Author: Carlyle Coppins

Traffic lights damaged in Russellville

LOGAN COUNTY, KY.- There have been multiple reports of traffic lights and signal equipment being damaged by gunshots in Russellville. Wes Watt, with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in district 3 tells us, this does not only impact taxpayer dollars to fix the destruction. It can also affect driver’s safety if there are no traffic signals to direct drivers. He says,…

Community Action of Southern Kentucky share the power of Courageous conversations

CAVE CITY, KY.- The Community Action of South Central Kentucky partnered with community members and leaders, to shed light on uncommon conversations that take courage and ultimately can save a child. Andrea Willis, Community Collaborations coordinator tells us how there’s no rule book for parenting and there’s no rule book for being a kid. At the Courageous Conversations conference, community…

Staying safe on the slick roads

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The rain is not letting up, and being extra cautious on the roads should be a top priority. Many cars are skidding and sliding, especially on the interstate. Many law enforcement agencies want you to remain safe on the road because the risks are too high and lives are at stake. Law enforcement agencies want every to…

Western Kentucky University SunSketcher App collects eclipse data

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Western Kentucky University students and volunteers went all over from Texas to Indiana to collect data from the solar eclipse. They used the SunSketcher app that will measure the size of the sun. The professor, Greg Arbuckle tells us  “The data for us is a bunch of photographs. Each phone took 101 photographs, and so those photographs…

After The Initiation into a Sorority, Fraternity, or secret society in Kentucky and Beyond

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- A new exhibit is open at Western Kentucky University, it includes professors and students collaborating to spread knowledge. “After the Initiation: Secret Societies, Fraternities and Sororities in Kentucky and Beyond” sheds light on some information that isn’t normally shared when it comes to organizations. This exhibit gives insight into the rituals and gives students who may not…

KSP and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky educate on safety through coloring book

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month and organizations are partnering together to help teach children ways to avoid abuse with a coloring book. Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky and the Kentucky State Police are coming together to spread awareness to children and adults. A coloring book about two K-9 officers teaches kids what red flags to watch for…

Paws in the Park to support the new Dugas community dog park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A few fury friends in south-central Kentucky are getting a new dog park. Dugas Community Park in Scottsville is hosting Paws in the park to create a space for any dog. This Saturday, all dog lovers will be able to bring their dogs to participate in a dog pageant and give your dog the chance to socialize….

Civil Air Patrol calculating data from The Hive in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The solar eclipse impacted so many students. One particular group of students got the opportunity to collect data that will be used for hundreds of years. More than 40,000 members of the Civil Air Patrol collected data while partnering with The Hive in Bowling Green to give everyone a chance to see the solar eclipse. Major Janet…

NCM Motorsport Park Driving Toward a Cure

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The NCM Motorsport Park hosted its fifth annual Drive Toward a Cure on Friday, raising money for Parkinson’s patient care and research for a cure. April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and the motorsports park is doing its part to raise money and awareness. Participants will be able to drive their own car in a lead-follow format…

Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society brings attention to Heartworm Awareness Month

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Overpopulation with animal shelters and humane societies is a common issue found all over South Central Kentucky. The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society is no different. Lorri Hare, director of the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society says “Annually, it’s very typical for shelter populations to be high starting in the spring. Unfortunately, in the last couple…