Author: Josh Shortt

Kentucky State Police raffling a Jeep to pay for kids camp

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Kentucky State Police are offering a lucky individual a brand new set of wheels. The law enforcement agency is selling raffle tickets for a brand new 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon edition. The department is raffling off the jeep to fund raise for the Trooper Island summer camp.  Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, campers are unable to meet in person…

Governor Andy Beshear unveils school re-opening guidelines

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- After an unusual end to the 2020 school year, parents and students in the commonwealth are wondering what’s going to happen this fall. To answer some of those questions, Governor Andy Beshear recently unveiled guidelines for school re-opening, which include students and faculty wearing masks, in addition to enforcing social distancing by rearranging classroom desks and changing…

Shop HQ holds drive thru job fair

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-During this Covid-19 pandemic, hopeful applicants gathered outside Shop HQ’s fulfillment center in Bowling Green Thursday with their masks and resumes, hoping to land new jobs at the company’s call center. Applicants like Anthony Mathis, a rising senior at Western Kentucky University, were looking for new job opportunities at the drive thru job fair. “I originally heard about…

Commissioner Brian “Slim” Nash proposes an ordinance after flag situation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Protesters gathered in front of Bowling Green City Hall Friday night. Protesters, like Daniel Alexander waved the American flag, taking exception to Mayor Bruce Wilkerson’s decision to temporarily remove the American flag from all city owned properties. The mayor said last week he had the city’s flags removed for one day to prevent an outside group…

Barber calls new business opening during pandemic a ‘blessing’

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The daunting task of opening a new business in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t slowed down the Clean Cuts Barber Shop, going from cutting the ribbon on Saturday to cutting hair on Tuesday. Owner Byron Carpenter donned his protective face shield as he performed his craft for the community. “It fell in my lap, and…

Multiple fire departments battle Tuesday morning blaze

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Firefighters from multiple departments were called to a structure fire Tuesday morning. The Browning Fire Department received a call in regard to a structure fire at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday at 196 Greenville Road. By the time the fire department arrived the house was fully involved. The Browning Fire Department was joined by Woodburn, Barren River, Hadley and…

National Corvette Museum becomes sensory inclusive certified attraction

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green has taken the wheel on how service can be enhanced to those who may be more sensitive to things like loud noises. Guests who need them can now pick up sensory bags. Inside the bags are items like noise-cancelling headphones, and fidget tools to keep hands busy. The museum’s education coordinator…

Summer camps change their game plan during pandemic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Every summer, memories are made at local camps held by organizations like the Boys and Girls club of Bowling Green, and the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville. But this year camp is cancelled due to COVID-19. The organizations developed a solution to bring camp to the campers. “We had already started an initiative during the after…

Area economies surrounding Mammoth Cave taking a hit from Covid

MAMMOTH CAVE Ky.-Mammoth Cave National Park isn’t just known for bringing in visitors from all over the world, it’s also a huge economy booster for surrounding areas like Cave City. Due to the cave’s closure due to Coronavirus, Gregory Davis from the Cave City tourist and convention commission is worried. “I don’t think anyone actually knew just how devastating this…