Author: Josh Shortt

Beshear: Mask mandate unlikely during fall semester

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As we finish up this school year, Governor Andy Beshear is looking ahead to next year. As of now, students may be able to return to school unmasked. During his daily press briefing Monday, Beshear said he does not foresee the mask mandate being in effect for schools going into next fall. Beshear credited this to…

23rd annual Soap Box Derby a success

ALVATON, Ky. – Cheers of joy were heard throughout Phil Moore park on Saturday, marking the official 23rd annual Soap Box Derby, a racing event where kids race in vehicles that aren’t powered by any kind of machinery. Instead, they rely on gravity and the track’s incline. “It was like Christmas. It’s pretty exciting to have this time with the…

Metcalfe County Public Library to give out STEAM kits

EDMONTON, Ky.- Kids in Metcalfe County will soon have a new resource available to them, and it’s thanks to the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville. Starting May 14, kids can pick up their free Kentucky Science Center do science at home STEAM kits from the Metcalfe County Public Library. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. To get…

Barren County High School rehearses for in-person graduation

GLASGOW, Ky. – Graduating seniors of Barren County High School in Glasgow spent Thursday practicing for an in-person graduation set to take place at 2 p.m. May 15. This year’s graduation will be the first one held on the new football field. Students are thrilled to spend their big moments on this field. “I think it’s a really cool opportunity,…

Red Cross seeking blood donations this summer, actor speaks out

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The pandemic has affected organizations like The Red Cross, and for that reason, they need your help this summer. As we start to return to some form of normal, the Red Cross is looking to get caught up with blood donation numbers. So much so that actor James Van Der Beek is speaking out. Van Der Beek’s wife…

Briarwood Elementary raising money for therapy dog

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- A Warren County school is looking for an assistant, one that has four legs and a tail. Briarwood Elementary School in Warren County is looking to raise money for a therapy dog. Teacher Allie Billingsley says having a therapy dog will promote effective learning and performance. Funds would cover the dog’s initial cost and training. To donate,…

Lieutenant governor visits Warren County School, presents check to address traffic safety

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman made a visit to a local school Wednesday afternoon. She came to announce a much-needed resource for the district. Coleman visited Bristow Elementary and announced that the Warren County School District has received an $88,000 check to address traffic safety issues. This money will go to three schools. Bristow Elementary, Cumberland Trace…

Bowling Green Independent School district unveils summer meal plan

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-As this school year begins to wrap up, a local school district has announced the plan for summer meals. The Bowling Green Independent School District will provide meals from May 25 to July 30. Both Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary and the Bowling Green Learning Center will be open to serve daily meals from their schools between 7:30 a.m-8: 30a.m and…

CDC predicts sharp decline in Covid cases by July

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shared an encouraging prediction. One that will come just in time for summer. The prediction is that a sharp decline in U.S. Covid cases will occur in July. According to the CDC, this prediction comes as vaccination remains high, as well as lower rates of hospitalizations and deaths. In addition,…