Author: Josh Shortt

Last Lap event to say goodbye to the Dome of Champions

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The chance to say goodbye to a long-standing Bowling Green swimming facility is coming this weekend. The Bowling Green High School dome of champions will be leaving March 15. This pool area has been around for 50 years. To say goodbye, you can sign up for the last lap to reserve a lane in the pool for 30…

Barren County schools plan to transition to in-person class 4 days a week

GLASGOW Ky.-The Barren County School District announced their upcoming plan to transition to more in-person instruction. Starting March 8, the plan is to have elementary students learn in-person Monday through Thursday. On March 15, middle and high school students will transition to the 4-day week as well. Fridays will be used as distance learning days for all students. Ventilation systems…

A new South Green Elementary to come soon

GLASGOW Ky.-A local school district is looking to build a new version of a current elementary school. South Green is an elementary school in the Glasgow Independent School District. A South Green Elementary currently exists, but a new one will be coming soon. The new South Green Elementary will feature two stories, outdoor learning space and the use of natural…

Warren County School District passes rezoning proposal

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The Warren County School District voted to pass a redistricting plan on Monday. The board met at Greenwood High School and ran a live-streamed meeting, where topics such as financial reports, student support services and the redistricting plan were discussed. This plan has been a topic of discussion due to the growing population in the city of Bowling…

Junior Achievement of South-Central Kentucky receives grant from State Farm

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-An organization focused on youth development recently received some encouraging news. State Farm has presented Junior Achievement of South-Central Kentucky a $10,000 grant. The good neighbor citizenship company grants program will help the organization provide programs like financial literacy and entrepreneurship to kindergarten through 12th grade students across the region. Education has been hit hard by the Covid-19…

Kentucky Broadband Initiative speed test deadline extended

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- A Barren County woman with a school-age daughter who needs the internet for school is grateful for the Kentucky broadband initiative. During the governor’s daily press briefing Thursday evening, an update to a statewide initiative was provided. Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman spoke more on the Kentucky broadband initiative speed test, which seeks to find areas in the…

Dance Little Red prepares to change lives

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-If you’ve been looking for a way to show off your dance moves, the time is here, and it’s all for a great cause. The Warren County Schools Dance Little Red is an event meant to support children in need of specialized pediatric care at Norton Children’s Hospital. This event is a high school version of Dance Big…

St. Joseph Interparochial School to get a facelift for mass

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A local Catholic school will soon have a brand-new resource for students and staff. St. Joseph Interparochial School recently made the announcement that the interior of the church portion of campus will be getting a brand-new design. The approved Conrad Schmitt Studios design will involve using vivid color, finishes and decorative elements. The second phase of the design…

Businesses close due to weather conditions

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Just as some businesses were beginning to recover from the pandemic, icy conditions have led to more temporary closures. Many locally owned businesses and restaurants have had to close outside of normal closure hours due to the wintery mix and its effect on roads. The weather has caused a lot of people to remain indoors, creating a…

Essential workers brave the elements to report for duty

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Even in the icy conditions, essential workers are still hard at work serving the community. Law enforcement, healthcare workers, emergency management and public works are just a few examples of workers out in full force, as they’re considered essential personnel. Even so, the key is to adjust driving habits for anyone who does have to be…