BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A shopping experience that spreads for 400 miles across Kentucky’s historic highway 68, the 15th annual 400-mile sale began today and extends through Sunday. The sale includes something for all interests, including clothing, books, music and entertainment. Each location uses the money from the vendors for specific causes, and members of the Jennings Creek elementary parent teacher organization…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- There’s something “buzzing” at the Cardinal Council Flower Show at the Bowling Green Historic Rail Park and Train Museum. The importance of pollination. Pollinators that we rely on include bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even some moths. The pollinators are under attack due to factors like habitat loss, and environmental contaminants, according to the United States Department of Agriculture….
SCOTTSVILLE Ky.- The Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville seeks to provide a fun experience for children with serious illnesses. Thanks to a new addition at the facility, doing just that has become even easier. A tree house, called the adventure lodge, is part of the Center for Courageous Kids tree house camping program. This is the first expansion to…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Medicaid has played a crucial role in providing health services to students who have individualized education programs. A proposed Medicaid state plan amendment supported by both the Kentucky Education Commissioner and the Kentucky Medicaid commissioner would, if passed, allow districts across the commonwealth to leverage federal Medicaid funding to provide school-based health services, both physical and mental…
GLASGOW Ky.- Books, food and a bus full of people ready to lend a helping hand, the Barren County Reads and Feeds bus hit the road. The bus travels to neighborhoods to serve meals to kids under 18 Monday through Friday during the summer, in addition to having them pick out books that are read to them. “It’s a good…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The Gott volunteer Fire Department in Warren County is honoring fallen firefighter, Kyle Hendrick, with a memorial bicycle ride taking place June 14. Hendrick was killed during a training exercise November 16, 2000. The Hendrick family initiated the startup of the Gott volunteer fire department in 1977 and continues to be involved. The Fire Department serves the…
GLASGOW Ky.- Thanks to a summer program, young kids had the chance to participate in their own version of the Glasgow Highland Games. The mini Highland games were held Friday at North Jackson Elementary School in Glasgow. Students from all different local schools signed up to enjoy time with friends, in addition to getting involved in the Highland games experience….
AUBURN, Ky.- Auburn is offering a blast from the past at the Logan County Antique gas engine and tractor show, where different models of engines, trucks and tractors are on display for all to see. This is the 29th year for this event, and Auburn Mayor Mike Hughes said he’s looking forward to another great year, in addition to the…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- When it comes to blood drives, all blood types are needed. There’s one blood type that’s needed locally more than others, O negative. The Red Cross blood drive came to Bowling Green next to the Bowling Green Ballpark Thursday. According to the American Red Cross website, the O negative blood type is the most commonly used blood…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- In the world of education, parents, teachers and overall the general public can now give their thoughts on standardized testing. Kentucky’s department of education is looking to hear opinions from the public on standardized testing and how assessments can be designed in a way to benefit the students and teachers before they’re submitted for the board’s approval….
