Author: Hayden Ballinger

Beshear provides update on state’s response to winter storm system

Power outages have fallen to below 48,000; Gov. Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay off roads as crews continue working throughout the day.

January 26, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

Source: Tri-County Electric. FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management director Eric Gibson, provided another update on severe winter weather affecting the Commonwealth. Snow, sleet and ice have moved out of Kentucky, but Beshear is urging Kentuckians to continue to avoid travel and, if you must travel,…

Butler County continues distribution of free weather radios

January 20, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

MORGANTOWN, Ky., The Butler County Judge Executive’s Office is providing free weather radios to the community. According to the Judge Executive’s Office, the county received a grant for $154,000 to distribute 5,000 weather radios to residents. The radios can be powered by electricity and batteries, so even if a storm were to knock out power, the device can still provide…

Bowling Green Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee hosts Memorial March and Celebration

January 19, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – On Monday morning The Martin Luther King Memorial March started at 10 a.m. at the Warren County Justice Center and ended at State Street Baptist Church. The event lasted 30 minutes but the impact that it made on the community is far beyond that. Co-Chair of the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Planning Committee, Ryan Dearbone,…

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Bowling Green Fire Department discusses Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

January 15, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, and local fire departments are bringing awareness to the dangers firefighters face after the call. The risks of firefighting go beyond the immediate risks of running into burning buildings. The long-term effects can often be overlooked. The smoke and toxins that firefighters are exposed to and breathe in can heighten…

Barren County Schools unveil “A Matter of Perspective” exhibit

January 13, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools unveiled a new art exhibit on Monday at the Trojan Art Gallery called “A Matter of Perspective.” A traveling art exhibit created by the statewide nonprofit organization “Arts for All Kentucky.” “A Matter of Perspective” is an annual statewide exhibit that encourages children with disabilities to create art and submit it to the nonprofit….

Covington Woods Park playground officially opens to community

January 12, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Covington Woods Park playground is officially open to local families. According to the City of Bowling Green, crews have replaced the playground’s mulch, trading it out for a rubberized surface. The city says this makes the playground accessible for people of all abilities. It may be cold, but don’t let that stop you from heading out…

Health benefits of participating in Dry January

January 12, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Still fresh into the new year, many of you may still be doing well with maintaining your New Year’s resolutions. Norton Healthcare says one of the most beneficial New Year’s resolutions is participating is Dry January, which is the month-long challenge encouraging people to give up alcohol. Not only does Dry January help save you money after…

Chesterton Academy announces first headmaster

January 6, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new catholic high school is coming to South Central Kentucky this August and Tuesday it announced its new Headmaster. Dr. Tom Stewart, of Bowling Green, was selected to serve as the first structural leader of the Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Stewart has been an educator for over 30 years…

Ronnie Smith retires from Farmers RECC Board of Directors after 17 years of service

January 5, 2026

Hayden Ballinger,

Source: WRECC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Board of Directors said goodbye to one of its members, as Ronnie Smith has retired after 17 years of service. Smith held many positions at RECC in his time there, as he served two terms as the Farmers RECC representative on the Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Board of Directors,…

Staying alert of hazards in children’s toys during Christmas

December 23, 2025

Hayden Ballinger,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Norton Children’s Hospital is emphasizing the dangers of button batteries that may come in toys children receive for Christmas. Within the past month, Norton Children’s emergency department has seen two button battery cases, but neither case was fatal. Symptoms of button battery ingestion can include drooling, abdominal pain and refusal to eat or drink. Norton children’s experts…

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Author: Hayden Ballinger

Beshear provides update on state’s response to winter storm system

Power outages have fallen to below 48,000; Gov. Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay off roads as crews continue working throughout the day.

Butler County continues distribution of free weather radios

Bowling Green Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee hosts Memorial March and Celebration

Bowling Green Fire Department discusses Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

Barren County Schools unveil “A Matter of Perspective” exhibit

Covington Woods Park playground officially opens to community

Health benefits of participating in Dry January

Chesterton Academy announces first headmaster

Ronnie Smith retires from Farmers RECC Board of Directors after 17 years of service

Staying alert of hazards in children’s toys during Christmas

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