back into kids one book at a time. Aubry Weaver a WKU Literacy Ambassador…

Girl Scout Cookie booths to offer in-person sales starting Friday

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – It’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and the Girl Scouts of South Central Kentucky will be at a location near you. Starting March 8, Girl Scouts from Warren County, Barren County and many other counties will be set up outside of local business franchises and offering deliveries. Felicia Bland, a Girl Scout outreach coordinator, tells us how…

Focusing on foster care in South Central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- At the end of December, more than 8,000 children were waiting to be placed in a foster home. We learned from Life Skills, at least 10 kids a week need placement, and it’s hard because there are not enough foster parents to foster these kids. Diane Eidson, a CASA advocate and social worker shares how making a…

Free ice cream for pajama donations at Bruster’s Ice Cream

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Wearing your PJs will be a whole lot sweeter this weekend for you and several children across South Central Kentucky. CASA and Bruster’s real ice cream are coming together to support foster children and giving away free ice cream and free pajamas. This is more than just free clothes for children. These pajamas will help the children…

Eastern Elementary is sharing the love to the National Guard over seas

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- What started as penny wars to help three members of the National Guard, grew bigger than Eastern Elementary School could imagine. The elementary school and the community are donating and creating care packages for the national guardsmen who are overseas. The opportunity to create and give back, gave the students a chance to learn and understand the…

Change your smoke detector batteries during Daylight Saving

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky.- It is that time of year, and as daylight saving time approaches, fire departments are encouraging everyone to change the batteries in their smoke detectors. If your smoke detector is constantly beeping, that might be your sign to replace the batteries or get a new smoke detector. Many stores sell smoke detectors that last up to ten…