Author: Josh Shortt

Donations helps high school agriculture program grow

GLASGOW Ky. – Opportunities for the agriculture department at Barren County High School are starting to grow. A Minnesota-based agriculture corporation called Cargill Incorporated has given the school a $3,000 donation to build a brand-new greenhouse next to the existing one. The fact that the school was noticed by a large corporation has made staff like principal Amy Irwin overjoyed….

Bowling Green Hot Rods help raise pet adoption awareness

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Dogs in the animal shelter waiting for their new homes still need plenty of exercise, and thanks to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, they got just that. Today at Kereiakes park, the Bowling Green Humane Society teamed up with the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team to not only give the dogs some fresh air, but also…

City schools summer feeding program begins

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- School is not only a place to learn, but also a place to get much needed nutrients during the day. Students need that meal during the day, even when school is on summer break. This is where the summer feeding program comes in, which provides a free breakfast and/or lunch to students at Dishman-McGinnis, Parker-Bennet- Curry, Bowling…

Over 200 people gather to honor the fallen

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Memorial Day honors those who have fallen while serving the United States. At the American Legion Post 23 in Bowling Green, over 200 people came to honor the fallen warriors, including cold war veteran, Alan Stonex. “I come to this every year. I think it’s very well done and most appropriate, and it puts us all together…

Warren County Public Library broadens language opportunities for children

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – At the main branch of the Warren County Public Library preschool-age children learned a little Spanish Friday. Children ages three to five had stories read to them as they interacted with the Spanish language. Program facilitators also used art to introduce Spanish to young minds. When a child starts to get involved with learning a language…

Hot Rodders cruise into town for the weekend

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Everyone, start your engines. The National Hot Rod Association is at the Beech Bend raceway for a fast-paced Memorial Day weekend. Naturally, Bowling Green residents aren’t the only ones who come out to enjoy watching and racing. Racers like Doug Duell from Evansville, Ind. stopped by to have some time on the track. “I’ve been coming down to…

Kroger to stop using plastic grocery bags

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-When you go to a grocery store, you’re normally asked a common question at checkout. Paper or plastic? If you’re a frequent shopper at Kroger, that’s a question you’ll no longer be asked. The grocery chain is eliminating the use of plastic bags due to customers’ environmental concerns. It’s part of Kroger’s zero hunger, zero waste plan. The…

Summer camps help offset learning loss

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Summer means it’s time to get out of the classroom, and into summer camps. The end of school is approaching, but not the end of learning. Several summer camps are held throughout the South-Central Kentucky area, offering different learning experiences while the kids are out of the classroom. Riverview at Hobson Grove will be holding a dining…

Experts offer tips to stay safe in the water Memorial Day weekend

GLASGOW Ky.- Hot weather and a Memorial Day weekend equals a prime time to get in the water. Swimming in large bodies of water like the Barren River Lake is popular this time of year, in addition to boating. For both activities, Warren County Emergency Management deputy director Travis Puckett recommends preparing before hitting the water. “We’ll see people are…

Butler County Animal Shelter in need of renovations

MORGANTOWN Ky.- The Butler County Animal Shelter is currently working on a project to renovate its current facility on Boat Factory road, to make it more comfortable, clean, and spacious for its four-legged residents. While the exact changes to be made are not yet known, shelter director Ruby Fooks says the plan is to create a more ideal environment. “Nothing…