BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Due to the extreme heat, the Lisa Rice Library has opened its cooling center for the week. With heat indexes reaching triple digits, the library has opened its cooling center for anyone who wants to get out of the heat. Located in meeting room one, those who use it can enjoy some cool fans, water, popsicles and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As temperatures climb into the 90s, Norton Children’s says children are especially vulnerable to heat exhaustion during periods of extreme heat. With the holiday weekend approaching, many families will be spending time outdoors, making it important to recognize early warning signs of heat exhaustion. These symptoms include rapid pulse, clammy skin, dizziness and excessive fatigue. Another…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Even though we live in Bowling Green, what if I told you there was something in the heart of the city that took place long ago in a galaxy far, far, away. The Four Sabers of Bowling Green is a club chartered under The Saber Legion, which has over 100 clubs worldwide, including 43 in the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – When you think of someone in their 90s, you’d think that they’re enjoying a well-deserved relaxation after all they’ve experienced over the years. However, local Bowling Green resident, 92-year-old Satpal Johar, is up every day at the Bowling Green Parks and Recreations Fitness Center, attending multiple classes a day. For 16 years, he has been coming…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County is celebrating Juneteenth in a big way with multiple celebrations throughout the community, one with a special guest. Over at the Barren County Glasgow YMCA, the organization held a celebration of their own with three local guest speakers sharing their stories. Local kids and adults got to hear their stories be told and learn…
MORGANTOWN, Ky.- The Butler County Rescue Squad spent Thursday afternoon teaching local children about safety during a special event at the Butler County Public Library. As part of Safety Day at the Library, rescue squad members gave children an up-close look at the equipment they use and explained how they respond to emergencies throughout the community. Participants learned important safety…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Atomic Kitchen is celebrating its one-year anniversary this week, kicking off with a cake cutting on Wednesday evening. The 80’s themed time capsule opened last June and in the last year has seen much success and even opened another restaurant, the Underground Deli. In the last year, the nostalgic feel, along with the great food, has made…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A longtime Allen County paint plant caught fire overnight and was still burning as of Tuesday afternoon. S&W Coatings, located at 4242 Old Hartsville Road, reportedly caught fire and saw significant damage. As of Tuesday afternoon, the plant has severe damage and was still actively burning. Both buildings are completely damaged, with ashes still falling at the…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Kentucky Blood Center held a blood drive at Mammoth Cave National Park Tuesday to continue its “Red White and Blue Bell” donation event. Members of the community or those interested in giving blood could visit The Lodge at Mammoth Cave from 8:3o a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to donate to the Kentucky Blood Center. Those…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Monday morning, the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the 28th annual Stand for Children event at American Bank and Trust. Community members, local officials, and event sponsors were in attendance to kick off the events celebrations, beginning with the ribbon cutting and proclamation. Along with American Bank and Trust, both the…
