Author: Hayden Ballinger

Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Program applications now being accepted

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are now accepting applications for this year’s Youth Academy program. The program is meant to give kids interested in going into law enforcement a first-hand look at the leadership skills, physical fitness, and knowledge of the law required to be an officer. This is the third year that the Kentucky State Police has…

Jailer Stephen Harmon holds re-election campaign kick-off

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  An event was held Thursday night to kick off Jailer Stephen Harmon’s re-election campaign. Harmon has been the Warren County Jailer since 2017 and has a 26-year career in law enforcement within Warren County. The kick-off was held on State Street and saw several elected officials, along with many community members, in attendance to support Harmon…

St. Teresa Thrift Store gearing up for 40 Days of Giving Lenten Challenge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – St. Teresa thrift store in Bowling Green is kicking off its 40 Days of Lenten Giving Challenge next week. This is the second year the clothing and furniture store has held the event. The challenge runs Feb. 18th through April 4th, encouraging donations to support elderly residents and low-income families in Warren County. Event managers say…

Barren Inc. kicks off new year; sets priorities at annual meeting in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren Inc. held its annual meeting at the Cave Area Conference Center, marking the start of a new year for the organization. Leaders highlighted accomplishments from the past year and shared plans and priorities for 2026 while attendees enjoyed live music, food and a cocktail hour. The meeting also included the installation of incoming President, Cheyanne Fant,…

Benefits of teenagers sleeping in on the weekend

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – New research by the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University found that letting your teenager sleep in on the weekends can be beneficial. The study shows teens who sleep in have a 41% lower risk of depressive symptoms.  Those in their teenage years tend to have their natural melatonin released later…

Salvation Army provides food to those struggling due to weather conditions

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Salvation Army started a food give away for those who have lost electricity in the Allen County, Barren County and Monroe County areas. The operation started on Wednesday when The Salvation Army prepared operations for its services Thursday, bringing in four mobile feeding units, along with a 15-person staff and food provided by Southern Baptist Disaster…

Norton Health addresses dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning during winter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – Norton Health professionals are urging residents to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide during winter weather conditions. Health experts say carbon monoxide is especially dangerous because it is a colorless, odorless gas making it hard to detect. Symptoms can start with headaches, nausea, and shortness of breath, and may progress to confusion, chest pain,…

Norton Healthcare discusses the importance of staying aware of frostbite and hypothermia

LOUISVILLE, Ky,- Norton Health Care is urging residents to stay alert for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Experts say it’s important to know the difference between the two conditions and their symptoms. Frostbite occurs when skin and surface tissue freeze causing numbness and hardness most commonly affecting extremities like fingers and toes. Hypothermia is more life-threatening and happens when the…

Helping children maintain good mental health while snowed in

KENTUCKY – With school being canceled throughout the area due to the weather and many parents working from home, children are restricted to the amount of social interaction they can receive during the day. This can lead to a strain on their mental health, according to Youth Villages. Some ways that you can help prevent your child from having cabin…